Non-governmental organizations

Eligible non-governmental organizations are entities covered by a separate statutory authority. The following are examples of non-governmental organizations that have separate statutory authority to use GSA sources, subject to certain conditions:

• Howard University (see 20 U.S.C. § 130)
• Mixed-Ownership Government Corporations, such as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) (see 40 U.S.C. § 502(a))
• Certain Non-appropriated Fund Activities (see 41 CFR § 101-26.000)
• Qualified Nonprofit Agencies for the Blind under the AbilityOne program (see 40 U.S.C. § 502(b))
• Qualified Nonprofit Agencies for Other Severely Disabled under the AbilityOne program (see 40 U.S.C. § 502(b))

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Conditions:

Entities authorized under 40 U.S.C. § 502(b) can only use GSA sources when providing a commodity or service to the federal government under 41 U.S.C. Chapter 85. If you are unable to find the entity you are looking for (e.g., your entity or the parent entity), you can contact GSA’s Eligibility Office at [email protected] or request an eligibility determination.