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 […]
GSA’s Quarterly Revolution: FAS Sales Reporting Made Easy
Change is on the horizon for quarterly reporting as the General Services Administration (GSA) announces its move from the old 72A system to the modernized FAS Sales Reporting Portal (SRP). This transition, part of the GSA’s efforts to enhance efficiency, will unfold in three phases over the next 12 months. For those already reporting in […]
