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                               UNITED STATES
                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           WASHINGTON, DC  20549


                                 FORM 10-Q


          Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                      Securities Exchange Act of 1934


             FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997


                      Commission file number 0-19394


                   GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC.
          (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


            Delaware                                       54-1248422
  (State or other jurisdiction                          (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)                    Identification Number)


                        4100 LAFAYETTE CENTER DRIVE
                      CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA  20151-1200
           (Address and zip code of principal executive offices)


                              (703) 502-2000
           (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


     Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    
[X] Yes     [ ] No

     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:


           Class                  Shares Outstanding at November 3, 1997
------------------------------    --------------------------------------
Common Stock, $0.005 par value                   6,740,745

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                   GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC.

                       Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
             for the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 1997

                             TABLE OF CONTENTS
                             -----------------

Reference                                                              Page
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COVER PAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

   Item 1.  Financial Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

            Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
               Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 and 1996. . . . . . . 4

            Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
               September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 . . . . . . . . . 5

            Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the
               Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 and 1996. . . . . . . 6

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. . . . . . . . . . 7

   Item 2.  Management's Discussion & Analysis of Financial
               Condition and Results of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . .10

PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

   Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
   Item 2.  Changes in Securities
   Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
   Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
   Item 5.  Other Information
   Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

SIGNATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

INDEX TO EXHIBITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21








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                      PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

   The accompanying unaudited, consolidated financial statements of
Government Technology Services, Inc. and Subsidiary ("GTSI" (r) or the
"Company") have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form
10-Q and, therefore, omit or condense certain footnotes and other
information normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This report
should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements for the
year ended December 31, 1996, and the accompanying Notes to Financial
Statements, which appear in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed
for the year ended December 31, 1996.  In the opinion of management, all
adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for
a fair presentation of the results for the interim period have been made. 
The interim results reflected in the consolidated financial statements are
not necessarily indicative of results expected for the full year, or for
future periods.

































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            GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                (Unaudited)
                 (In thousands, except per share amounts)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           THREE MONTHS ENDED    NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                              SEPTEMBER 30,        SEPTEMBER 30,  
                                                          -------------------   ------------------
                                                            1997       1996       1997      1996
                                                          --------   --------   --------  --------
<S>                                                       <C>        <C>        <C>       <C>
Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $161,759   $163,221   $344,630  $346,822

Cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    150,237    152,198    319,436   321,893
                                                          --------   --------   --------  --------   

Gross margin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     11,522     11,023     25,194    24,929

Operating expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      9,436      9,677     29,031    27,813
                                                          --------   --------   --------  --------   

Income (loss) from operations . . . . . . . . . . . . .      2,086      1,346     (3,837)   (2,884)

Interest expense, net of interest income of $73 and $40
  for the three months ended September 30, 1997 and
  1996, respectively, and $200 and $202 for the nine
  months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996,
  respectively. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        195        171        663     1,142
                                                          --------   --------   --------  --------   

Income (loss) before taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      1,891      1,175     (4,500)   (4,026)

Income tax provision (benefit). . . . . . . . . . . . .          -        472          -    (1,502)
                                                          --------   --------   --------  --------   

Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $  1,891   $    703   $ (4,500) $ (2,524)
                                                          ========   ========   ========  ========

Net income (loss) per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $   0.27   $    .10   $  (0.67) $  (0.38)
                                                          ========   ========   ========  ========

Weighted average number of shares outstanding . . . . .      7,048      7,060      6,730     6,685
                                                          ========   ========   ========  ========
</TABLE>














              The accompanying notes are an integral part of
                 these consolidated financial statements.

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            GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                        CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                     (In thousands, except share data)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       SEP. 30,    DEC. 31,
ASSETS                                                                   1997        1996
                                                                     ----------- -----------
                                                                     (Unaudited)  (Audited)
<S>                                                                  <C>         <C>
Current assets:
  Cash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $      142  $        48
  Accounts receivable, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       117,456       90,116
  Merchandise inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        57,934       31,844
  Net deferred taxes and other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         7,778        7,367
                                                                     ----------  -----------
     Total current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       183,310      129,375

Property and equipment, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         8,890        9,146
Intangible assets, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           535          788
Net deferred taxes and other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         1,014        1,692
                                                                     ----------  -----------
     Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $  193,749  $   141,001
                                                                     ==========  ===========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
  Notes payable to banks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        29,846       15,828
  Accounts payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       114,543       68,707
  Accrued liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         8,324       10,241
                                                                     ----------  -----------
     Total current liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       152,713       94,776

Other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           624        1,377
                                                                     ----------  -----------
     Total liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       153,337       96,153
                                                                     ----------  -----------

