FAR Part 19 Is Changing — Here’s How 8(a) Firms Can Stay Competitive
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is undergoing its most significant overhaul in decades, and FAR Part 19—Small Business Programs—is front and center. These changes reshape how agencies must consider small business set-asides, sole-source awards, and competition thresholds. For 8(a) firms, the message is clear: the rules of the game are shifting, and staying competitive requires […]
Timeline and Milestones When Seeking a GSA Contract
Applying for a GSA contract is often compared to a marathon in slow motion. But it doesn’t have to be. While the award process itself can take months, the key milestone—the submission of your offer—can realistically be reached in just 45 days with the right structure and support. Understanding the process is vital for success in navigating […]
How to Obtain a GSA Contract Even If You’ve Never Worked with Federal Agencies
Breaking into federal contracting often feels like staring at a fortress with locked gates. You may be confident in your product or service, but the question lingers: how to obtain a gsa contract if you’ve never sold to a federal agency before? The answer isn’t as far-fetched as it might seem. A GSA contract—also called a Multiple Award […]
What is a GSA Contract (MAS / Schedule)
A GSA contract—often a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), aka “GSA Schedule” or “Federal Supply Schedule”—is a pre-negotiated vehicle through which U.S. federal, state, and many other eligible agencies can buy your goods/services under agreed pricing, terms, and conditions. Winning a GSA contract opens up access to government buying, but the award includes many technical, financial, […]
GSA Contract Pricing Strategies: Are You Offering Most Favored Customer Terms?
Every contractor who enters the world of federal procurement eventually confronts one of the trickiest questions in GSA contracting: Are you giving the government your “most favored customer gsa” terms? On paper, the idea sounds simple. The government wants to ensure it receives pricing that is fair, reasonable, and comparable to — or better than — […]
How to Find Your GSA SIN Number for Services or Products
If you have (or are seeking) a GSA contract to sell products or services to the U.S. government, one thing you’ll hear a lot about is a SIN (Special Item Number). Often people ask: What is a GSA SIN number? Or how do I figure out which SIN(s) apply to what I offer? Getting this right is critical — wrong SINs […]
What Exactly Does a GSA Contract Consultant Do for Your Business?
For many companies, winning a GSA contract feels like chasing shadows—elusive, complicated, and full of hidden turns. Between compliance hurdles, GSA SIN numbers, and most favored customer GSA rules, the process of landing and managing a contract can overwhelm even experienced business leaders. The landscape of federal contracting is littered with potential pitfalls, and understanding […]
CFR 48 Is Published: What the New DFARS CMMC Rule Means for DoD Contractors
Big news for the Defense Industrial Base. DoD just published the long-awaited final rule in Title 48 CFR (DFARS) to implement the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) in contracts. This includes the CFR 48 CMMC Final Rule. The rule appears in the Federal Register today (September 10, 2025) and becomes effective 60 days after publication—November […]
Do Customers Really Search by GSA SIN: How It Impacts Your Exposure
If you hold a GSA contract, you’ve probably asked yourself a simple but crucial question: do federal buyers actually search by GSA SINs? The answer isn’t a neat yes or no—it’s a layered reality that directly affects how visible you are in the federal marketplace. For many contractors, overlooking SIN-based searches is like forgetting to put your name […]
SIN Bundling: When Adding Extra GSA SINs Makes Sense
Sometimes, in the intricate orchestration of federal contracting, syncing your services with multiple GSA SINs isn’t just smart—it’s strategic genius. Capitol 50 understands that weaving extra SINs into your existing GSA contract can be the secret sauce for unlocking market expansion, streamlining procurement, and growing relevance within the federal buyer’s radar. But when does SIN bundling actually […]