GSA Study Guide 2026
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📋 GSA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 GSA Topics to Study (38)
✍️ Sample GSA Questions & Answers
1. Which program allows GSA to transfer federally owned buildings to local communities for public benefit uses such as homeless shelters?
The Public Benefit Conveyance Program allows GSA to transfer surplus federal real property to state and local governments or nonprofits for specific public purposes at discounted or no cost.
2. What is a 'best-in-class' (BIC) contract vehicle and why does GSA designate certain contracts with this status?
BIC contract vehicles are OMB-designated vehicles that meet high standards for acquisition best practices, offer government-wide availability, and are recommended as preferred purchasing channels to reduce duplication.
3. Which protest forum has the shortest deadline for filing after a contract award — 10 days from when the protester knew or should have known the basis of protest?
GAO bid protests must generally be filed within 10 days after the basis of protest is known or should have been known, per 4 C.F.R. 21.2.
4. What is the primary function of a Travel Management Center (TMC) in the federal travel system?
A Travel Management Center (TMC) is a contracted travel agency that provides booking services and travel management support to federal agencies.
5. Which GSA contract vehicle is specifically designed for IT products and services and managed by GSA's Federal Acquisition Service?
GSA's IT Schedule 70, now part of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) IT category, is the primary GSA vehicle for IT products and services.
6. A contracting officer issues a Justification and Approval (J&A) document primarily to authorize what type of acquisition?
A J&A is required under FAR 6.303 to justify and obtain approval for procurements that will not use full and open competition.