Not Sure About a GSA Contract? 5 Simple Clues

Are you currently considering and researching GSA contracts? There’s a lot of info out there! That’s because a GSA contract can be a valuable asset to the companies that hold one. Likely, you’ve run across a multitude of reasons for getting a GSA contract: billions in Federal contracts, reduced competition for contracts, simplified proposal processes […]

Key Elements Within a Profitable GSA Contract

You went into business to make money.  Sure, you may have a passion for what you do, a drive to make a difference in the world and any number of other motivations for what you do, but without profits, you can’t stay in business long.  A GSA contract is, for many businesses, an important source […]

GSA Contracts Made Easy: The GCS Timeline Advantage

You’ve done your market research. You’ve Googled “How to Get A GSA Contract” to exhaustion. You’ve decided – let’s do this… I want to get a GSA contract! So how long can you expect this adventure to take?  The Independent Route  There is no easy answer to how long a GSA contract takes to be […]

5 Reasons YOUR Business Should Consider a GSA Contract

2020 was a tough year.  Many businesses have lost significant revenue sources and must now look to filling the sales funnel through other means.  Other businesses have experienced growth and need resources to sustain their profit numbers beyond Covid.  So, what about a GSA contract? First, What is a GSA Contract?  A GSA contract can […]

What’s the Contracting Weather Going to be Like Today?

When you want a heads up on today’s weather, most of us check out our local forecast.  Knowing if it’s going to rain (grab an umbrella!) or climb to a 100 degree day (grab some sunscreen!) let’s us prepare.  You know that feeling of leaving your car window rolled down when a rain shower hits?  […]

Girl Power! Here’s the scoop on the new Woman Owned Small Business Certification…

Selling to the US government can be a very competitive endeavor.  Adding certifications to your SAM profile can often lead to an advantage.  Government agencies will sometimes designate certain socio-economical businesses types or veteran status as a requirement for being awarded their contract, aka – Set Asides.  This practice is in place to ensure that […]

SAM Registration Expiry: What You Need to Know Before Paying

You receive something that says: The first thing you think is, ‘hey my SAM is expiring or something needs updated, I better make sure we are still compliant for the sake of our Federal Contracts.’  The first thing you should do, before clicking, is stop and see who is actually sending you this notice. Though, […]

Revolutionizing Procurement: What You Need to Know About GSA’s MAS Program Changes

In a strategic move to enhance the appeal of the MAS Schedules Program, the General Services Administration (GSA) has undertaken a significant overhaul. Effective October 1st of this year, GSA is reverting to its roots by consolidating the existing 24 Schedules into one streamlined structure. If you hold a VA contract, rest assured, as this […]

SAMMI vs. DUNS: Ernst and Young’s Revolutionary Shift in Procurement

The General Services Administration (GSA) has been trying to improve the procurement process over the past few years by making a handful of changes. The newest change is the system they use to track which companies are eligible to sell to the Federal Government. Ernst and Young will be replacing Dun and Bradstreet at the […]

Contracting 101: GSA Advantage and eBuy Made Simple for Success

GSA Advantage and GSA eBuy are two platforms that you need to know how to use if you currently hold a GSA Contract, or plan to. These tools will guide your company to new opportunities to take advantage of. GSA Advantage is the ecommerce site for GSA and is primarily product based, whereas GSA eBuy […]