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The latest insights for government contracting success, GSA Schedule assistance, & IT Manufacturer support.

Daniel Lopez

Daniel Lopez is a consultant for Winvale. Daniel is originally from Amarillo, TX, and graduated from West Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

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GSA Schedule

How to Fill Out Your SAM Registration Properly

By: Daniel Lopez
September 6th, 2024

In order to do business with the federal government, you must register through the System for Award Management, or SAM.gov, and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). This is a requirement for all GSA Schedule contractors before they begin preparing their offer, and it’s important you know how to navigate the registration and renewal process correctly. This will save you time in the long run in case there are errors in your registration, and you have to go back and fix them. In this blog, we’ll cover some of the aspects of SAM registration companies may overlook or be confused about so you can be prepared when the time comes for registration or renewal.

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Resources and Insight

How to Comply with Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS)

By: Daniel Lopez
August 14th, 2024

Putting in a great deal of effort and determination to secure a government opportunity can be rewarding. However, are you, as a contractor, well-equipped to handle the rules and regulations outlined in the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), formerly known as the Service Contract Act (SCA)? If you offer non-professional services, you’ll want to keep reading. The purpose of this blog post is to shed light on the SCLS legislative mandates that may be present in solicitations that you win in the future. We’ll dive into these requirements and discuss how you, as the employer/contractor, can comply with the complex SCLS regulations so that you do not lose the opportunities you worked so hard to win.

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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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Government Business Development | Government

What is the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)?

By: Daniel Lopez
June 10th, 2024

The federal government uses various thresholds to determine who qualifies for government procurement opportunities. One key threshold in this context is the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). If you’ve familiarized yourself with the similarities and differences between the Micro-Purchase Threshold (MPT) vs. the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), we strongly encourage you to follow up more about the SAT as there are a lot of contract rules in accordance to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This blog post defines the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), its purpose, its impact on small businesses, and what you should do when searching for opportunities within the set threshold.

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Government | Contracts

Do I Qualify for Small Business Set-Aside Contracts?

By: Daniel Lopez
May 6th, 2024

Small businesses are widely recognized for their significant contribution to the economy, as they continuously create job opportunities. If you're a small business owner and worried about competing with larger corporations in the government contracting world, don't be discouraged. Small businesses have the advantage of small business set-asides, which help them to compete. In this blog post, we'll explore everything you need to know about small business set-asides, from what they are and how to qualify for them, to how to successfully secure these assistance programs.

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GSA Schedule

How to Develop a Subcontracting Plan

By: Daniel Lopez
April 8th, 2024

Companies with federal contracts above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $750,000 and categorized as “other than small” businesses, must have a subcontracting plan in place. Any business that’s in the process of acquiring a GSA Schedule contract knows that gathering all the documentation and forming the offer together requires time and patience. While you are going to focus on prioritizing time and energy on major bulks/sections of your proposal, it’s easy to put the subcontracting plan task on the back burner.

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How to Minimize Delays in the GSA Schedule Acquisition Process

By: Daniel Lopez
March 6th, 2024

If you’re interested in pursuing a government contract through the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, you're probably already aware of the complexities involved in navigating the GSA Schedule acquisition process. Securing a GSA Schedule can present various challenges that may result in delays and missed opportunities.

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