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Natalia Ventura

Natalia Ventura is a Consultant for Winvale. Natalia was born and raised in Woodstock, Virginia. She graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor’s degree in community health and marketing.

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GSA Schedule

GSA’s Policy Landscape Entering Q3

By: Natalia Ventura
May 3rd, 2024

Recently, the General Services Administration (GSA) released a webinar covering policy landscape in the government Q2 of FY24. During this webinar, they explored various topics relevant to current and prospective GSA contractors. In this blog, we’ll discuss changes that were implemented in Q2 FY24 and what’s expected in Q3 FY24 (April through June), such as robo mods, TDR changes, and new regulations regarding Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM).

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Technology

CMMC vs. FedRAMP

By: Natalia Ventura
April 5th, 2024

The Federal landscape is full of intimidating acronyms. As a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contractor ourselves, we know it can be a lot to unravel. However, with some time and dedication, you can start to figure out what some of these acronyms mean.

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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

GSA to Add New TDR Fields and Data Quality Initiatives

By: Natalia Ventura
February 26th, 2024

If you’re a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Awards Schedule (MAS) contract holder, then you’re aware of the frequent changes made to the Solicitation. With change comes new expectations you need to familiarize yourself with. As a leading agency, GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) Pilot Program was recognized by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to help with the governmentwide Better Contracting Initiative (BCI) to ensure the federal government is getting better terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.

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Government Business Development

What Are SDVOSBs?

By: Natalia Ventura
January 26th, 2024

Obtaining a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Awards Schedule (MAS) can be a long, complicated process, especially when trying to familiarize yourself with a long list of acronyms. As consultants, it’s our job to breakdown these acronyms and help you have a better understanding of what they mean. So, what are SDVOSBs? Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses are small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.

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GSA Schedule | Technology

GSA Implements FASCSA Orders in MAS Solicitation

By: Natalia Ventura
January 4th, 2024

The General Services Administration (GSA) has recently made updates to the Multiple Awards Schedule (MAS) Solicitation. MAS Solicitation Refreshes #18 and #19 consist of several significant changes, such as adjustments to minimum sales requirement, updated language, and implementation of Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) Orders.

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Technology

All About the Newly Proposed Cybersecurity FAR Rules

By: Natalia Ventura
November 29th, 2023

As technology advances, the federal government focuses on adding regulations that improve the security of network systems. In early October, the Federal Register published two proposed cybersecurity Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules to partially implement Executive Order 14028, “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.” In this blog we will discuss Executive Order (EO) 14028 along with the two proposed FAR rules and how it can impact you as a government contactor.

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