Obtain a CMAS Contract

Doing Business with California State

FEDSched can help your company obtain a California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) Contract, so you can stay focused on growing your government business.

CMAS Contract | California Multiple Award Schedule

What is a California Multiple Award Schedule?

The California Multiple Award Schedule is a statewide contract that companies obtain to sell to California state and local government agencies. California’s Department of General Services (DGS) awards and manages CMAS, along with other statewide contracts.

California cities, counties, and districts can purchase a range of products and services they need through CMAS suppliers. California’s educational systems can also purchase through the contract. This includes California State University, the University of California, K-12 public schools, and California community colleges. In calendar year 2021, California state agencies spent more than $195 million through CMAS contracts.

CMAS Contract Products and Services

Companies can offer a wide range of IT and non-IT products and services to California state government buyers through the CMAS contract.

According to the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal), IT services account for the majority of contract awards through CMAS. In 2021, California state agencies categorized approximately $150 million, or 75% of contract awards, as IT services.

CMAS & the GSA Schedule

The CMAS Contract shares similarities to the GSA Schedule. For instance, both contracts accept proposal submissions at any time and do not place a cap on the number of awards.

More importantly, the GSA Schedule can serve as a “base schedule”, which is a requirement to get a CMAS Contract. What is a base schedule? A base schedule is a preestablished contract that DGS uses to determine pricing. Instead of performing a competitive bid process, DGS uses an existing contract as the basis for your CMAS Contract pricing.

The General Services Administration (GSA) competes and negotiates fair and reasonable pricing before awarding any GSA Schedule Contract. This is why most GSA Schedules are eligible to be a base schedule and why many companies choose to use a GSA Schedule as their base.

GSA SINs Not Eligible for CMAS Contract

Companies can sell a variety of products and professional services through the CMAS Contract. However, there are offerings that are not allowed on the contract. CMAS does not allow the sales of architecture, construction, or engineering services. The contract also does not allow environmental services, unless it is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) services.

It is important to note, not all GSA Schedule Contracts qualify as a base schedule. To use a GSA Schedule, the products and services you offer on CMAS cannot be awarded under any of the GSA Special Item Numbers (SINs) in the chart below.

