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

Elizabeth Mordica

Elizabeth Mordica is Capture Lead at Winvale. Elizabeth is originally from Richmond, VA and graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor’s degree in government and policy.

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Government Business Development | Technology

Key Takeaways from the NASA SEWP VI Draft RFP

By: Elizabeth Mordica
December 1st, 2023

In October 2023, the 6th generation of NASA’s System for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) draft was released for Q&A. This 100+ page draft Request for Proposal (RFP) provided industry with an abundance of information on how to best prepare for the upcoming opportunity. Let's dive into this draft and point out some key takeaways for you to consider.

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SAM.gov Registration FAQs

By: Elizabeth Mordica
June 5th, 2023

All contractors who plan to sell to the federal government know the importance of maintaining your System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration. It's a requirement that you must be registered in SAM.gov before you can submit your GSA Schedule offer, and you need to renew it annually as long as you want to do business with the government. While it's an essential area of compliance, maintaining your SAM.gov registration is not always easy and straightforward, especially with the recent updates to SAM. Our team has compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help the process go smoothly.

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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 | Technology

Updates to Recent GSA Contract Vehicles

By: Elizabeth Mordica
February 15th, 2023

While we are welcoming 2023, there are some aspects following us into the New Year. 2023 is not only the the year of the rabbit, but also the years of major IT Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs). The Information Technology (IT) community has been tracking major solicitations as they sit in protest purgatory or as they are in process of releasing draft and final Request for Proposals (RFPs). Let’s go through these opportunities and their journey into 2023.

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Resources and Insight

How to Comply with the Service Contract Act (SCA)

By: Elizabeth Mordica
December 16th, 2022

If you are a GSA Schedule holder who offers services, you may be familiar with the Service Contract Act (SCA). The SCA was enacted in 1965 to protect those performing work for contractors and subcontractors. With the enactment of the Service Contract act, a series of regulations compliance requirements were initiated for both GSA Schedule holders and federal agencies. At Winvale, we have a lot of clients asking us if the SCA impacts them, so let’s review the SCA, SCA exemptions and compliance, and why it’s relevant for several GSA Schedule contractors.

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Government Business Development

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program: Creating Opportunities for Contractors

By: Elizabeth Mordica
December 7th, 2022

Navigating the government contracting world as a small business can be daunting. Thankfully, small businesses have access to several resources to tap into such as small business set-asides and certain funding programs to help them get their foot in the door, such as the Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR). In this blog, we’ll cover the SBIR program and how contractors can use this program to their advantage.

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Where to Find Government Contracting Opportunities

By: Elizabeth Mordica
October 24th, 2022

While having a GSA Schedule gives you access to a whole new marketplace, it doesn’t automatically guarantee you government sales—you need to know where to look. Knowing what government contracting opportunities are available is an essential part of winning government awards. In the public sector, government contractors are responsible for responding to the needs of the buying agency so it’s important you know where to find these opportunities and that you are taking advantage of all the tools available to you.

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