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:
  Preferred Stock - $0.25 par value, 680,850 shares authorized;
     none issued or outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             -            -
  Common Stock - $0.005 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized;
     6,806,084 shares issued and 6,740,745 outstanding at
     September 30, 1997; and 6,806,084 shares issued and
     6,724,919 outstanding at December 31, 1996 . . . . . . . . .            34           34
  Capital in excess of par value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        33,189       33,295
  Retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         7,898       12,399
  Treasury stock, 65,339 shares at September 30, 1997 and 81,165
     shares at December 31, 1996, at cost . . . . . . . . . . . .          (709)        (880)
                                                                     ----------  -----------
     Total stockholders' equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        40,412       44,848
                                                                     ----------  -----------
     Total liabilities and stockholders' equity . . . . . . . . .    $  193,749  $   141,001
                                                                     ==========  ===========
</TABLE>

              The accompanying notes are an integral part of
                 these consolidated financial statements.

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            GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

              CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (Unaudited)
                              (In Thousands)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                                   SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                                -------------------
                                                                                  1997      1996
                                                                                --------  --------
<S>                                                                             <C>       <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $ (4,500) $ (2,524)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      2,640     2,615
  Deferred taxes and other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       (411)      (13)
  Net cash provided by changes in assets and liabilities. . . . . . . . . . .     (9,649)   35,816
                                                                                --------  --------
     Net cash provided by operating activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    (11,920)   35,894
                                                                                --------  --------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Cost of property and equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     (2,090)   (2,873)
  Proceeds from sales of  property and equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         21         -
                                                                                --------  --------
     Net cash used in investing activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     (2,069)   (2,873)
                                                                                --------  --------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Payments of bank notes, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     14,018   (33,114)
  Proceeds from exercises of stock options and warrants . . . . . . . . . . .         65       101
                                                                                --------  --------
     Net cash used in financing activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     14,083   (33,013)
                                                                                --------  --------

Net increase in cash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         94         8
Cash at beginning of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         48        18
                                                                                --------  --------

Cash at end of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $    142  $     26
                                                                                ========  ========

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
  Cash paid during the period for:
     Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $  1,073  $  3,695
     Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          2         6

</TABLE>










              The accompanying notes are an integral part of
                 these consolidated financial statements.

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            GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                (Unaudited)

1.   Basis of Presentation

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared
by the Company in accordance with the accounting policies described in its
1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K and should be read in conjunction with the
Notes to Financial Statements which appear in that report.  The
accompanying interim financial statements do not include all disclosures
required by generally accepted accounting principles.

     Net income (loss) per share is based on the weighted average number of
common stock and common equivalent shares outstanding during each period. 
Common stock equivalents include dilutive stock options and warrants using
the treasury stock method.

     In 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board released Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" ("FAS
128").  FAS 128 requires dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings
per share on the face of the income statement for all periods presented. 
Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing
income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted earnings per share
reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other
contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common
stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the
earnings of the entity.  Diluted earnings per share is computed similarly
to fully diluted earnings per share pursuant to Accounting Principles
Bulletin No. 15.  FAS 128 is effective for reporting periods ending after
December 15, 1997 and, when adopted, will require restatement of prior
years' earnings per share.  Management does not believe that FAS 128 will
have an impact upon historical net income (loss) per share as reported.

     Certain amounts from prior years have been reclassified to conform to
the current year financial statement presentation.

2.   Notes Payable to Banks

     During the fourth quarter of 1995, the Company began negotiations with
a bank (the "Principal Lender") and other lenders ("Other Lenders") to form
a new lending syndicate to obtain a $110.0 million credit facility.  On
December 29, 1995, the Company executed an interim credit agreement
("Interim Agreement") with the Principal Lender for $50.0 million and an
intercreditor agreement with the Company's prior bank ("Prior Lender") for
an additional $30.0 million (decreasing to $20.0 million on February 1,
1996 and expiring on February 29, 1996).  This intercreditor agreement with
the Prior Lender included terms and conditions similar to those existing 



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under the previous credit facility with the prior lending syndicate.  On
May 2, 1996, the Company executed a three-year credit facility with the
Principal Lender for $40.0 million and a one-year credit facility with the
Other Lenders for an additional $55.0 million (collectively, the "Credit
Facility"), replacing the Interim Agreement.  Additionally, on June 27,
1996, the Company executed a separate $10.0 million wholesale financing
facility with the Principal Lender for inventory financing of certain
vendor products.  On August 23, 1996, the Company and its banks executed
Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Facility, which modified certain financial
covenants.  At December 31, 1996, the Company was not in compliance with
the Earnings Before Interest and Taxes and Tangible Net Worth covenants
contained in the Credit Facility.

