Adobe Cuts Software Prices for US Government Amid Spending Scrutiny

Adobe has reached a deal with the US government to offer a discounted software solution, with a 70% discount off the current General Services Administration list price. The move comes amid spending scrutiny in Washington. The agreement will provide a "comprehensive Paperless Government Solution" to the government, with the specific terms and details of the deal not specified in the article.

Adobe has struck a deal with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to significantly reduce software costs across the government. The agreement, announced on May 8, 2025, provides a comprehensive "Paperless Government Solution" at a 70% discount off the current GSA list price through November 30, 2025 [2]. This move is part of the GSA's OneGov strategy, which aims to transform government procurement and lower costs.

The agreement comes amid ongoing scrutiny of government spending in Washington. The GSA, under the leadership of Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian, is working to eliminate manual processes, reduce paper-related costs, and modernize service delivery. Ehikian stated, "This agreement with Adobe is another example of GSA leading a transformative change in how the federal government buys goods and services, with a focus on commercial products" [2].

The deal includes a suite of document management, integration, and collaboration tools, electronic signatures, secure document workflows, and forms modernization. The solution is powered by automation and AI, designed to accelerate agency adoption and improve workforce productivity [2].

The agreement is part of the broader OneGov Strategy, which will evolve over time to include areas such as hardware, platforms, infrastructure, and cybersecurity services. GSA aims to become the governmentwide hub for shared IT services by implementing this strategy in a flexible, collaborative manner [2].

The promotional offering is available immediately via GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule, accessible to all federal agencies. Adobe is proud to build on its long-standing partnership with the federal government to help agencies realize improvements in efficiency, software optimization, security, and digital modernization [2].

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[1] https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/adobe-strikes-deal-us-government-offer-discounted-price-software
[2] https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/newsroom/news-releases/gsa-adobe-reach-agreement-to-cut-costs-for-government-05082025