GSA Advantage has recently rolled out a major update that enhances how product accessories — now called “Related Products” — function on the platform. This update simplifies the process for both customers and vendors by allowing Related Products to be fully searchable and purchased as standalone items.
Using Product Options and Related Products correctly will make shopping on GSA Advantage easier and offer customers more choices and flexibility. Here’s everything you need to know about these changes, and when a vendor should use Product Options versus Related Products:
Key Updates
Rebranding as Related Products: Product Accessories have been renamed “Related Products.” This will align better with these products’ functionality. This update reflects their role as complementary items to base products while increasing their visibility. Please note that in SIP/EDI and FCP, they will still be labeled as “Accessories.”
Independent Search and Purchase: Customers can now search for and purchase Related Products independently from the base product. This new hybrid functionality allows Related Products to act as both standalone products and accessories linked to base items.
Enhanced Comparison Tools: GSA Advantage will now include Related Products in the Compare Available Sources section of the Product Detail page. This allows users to easily compare sources for Related Products. The update is designed to support better decision-making by simplifying how related items are evaluated across vendors.