     At June 30, 1997, the Company continued to be out of compliance with
certain 1996 year-end financial covenants contained in the Credit Facility. 
The Principal Lender continued to provide financing to the Company under
the existing Credit Facility through July 28, 1997, at which time the
Company and its banks executed the Second Amended and Restated Business
Credit and Security Agreement, which modified some of the terms and
conditions contained in the Credit Facility and effectively eliminated the
Company's default condition with respect to compliance with certain 1996
year-end financial covenants contained in the Credit Facility.  More
specifically, the total amount available under the Credit Facility was
reduced from a total of $95 million to $60 million, with an additional $30
million reduction from February 1 - July 31 of each year.  Further, the
wholesale financing facility was increased from $10 million to $20 million,
with a $10 million reduction from March 1 - July 31 of each year.  Other
modifications included the revision of the Credit Facility's term to one
year with a one-year automatic renewal, the addition of an unused line fee,
an increase in the interest rate accrued against outstanding borrowings,
and the modification of certain financial covenants.  Management presently
estimates that the terms of the modified Credit Facility will neither
adversely impact nor materially benefit the Company's total borrowing costs
in 1997.  

     At September 30, 1997, the Company was in compliance with the
financial covenants contained in the modified Credit Facility.  All amounts
due to the Lenders as of September 30, 1997 are classified as current
liabilities.  At September 30, 1997, the available portion of the modified
Credit Facility was $24.0 million.

3.   Settlement of GSA Audit Case

     On May 31, 1995, the Company received a civil investigative demand
("CID") from the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ") seeking
information relating to the Company's General Services Administration
("GSA") Schedule sales for the years 1988 to the present.  The CID sought
information regarding the Company's disclosure to the Government and use of
vendor rebates and marketing funds in connection with such GSA Schedule
sales.  On January 24, 1996, the Company received a letter from the DOJ 



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withdrawing the CID.  Since that time, the Company has continuously
cooperated with a GSA audit of the Company's GSA Schedule sales by
providing information to the GSA's auditors.

     On October 5, 1997, the Company entered into a settlement agreement
with the DOJ under which the Company will pay the government a total of
$400,000 in three equal annual installments, with interest accruing from
the date of the settlement.  The agreement resolves and releases the
Company from claims under the previously disclosed GSA audit of the
Company's GSA Schedule sales for the years 1988 to the present, and settles
and dismisses with prejudice a qui tam lawsuit filed on behalf of the
Government regarding such GSA Schedule sales.  The qui tam lawsuit naming
the Company was filed under seal in 1995 and has been subject to a court
order prohibiting disclosure of the suit.  The qui tam action was filed by
the same individual who filed a similar action against Novell, Inc. in
1992, which Novell settled by paying the government $1.7 million.

     The Company believes it has been able to settle the Government's
claims on favorable terms.  The settlement removes a great deal of
uncertainty surrounding GTSI's outlook and eliminates the substantial
workload associated with responding to the related GSA audit and defending
against the related qui tam lawsuit.  Prior to settling with the DOJ, the
Company had incurred approximately $1.5 million in attorneys' and accoun-
tants' fees and expenses in responding to the GSA's auditors and asserting
the Company's defenses to the Government's allegations.

4.   Properties

     The Company has entered into an amendment to the lease relating to
rent abatement for one building in its four-building complex.  The Company
estimates that the amendment will reduce its operating expenses by
approximately $100,000 in 1998.





















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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
         AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The following discussion and analysis is provided to increase the
understanding of, and should be read in conjunction with, the Consolidated
Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in this Report,
as well as the Company's consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto incorporated into its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1996.  Historical results and percentage relationships among
any amounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements are not necessarily
indicative of trends in operating results for any future period.

Overview

     GTSI is the largest dedicated reseller of microcomputer and Unix
workstation hardware, software and networking products to the Government. 
The Company currently offers access to over 100,000 information technology
products from more than 2,000 manufacturers.  GTSI also performs network
integration services, including configuring, installing and maintaining
microcomputers in local area networks.  The Company sells to virtually all
departments and agencies of the Government, many state governments and
several hundred systems integrators and prime contractors that sell to the
government market.  GTSI offers its customers a convenient and cost-
effective centralized source for microcomputer and workstation products
through its competitive pricing, broad product selection and procurement
expertise.  The Company provides its vendors with a low-cost marketing and
distribution channel to the millions of end users comprising the government
market, while virtually insulating these vendors from most of the complex
government procurement rules and regulations.

