# GSA Urges Agencies to Prepare Post-EIS Transition

The General Services Administration (GSA) is advising federal agencies to begin early preparations for the expiration of the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) telecommunications contract in 2032. This proactive approach aims to prevent the extensive delays experienced during the previous EIS transition by encouraging agencies to conduct thorough inventories of their telecommunications assets, define modernization requirements, and develop comprehensive transition strategies well in advance of the contract's end. Early planning is critical to ensure continuity of telecommunications services and to facilitate a smoother transition to future infrastructure solutions.

- Agencies should initiate detailed inventories and assessments of current telecommunications infrastructure to identify modernization needs.
- Procurement professionals must consider long-term planning and budgeting to align with the 2032 EIS contract expiration.
- Vendors and contractors can anticipate future opportunities by aligning offerings with anticipated modernization requirements.
- This guidance signals a strategic shift toward more deliberate and timely telecommunications procurement cycles to avoid past transition challenges.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- General Services Administration (GSA)

### Sources
- [GSA Urges Agencies to Start Preparing for Post-EIS Telecom Transition – MeriTalk](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/gsa-urges-agencies-to-start-preparing-for-post-eis-telecom-transition) - MeriTalk