1. Overview of the 12 Consolidated MAS Categories
In 2019, the General Services Administration consolidated 24 legacy schedules (such as Schedule 70, Schedule 84, and Schedule 56) into a single, modern Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) structured into 12 Large Categories:
1. Office Management
Filing, general administrative supplies, and desk organization.
2. Facilities
Janitorial supplies, sanitation chemicals, and facility maintenance.
3. Furniture & Furnishings
Ergonomic workstations, high-density storage, and seating.
4. Security & Protection
Safety equipment, protective apparel, and first responder gear.
5. Scientific Management
Laboratory equipment, medical screening accessories, and testing gear.
6. Industrial Products
Hardware, heavy maintenance tools, and safety traffic signs.
7. Information Technology
Monitors, UPS backups, networking hardware, and peripherals.
8. Miscellaneous
Complementary supplies and consolidated multi-ward bundles.
9. Professional Services
Consulting, engineering, and program management services.
10. Travel & Lodging
Government employee travel and accommodation solutions.
11. Transportation & Logistics
Automotive fleets, freight, and cargo handling services.
12. Human Capital
Staffing, human resources, and training development programs.
2. How RR Global's Catalog Maps to the MAS Categories
RR Global (`rrglobalgsa.com`) focuses exclusively on commercial physical products, facility infrastructure, clinical PPE, and IT hardware across 8 dedicated category pillars:
- Office Management Supplies → Maps directly to MAS Category A (Office Management).
- Facilities & Janitorial Supplies → Maps to MAS Category B (Facilities).
- Furniture & Furnishings → Maps to MAS Category C (Furniture & Furnishings).
- Security, Safety & PPE → Maps to MAS Category J (Security & Protection).
- Medical & Health Supplies → Maps across Category H (Scientific Management) & VA FSS Schedules.
- Industrial Products & Supplies → Maps to MAS Category E (Industrial Products).
- Information Technology Equipment → Maps to MAS Category F (Information Technology).
- Miscellaneous Supplies → Maps across Category G (Miscellaneous) & Consolidated Orders.