Non-governmental organizations

Eligible non-governmental organizations are entities covered by a separate statutory authority. Entities must refer to the specific GSA source to confirm eligibility and any additional requirements. The following are examples of non-governmental organizations that have separate statutory authority to use certain GSA sources, subject to certain conditions:

• Howard University (see 20 U.S.C. § 130)
• Mixed-Ownership Government Corporations, such as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) (see 40 U.S.C. § 502(a))
• Certain Non-appropriated Fund Activities (see 41 CFR § 101-26.000)
• Qualified Nonprofit Agencies for the Blind under the AbilityOne program (see 40 U.S.C. § 502(b))
• Qualified Nonprofit Agencies for Other Severely Disabled under the AbilityOne program (see 40 U.S.C. § 502(b))

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Conditions:

An entity eligible under a separate statutory authority must comply with any applicable conditions prescribed by the separate statutory authority in addition to any requirements established by the GSA source.

For example, entities authorized under 40 U.S.C. § 502(b) can only use GSA sources when providing a commodity or service to the federal government under 41 U.S.C. Chapter 85. If you are unable to find the entity you are looking for (e.g., your entity or the parent entity), you can contact GSA’s Eligibility Office at gsaeligibilitydetermination@gsa.gov or request an eligibility determination.