GSA Connections II
Connections II is GSA's telecommunications and network infrastructure vehicle, providing equipment and managed services that agencies previously acquired piecemeal through separate procurements.
- Managed by
- General Services Administration
- Ceiling
- $50B ceiling
- Scope
- Telecommunications equipment, network infrastructure, and managed IT products for federal agencies
- Period of performance
- 5-year base with option periods
Key takeaways
- Vehicle access is a market position, not a contract — task orders are where revenue happens.
- Read the ordering guide before bidding a task order; format and evaluation rules differ from open-market RFPs.
- Fair-opportunity task orders move fast, often with 10 to 15 day response windows.
- Track on-ramp windows well in advance; they open rarely and close quickly.
How work is ordered
Task orders are competed among Connections II holders, typically requiring detailed technical compliance with agency network architecture standards.
Getting on the vehicle
The holder pool was fixed at initial competitive award; new entrants should monitor GSA's telecommunications program office for future recompete announcements.
Winning task orders
Certifications and interoperability testing with agency-standard equipment matter more than price alone on Connections II orders — invest in compliance testing documentation before bidding rather than after losing on technical scoring.
FAQ
What does Connections II cover?
Telecommunications equipment and network infrastructure products and related managed services.
What is GSA EIS?
Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions, GSA's separate vehicle for telecommunications services (as opposed to Connections II's equipment focus).
Is the pool open?
No, entry depends on the next full recompete cycle.
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