BIC MAC: The New Way to Secure Govt. Deals
GSA is launching a broader, more flexible best-in-class multi-agency contract to improve how agencies buy services. This contract will replace OASIS. Why a new BIC MAC? OASIS ends 2024 Limited access to best-in-class contracts for services beyond the existing IDIQ contracts Managing too many contracts, driving up acquisition costs… this offers MAC consolidation flexibility MAS not able to accommodate the full […]
In the Spotlight: HUBZone Certification Unveiled
In the vast landscape of government contracting, especially for small businesses, the journey can be arduous and competitive. But what if there were avenues that could provide a distinct advantage? Enter the world of small business set asides, with one shining star among them – HUBZone. Unraveling the Mystery of HUBZone HUBZone stands for Historically […]
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 […]
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, […]
Buying Season is Over, Now What?
Fiscal Year 2019 is here and buying season is over. Government activity slows down in quarter one, but this doesn’t mean you should ignore your GSA Contract until Q3. This time of the year can be used to start preparing for the upcoming buying season. Q3 always seems far away, but it’s never too early […]
Simplify Government Transactions with iRAPT for Better Results
Government Agencies have different programs to ensure smooth and efficient acquisition processes. The Department of Defense utilizes the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system to simplify and create a paperless acquisition process. As of November 3, 2014, WAWF became an integral part of the Invoice, Receipt, Acceptance, and Property Transfer application (iRAPT), also known as the […]
TAA Compliance Rules: Are You Performing Within the Guidelines?
UPDATE: The Trade Agreement Act (TAA) is one of the most important rules to follow when selling to the government. TAA compliant countries are a concern for many product-based companies. Selling products from a non-complaint country can cause major issues and even debarment from the government. In our previous blog below, we listed countries that […]
Sell Your Tools to the Government: GSA Schedule 51V Made Easy
The GSA Schedule 51V allows you to bid on government contracts and secure lucrative deals selling hardware supplies to government agencies.
