Acquisition Management

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) Acquisition Management division oversees procurement activities for the federal government's principal audit agency. As part of the legislative branch, GAO examines how taxpayer dollars are spent and provides Congress with objective, reliable information to help improve government performance and ensure accountability. The Acquisition Management division manages contracting activities to support GAO's mission, handling everything from facilities management to technology services across GAO headquarters in Washington, DC and its 11 field offices nationwide.

Recent contract opportunities from GAO Acquisition Management reveal a focus on modernizing information management systems and enhancing postal services. In early 2025, the agency released a Request for Information (RFI) for a Taxonomy Server Operations and Maintenance contract to migrate its existing PoolParty taxonomy system from a vendor's Azure cloud environment to GAO's own Azure infrastructure. This five-year contract (base plus four option years) would require significant systems integration with SharePoint, 98.5% system uptime, and full compliance with FedRAMP certification, FISMA, NIST, and FIPS security requirements. The vendor would need to provide ongoing maintenance and technical support for GAO's Taxonomy Program.

In March 2025, GAO released a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Electronic Postage Services covering headquarters and 11 field offices. This five-year contract (base plus four option years) seeks a FedRAMP-authorized online postage system with comprehensive management capabilities including centralized monitoring of postage costs, technical support, online supply purchasing, and electronic stamp printing. The solution must provide integrated 5-lb scales per location, support shipping label generation, and ensure Intelligent Mail Indicia (IMI) compliant postage. The contract emphasizes eliminating maintenance and meter rental fees while providing robust account security for GAO's mailing operations.

GAO Acquisition Management's recent contract awards reveal significant investments in facilities maintenance, environmental services, and professional support services. The largest awards have gone to companies providing comprehensive facilities management, with Emcor Government Services receiving multiple Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) calls for maintaining GAO's headquarters building. These awards include a substantial $7.17 million fixed monthly services contract, a $2.13 million Tenant Alteration Group services contract, and numerous smaller awards for specific repairs such as replacing VAV controllers ($1.32 million), window glazing ($131,139), and critical infrastructure improvements. Construction companies have also received significant awards, with James G. Davis Construction receiving an $8.12 million contract for plenum enclosure rebuilds and Meltech Corporation receiving a $2.59 million contract for HVAC system upgrades.

Professional and technical services represent another significant category of contract awards. Serco Inc. received a $2.64 million BPA call for Learning Center Support Services, while Immersive Concepts L.L.C. received multiple awards including a $4.35 million definitive contract for personnel security specialist services and several smaller awards for engineering, facilities management, and sustainability support. Other notable awards include contracts to environmental service providers like Soil And Land Use Technology for mold remediation and air quality testing, security system upgrades through Versar Security Systems, and architectural/engineering services from firms such as CallisonRTKL, Whitman Requardt & Associates, and EBL Engineers to support GAO's ongoing facility modernization efforts.

GAO Acquisition Management utilizes various contract vehicles to fulfill its requirements, with a notable preference for Blanket Purchase Agreements and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts that allow for flexible, ongoing service delivery. While most contracts are awarded on a full and open competition basis, the agency has demonstrated support for small and disadvantaged businesses through awards to 8(a) certified firms like Immersive Concepts and woman-owned businesses like Mind Your Business Inc., though most awards do not carry specific set-aside designations.