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Updates to the FAS Catalog Platform (FCP)

By: Matthew Lewis
February 9th, 2024

Whether you’ve been a GSA Schedule contractor for a few months or a few years, you’ve probably noticed there have been several changes within the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, from Solicitation Refreshes to system updates. One of the major updates and improvements is the creation and pilot of the Federal Acquisition System (FAS) Catalog Platform, or more commonly known as the FCP. GSA has been on-boarding new contractors recently and making changes as the system is rolled out, so let’s cover all the recent updates to the FCP and what you need to know about this new program.

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So You Want To Increase Your GSA Schedule Prices?

By: Isabel Sabie
January 29th, 2024

One of the most essential parts of maintaining your GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract is ensuring your pricing is up to date. GSA contracts can last for up to 20 years, so it’s likely that your commercial rates will increase during the life of your contract. As a GSA contractor, you have the ability and the right to increase your GSA rates alongside your commercial rates. However, the process of requesting a price increase can be complicated, as GSA has restrictions on when you can raise your rates and how much of an increase you can request.

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Top 10 Reasons to Get on the GSA Schedule

Top 10 Reasons to Get on the GSA Schedule

Do you know what the real benefits of being on the GSA Schedule are? Learn the top 10 reasons (and advantages) why you should consider it.

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GSA’s 2024 Policy Landscape

By: Lillian Bohan
January 24th, 2024

Sometimes when either starting out with your General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), or even if you’re a seasoned contractor, some of the inner workings of GSA can come off as overly mysterious. There’s often some questions left unanswered. Other times, however, they make sure to keep us updated on what we need to know to foster a deeper understanding of the work they do for our contracts. Going into 2024 or just going into the federal contracting landscape in general, there is a lot to keep up with. So, in this blog, we’ll be covering the policy landscape for the next year and what you can expect to see, as well as what changes have been made recently to the world of GSA.

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What is Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)?

By: Christina Kacem
January 17th, 2024

If you’ve been researching the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program, or have found yourself in a position where you need to quickly familiarize yourself with GSA acronyms listed on your GSA Schedule, then you may have come across the term Transactional Data Reporting (TDR). You may be asking, what is TDR? Is my contract subject to TDR? What are the requirements for TDR? These are all valid questions, and we get them a lot when it comes to reporting GSA sales. Let me explain everything you need to know about Transactional Data Reporting.

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4 Tips for Preparing a Successful GSA MAS Offer

By: Lucy Hoak
January 10th, 2024

If you’re considering selling to the government, entering the government marketplace through the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) is a safe bet. Eligible companies who successfully become MAS contractors can benefit from streamlined acquisition processes and expanded access to government contracting opportunities.

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GSA Schedule | Technology

Navigating GSA Schedules for Small Businesses: A Guide to Cloud and Software Services

By: Daniel Lopez
January 8th, 2024

In recent years, small businesses have seen increased opportunities in government acquisitions, particularly in the areas of cloud and software services. However, while overall participation has grown, the number of small businesses acting as prime contractors in the Federal IT marketplace has been diminishing. The Office of Management and Business (OMB) has responded by launching a plan to allocate over $100 billion in spending to Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs) in the coming years.

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