Navigating the world of GSA with all its laws, regulations, and government jargon is no small feat. Not only do you have to meet certain requirements and make sure you are abiding by certain laws, but you also have to learn a whole new language full of acronyms and abbreviations. How do you make sense of it all? That’s where consultants come in.

Managing your GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract is not an easy task. There are many items to keep up with, which require organization, knowledge, and most of all, time. A large part of maintaining your GSA Schedule is making sure your contract is updated through various compliance requirements. With the Trump Administration looking for ways to cut costs and increase efficiency, they are cracking down on contracts that aren't compliant. In this blog, we will highlight the top 10 most forgotten updates that contractors miss when managing their GSA Schedule contract. Read further to avoid skipping over any important compliance and to be well prepared for your next Contractor Assessment Visit (CAV).

Many government contractors are emerging from the recent federal shutdown with stop work orders, reduced contract scopes, and unpaid invoices. With agencies reopening and invoice processing resuming, contractors are now facing a significant payment backlog from their invoices on or before September 30th.

If your organization has long relied on grants and those funding streams have recently been cut or reduced, you might be wondering what’s next. One thing we’re starting to see in the procurement world is the pivot from federal grants to federal government contracts. Some organizations that have previously relied on grants are turning to government contracts for additional ways to increase revenue. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the key differences between grants and contracts, help you assess your readiness, and help you understand the process of getting a government contract.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is going to begin implementing Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) into solicitations and contracts starting Monday, November 10, 2025. Almost a year after the CMMC Final Rule went into effect, the DoD published a Final Rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) to allow CMMC to be added to contracts. If you’re not ready yet, don’t panic—just like the CMMC process has taught us so far, the implementation isn’t going to be speedy. On November 10, the DoD will begin Phase 1, which includes CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 self-assessments. Will this impact you? Read on to learn more.

Entering the public sector through a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) can open your business up to a whole new world of opportunities, from new federal and state customers to a range of tools and procurement sites to help you gain visibility. However, navigating a new market as a small business can be a daunting task. It can be especially daunting as a veteran-owned business—veterans can face significant obstacles entering the federal market.