The five-year BPA streamlines acquisition of hardware and software products and services to not only federal agencies but state, local and tribal governments.

At a General Services Administration symposium, military and civilian agencies alike touted the new tech. GSA also launched a 5G customer experience campaign.

Some agencies have delayed their move to EIS, saying they're hesitant to do so until TIC 3.0 final policy is issued.

The agreement, negotiated under the FITARA Enhancement Program, provides agencies with virtualization technology under a single contract with tiered rates.

GSA's current mobile contract is set to expire in November.

Eleven companies are now part of this relatively new contracting category.