GSA is a federal procurement and property management agency created to improve government efficiency and help federal agencies better serve the public. GSA's 13,000 associates provide services and solutions for the workplace operations of over one million federal workers located in government-owned and leased buildings in more than 2,000 U.S. communities and overseas.

GSA's Northwest/Arctic Region provides products and services throughout the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. We support other federal workers, located in government-owned and leased regional buildings by acquiring:

• office space
• equipment
• supplies
• telecommunications
• information technology

A Message from the Regional Administrator

Welcome,

Since my appointment as Regional Administrator, I have taken great pride in the professionalism and accomplishments of my associates in the U.S. General Services Administration’s (“GSA”) Northwest/Arctic Region. This geographic region encompasses the great States of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Our region’s workforce is diverse, engaged and constantly looking to improve the value-added service we provide to our customers. We are committed to providing superior solutions at the best value to our federal agency customers and for the American taxpayers.

Inside this website, we offer you information and local GSA contacts for our many regional offerings and services. We will be continually adding new or updated content to this internet-based tool, with an ever-present goal of increasing accessibility and value.

The GSA acts as the business manager for the federal government and was created by Congress to improve government efficiency and help federal agencies better serve the public. We acquire, on behalf of those federal agencies, office space, equipment, vehicles, telecommunications, information technology, supplies and other management services. In this role, we serve the American taxpayer by empowering our federal agency partners to best achieve their missions.

In this region, we also provide service through our Small Business Utilization Center (“SBUC”). The SBUC provides counseling, information and resources that help small businesses qualify to secure contracts with the federal government. We also have similar initiatives targeted to helping minority and women-owned businesses.

My goal as the Regional Administrator is to implement the President’s Management Agenda. The five components of the Agenda are: Strategic Human Capital Management, Competitive Sourcing, Improved Financial Performance, Expanded Electronic Government, and Budget and Performance Integration. Significant strides have been made in each of these areas, and I am committed to helping fully achieve this important plan.

I thank you for your interest in the GSA’s Northwest/Arctic Region. My associates and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you in the best interest of the federal government and the American people.

Sincerely,
Jon Kvistad
Regional Administrator