Q4 of the federal government Fiscal Year is like Christmas Eve at a mall—a spending spree full of opportunities for your company. Government agencies are rushing to spend the remainder of their budget and releasing scores of solicitations. While this is the most important time of year for taking advantage of government business, it can come with its own set of challenges. Is your company prepared for this kind of chaos?

At a time where our economy is dealing with inflation, supply chain issues, and global conflict, you may be wondering how to navigate this rocky and unpredictable market. The commercial market has seen dramatic shifts over the past few years, with certain industries booming and others falling flat. However, one marketplace has remained fairly steady throughout all the fluctuation--the public sector. As one of the biggest buyers in the world, the federal marketplace is always bustling, even during times of economic uncertainty.

The Army recently announced their plans to develop a software development support services contract exceeding $1 billion over a 10-year period of performance. This contract is anticipated to be a Multiple-Award, Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) vehicle with the ability to rapidly award task orders for software development requirements across the Army. In late May, the Army released a Request for Information (RFI) for the New Modern Software Development IDIQ and will take into consideration responses from industry. This could be a huge opportunity for software development contractors, so let’s dive into what we know about this upcoming IDIQ so far.

In the chaos of government Q4 of the Fiscal Year, contractors are focused on responding to federal opportunities, but may be missing out on key state and local government opportunities as well. There’s a common misconception that contractors can only sell to the federal government through a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract. Along with a list of eligible national and international organizations, GSA contractors can also sell to state and local government as well as tribal governments and certain educational institutions through certain purchasing programs. Most state governments end on June 30 or September 30, meaning now's the time to be searching for these opportunities.

Navigating the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program can be complicated—there are a lot of confused businesses out there trying to make sense of all the requirements and regulations. It can be easy to get lost in the sea of terms and red tape, and possibly form misconceptions about the process. Unfortunately, these misconceptions about GSA Schedules can deter businesses from taking advantage of the opportunities they offer. In this article, we’ll debunk the top 5 GSA Schedule myths so you are well prepared before you enter the world of GSA.

As a GSA Schedule contractor, there are a few pre-requisites you need to meet before you can begin preparing your GSA Schedule proposal that also continue throughout the life of your contract. One of these requirements is Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance. In order to maintain TAA compliance with your GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, you must agree each “final product” you sell will have been “substantially transformed” in the U.S. or in a signatory country designated by the TAA, throughout the entirety of your contract.