Government Contracting Blog

While pursuing a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, you are destined to encounter many acronyms, all of which may seem foreign to you. Two of the most used acronyms in the government contracting space are NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) Codes and SINs (Special Item Numbers). While these both help identify the type of product or service that your company is hoping to provide, they serve quite different purposes.

The OASIS+ Phase II Solicitations have been open for several months, and there is still a steady stream of contractors applying for the vehicle. One question we often get asked at Winvale is how companies that aren’t able to meet the required number of credits can still participate in OASIS+. The answer to this is by using Contractor Teaming Arrangements, or CTAs to form a Joint Venture (JV) or become a subcontractor. In this blog, we’ll go over what CTAs are on OASIS+, who should consider entering into one, and how the requirements for differ for each type.

When companies start preparing their GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) offer, they apply under specific Large Categories such as Information Technology, Professional Services, or Transportation and Logistics Services. The MAS program includes 12 Large Categories, each supported by category attachment documents that correspond to their associated Special Item Numbers (SINs).

If you’re considering getting a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract or already have one that needs ongoing maintenance, you may be wondering whether you need outside help—and how much that help will cost. GSA Schedule consulting costs can vary significantly depending on the type of support, complexity of your contract, and level of involvement you need from a consultant.

While attaining a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, you will be required to provide large quantities of information, acting as evidence of the value that your product or service holds. It is easy to accumulate small mistakes that can make or break your proposal once it comes time to submit it on eOffer for review. By being diligent in your drafting process, you can avoid these common pitfalls and submit a successful proposal. In this blog post, we will review general eOffer submission mistakes and the best practices that can help you avoid them.

The GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) is broken down into 12 Large Categories, each with their own specific offering of Special Item Numbers (SINs) that correspond with products and services. One category that can provide numerous opportunities is the Security and Protection Large Category. Did you know that you can sell canine training products and services, detection systems, night vision equipment, and criminal investigative equipment through GSA MAS? Under the Security and Protection Large Category, you can sell products and services that fill various government agencies and customers’ security and protection needs. Additionally, businesses who sell through this Large Category qualify for specific programs unique to their offerings within MAS, such as Cooperative Purchasing and the 1122 Program.