Background | GSA
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Background | GSA
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Background
We provide centralized procurement for the federal government, offering billions of dollars worth of products, services, and facilities that federal agencies need to serve the public.
Our acquisition solutions supply federal purchasers with cost-effective, high-quality products and services from commercial vendors. We help federal agencies build and acquire office space, products, and other workspace services, and we oversee the preservation of historic federal properties. Our policies covering travel, property, and management practices promote efficient government operations.
We help keep the nation safe by providing tools, equipment, and non-tactical vehicles to the U.S. military. We also provide state and local governments with law enforcement, firefighting, and rescue equipment, as well as disaster recovery products and services.
We serve the public and make conducting business with the government easier by offering free access to and information about government programs with these websites:
USA.gov
, the official portal to federal government information and
gobiernoUSA.gov
, the Spanish counterpart of USA.gov.
Consumer protection on USA.gov
, the consumer action website and
the Spanish counterpart
.
If you have questions about federal agencies, programs, and services, contact our
National Customer Service Center
.
How we are funded
Only one percent of our total budget is provided through direct congressional appropriations. The majority of GSA’s operating costs are recovered through the products and services it provides. Read more about our
budget and performance
.
Governmentwide initiatives
We lead the way in sustainable building design, construction, retrofit, and sustainable
operations and maintenance
. We are building a 21st century government that procures and manages technology solutions in smart, secure, and affordable ways. We support reductions in Federal Government real estate costs and increases in workplace efficiencies by strategically integrating space, people, and technology solutions customized to different workplace needs.
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Last updated: Apr 7, 2026
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Rates for foreign countries are set by the
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Additional terms and conditions
Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations,
unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where
lodging is obtained.
Unless otherwise specified, the per diem locality is defined as
"all locations within, or entirely
surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city, including independent entities located within
those boundaries."
Per diem localities with county definitions shall include
"all locations within, or entirely
surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city as well as the boundaries of the listed counties,
including independent entities located within the boundaries of the key city and the listed counties
(unless otherwise listed separately)."
When a military installation or Government - related facility(whether or not specifically named) is
located partially within more than one city or county boundary, the applicable per diem rate for the
entire installation or facility is the higher of the rates which apply to the cities and / or counties,
even though part(s) of such activities may be located outside the defined per diem locality.
Skip to main content
Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary:
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Official websites use .gov
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.gov
website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
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or
https://
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Background
We provide centralized procurement for the federal government, offering billions of dollars worth of products, services, and facilities that federal agencies need to serve the public.
Our acquisition solutions supply federal purchasers with cost-effective, high-quality products and services from commercial vendors. We help federal agencies build and acquire office space, products, and other workspace services, and we oversee the preservation of historic federal properties. Our policies covering travel, property, and management practices promote efficient government operations.
We help keep the nation safe by providing tools, equipment, and non-tactical vehicles to the U.S. military. We also provide state and local governments with law enforcement, firefighting, and rescue equipment, as well as disaster recovery products and services.
We serve the public and make conducting business with the government easier by offering free access to and information about government programs with these websites:
USA.gov
, the official portal to federal government information and
gobiernoUSA.gov
, the Spanish counterpart of USA.gov.
Consumer protection on USA.gov
, the consumer action website and
the Spanish counterpart
.
If you have questions about federal agencies, programs, and services, contact our
National Customer Service Center
.
How we are funded
Only one percent of our total budget is provided through direct congressional appropriations. The majority of GSA’s operating costs are recovered through the products and services it provides. Read more about our
budget and performance
.
Governmentwide initiatives
We lead the way in sustainable building design, construction, retrofit, and sustainable
operations and maintenance
. We are building a 21st century government that procures and manages technology solutions in smart, secure, and affordable ways. We support reductions in Federal Government real estate costs and increases in workplace efficiencies by strategically integrating space, people, and technology solutions customized to different workplace needs.
Print Page
Email Page
Last updated: Apr 7, 2026
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Choose a location
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Get my location
OR
State
City (optional)
OR
ZIP
Rates for Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories and possessions are set by the
Department of Defense.
Rates for foreign countries are set by the
Department of State.
2
Choose a date
Select fiscal year
OR
Travel start date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Travel end date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Rates are available between 10/1/2023 and 09/30/2026.
The End Date of your trip can not occur before the Start Date.
Additional terms and conditions
Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations,
unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where
lodging is obtained.
Unless otherwise specified, the per diem locality is defined as
"all locations within, or entirely
surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city, including independent entities located within
those boundaries."
Per diem localities with county definitions shall include
"all locations within, or entirely
surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city as well as the boundaries of the listed counties,
including independent entities located within the boundaries of the key city and the listed counties
(unless otherwise listed separately)."
When a military installation or Government - related facility(whether or not specifically named) is
located partially within more than one city or county boundary, the applicable per diem rate for the
entire installation or facility is the higher of the rates which apply to the cities and / or counties,
even though part(s) of such activities may be located outside the defined per diem locality.