How to Use eRETA
Policy and Guidance
How to Use eRETA
Access user guides, quick tips, and videos to help you submit work requests and explore eRETA’s features. If you need help signing up for eRETA, visit the Request an eRETA account page.
Upcoming Live (virtual) Presentation
| Topic |
Description |
Date/Register Link |
| eRETA |
Learn about how to submit RWA Work Requests and amendments to GSA in eRETA, digital signature functionality, and eRETA functions. |
August 10: 1-2:30pm ET
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| RWA Policy |
Highlights major policies referenced in RWA National Policy Manual (NPM), as well as process and system (eRETA) components. |
TBA |
Visit www.gsa.gov/ces for video recordings and Q&As from past presentations
Top eRETA Downloads
eRETA Tips
Each month we release a “Quick Tip” on various system functionalities and updates. You can find the most recent tip below, as well as a list of all past eRETA Tips.
March 2021 - Tricks for Easier Login to eRETA [PDF - 205 KB]
Video Training Demos
We frequently offer live training demo sessions. Below are recordings of these demonstrations which serve as alternatives to the PDF user guides listed above.
Note: All videos are closed captioned. Users can turn captions on or off by clicking the symbol at the bottom right of the video.
Learn about the latest eRETA release
eRETA 9.1 Enhancements (November 2020)
Includes:
- The ability to copy WRs/RWAs
- Micropurchase Authority pop-up on WRs less than $2,000
- Updated automated communications for estimates linked to new RWAs and amendments
Policy and Guidance
Upcoming Live (virtual) Presentation
RWA Policy - highlights major policies referenced in RWA National Policy Manual (NPM), as well as process and system (eRETA) components. Stay tuned for the link to register for the next session!
Top Policy and Guidance Downloads
- The RWA Basics training [PDF - 4 MB] is available to both GSA employees and external customers in an effort to increase national consistency and understanding regarding RWA Policy, RWA Types, the RWA life cycle and the RWA Entry and Tracking Application (RETA / eRETA).
- National Policy for Reimbursable Work Authorizations August 2020: Disseminates the RWA National Policy, in its entirety, with the goal of promoting clear and consistent understanding of the Reimbursable Services Program and governing policies.
- National Standard for Small Projects - Types of Cost Estimates: [PNG - 46 KB] These are the types of cost estimates which will be used when formulating a Summary Cost Estimate (SCE).
Fee Reform
Effective August 1, 2020, the fee structure for Reimbursable Work Authorizations (RWAs) changed for the first time since 1995. The previous 4% + sliding scale fee was replaced by a simple, single fee based on overall project costs..
Fact Sheet: What is the New Fee Structure?
U.S. General Services Administration
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