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GSA and Google Partner for Significant Cost Savings on Federal IT
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has forged a strategic agreement with Google that promises to deliver substantial cost savings on technology for the federal government. This landmark partnership will see Google offer its Workspace suite at a reduced price of 71% off the current Multiple Award Schedules Program (MAS IT) pricing to all federal agencies, regardless of the size of the transaction.
This agreement marks a significant shift towards treating the entire federal government as a single, unified customer, allowing for volume-based pricing that was previously unavailable through individual agency negotiations. This “One-Customer” approach, championed by the GSA, aims to consolidate procurement, reduce waste, and ultimately save taxpayer dollars.
According to GSA Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian, this collaboration with industry leaders like Google will help lower the cost of IT while improving experiences for both taxpayers and the government. GSA Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum emphasized that this agreement provides enterprise-level pricing to every federal agency, regardless of their size, marking a milestone in GSA’s efforts to lower IT costs, enhance acquisition efficiency, optimize collaboration tools, and strengthen cybersecurity.
Google also views this agreement positively. Karen Dahut, CEO of Google Public Sector, stated that they were eager to work with the GSA on this innovative approach, highlighting the potential for billions in savings for federal agencies through lower costs and better performance.
Furthermore, the GSA’s Information Technology Vendor Management Office (ITVMO) is actively working with Google to expand competitive pricing for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services. This ongoing collaboration aims to further enhance the government’s access to innovative technology at optimal cost. It’s important to note that the temporary Workplace pricing arrangement on MAS is set to expire on September 30, 2025.
Google will offer these enhanced federal acquisition options through its authorized distribution partners, ensuring agencies can access secure and innovative solutions focused on cybersecurity, compliance, and cost efficiency. These offerings include advanced AI-powered capabilities like Gemini, NotebookLM, and Advanced Gemini 2.0.
This strategic agreement between the GSA and Google signifies a major step in modernizing federal IT procurement, aligning it with industry best practices and reinforcing the government’s commitment to innovation, security, and efficiency. The GSA and Google plan to continue collaborating to expand savings and simplify procurement across all FedRAMPⓇ Authorized Google product categories.
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