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, […]
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 […]
What You Can and Can’t Do Under a GSA Contract
Winning a GSA contract is a big milestone. It signals to government buyers that your company has been vetted, your pricing reviewed, and your offerings cleared for purchase. But here’s where many first-time vendors get tripped up: a GSA contract doesn’t give you unlimited freedom. There are clear rules about what you can—and can’t—do once you’re on […]
What is a GSA Contract? An Intro for First-Time Vendors
For businesses trying to enter the federal marketplace, the term GSA contract often comes up early. But for first-time vendors, it’s not always clear what it really means—or why it matters. This guide will walk you through the basics: what a GSA contract is, how it works, why GSA SIN numbers are important, and how you can prepare to […]
Novation FAR Basics: When and Why Contracts Need Novation
Government contracts are like living organisms—they don’t stay frozen in time. Companies merge, assets change hands, and ownership shifts. But what happens to the federal contracts attached to those entities when the ground beneath them changes? Enter Novation FAR—the regulatory process that governs how contracts get transferred from one contractor to another. Think of it as […]