U.S. General Services Administration
December 2016
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GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service: A Recap of FY2016
FY2016 recently came to a close, and I can’t help but reflect on what a remarkable 12 months it’s been for all of us associated with the Federal Acquisition Service. As I do at the start of every fiscal year, I’d like to reflect on what we’ve... -
Creative federal projects celebrated during GSA design awards
Federal buildings are more than just brick and mortar symbols of the government. They act as economic catalysts in communities across the nation, providing jobs, vitality and public space for the Amer... -
Office of Evaluation Sciences accepting 2017 Fellowship applications
The Office of Evaluation Sciences (OES) is currently accepting applications for fellowships starting October 2017 in Washington, D.C. These highly sought after fellowships offer up-and-coming profess... -
Renovation of Toledo’s federal courthouse continues plans for development
Having our investments in federal buildings and courthouses support a community’s economic development is a priority for the U.S. General Services Administration. It’s our responsibility to think broadly about the important role federal assets play in... -
GSA hosts 4th Hackathon in honor of Admiral Grace Hopper
On December 9th, the General Services Administration (GSA) hosted a hackathon in honor of the computer programming pioneer, Admiral “Amazing Grace” Hopper. In the spirit of open technology and innovat... -
GSA leases historic Dyer Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse to Miami Dade College
Last month, U.S. GSA PBS Commissioner Norman Dong signed an unique lease agreement with Miami Dade College, kicking off an ambitious plan to bring a 170,000-square foot depression-era... -
Federal agencies take citizen engagement to new level
The federal government has a long history of working directly with citizens to solve problems.That history, which has run parallel to our nation’s story since founding, should be celebrated and expand... -
Improved long term leases provide value for customers and taxpayers
GSA’s mission is to provide the best value in real estate to government and to the American people. We currently manage an inventory of more than 374 million square feet of space. Approximately half of this is leased space, comprising more than 8,302...