What Is GSA and How It Benefits Government Procurement

When working with government contracts, efficiency, compliance, and value are everything. That’s where the General Services Administration (GSA) comes in. The GSA simplifies how federal, state, and local agencies buy goods and services, ensuring each purchase meets strict pricing, quality, and performance standards.

As a long-standing GSA contract holder, Panel Built, Inc. provides a wide range of prefabricated modular buildings, in-plant offices, mezzanines, and warehouse equipment through the GSA Advantage system—helping agencies meet mission-critical needs quickly and affordably.

This article explores what GSA is, the advantages of GSA contracts, and how Panel Built’s GSA-certified modular building and warehouse equipment solutions make procurement easier than ever.

What Is the GSA?

The General Services Administration (GSA) is a federal agency created to manage the basic functions of government operations. One of its primary divisions, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), oversees the GSA Schedule Program—a pre-negotiated contract system that connects government buyers with vetted suppliers.

Through this system, agencies can purchase everything from construction materials and IT equipment to prefabricated modular buildings and GSA warehouse equipment at fair, pre-approved prices.

In short: GSA schedules simplify procurement by removing the need for lengthy bidding, contract drafting, and price justification.

To make purchasing even easier, the GSA created GSA Advantage, an online marketplace that functions much like a commercial e-commerce platform.

Agencies can:

• Search for products by category or supplier
• View approved pricing, specifications, and contract details
• Download documentation and place orders directly online

This streamlined system saves time, ensures compliance, and guarantees that each product is sourced from a verified GSA Contract Holder.

Panel Built’s GSA listing makes it easy for government buyers to find and order:

• Pre-engineered and prefabricated modular buildings
• In-plant offices and storage structures
• Exterior shelters and guard houses
• Restroom, shower, and laundry units
• GSA warehouse equipment and supplies
• Installation and ancillary services

Panel Built Contract #: GS-07F-0186X

The GSA’s procurement model offers significant benefits for both government buyers and approved suppliers.

1. Simplified Procurement Process

With a GSA schedule in place, agencies can skip traditional solicitation steps. The GSA has already negotiated pricing, verified vendor qualifications, and ensured compliance.

Typical procurement time:

• Traditional contracting: ~278 days
• GSA order: ~15 days

That’s a difference of nearly nine months—critical time saved for urgent or large-scale projects.

2. Pre-Negotiated, Fair Pricing

Every product on GSA Advantage is pre-approved at a fair and reasonable price, ensuring that taxpayers get the best possible value. Panel Built’s contracts guarantee competitive pricing on modular buildings, warehouse equipment, and facility structures without additional negotiation.

3. Verified Vendors and Quality Assurance

All GSA Contract Holders undergo a rigorous review process to confirm they meet federal standards for quality, reliability, and financial stability. This ensures that all GSA-listed products are backed by trusted manufacturers.

4. Streamlined Online Purchasing

Through GSA Advantage, agency personnel can search, compare, and order products within minutes—reducing administrative work and accelerating project timelines.

5. Support for Socio-Economic Goals

The GSA also supports small business participation through its Small Business Set-Aside and Contractor Team Arrangement (CTA) programs, encouraging collaboration between contractors while fulfilling federal diversity and inclusion goals.

Since being awarded our GSA contract in December 2010, Panel Built has proudly provided modular and prefabricated solutions to government organizations across the country. Our GSA-approved catalog includes:

Modular Buildings & Facility Solutions

• 361-10A: Pre-engineered buildings for storage solutions
• 361-10B: In-plant modular offices and workspace solutions
• 361-10D: Military, disaster, and emergency response facilities
• 361-10E: Professional facility and administrative structures
• 361-10G: Outdoor security and shelter structures
• 361-10H: Restroom, shower, and laundry units

Ancillary & Installation Services

• 361-30: Related services for modular and prefab structures
• 361-32: Site preparation and installation

Warehouse Equipment & Accessories

• 357-11C: GSA warehouse equipment and supplies
• 357-97: Ancillary repair and alterations related to warehouse solutions

Additional Product Categories

• 563-4: Retrofit roofing materials and systems
• 563-23: Doors, windows, panels, and shutters

Through GSA Advantage, these products are readily available to federal, state, and local agencies, ensuring fast procurement and reliable performance for a variety of missions.

Panel Built is more than a modular building manufacturer—we’re a trusted partner in government facility development.

Why agencies choose us:

• Over 25 years of modular construction experience
• Proven track record with military, government, and industrial clients
• U.S.-based design, engineering, and manufacturing
• Customizable solutions to meet exact federal specifications
• Quick response times and nationwide delivery

From in-plant offices and guard booths to complex multi-room modular buildings, every project is built to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Streamlining Government Procurement with GSA

The GSA system revolutionized how the federal government purchases goods and services—offering a faster, more transparent, and cost-effective process. Through GSA Advantage, agencies gain direct access to trusted suppliers like Panel Built, ensuring that every purchase meets federal quality and pricing standards.

Whether you’re sourcing GSA warehouse equipment, prefabricated modular buildings, or custom government facility solutions, Panel Built is ready to deliver with speed, expertise, and reliability.

Contact Panel Built Through GSA Advantage

Ready to streamline your next government project? Find Panel Built (Contract #GS-07F-0186X) on GSA Advantage, or contact us directly for guidance on your order.

Call 800.636.3873, email info@panelbuilt.com, or visit our website to learn more about our modular and prefabricated GSA solutions.