     Changes in sales throughout the Company's history have been
attributable to increased or decreased unit sales, to expansion of the
Company's product offerings (e.g., peripherals, microcomputers and
networking and workstation products, from 1985 through 1992); to the
addition of new vendors (e.g., IBM, Sun, Panasonic, Apple and Nexar, from
1988 through 1996); and to the addition or expiration of sales contract
vehicles (e.g., the Air Force Desktop IV Contract, the National Institutes
of Health Electronic Computer Store ("ECS") and ECS II Contracts, the Army
Portables and Portables-2 Contracts, the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration Scientific and Engineering Workstation Procurement ("SEWP")
and SEWP II Contracts, and the Treasury Department Acquisition ("TDA-1")
Contract from 1993 through 1997; and the expiration of the Navy Companion
Contract in 1995 and Desktop IV systems ordering in 1996).  The Company's
financial results have fluctuated seasonally, and may continue to do so in
the future, because of the Government's buying patterns which have
historically favorably impacted the last two calendar quarters and
adversely affected the first two calendar quarters.

     The Company's primary strategy is to focus on its core GSA Schedule
business and to compete aggressively on bids in order to win as many 



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contract vehicles as possible under the various purchasing programs
available to it in the government market.  With those contract vehicles in
place, it is then possible for the Company to use its significant product
base and marketing knowledge to sell products which both meet customers'
requirements and provide an attractive financial return to the Company.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the
percentages that selected items within the statement of operations bear to
sales and the annual percentage changes in the dollar amounts of such
items.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           PERCENTAGE
                                                                                             CHANGE
                                                      PERCENTAGE OF SALES           -----------------------
                                            --------------------------------------     THREE        NINE
                                                   THREE               NINE           MONTHS       MONTHS
                                               MONTHS ENDED        MONTHS ENDED        ENDED        ENDED
                                               SEPTEMBER 30,       SEPTEMBER 30,     SEP. 30,     SEP. 30,
                                            ------------------  ------------------     1997         1997
                                             1997       1996      1997      1996      TO 1996      TO 1996 
                                            --------  --------  --------  --------  ----------   ----------
<S>                                         <C>        <C>       <C>       <C>        <C>          <C>
Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   100.0%     100.0%    100.0%    100.0%      (0.9)%       (0.6)%

Cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    92.9       93.2      92.7      92.8       (1.3)        (0.8)
                                            --------  --------  --------  --------
Gross margin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     7.1        6.8       7.3       7.2        4.5          1.1
                                            --------  --------  --------  --------
Operating expenses:

Selling, general and administrative . . .     5.3        5.4       7.7       7.2       (2.4)         4.7

Depreciation and amortization . . . . . .     0.5        0.6       0.7       0.8       (3.8)         1.0
                                            --------  --------  --------  --------
     Total operating expenses . . . . . .     5.8        6.0       8.4       8.0       (2.5)         4.4
                                            --------  --------  --------  --------
Income (loss) from operations . . . . . .     1.3        0.8      (1.1)     (0.8)      55.0         33.0

Interest expense, net . . . . . . . . . .     0.1        0.1       0.2       0.5       14.0        (41.9)
                                            --------  --------  --------  --------
Income (loss) before taxes. . . . . . . .     1.2        0.7      (1.3)     (1.2)      60.9         11.8

Income tax provision (benefit). . . . . .      -         0.3        -       (0.4)    (100.0)      (100.0)
                                            --------  --------  --------  --------
Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . .     1.2%       0.4%     (1.3)%    (0.7)%    169.0         78.3
                                            ========  ========  ========  ========
</TABLE>

     The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the
approximate sales by category, along with related percentages of total
sales:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SALES CATEGORY                                 THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,          NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,   
                                            --------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
(Dollars in thousands)                             1997                1996                1997                 1996       
                                            ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
<S>                                         <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
GSA Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $ 77,659    48.0%   $  94,568   57.9%   $ 147,769   42.9%   $ 168,806    48.7%
IDIQ Contracts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .     49,369    30.5       37,585   23.0      104,465   30.3       81,532    23.5
Open Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     30,373    18.8       26,254   16.1       76,364   22.2       84,509    24.4
Other Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . .      4,358     2.7        4,814    3.0       16,032    4.6       11,975     3.4  
                                            --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
     Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $161,759   100.0%   $ 163,221  100.0%   $ 344,630  100.0%   $ 346,822   100.0% 
                                            ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
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THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 COMPARED
WITH THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996

     Sales. Sales consist of revenue from product shipments and services
rendered net of allowances for customer returns and credits.  In the third
quarter of 1997, sales decreased $1.5 million or 0.9% from the same period
in 1996.  The primary reason for the decrease over the same quarter last
year was a decrease in sales under GSA Schedules of approximately $16.9
million.  This decrease was offset by increased sales under indefinite-
delivery/indefinite-quantity ("IDIQ") contracts and an increase in Open
Market sales of approximately $11.8 million and $4.1 million, respectively. 
Sales under IDIQ contracts increased primarily as a result of increases
under the Company's ECS, Portables-2 and SEWP II contracts.

