The General Services Administration (GSA) has begun early planning for the next generation of 2GIT (Second Generation IT), one of the federal government’s most widely used Best-in-Class purchasing vehicles for: IT hardware, software, licensing, maintenance, and related services.
With the current set of 2GIT BPAs reaching the end of their ordering periods in FY 2026, GSA released an RFI (2GIT 2025) to gather industry feedback and shape the upcoming recompete. This signals that a new 2GIT follow-on is on the horizon, with procurement activity expected to accelerate in FY 2026.
For small businesses selling commercial IT products or supporting OEM software ecosystems, 2GIT has long served as a high-volume, highly accessible pathway into federal IT buying, and the follow-on will be no different.
OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT
- Opportunity: 2GIT Follow-On (Next Generation Second Generation IT)
- Agency: General Services Administration (GSA)
- Estimated Value: TBD; multi-billion-dollar governmentwide BPA
- Incumbent contract is $5.5B
- Status: Pre-RFP
- Estimated RFP Release: Q1 FY 2026
- Estimated Award: Q2 FY 2026
- Contract Type: Multiple-Award BPA under GSA MAS
- Duration: Expected 5-Year Ordering Period
- Best-in-Class: Yes
Scope Areas Include:
- IT hardware, laptops, desktops, servers, and peripherals
- Commercial software licenses and subscriptions
- Software maintenance and renewals
- Network, mobility, and secure endpoint devices
- IT installation, configuration, and deployment support
- Onsite and virtual customer training and assistance
- Cybersecurity-aligned hardware and compliance-driven products
Modernization Themes from the RFI (New Emphasis):
- Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)
- Zero Trust–aligned devices
- Cloud-ready and mobile secure endpoints
- Authorized reseller requirements
- NIST 800-171 and emerging cyber compliance
- AI/ML-enabled devices
- Enhanced catalog & pricing refresh mechanisms
Forecasted Primary MAS SIN Categories:
- 33411 – IT Hardware
- 511210 – Commercial Software Licensing
- 54151 – IT Professional / Software Maintenance Services
- 811212 – Equipment Maintenance
WHY 2GIT MATTERS
2GIT is one of the fastest-growing IT commodity purchasing channels across DoD and civilian agencies. Originally replacing NETCENTS-2, the vehicle was designed to provide:
- Fast, compliant purchasing under FAR Part 8
- Transparent pricing and competitive catalog management
- Strong small business participation
- standardized mechanism for IT commodity acquisition
- A robust approach to supply chain assurance
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER 2GIT
The follow-on will be a strong fit for companies that offer:
- IT hardware, end-user devices, and peripherals
- Commercial software licensing or SaaS subscriptions
- Software renewals and maintenance services
- Installation, configuration, and deployment support
- Help desk or product-aligned customer support
- Secure mobility or Zero Trust–aligned endpoint solutions
WHAT IT TAKES TO COMPETE SUCCESSFULLY
Competitive 2GIT teams demonstrate:
- Active, well-aligned GSA MAS SINs
- Strong OEM, distributor, or publisher partnerships
- Documented authorized reseller or VAR status
- Robust Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) controls
- Pricing clarity and catalog management capability
- Proven support for installation, warranty, and end-user services
- Compliance with NIST 800-171 and SECURE Technology Act requirements
HOW OST CAN HELP
For firms that are not yet on the GSA MAS, the 2GIT follow-on may be an opportunity to evaluate whether now is the right time to get on a schedule. OST can help you review your current GSA Schedule and SIN coverage, confirm eligibility for vehicles like 2GIT, and identify opportunities to expand or optimize your SINs so they align with how agencies buy.
We support clients with:
- GSA Schedule readiness assessments
- MAS SIN alignment and expansion
- Eligibility and compliance gap analysis
- Capture planning aligned to RFI themes
- Teaming and OEM partnership strategy development
- Proposal development, compliance checks, and color team reviews
FINAL THOUGHT
2GIT remains one of the most practical pathways for small businesses selling commercial IT products and services into the federal market. With the follow-on now in development, companies that prepare early by securing their Schedule, aligning SINs, documenting compliance, and strengthening OEM relationships will be best positioned to win in FY 2026 and beyond.
This is a contract where eligibility and readiness matter. If you’re unsure whether you can qualify for 2GIT, or if you need assistance getting on GSA MAS or adding SINS, we’re happy to help you with your solutioning delivery.
