Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement

• Presidential Authority: The President issues the executive order based on constitutional and legal authority.
• Federal Procurement Spending: The Federal Government spends about $490 billion annually on contracts for common goods and services, making it the world's largest buyer.
• General Services Administration (GSA): Established in 1949 to provide an efficient procurement system; the order aims to return GSA to its original purpose.
• Consolidation of Procurement: The order proposes consolidating domestic Federal procurement under GSA to eliminate waste and duplication, enhancing service delivery to the public.

Definitions:

• Administrator: Refers to the Administrator of General Services.
• Agency: Defined as per section 3502 of title 44, U.S. Code, excluding the Executive Office of the President.
• Agency Head: The highest-ranking official of an agency.
• Common Goods and Services: Defined categories according to the Category Management Leadership Council led by OMB.
• Indefinite Delivery Contract Vehicle: Agreements for ordering goods/services without upfront quantities or delivery schedules.

Action Steps:

• Within 60 days: Agency heads must submit proposals for GSA to manage procurement of common goods and services.
• Within 90 days: GSA Administrator must provide a comprehensive plan to OMB for procurement across the government.
• Within 30 days: OMB Director will designate the GSA Administrator as the executive agent for IT acquisition contracts while ensuring continuity of service.
• Within 14 days: OMB Director will issue a memorandum to agencies related to the executive agent designation.

Legal Considerations:

• The order does not affect existing authorities of agencies or the functions of the OMB Director.
• Implementation is subject to applicable law and available appropriations.
• The order does not create enforceable rights for any parties.