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GSA MAGAZINE – YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE GSA CONTRACTING PROCESS
Acceptance into the General Services Administration’s GSA Schedule System requires an applicant to successfully pass a strict evaluation. The GSA places high levels of scrutiny on GSA Contract Applications because once accepted this contracting vehicle can be used to sell to any agency within the federal government. The application process usually takes professionals approximately four to six months to complete. An unsuccessful GSA Schedule Application can be a large drain on firm resources and effort. It can also force the company into a less competitive position with regard to pursuing federal contracts compared to its GSA Schedule Contract holding peers. At GSA Magazine we explore how a GSA Schedule can help a firm grow through federal contracts, what role a GSA consultant should play in this process, as well as all other issues pertaining to a GSA Schedule and Federal Sales.
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The Role and Importance of GSA Contract Consultants
Government contracting can be a lucrative avenue for businesses of all sizes, offering the potential for steady revenue streams and the prestige of working with the U.S. government. However, securing a government contract, mainly through the General Services Administration (GSA), is complex and often
Understanding GSA Schedule and GSA Schedule Contracts: A Comprehensive Guide in 2024
What is a GSA Schedule? A GSA Schedule (also known as a Multiple Award Schedule or MAS) is a long-term government-wide contract administered by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). It allows commercial providers to offer their products and services directly to government agencies
The GSA Online Catalog: A Comprehensive Overview
The General Services Administration (GSA) Online Catalog, often called GSA Advantage!, is a pivotal resource in federal procurement. It is designed to streamline the acquisition process for government agencies, ensuring they have access to a wide array of products and services at competitive prices.
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Strength of Small Business GSA Sales Numbers in 2020
GSA Schedules are often used by small businesses to boost their federal sales. For small businesses that go through the process they are rewarded with $1.1MM in annual sales from their GSA Contract. Some small
GSA Smartpay Credit Card Sales
What is GSA Smartpay GSA Smartpay is the federal credit card system that allows federal buyers (from over 300 agencies) to purchase goods and services in amounts up to $10,000. The government buyer can make
Increase Your Federal Sales with GSA eLibrary Schedule to Thrive in Successfully
GSA schedule is one of the most multifaceted contracts of the Government. This contract allows small business to sell their products to multiple agencies of the Government, several organizations, local and state governments. This is
Tips for GSA Schedule Application Price Negotiations with the GSA
After the submission of your firm’s GSA contract application, the GSA conducts a price negotiation with the applicant firm. The GSA’s purpose of this negotiation is to obtain the lowest price possible for the federal
Using GSA Schedules to do Federal Market Research
This week I am going to go over how to do some basic federal market research. If you are in the market of pursuing a GSA Schedule Contract some drilldown is a good idea to
GWAC Contract: Best Assistance for Federal Contracting
What Is a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC)? An administration wide procurement contract (GWAC contract) is an agreement where various government offices adjust their necessities and buy an agreement for labor and products. Government-wide obtaining contracts