The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the launch of its OneGov Strategy, a governmentwide procurement initiative aimed at centralizing how federal agencies buy IT products and services.

The strategy intends to reduce costs, improve transparency, and strengthen cybersecurity by moving away from fragmented, agency-specific purchasing models toward a more coordinated federal approach. OneGov prioritizes direct relationships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and standardizes contract terms and pricing.

“This is a step toward aligning procurement across the federal government,” said Stephen Ehikian, acting GSA administrator. “By working as one enterprise, we can create more consistency in how agencies purchase technology.”

GSA’s OneGov Strategy for procurement

The strategy is part of the agency’s implementation of an executive order issued in April. It directed agencies to adopt more cost-effective, commercially aligned contracting practices.

The OneGov Strategy includes several key components:

1. Direct OEM Engagement. GSA will reduce its use of resellers by establishing direct partnerships with technology manufacturers. It aims to increase price transparency and improve supply chain oversight.
2. Standardized Pricing and Terms. Pre-negotiated agreements will allow agencies to access uniform pricing and contract language, simplifying procurement and reducing lead times.
3. Cybersecurity Integration. Baseline security requirements will be incorporated into contracts to improve protection of federal IT systems.

Josh Gruenbaum, commissioner of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service, said the strategy introduces a more consistent process for acquiring technology across agencies.

OneGov builds on prior GSA efforts to consolidate IT procurement. Earlier this year, GSA negotiated a governmentwide agreement with Microsoft under the Governmentwide Microsoft Acquisition Strategy (GMAS), which included updated cybersecurity provisions. The agency also secured a temporary agreement with Google that reduced the cost of Google Workspace for federal agencies by 71%.

“These examples show where coordinated buying has delivered more favorable terms,” Gruenbaum said.

GSA officials indicated that the strategy would expand to include additional categories over time. They also indicated it will be shaped through input from agency procurement teams and private sector suppliers.

The OneGov Strategy is part of GSA’s broader efforts to update how the federal government approaches shared services, procurement technology, and contract management.

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