What Is the Difference Between G-Commerce & GSA Advantage?

GSA Advantage is an online shopping system run by the GSA, providing federal agencies with access to a wide range of products and services from GSA-approved vendors.

GSA Commercial Platforms Program leverages existing commercial e-commerce sites to streamline the procurement of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items for federal agencies.

Key Differences:

• Platform: GSA Advantage is a GSA-operated platform; Commercial Platforms uses third-party e-commerce sites.
• Scope: GSA Advantage covers a broad range of products/services; Commercial Platforms focuses on COTS items.
• Procurement: GSA Advantage uses GSA-approved vendors; Commercial Platforms uses existing commercial marketplaces.