SIN Number	SIN Name
485	Ground Transportation
531	Employee Relocation Solution
3361	Law Enforcement and Fire Fighting Vehicles and Attachments
3363	Upfitting of Government
238320	Surface Preparation
238910	Installation and Site Preparation Services
326211	Tires - New
326212	Tires - Retreaded
332312	Temporary and Permanent Structures
334419	Unique Identification (UID) / Radio Frequency Identification (RFID
334511	Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical and Nautical Systems and Instruments
336211	Tank Trucks
336350	Remanufactured Automotive Components
336611	Marine Craft Repairing
336612	Marine Craft
488190	Aircraft Components, Maintenance, Repair Services, Extended Warranties, And Maintenance Agreements
492110	Package Delivery and Freight Trucking
517312	Wireless Mobility Solutions
517410	Commercial Satellite Communications Solutions (COMSATCOM)
524292	Separation and Retirement
531110	Long Term Lodging
532111	Automotive equipment rental and leasing, Rental Supplemental Vehicle Program (RSVP)
532112	Leasing of Passenger Cars, SUVs, Vans, and Light Trucks
532120	Leased Heavy Duty Vehicles
541110	Professional Legal Services
541211	Auditing Services
541214	Payroll Services
541219	Budget and Financial Management Services
541380	Testing Laboratory Services
541420	Engineering System Design and Integration Services
541614	Deployment, Distribution and Transportation Logistics Services:
541620	Environmental Consulting Services
541690	Technical Consulting Services
541713	Engineering Research and Development in Nanotechnology
541714	Engineering Research and Development in Biotechnology
541715	Engineering Research and Development and Strategic Planning
541720	Research, Analysis and Developmental Services in the Social Sciences and Humanities
561410	Editorial, Publishing, and Library Media Services
561440	Debt Collection Services
561510	Travel Agent Services
561599	Travel Consulting Services
561612	Protective Service Occupations
561730	Grounds Maintenance
561910	Packaging Services
562112	Hazardous Waste Disposal Services
611512	Flight Training
713940	Fitness Center Management Services
812910	Canine Training, Handling, and Caging Products and Services
812990	Personal Trainer and Aerobic/Cardio Class Leader/Instructor
33721P	Packaged Office Furniture
339113P	Packaged Healthcare Furniture
481211O	Air Charter Services
541330ENG	Engineering Services
541370GIS	Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services
541614SVC	Supply and Value Chain Management
541715APM	Engineering Research and Development for: Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary^^Equipment, Guided Missiles and Space Vehicles, Their Propulsion Units and Propulsion Parts
562910REM	Environmental Remediation Services
562910RMI	Environmental Remediation Services
ANCILLARY	Ancillary Supplies and Services
ANCRA	Ancillary Repair and Alterations
NEW	Introduction of New Supplies and Services
OLM	Order-Level Materials (OLM)
333316OS	Overseas Copiers and Supplies
334290OS	Overseas (International) Audio/Visual Products
3361E	Electric and Autonomous Vehicles and Accessories
336612R	Recreational Watercraft
337121P	Packaged Household Dormitory and Quarters Furniture
337127P	International Packaged Furniture
33721RSB	Remanufactured Furniture (SBSA)
339940SVC	Office Supply Support Services
481211B	Air Charter Services
492210SB	Local Courier Delivery Services (SBSA)
4PL	Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Supplies and Services
541214HR	Compensation and Benefits
541330EMI	Engineering Services Related to Military, Aerospace Equipment,^^Military Weapons, National Energy Policy Act of 1992, Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture
Continuous	Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Tools
541519ICAM	Identity, Credentialing and Access Management (ICAM)
541519PIV	Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 Product and Service Components
541519PKI	Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Shared Service Providers (PKI SSP) Program
541612EPM	Employee Performance Management
541612ER	Employee Relations
541612LR	Labor Relations
541715AIR	Engineering Research and Development for Aircraft, Aircraft Engines and Engine Parts
541810ODC	Other Direct Costs for Marketing and Public Relations Services
541990L	Professional Law Enforcement Services
541990TAD	Technical/Application Development Support (TADS)
561210FAC	Facilities Maintenance and Management
Facilities	Support Services
561320SBSA	Temporary Staffing (SBSA)
561320SBSA	Temporary Staffing (SBSA)
561499M	Mail Management, Systems, Processing Equipment and Related Solutions
561599L	Lodging Negotiations and Management Services
561EEO	EEO Services
611TRAINAW	Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC
624SS	Social Services, Professional Counseling and Veterans' Readjustment and Behavioral Health Services
713940PACK	Packaged Fitness Center
811212R	Repair of Government
81111	Automotive Maintenance, Repair and Body Services
811122	Automotive Windshield and Paint Repair

Get Help Obtaining Your CMAS Contract

All of the products or services you would like to offer on a California Multiple Award Schedule Contract must be currently available on a qualifying base schedule. So, the first step to becoming a CMAS contractor is to find or obtain a base contract. The base contract needs to meet CMAS requirements and include the products, services, and prices that your company can offer. Once you establish your base schedule, you can move forward with the remainder of the application process.

FEDSched has helped businesses of all sizes successfully obtain and manage their GSA Schedule Contracts since 1986. Our team can help your company get a CMAS Contract. That includes helping you understand which contracts qualify to be used as a base schedule and, if necessary, work with you to obtain a GSA Schedule to meet CMAS requirements.

FEDSched Can Help Your Company By:

Advising on base schedule requirements
Evaluating the usability of existing GSA Schedules or obtaining a new GSA Schedule
Completing the required contractor information and documentation
Assisting in the classification of all Product and Service Codes
Conducting negotiations and related correspondence with California DGS
Preparing DGS-approved price lists for distribution

Since 1986, Federal Schedules, Inc. (FEDSched) has served as a leading GSA Contract consultant. Our team of government contract experts have helped businesses of all sizes and industries successfully obtain, manage, and grow their GSA and VA Schedule Contracts. FEDSched provides an unrivaled level of expertise and guidance businesses can trust to navigate the intricacies of the GSA Schedule Contract and stand out in the federal market space.