     The decrease in sales under the Company's GSA Schedule contracts can
be attributed primarily to a decrease in sales relating to the GSA Schedule
A and Schedule B/C contracts of $6.3 million and $34.4 million,
respectively, from the same period last year.  This decrease was partially
offset by an increase in BPA sales of $24 million compared to last year. 
(In 1996, GSA Schedule contracts expressly authorized agencies to procure
from Schedule holders under Blanket Purchase Agreements ("BPAs"), which
incorporate many terms and conditions of the GSA Schedule contracts. 
Additionally, BPAs offer many of the same products as GSA Schedules, often
at lower prices than available on GSA Schedules.  The Company has been
awarded 15 BPAs since the GSA authorized this change.)  The Company reports
BPA sales as part of GSA sales activity.

     Backlog at September 30, 1997 was approximately $55.1 million, down
27.2% from approximately $70.1 million at September 30, 1996.  Backlog was
$37.5 million at November 3, 1997.

     Gross Margin.  Gross margin is sales less cost of sales (which
includes product purchase cost, freight and certain other overhead expenses
related to the cost of acquiring products).  Gross margin percentages vary
over time and change significantly depending on the contract vehicle and
product involved; therefore, the Company's overall margin percentages are
dependent on the mix and timing of products sold and the strategic use of
contract vehicles that are available to sell its products.

     During the third quarter of 1997, gross margin increased in absolute
dollars by approximately $0.5 million or 4.5%, and increased as a
percentage of sales from 6.8% to 7.1% when compared to the same period a
year ago.  Although sales were higher during the third quarter of 1996,
during the third quarter of 1997 the Company realized overall higher
margins during the third quarter of 1997 primarily due to $5.9 million of
price protection from vendors related to the Company's IDIQ contracts,
compared to $1.2 million for the same period last year.  In addition,
compared to the third quarter of 1996, gross margin increased $600,000 due
to adjustments to inventory reserves and decreased $300,000 due to
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percentages can be impacted by a variety of factors and is not necessarily
indicative of gross margin percentages to be earned in future periods.

     Operating Expenses.  Operating expenses in the third quarter of 1997
decreased approximately $0.2 million, and decreased as a percentage of
sales from 5.9% to 5.8%, from the third quarter of 1996.  The decrease in
absolute dollars is primarily attributable to a $175,000 gain on the sale
of a Company business unit and a $161,000 adjustment to other income
relating to over-accrual of Falcon Microsystems, Inc. acquisition costs in
1996.

     Interest Expense.  The approximately $24,000 or 14.0% increase in net
interest expense in the third quarter of 1997 was primarily due to higher
average borrowings throughout the third quarter as well as higher interest
rates.

     Income Taxes.  No tax provision was recorded with respect to the
Company's operating profit in the third quarter of 1997 as the Company
determined that certain net deferred tax assets did not satisfy the recog-
nition criteria set forth in the Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("FAS 109").  In the
fourth quarter of 1996, the Company determined that $5.1 million of net
deferred tax assets did not satisfy the recognition criteria set forth in
FAS 109.  As such, a valuation allowance was initially recorded against the
applicable net deferred tax assets during the fourth quarter of 1996.  A
tax provision of approximately $0.5 million was recorded in the third
quarter of 1996 as a result of the Company's net operating income for that
period.  The 1996 tax benefit has been realized by carrying back the loss
to prior years in which the Company recognized taxable income.

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 COMPARED
WITH THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996

     Sales.  In the first nine months of 1997, sales decreased $2.2 million
or 0.6% from the comparable 1996 period.  Decreases in GSA Schedule sales
and Open Market sales of $21.0 million and $8.1 million, respectively, were
offset by increased sales under IDIQ and Other Contracts (including sales
to both prime contractors and state and local governments) of $22.9 million
and $4.1 million, respectively.  The decline in Open Market sales can be
directly attributed to the commercialization and sell-through of $15.8
million of IBM Label product originally purchased for sale under the
Company's Desktop IV contract during 1996, of which like sales did not
occur again in 1997. The decrease in sales under the Company's GSA Schedule
contracts can be attributed primarily to a decrease in sales relating to
the GSA Schedule A and Schedule B/C contracts of $9.2 million and $46.4
million, respectively, from the same period last year.   This decrease was
partially offset by an increase in BPA sales of $34.7 million compared to
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     Sales under IDIQ contracts increased primarily as a result of
increased sales under the Company's ECS, Portables-2, SEWP and TDA-1
contracts, but were offset by decreased sales under the Company's Desktop
IV contract (systems ordering under which expired on February 1, 1996).

