Information Technology (IT) Standards for Internal GSA Workplaces

Purpose

This Order transmits the information technology (IT) standards for all new workplace projects, including new construction or alterations to existing space, for all GSA offices.  

Background

This Order is in support of GSA’s initiative to create model workplaces that support collaboration, improve productivity and utilization, and reduce costs. GSA IT and the Office of Administrative Services (OAS) have developed a set of standards to ensure that GSA internal workplaces can function and be managed as a shared resource. These operating principles have been established to provide consistent and standardized workplace protocols and IT configurations.

Cancellation

This Order cancels 7000.3 CIO Information Technology Standards for Internal GSA Workplaces dated February 3, 2016. It also cancels 2145.1 CIO Implementation of the Online Resource Reservation Software dated June 5, 2013, as information on this topic is now included in this policy.

Applicability

This order applies to:

     a. All GSA Service and Staff Offices (SSOs), Regions and business units, including all GSA employees and authorized users of accounts on the GSA IT Infrastructure. Authorized users are employees of GSA and other Government organizations and those contractors, consultants, or other third parties who are specifically granted access to conduct business on behalf of or with GSA or other Government organizations supported by GSA.

     b. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) to the extent that the OIG determines it is consistent with the OIG’s independent authority under the IG Act, and it does not conflict with other OIG policies or the OIG mission. 

     c. The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) only to the extent that the CBCA determines it is consistent with the CBCA's independent authority under the Contract Disputes Act and other authorities, and it does not conflict with the CBCA's policies or the CBCA mission.

Explanation of Changes

This order provides for consistency with Federal requirements and program implementation changes. This order:

     a.  Updates outdated links; 

     b.  Simplifies language; 

     c.  Updates references; and

     d. Updates implementation information including incorporating the guidance previously found in 2145.1 CIO Implementation of the Online Resource Reservation Software for space reservations and hoteling.