Government Contracting Blog

Entering the public sector through a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) can open your business up to a whole new world of opportunities, from new federal and state customers to a range of tools and procurement sites to help you gain visibility. However, navigating a new market as a small business can be a daunting task. It can be especially daunting as a veteran-owned business—veterans can face significant obstacles entering the federal market. The federal government has several programs and opportunities designed to help veteran business owners, especially small businesses, but many companies don't know what's out there. Let’s dive deeper into the opportunities available for veterans and how you can use a GSA Schedule to grow your company.

The largest and most complex part of most GSA Schedule proposals is the pricing section. In this section, offerors must outline their proposed pricing in great detail, including rates, product or service descriptions, discounting policies, and more. One area of the pricing section that often trips contractors up is providing pricing support. GSA requires offerors to substantiate their proposed pricing, but the requirements can be confusing, especially for those proposing services. In this blog, we’ll break down exactly what the requirements and options for GSA pricing support are.

You may have been looking up at the sky recently to catch a glimpse of the rare "comet of the century", but this won't be the only comet returning this year—GSA has plans in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 for COMET II, a multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for IT modernization, transformation, and operations/maintenance. The current COMET vehicle, which stands for CIO Modernization and Enterprise Transformation, has awarded task orders totaling almost $1 billion, making it a great success for GSA and all contractors involved, especially when it comes to updating GSA’s legacy systems.

Cybersecurity is a constant priority in the IT government contracting space, with the government continually working to enhance cybersecurity practices as technology evolves. IT government contractors should be aware of both current and future cybersecurity regulations, so they can stay compliant now and in the future.

The General Service Administration’s (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) is a contracting vehicle that connects a wide array of commercial goods and services with the federal government. Many businesses pursue the MAS program to expand their sales into the federal marketplace. These contracts are designed to service multiple buyers across the federal government and last up to two decades. Accordingly, GSA sets rigorous standards for businesses applying for a Schedule.

We think of the General Services Administration (GSA) as a federal agency that assists in acquisition and real estate, but did you know GSA also plays a large role in the presidential transition? In the ten weeks from election to inauguration, the president-elect will prepare to take over the executive branch including over 140 agencies, sub-agencies, and millions of personnel.