     Gross Margin.  In the first nine months of 1997, gross margin
increased in absolute dollars by approximately $0.3 million or 1.1%, and
increased as a percentage of sales from 7.2% to 7.3%, when compared to the
same period one year ago. The increase in absolute dollars is primarily
attributable to the higher gross margin percentage earned in 1997 on
comparable sales volume.  The slight increase in gross margin percentage
during the first nine months of 1997 is attributable the Company realizing
$8.2 million of price protection from vendors related to the Company's IDIQ
contracts, compared to $3.2 million for the same period last year, offset
by a decrease in gross margin relating to a $11.0 million drop shipment of
product from one of the Company's vendors directly to the customer at a
lower than normal margin.  In addition, compared to the third quarter of
1996, gross margin increased $600,000 due to adjustments to inventory
reserves and decreased $300,000 due to adjustments in certain vendor
accounts.  The change in gross margin percentages can be impacted by a
variety of factors and is not necessarily indicative of gross margin
percentages to be earned in future periods.

     Operating Expenses.  Total operating expenses in the first nine months
of 1997 increased $1.2 million or 4.4%, and increased as a percentage of
sales from 8.0% to 8.4%, compared to the same period in 1996.  This
increase is primarily attributed to an increase in personnel cost, which
was partially offset by a decrease in expenditures for contracted services
(as the Company's information technology services had been provided by an
outside entity until June 1996).  Additionally, in the first nine months of
1996, the Company was provided with a $0.5 million benefit from the
settlement of certain litigation, which was applied against legal and
program expenses.

     Interest Expense.  Net interest expense decreased approximately $0.5
million or 41.9% in the first nine months of 1997 primarily due to the
lower average borrowings outstanding during the period.

     Income Taxes.  No tax benefit was recognized with respect to the
Company's operating loss in the first nine months of 1997, as the Company
determined that certain net deferred tax assets did not satisfy the
recognition criteria set forth in FAS 109.  In the fourth quarter of 1996,
the Company determined that $5.1 million of net deferred tax assets did not
satisfy the recognition criteria set forth in FAS 109.  As such, a
valuation allowance was initially recorded against the applicable net
deferred tax assets during the fourth quarter of 1996.  A tax benefit of
$1.5 million was recorded in the first nine months of 1996 as a result of
the Company's net operating loss for that period.  The 1996 tax benefit has
been realized by carrying back the loss to prior years in which the Company
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SEASONAL FLUCTUATIONS AND OTHER FACTORS

     The Company has historically experienced and expects to continue to
experience significant seasonal fluctuations in its operations as a result
of Government buying and funding patterns, which also impact the buying
patterns of GTSI's prime contractor customers.  These buying and funding
patterns historically have had a significant positive effect on GTSI's
bookings in the third quarter ending September 30 each year (the Govern-
ment's fiscal year end), and consequently on sales and net income in the
third and fourth quarters of each year.  Quarterly financial results are
also affected by the timing of the award of, and shipments of products
under, government contracts; price competition in the microcomputer and
workstation industries; the addition of personnel or other expenses in
anticipation of sales growth; product line changes and expansions; and the
timing and costs of changes in customer and product mix.  In addition,
customer order deferrals in anticipation of new product releases by leading
microcomputer and workstation hardware and software manufacturers, delays
in vendor shipments of new or existing products, a shift in sales mix to
more complex requirements contracts with more complex service costs, and
vendor delays in the processing of incentives and credits due GTSI, have
occurred (all of which are also likely to occur in the future) and have
adversely affected the Company's operating performance in particular
periods.  The seasonality and the unpredictability of the factors affecting
such seasonality make GTSI's quarterly and yearly financial results
difficult to predict and subject to significant fluctuation.  The Company's
stock price could be adversely affected if any such financial results fail
to meet the financial community's expectations.

     Additionally, legislation is periodically introduced in Congress that
may change the Government's procurement practices.  GTSI cannot predict
whether any legislative or regulatory proposals will be adopted or, if
adopted, the impact upon its operating results.  Changes in the structure,
composition and/or buying patterns of the Government, either alone or in
combination with competitive conditions or other factors, could adversely
affect future results.

     From time to time, various state governments audit the Company for
compliance with state tax obligations which, cumulatively, could have an
adverse affect on the Company's financial results.  Although the Company
pursues actions to reduce or offset any obligations that may arise from
such audits, there can be no assurance that such actions, if successful,
would substantially offset any potential state tax obligations.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     During the first nine months of 1997, the Company experienced a
deficit of $11.9 million of cash flow from operations, as compared to
generating $35.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996. 
After a further reduction of approximately $2.1 million of capital
expenditures, the cash shortfall was offset by an overall increase in
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from operating activities is related to an increase in the Company's net
operating assets (accounts receivable plus merchandising inventories less
accounts payable), primarily as a result of a reduction in collections and
an increase in inventory purchases in anticipation of 1997 third quarter
sales volumes.  As a result of the Company's seasonal sales patterns, 
working capital levels are traditionally lower in the first half of the
year and short term-term debt levels are reduced.

