Government Contracting Blog

Navigating the intricacies of government contracting is an important skill for businesses seeking to expand their presence in the federal market. While both federal and commercial avenues offer opportunities for growth and profitability, they come with their own unique sets of challenges and strategies. You’re most likely very familiar with the commercial world now, but may not have as much experience selling to the government. In this blog, we'll dive into the differences between selling to the government vs. commercially to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how you can succeed in the government market.

A new Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) could open some more opportunities for GSA contractors, including faster modifications and streamlined acquisition timelines. Last year, GSA released a draft Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Supply Chain Risk Illumination Professional Tools and Services (SCRIPTS) BPA, which will be awarded against Multiple Award Schedules. This BPA is now FASt Lane eligible, which poses a huge benefit for GSA contractors. Now that the draft Q&A has closed, the final RFQ is being developed by GSA. In the meantime, let’s discuss the SCRIPTS BPA and what FASt Lane could mean for your GSA Schedule.

In the world of government contracting, it can sometimes feel like people are speaking a different language, one that’s made up of innumerable incomprehensible acronyms. Two of these that you may have encountered are PSC, which stands for Product and Service Code, and NAICS, which stands for North American Industry Classification System. Despite their differences, these are frequently confused by even seasoned contractors. In this blog, we’ll dive into what these terms mean, the differences between them, and how they can be useful to you.

Earlier this week, the Biden-Harris administration released their budget request for the 2025 federal government Fiscal Year (FY). If you are familiar with the process at all, you know that this is a request and the entire final budget does not get accepted for quite some time, if even partway into the next Fiscal Year. However, this request speaks to the administration’s intentions for the next year, and you can get a glimpse at upcoming or recurring initiatives, and which agencies will have increased or decreased funding.

Every company strives to stay organized and run smoothly, but it can be difficult to maintain a system that stands the test of time and is successfully carried out by all employees. Who is going to be held accountable and ensure there is continuous improvement when it comes to quality? Where do you even start? This is why many companies go through the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification.

In December 2023, President Biden signed the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This act brought about significant changes in procurement practices and will impact all government contractors doing business with the Department of Defense (DoD). Understanding the implications of this act throughout each year and how it affects your business is important. In this blog, I will explain what the National Defense Agency Act means and how it impacts all GSA Schedule contractors.