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Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) for Beginners

By: Stephanie Hagan
July 25th, 2025

Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) has existed for several years as a pilot program, but not many contractors had to pay much attention to it. Either your Special Item Numbers (SINs) weren’t eligible, or you chose not to opt in, but either way, it wasn’t on your radar. Things are changing now. With GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Refresh #28, many contractors are now required to switch their sales reporting over to Transactional Data Reporting. GSA plans to eventually migrate all contractors over to TDR, so it’s important that everyone knows what TDR is and how to participate when the time comes. In this blog we’ll cover what TDR is, sales reporting with TDR, and how to participate in the program.

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GSA Schedule | Government Business Development

VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Overview

By: Lucy Hoak
July 23rd, 2025

If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you’ve likely seen hundreds of articles on the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), how it works, and how to participate. But what about the VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Program? Most of the questions our consulting team receives are about the GSA MAS Program, but today we’ll be shining some light on the MAS Program’s not-so-little sibling: the VA FSS Program, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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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 Schedule

What Are Special Item Numbers (SINs)?

By: Emma Pasqualino
July 21st, 2025

Before your company is ready to sell products or services to the government, the first step is identifying and refining your product or service niche. Making sure your offering aligns with the correct Special Item Numbers (SINs) not only strengthens your GSA Schedule contract proposal but also helps you stand out to federal buyers and connect with the right contract opportunities.

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Government Business Development

How to Write a Capabilities Statement for a Government Customer

By: Stephanie Hagan
July 17th, 2025

When you apply for a job, you typically only have one chance to draw someone in before they decide whether to bring you in for an interview. You have one page to highlight your experience, capabilities, and what makes you stand out. The same idea applies when you're marketing your business to government buyers.

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Government Business Development | Resources and Insight

GSA MAS vs. OASIS+ for Professional Services

By: Stephanie Hagan
July 16th, 2025

Both the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program and the OASIS+ contract vehicle have been getting a lot of attention in the professional services sphere of the government. The procurement arm of GSA is predicted to quadruple in size with the recent Executive Orders (EOs) expanding the MAS Program, and the OASIS+ contract vehicle is looking to on-ramp more contractors and expand the scope in Phase II. With both professional services vehicles set for success, you may be wondering if it’s necessary to get on both these vehicles, or where the opportunities will end up. Some contractors may also be wondering if OASIS+ will eventually merge with MAS and if it’s worth the proposal effort.

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GSA Schedule | Resources and Insight

Navigating the Services and Training Price Proposal Template (PPT)

By: Daniel Lopez
July 14th, 2025

When a contractor is submitting a GSA Schedule contract offer, there are several components to complete, one of which is the Price Proposal Template (PPT). This template is a crucial part of the pricing section, where the majority of your offer will be presented. The Services and Training Price Proposal Template outlines your entire schedule in a spreadsheet format. Contractors should be aware that there are different versions of the PPT, specifically the products version and the services version. This blog focuses on everything you need to know regarding the services PPT, which differs significantly from the products version.

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