     During the fourth quarter of 1995, the Company began negotiations with
a bank (the "Principal Lender") and other lenders ("Other Lenders") to form
a new lending syndicate to obtain a $110.0 million credit facility.  On
December 29, 1995, the Company executed an interim credit agreement
("Interim Agreement") with the Principal Lender for $50.0 million and an
intercreditor agreement with the Company's prior bank ("Prior Lender") for
an additional $30.0 million (decreasing to $20.0 million on February 1,
1996 and expiring on February 29, 1996).  This intercreditor agreement with
the Prior Lender included terms and conditions similar to those existing
under the previous credit facility with the prior lending syndicate.  On
May 2, 1996, the Company executed a three-year credit facility with the
Principal Lender for $40.0 million and a one-year credit facility with the
Other Lenders for an additional $55.0 million (collectively, the "Credit
Facility"), replacing the Interim Agreement.  Additionally, on June 27,
1996, the Company executed a separate $10.0 million wholesale financing
facility with the Principal Lender for inventory financing of certain
vendor products.  On August 23, 1996, the Company and its banks executed
Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Facility, which modified certain financial
covenants.  At December 31, 1996, the Company was not in compliance with
the Earnings Before Interest and Taxes and Tangible Net Worth covenants
contained in the Credit Facility.

     At June 30, 1997, the Company continued to be out of compliance with
certain 1996 year-end financial covenants contained in the Credit Facility. 
The Principal Lender continued to provide financing to the Company under
the existing Credit Facility through July 28, 1997, at which time the
Company and its banks executed the Second Amended and Restated Business
Credit and Security Agreement, which modified some of the terms and
conditions contained in the Credit Facility and effectively eliminated the
Company's default condition with respect to compliance with certain 1996
year-end financial covenants contained in the Credit Facility.  More
specifically, the total amount available under the Credit Facility was
reduced from a total of $95 million to $60 million, with an additional $30
million reduction from February 1 - July 31 of each year.  Further, the
wholesale financing facility was increased from $10 million to $20 million,
with a $10 million reduction from March 1 - July 31 of each year.  Other
modifications included the revision of the Credit Facility's term to one
year with a one-year automatic renewal, the addition of an unused line fee,
an increase in the interest rate accrued against outstanding borrowings,
and the modification of certain financial covenants.  Management presently
estimates that the terms of the modified Credit Facility will neither
adversely impact nor materially benefit the Company's total borrowing costs
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     As of September 30, 1997, the Company was in compliance with the
financial covenants contained in the modified Credit Facility.  All amounts
due to the Lenders as of September 30, 1997 are classified as current 
liabilities.  At September 30, 1997, the available portion of the modified
Credit Facility was $24.0 million.

     Interest under the modified Credit Facility is payable monthly and is
accrued at a rate equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus
2.95% (8.6% at September 30, 1997). Interest under the wholesale financing
facility is accrued at a rate equal to prime plus 3.00% (11.5% at September
30, 1997).  In addition, there is a fee of 0.375% per annum against the
unused portion of the modified Credit Facility.  Borrowing is limited to
80.0% of eligible accounts receivable.  The Credit Facility is
substantially collateralized by all of the operating assets of the Company. 
Current obligations are first funded and then all cash receipts are auto-
matically applied to reduce outstanding borrowings.  The Credit Facility
also contains certain covenants, including restrictions on the payment of
dividends and repurchase of stock, and provisions specifying compliance
with certain financial ratios.

     The Company anticipates that it will continue to rely primarily on
operating cash flow, bank loans and vendor credit to finance its reasonably
anticipated cash needs.  Such funds should be sufficient to satisfy the
Company's near term anticipated cash requirements for operations. 
Nonetheless, the Company may seek additional sources of capital, including
permanent financing over a longer term at fixed rates, to finance its
operating requirements.  The Company currently has no reason to believe
that such capital sources will not be available to it on acceptable terms,
if needed.

SETTLEMENT OF GSA AUDIT CASE

     On May 31, 1995, the Company received a civil investigative demand
("CID") from the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ") seeking
information relating to the Company's GSA Schedule sales for the years 1988
to the present.  The CID sought information regarding the Company's
disclosure to the Government and use of vendor rebates and marketing funds
in connection with such GSA Schedule sales.  On January 24, 1996, the
Company received a letter from the DOJ withdrawing the CID.  Since that
time, the Company has continuously cooperated with a GSA audit of the
Company's GSA Schedule sales by providing information to the GSA's
auditors.

