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

Stephanie Hagan

Stephanie Hagan is the Training and Communications Manager for Winvale. Stephanie grew up in Sarasota, Florida, and earned her Bachelor's of Arts in Journalism and Rhetoric/Communications from the University of Richmond.

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GSA Schedule

5 Reasons Your GSA Schedule Offer Could Be Rejected and How to Avoid Them

By: Stephanie Hagan
July 27th, 2026

The GSA Schedule acquisition process is difficult enough as it is—you don’t want to worry about whether you’re doing all this work just to get rejected by GSA. While the process involves a lot of documentation, preparation, and negotiation, it’s not an impossible feat to get your GSA Schedule awarded. However, rejection happens. It usually happens to companies with a lack of knowledge or preparation on the process. Some of our clients have come to us after trying to get a GSA Schedule on their own, or working with a scammy firm and they were rejected and had to start over. So, we put together 5 reasons your GSA Schedule offer could be rejected and how to avoid them.

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Technology

Recent July 2026 Executive Order to Change Defense Supply Chain Requirements

By: Stephanie Hagan
July 23rd, 2026

Supply chain security is a popular buzzword in the federal government especially when it comes to domestic procurement and focusing on initiatives like the Buy American Act (BAA). The newest Executive Order (EO) is no different, but that doesn’t mean you should gloss over it, especially if you’re a contractor within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

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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

How to Write a Government Capabilities Statement

By: Stephanie Hagan
July 22nd, 2026

A government contractor capabilities statement is a one-page marketing document that introduces your company to federal buyers. It summarizes your core competencies, differentiators, past performance, certifications, and contract vehicles to help agencies quickly determine whether your business is a good fit for their requirements.

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Government Business Development | Technology

What Is NASA SEWP VI? A Guide for Technology Companies

By: Stephanie Hagan
July 17th, 2026

After years of anticipation, NASA announced the initial SEWP VI contract awards in June 2026, marking the next generation of one of the federal government's top IT acquisition vehicles. While the ordering period does not officially begin until November 1, 2026, now is the time for both contractors and technology providers to understand what SEWP VI is, how it differs from SEWP V, and how they might be able to get involved.

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Government | Technology

FedRAMP's 2026 Certification Rules Are Official: Here’s What Cloud Providers Need to Know

By: Stephanie Hagan
July 13th, 2026

Back in March, we covered GSA's proposal to modernize the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) by consolidating the certification rules and clarifying certain points of the program. In late June, FedRAMP released the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026, establishing a new certification framework that will gradually replace many long-standing processes over the next several months.

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Government Business Development

How GSA Schedule Contractors Can Sell Through Disaster Purchasing Programs

By: Stephanie Hagan
July 6th, 2026

State and local governments don't always have to conduct lengthy procurements when responding to disasters or public emergencies. Through several General Services Administration (GSA) purchasing programs, these organizations can buy eligible products and services directly from contractors.

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