GSA Schedule for Overseas and International Operations
Federal agencies operating overseas — embassies, military installations, USAID missions, and other international programs — can use GSA Schedule contracts to acquire goods and services for their international operations. However, the TAA and other regulatory requirements create specific complexities for overseas Schedule purchases that both contractors and buyers need to understand.
Using the Schedule Overseas
GSA Schedule contracts are available to federal agencies regardless of where the work is performed. A Department of State mission in Eastern Europe can issue a task order to a Schedule contractor for IT support services to be performed at the embassy. A USAID project office in Africa can use the Schedule for management consulting services. The key requirement: the contractor must be able to perform and deliver in the required location, and any products delivered must still meet TAA requirements unless a waiver applies.
TAA and Overseas Purchases
The Trade Agreements Act adds complexity to overseas Schedule purchases. For services performed overseas, the TAA's product country-of-origin requirements typically don't apply to the service itself, but any equipment or supplies provided as part of the service must still meet TAA requirements. For product orders delivered overseas, the same TAA requirements apply as domestic orders. Some overseas program offices have obtained TAA waivers for specific requirements — consult with your CO if the project involves products from non-designated countries that are locally available.