Discover MSC’s dedicated solutions for federal agencies, offering access to over 2.4 million maintenance, repair, and metalworking products through multiple GSA contract vehicles.
Supporting Essential Public Operations
From routine facility work to major infrastructure projects, MSC delivers the products and guidance needed to keep public sector teams moving.
How MSC Supports the Public Sector
MSC has a long history selling to Public Sector customers and continues to support numerous Contract Awards for State and Local Governments, as well as various Educational entities.
State & Local Government
Explore MSC’s solutions for state, local, and educational agencies with ready‑to‑ship MRO and safety products, specialized contract support, and eco‑friendly options.
Cooperative Solutions
Access MSC’s portfolio of competitively solicited cooperative contracts—including NASPO, Sourcewell, OMNIA, MHEC, and AXIA—to streamline procurement and simplify purchasing for your organization.
Education
Find essential education supplies and services at MSC Industrial Supply. We offer school contracts in many states and work with specialized departments.
Contract Awards
MSC supports Contract Awards for State and Local Governments, as well as various educational entities, ranging from Specific Product Awards to Commodity Contracts to Catalog Agreements/Contracts.
Hallmarks of this support include:
- Broad selection of products - over 2.4 million items from 38 different product lines* including MRO, Metalworking, Safety and more
- Best-in class eSolutions – with things like Web PO Control and our onsite inventory management solutions we enable our government partners to optimize their operation
- Knowledgeable Customer Care team
- Trained associates with experience in Public Sector Contract Compliance requirements
For further information on any of our Public Sector Programs, please e-mail us publicsector@mscdirect.com
*Actual available assortment subject to contractual requirements.
MSC is CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Certified
This certification confirms our commitment to cybersecurity and compliance with all 110 DoD controls—ensuring we remain a trusted partner for government agencies and contractors.
What You Need, Right When You Need It
MSC offers over 2.4 million products* from over 3,000 industry brands, as well as extensive sourcing capabilities that provide access to additional industrial items for special orders. (*Actual available assortment subject to contractual requirements.)
• Safety
• Janitorial Supplies
• Metalworking products
• Material handling products
• Measuring instruments
• Abrasives
• Tooling components
• Electrical supplies
• Machinery
• Hand and power tools
• Power transmission
• Raw materials
• Cutting tools
• Fasteners
• Plumbing supplies
• Flat stock
MSC Exclusive Brands
Over 300,000 Quality Products & Solutions – Exclusively from MSC
From high-performance cutting tools to safety solutions, MSC's high-quality exclusive brands can keep your facility running efficiently and your bottom line in shape.
Cutting Tools
Work and Tool Holding
Abrasives
Hand Tools
Material Handling
Safety
Janitorial
Fluid Power
and several other areas.
From high-performance products to maintenance level functions, our exclusive brands are competitively priced alternatives to industry-leading brands and can generate significant cost savings with no compromise in quality.
SKU Standardization
MSC offers SKU standardization and rationalization programs and compliance requirements specific to Public Sector agencies, making MSC an excellent partner to drive cost savings as well as product compliance requirements.
Explore Access To Over 3,000 Suppliers
Attention, Federal Government Customers: MSC Industrial Supply is pleased to offer our full line of products and services to federal government customers. All products purchased through GSA Advantage! ( gsaadvantage.gov) comply with the terms of the GSA MAS, Hardware SuperStore. Federal customers can purchase non-GSA items subject to open market terms and conditions. For guidance regarding these types of purchases, seek clarification internally within your agency or from GSA. Please note, this catalog contains products in addition to those included on the MSC Industrial Supply schedule contract.