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Nicole Tutino is a Proposal Writer for Winvale. Nicole grew up in Richmond, Virginia and graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Journalism and Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising and Design.
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Nicole Tutino
July 30th, 2025
As a potential GSA Schedule contractor or current offeror looking to expand your contract, you should begin with researching Special Item Numbers (SINs) that align with your commercial offerings. SINs represent the specific products or services you will offer to the government through a GSA Schedule contract. Understanding Special Item Numbers’ requirements is a crucial step when deciding which services to add to your contract through a modification or developing your contract proposal.
GSA Schedule | Resources and Insight
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Nicole Tutino
June 30th, 2025
As a government contractor, there are many websites and resources to keep track of and monitor for compliance. If you are interested in becoming a GSA Schedule contractor, you are required to maintain an accurate and up to date account in the System for Award Management (SAM), or SAM.gov. This site not only allows you to search government contract opportunities and award notices but also houses a lot of core data relating to federal contractors’ businesses, including addresses, corporate representations and certifications, banking information, service classifications, and more.
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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Nicole Tutino
May 28th, 2025
The process of acquiring a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract can be an intimidating one. Given the recent Executive Order (EO) directing most federal procurement activities under GSA’s management , it’s expected that the MAS program will experience an increase in opportunities as a result. Thus, you may be interested in acquiring a GSA Schedule contract to participate in this expected growth, and, like anyone setting out on a new journey, you probably have a lot of questions.
Government Business Development | New Administration
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Nicole Tutino
May 5th, 2025
Since taking office, President Trump has signed multiple Executive Orders (EOs) impacting federal procurement and the operations of popular contract vehicles. For example, a recent EO was signed to consolidate many Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) under GSA, due to the agency’s expertise in managing federal procurement through the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and other contracts.
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Nicole Tutino
March 31st, 2025
The GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) allows contractors to sell their products or services to the federal government through specific Special Item Numbers (SINs) that align with their commercial business practices. If your business offers Information Technology (IT) software, products, or professional services, there are multiple SINs that could be applicable to your GSA MAS offer within the IT Category. However, most IT SINs require offerors to follow instructions, prepare supporting documents, and draft technical narratives beyond the standard requirements. For example, to have the Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS) SIN awarded, offerors must submit two supporting technical narratives demonstrating past performance, pass an oral technical evaluation, adhere to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, and more.
Government Business Development
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Nicole Tutino
March 7th, 2025
In the world of government procurement, there are multiple contracting vehicles for businesses to consider when deciding to sell their services to federal agencies. We often discuss the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and its requirements; however, additional contract vehicles include OASIS+, Alliant 3, 8(a) STARS III, Navy SeaPort NxG, and more. If you already hold a GSA Schedule, it’s important to understand other contracting vehicles that exist beyond GSA MAS to ensure you are maximizing your government business opportunities. Especially as we enter a new administration with shifts in spending habits and priorities, it’s important to keep additional contracting opportunities at the forefront of your business strategy.
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