Summary
Learn how GSA Schedule companies, eBuy.GSA, and GSA SmartPay make procurement faster and easier—with GSA rates 2025, based on fully-burdened labor-hour categories, already pre-negotiated for compliance.
Federal Buying Just Got Easier
Government procurement doesn’t have to be complicated. Tools like GSA eBuy, GSA SmartPay, and pre-negotiated GSA rates 2025 make it easier for agencies to acquire products and professional services from GSA Schedule companies quickly and compliantly.
Whether you need commercial kitchen equipment or highly specialized project management support, here’s how to leverage these tools to streamline your next purchase.
✅ Why GSA Schedule Companies Are Your Best Starting Point
GSA Schedule companies—like Aldevra—are pre-approved vendors vetted by the General Services Administration. Buying from a GSA Schedule holder saves time because GSA has already determined the pricing to be fair and reasonable.
For products, this means competitive pricing on commercial items without redundant negotiations.
For services, the pre-negotiated GSA rates 2025 are:
- Fully-Burdened Hourly Labor Rates – Includes wages, overhead, G&A, and profit.
- Not-to-Exceed Ceiling Rates – The maximum rate agencies can be charged for each labor category (LCAT).
- Defined Labor Category / Service Title details:
- Labor Category / Service Description
- Minimum Education / High School Equivalent / Required Certifications or Licenses
- Minimum Years of Experience
- Education Substitutions (if applicable)
- These elements are published in the GSA pricelist to ensure clarity, transparency, and procurement efficiency.
GSA Schedule Labor Categories (LCATs)
Here’s how they appear in an official pricelist (GS-07F-175AA):
What this means for buyers
✔ Rates are already approved as fair and reasonable—no cost analysis required at the task order level.
✔ Each rate is fully burdened and tied to the LCAT, giving you predictable costs.
✔ Pricing transparency simplifies evaluation and award decisions.
✅ Post and Award Faster with eBuy.GSA
The eBuy.GSA platform is your gateway to competitive quotes from GSA Schedule companies. Recent August 2025 updates make it even easier to use:
✔ Clear RFQ, RFP, and RFI Labels – Auto-prefix numbering for quick identification.
✔ New Context Fields – Indicate follow-on requirements, link to previous RFIs, and specify award method and contract type upfront.
✔ Multiple Delivery Addresses – Perfect for projects spanning multiple facilities.
When you post on eBuy.GSA, you benefit from:
- Built-in competition
- Electronic records for compliance and audit readiness
- Reduced acquisition cycle time
Tip: Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), you can even compare three vendors on GSA and award without posting an RFQ.
✅ Pay Smarter with GSA SmartPay
GSA SmartPay is the government’s charge card program for micro-purchases and simplified buys. Pairing eBuy.GSA with GSA SmartPay means:
✔ Faster payments
✔ Easier reconciliation
✔ Lower administrative overhead
This combination can reduce your acquisition timeline from weeks to hours.
✅ Why Choose Aldevra
Aldevra is a trusted GSA Schedule company with:
- GSA MAS Contract: GS-07F-175AA
- Fully-Burdened GSA Rates 2025 for professional services under labor-hour LCATs
- Status as an SDVOSB and 8(a) to help agencies meet socioeconomic goals
- Nationwide Delivery and Installation for commercial kitchen equipment
- Expertise in Professional Services through GSA MAS and OASIS+
The Bottom Line
By leveraging GSA Schedule companies, eBuy.GSA, pre-negotiated GSA rates 2025, and GSA SmartPay, federal buyers can achieve:
✔ Speed – Faster acquisition cycles
✔ Compliance – Pre-approved vendors and pricing
✔ Transparency – Fully-burdened labor-hour rates tied to defined labor categories
📌 Start your next order today
✔ Find Aldevra on GSA
✔ Email: sales@aldevra.com
✔ Call: (269) 350-1337
