Does Your State Have a State Term Contract Available?
Who is available to apply for a state term contract can differ greatly from state to state. Here’s what you need to know to take advantage.
Insights Into GSA OIG Audit Effects On Professional Services: What You Need To Know
00CORP became the Professional Services Schedule, that is potentially saving the GSA $3.95 million dollars in the first five years in administrative costs. Combining all these professional services in one place also simplified the purchasing process of the agency, who have expressed happiness with being able to combine a purchase of multiple services under one PO. […]
A Conflict of Interest
The historic Post Office Pavilion in Washington, DC is at the center of a hot procurement debate. Since 2012, the building is under lease by the Trump Organization to operate a luxury hotel. With Jan. 20th looming over the United States as we wait for President-Elect Trump’s inauguration, Mr. Trump’s business ties with the General […]
Fiscal Year 2016, A Year in Review
Fiscal year 2016 was a great success for small business contractors working with the GSA. The newest numbers from the Office of Small Business Utilization (OSBU) shows that there are currently 12,367 small business within the MAS program! Here’s the further breakdown: Small Disadvantaged 3051 Women-owned 3434 8A 1514 HUBZone 540 Service-disabled, Veteran-owned 1296 Veteran-owned […]
GSA Requirements: Closer Look at Documentation for New SINs
Stay at the forefront of GSA solicitation changes with a detailed exploration of the recent updates, specifically addressing additional documentation requirements for modifications involving the addition of a new Special Item Number (SIN). This guide aims to empower contractors with the latest insights, helping streamline their compliance processes. New Documentation Requirements: Ensuring Compliance and Efficiency […]
New SINs under MAS Schedule: (formally Schedule 70)
In alignment with the Cybersecurity National Action Plan (CNAP), the General Services Administration (GSA) has taken decisive steps to fortify the nation’s digital defenses. A key facet of this initiative is the introduction of four Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services SINs (Special Item Numbers), strategically designed to address evolving cyber threats and contribute to a comprehensive […]
Affordable Government Adventures: GSA City Pairs Made Easy
In recent years, the General Services Administration (GSA) has been on a mission to improve its reputation in managing travel budgets, especially following incidents like the extravagant spending on events such as the Hawaii conference. Positive changes have been taking place, reflecting the agency’s commitment to responsible fiscal practices. A notable initiative is the implementation […]
Sustainability is discussed in Executive Order 13514
The new Executive Order sets new goals for the coming decade. The order requires that 95% of all new products and services be sustainable. The Office of Small Business Utilization compiled a video to assist with determining what exactly that means, click here to view. The General Services Administration (GSA), has their own big push […]
FY 2016 GSA Supplier Relationship Management Survey!
The 2016 Supplier survey is out and all contractors on schedules should have received emails in the last couple days explaining the importance of giving the GSA feedback and completing the survey. The survey takes measure of whether the program is beneficial to you, whether you are looking to renew your contract, and if you […]
Economic Price Adjustment: 552.216-70
In June of this year, Clause 552.216-70 was changed, which may cause some headaches for GSA contractors. All economic price adjustments (EPAs) in Schedule contracts are made in accordance with clause I-FSS-969 or clause 552.216-70, depending on which clause you chose when you applied for your contract. In the past, the percentage of Economic Price […]