     On October 5, 1997, the Company entered into a settlement agreement
with the DOJ under which the Company will pay the government a total of
$400,000 in three equal annual installments, with interest accruing from
the date of the settlement.  The agreement resolves and releases the
Company from claims under the previously disclosed GSA audit of the
Company's GSA Schedule sales for the years 1988 to the present, and settles
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Government regarding such GSA Schedule sales.  The qui tam lawsuit naming
the Company was filed under seal in 1995 and has been subject to a court
order prohibiting disclosure of the suit.  The qui tam action was filed by 
the same individual who filed a similar action against Novell, Inc. in
1992, which Novell settled by paying the government $1.7 million.

     The Company believes it has been able to settle the Government's
claims on favorable terms.  The settlement removes a great deal of
uncertainty surrounding GTSI's outlook and eliminates the substantial
workload associated with responding to the related GSA audit and defending
against the related qui tam lawsuit.  Prior to settling with the DOJ, the
Company had incurred approximately $1.5 million in attorneys' and accoun-
tants' fees and expenses in responding to the GSA's auditors and asserting
the Company's defenses to the Government's allegations.

AWARD OF STAMIS CONTRACT

     On October 9, 1997, the Company announced that it had been awarded the
U.S. Army's Standard Army Management Information Systems ("STAMIS")
Computer Contract II.  The IDIQ contract is a one-year contract with four
one-year options to renew for the purchase of products, and three
additional one-year options to renew for the purchase of services.  The
single-award STAMIS contract that calls for worldwide systems integration
services, products and support for the Army's management information
systems, and is estimated by the Army to be worth $469 million over the
contract's eight-year maximum life; however, uncertainties related to
future contract performance costs, product life cycles, quantities to be
shipped and dates of delivery, among other factors, make it difficult to
predict the future sales and profits, if any, that may result from this or
any IDIQ contract.  The contract calls for GTSI to provide low and high-end
servers, desktops, notebooks, printers, and software.  The contract also
calls for integration, warranty and maintenance support as well as
technical and professional services.  In addition to the STAMIS contract,
GTSI holds several other contracts with the Army, including Army
Portable-2; Army Software Upgrade BPA; Army Security Solutions BPA; and
Army Visual Information Products BPA.

"SAFE HARBOR" STATEMENT UNDER THE 
PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

     Statements which are not historical facts contained in the
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition, Results of
Operations and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, are forward-
looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties.  Actual
results may differ materially based on numerous factors, including but not
limited to changes in the seasonality of the Company's sales, competition
in the government markets, changes in the spending patterns of the
Company's customers, general economic and political conditions, success of
negotiations with the Company's Lenders, and other risks described in this
Report and in the Company's other Securities and Exchange Commission
filings.


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                        PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS --

     On May 31, 1995, the Company received a civil investigative demand
("CID") from the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ") seeking
information relating to the Company's GSA Schedule sales for the years 1988
to the present.  The CID sought information regarding the Company's
disclosure to the Government and use of vendor rebates and marketing funds
in connection with such GSA Schedule sales.  On January 24, 1996, the
Company received a letter from the DOJ withdrawing the CID.

     On October 5, 1997, the Company entered into a settlement agreement
with the DOJ under which the Company will pay the government a total of
$400,000 in three equal annual installments, with interest accruing from
the date of the settlement.  The agreement resolves and releases the
Company from claims under the previously disclosed GSA audit of the
Company's GSA Schedule sales for the years 1988 to the present, and settles
and dismisses with prejudice as of October 8, 1997 a qui tam lawsuit filed
on behalf of the Government regarding such GSA Schedule sales.  The qui tam
lawsuit naming the Company was filed under seal in 1995 and has been
subject to a court order prohibiting disclosure of the suit.  The qui tam
action was filed by the same individual who filed a similar action against
Novell, Inc. in 1992, which Novell settled by paying the government $1.7
million.

     The Company is occasionally a defendant in litigation incidental to
its business.  The Company believes that none of such litigation currently
pending against it, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of
operations.

ITEM 2.   CHANGES IN SECURITIES -- Inapplicable.

ITEM 3.   DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES -- Inapplicable.

ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS --
          Inapplicable.

ITEM 5.   OTHER INFORMATION -- Inapplicable.

ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K --

     (a)  Exhibits:
          11.1 Computation of Earnings Per Share

     (b)  Reports on Form 8-K:
               On October 9, 1997, the Registrant filed a report on Form
          8-K reporting that the Registrant had reached an agreement of
          certain legal matters.


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                                SIGNATURES


     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


                                 Date:  November 14, 1997

                                 GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC.



                                 By:   /s/  M. DENDY YOUNG
                                     --------------------------------------
                                      M. Dendy Young
                                      President and Chief Executive Officer



                                 By:   /s/ CHARLES A. HASPER
                                     --------------------------------------
                                      Charles A. Hasper
                                      Vice President, Controller and
                                      Acting Chief Financial Officer



























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