Small Business Information Request
ID: RV2023SBOMCMType: Special Notice
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONFEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICEFEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE

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https://sam.gov/opp/3eae1d671f1943a9899afc0964da57bc/view
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    Special Notice GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION is requesting small business information for the Office Management category. This is a standing special notice and the Office Management welcomes responses at your convenience. The purpose of this request is to explore ideas to better support the small business community. Small business vendors who have previously done business with the federal government under the Office Management category or those interested in future business under this category should review and respond to this special notice. Agencies interested in discussing small business participation within the Office Management category are also welcome to review this notice and contact OfficeManagement@gsa.gov to discuss further. The Office Management category is broken into 3 main subcategories: Furniture, Office Management Products, and Office Management Services. Small business statistics show that the Office Management category has consistently seen high levels of small business spend, ranging from 57.2% to 63.7% over the last 5 years. The Office Management category team is seeking input on how to best support the small business community and address their concerns moving forward. Small business vendors are encouraged to submit their responses to the provided email address by the specified date. The Office Management category team is also interested in knowing if there are any barriers to entry under the Office Management category, any agencies they should reach out to regarding small business activity, and if there is anything they can do to ensure a more equitable distribution of contracts. Additionally, they are considering hosting webinars focused on small business participation and are open to suggestions for specific areas of interest.

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    Office Management Category Team
    officemanagement@gsa.gov
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