Buildings and Building Materials (FSS-56)

The General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 56 for Buildings and Building Materials is a comprehensive multiple award contract vehicle that provides federal agencies with a wide range of commercial products and services. The schedule covers diverse categories including warehouse equipment, air and water purification systems, maintenance and repair shop equipment, pre-engineered buildings, storage tanks, building materials, power distribution equipment, generators, batteries, solar energy systems, and lighting products. The solicitation emphasizes the vehicle's focus on energy-efficient, alternative energy, and environmentally friendly products and services, reflecting a commitment to sustainable infrastructure solutions for federal facilities.

Task orders under this schedule demonstrate a broad spectrum of procurement activities, typically ranging from $5,000 to $400,000 with durations spanning several months to multiple years. Frequent prime contractors include Safety-Kleen Systems, Allcom Global Services, Stryten Energy, Romtec Inc., and Panel Built Inc. The vehicle serves multiple federal agencies, with significant activity from the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Justice. Most task orders are firm fixed-price delivery orders, with approximately 80% having no specific small business set-aside, while a small percentage are designated for total small business or other small business categories. Places of performance are nationwide, covering military bases, federal correctional facilities, wildlife refuges, veterans hospitals, and other government installations. Common procurement categories include generators, power systems, building components, maintenance equipment, and specialized infrastructure components.