GSA527

Contractor's Qualifications and Financial Information

Agency
GSA
Revision
Rev. 10/2021
Fillable fields
492
Pages
6
Official source
GSA form page
Checked
October 20, 2026
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GSA Form 527: Contractor's Qualifications and Financial Information

GSA Form 527, Contractor's Qualifications and Financial Information, is a General Services Administration form, GSA 527 (REV. 10/2021), with OMB Control Number 3090-0007 and an expiration date of 11/30/2027. GSA's page lists GSAM 509.105-1 as its authority, and GSA hosts it in its forms library.

Its certification says the information is furnished for the purpose of establishing financial responsibility with, or procuring credit from, the U.S. General Services Administration. Over six pages, the form asks for the business's organization and ownership, federal debt and government financing, a balance sheet and income statement, banks and secured loans, principal suppliers and, for Public Buildings Service contracts only, contracts in force, the largest jobs of the last five years and surety bonding.

GSA estimates 1.5 hours to read the instructions, gather the facts and answer the questions. You can fill it out free in your browser on this page and download the result without an account.

Top of page 1 of GSA Form 527: Contractor's Qualifications and Financial Information, as printed by GSA

What's on GSA Form 527

Section I: general information

Name and address, type of organization, taxpayer ID number, date established, state of incorporation, trade style and former names, kind of business, inventory valuation method, owners, parent company, and yes or no questions on bankruptcy, judgments, liens, pending suits and contingent liabilities.

Section II: government financial aid and indebtedness

Whether the business is delinquent on any federal debt (OMB Circular A-129), owes the Government for contract or other claims, and is receiving government financing such as industrial revenue bonds, guaranteed loans, advanced payments or progress payments.

Sections III and IV: financial statements

A balance sheet of assets, liabilities and net worth, and an income statement from net sales to net income or loss, with the accountant's name and address when statements are prepared or certified by independent accountants.

Section V: banking and finance

Up to two banks with contact, amount owing, term loans, line of credit and amounts authorized and outstanding, then loans secured by company assets and questions on pledged assets, tax liabilities and defaults.

Sections VI and VII: suppliers and contracts

Past due accounts payable and four principal suppliers, then, for Public Buildings Service contracts only, contracts in force, the largest jobs completed in the last five years, surety companies and bonding coverage.

Section VIII and certification

A Remarks space that cites the sections it relates to, and the certification signed by an authorized official.

The form has eight sections followed by a certification.

How to complete GSA Form 527

  1. 1

    Describe the business in Section I

    Enter the organization details and owners, and answer the four yes or no questions in item 13. The form says to provide detailed information in the Remarks section for any yes answer.

  2. 2

    Report federal debt and financing

    Complete items 14 to 17. If the answer to item 16 on government financing is no, the form says to go to Section III.

  3. 3

    Give the financial statements

    The form says prepared financial statements with notes may be provided in lieu of completing Section III. Mark whether figures are actual, in thousands or in millions, and in U.S. dollars or a foreign currency.

  4. 4

    List banks and suppliers

    Complete Sections V and VI. The form says to attach a separate sheet in the same format for any additional banks or suppliers.

  5. 5

    Complete Section VII if it applies

    For Public Buildings Service contracts, list contracts in force, the largest jobs of the last five years, surety companies, present bonding coverage and the two surety questions.

  6. 6

    Sign the certification

    Add remarks, citing the sections they relate to, then the authorized official signs and enters the name of business, their name, title and the date.

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Submission, time and what the form says

Where it goes

The PDF gives no filing address. Its certification is made to the U.S. General Services Administration. The Regulatory Secretariat Division address in the burden statement is for comments on the time estimate only.

Time to complete

GSA estimates that it will take 1.5 hours to read the instructions, gather the facts and answer the questions.

OMB number

OMB Control Number 3090-0007, expiration date 11/30/2027. The Paperwork Reduction Act statement cites 44 USC § 3507.

Authority

GSA's page lists GSAM 509.105-1 as the authority or regulation.

A continuing statement

The certification says that, in the absence of notice of a materially unfavorable change or of a new and full financial statement, the form is to be considered a continuing statement.

Who fills out GSA Form 527?

  • Contractors dealing with GSA

    The certification says the statement is furnished to establish financial responsibility with, or procure credit from, GSA. Item 18 asks whether you are the incumbent contractor for this solicitation.

  • Any type of organization

    Item 2 lists sole proprietorship, general or limited partnership, corporation, subchapter S corporation, limited liability company, joint venture, trust or other.

  • An authorized official signs

    The certification block asks for the name of business, the signature of an authorized official, and that official's typed or printed name, title and the date.

  • Public Buildings Service contractors

    Section VII on construction and service contracts is headed Public Buildings Service Contracts Only.

  • GSA receives it

    The certification is made to the U.S. General Services Administration and includes an agreement to notify GSA in writing of any materially unfavorable change in financial condition.

The certification and section headings of the form describe who completes it and who receives it.

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Questions about Form GSA527

Who issues GSA Form 527?

It is printed as a General Services Administration form, GSA 527 (REV. 10/2021), with OMB Control Number 3090-0007. GSA's page lists GSAM 509.105-1 as its authority.

What is GSA Form 527 used for?

Its certification says the information is furnished for the purpose of establishing financial responsibility with, or procuring credit from, the U.S. General Services Administration.

Can I attach financial statements instead of filling in Section III?

The form says prepared financial statements with notes may be provided in lieu of completing Section III. Item 23 has a box for prepared statements attached.

Does every contractor complete Section VII?

Section VII, Construction/Service Contracts Information, is headed Public Buildings Service Contracts Only.

Where do I explain a yes answer?

The form points to the Remarks section, printed as Section VIII, and says to cite the sections your remarks relate to and attach additional sheets if more space is needed. Some items refer to it as Section VII, Remarks.

What if the business's financial condition changes?

In the certification, the signer agrees to notify GSA immediately in writing of any materially unfavorable change in financial condition.

How long does GSA Form 527 take?

GSA estimates 1.5 hours to read the instructions, gather the facts and answer the questions.