The U.S. General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service has awarded blanket purchase agreements to 18 companies who will supply federal agencies with janitorial and sanitation products at discounted prices that are, on average, 15.9 percent lower than standard government pricing.

“GSA’s role as government’s buyer is to help federal agencies acquire commonly purchased items at bulk prices,” said FAS Commissioner, Tom Sharpe. “The consolidation of purchasing under blanket purchase agreements will help save taxpayer dollars and support our small business partners, positively impacting agency budgets and improving the bottom line for selected small businesses and suppliers.” 

The 35 total BPAs were awarded as follows, according to the ISSA:

•    Cleaning compounds and related dispensers — 10 BPAs
•    Non-motorized cleaning equipment and trash receptacles — 8 BPAs
•    Paper products and related dispensers — 9 BPAs
•    Motorized floor cleaning equipment and accessories — 8 BPAs

Company names were not given, and attempts to contact GSA requesting more detailed information went unanswered.

ISSA has long voiced their opposition to the strategic sourcing initiative, saying the change would have deep economic impacts on government suppliers.

“It is GSA’s goal to have all federal agencies procure their JanSan products through these 35 BPAs, thereby diverting business away from the current GSA Schedule 73 holders,” the association stated in a press release. “While the 18 awardees are expected to benefit economically, the hundreds of current GSA schedule holders will lose significant federal business resulting in a substantial loss of revenue and jobs.” 

Currently, there are about 1,000 GSA schedule holders.

A draft proposal for the JanSan Requisition RFQ remains on the table, and is expected to be finalized this summer, the ISSA said. By the end of the year, a proposal is expected to come down from the agency regarding BMO acquisition services, including cleaning. 


According to the GSA, the federal government spends about $1.2 billion a year on jan/san products. Based on a savings of 14 percent, the GSA estimates it will roughly save the government about $8 million in the first year, and up to $20 million a year, in the future. JanSan FSSI is a part of the Administration’s goal of cutting $40 billion a year in procurement spending.

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