If you have a government contract such as the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), or are thinking about getting one, good cyber hygiene is key. Of course, every company wants to avoid cyber attacks and hacking, but it’s important when you are selling to the federal government to have certain practices in place to proactively safeguard your network.

Your company is ready to expand to another marketplace and sell to the government, and you’ve come across the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program. You might be wondering: is it the right option for your company? While GSA Schedules can be your ticket in the government marketplace and can help your company significantly grow its customer base, we realize they aren’t for everyone. There are certain requirements you need to meet to become a GSA contractor, and there are regulations you need to follow throughout the life of your contract.

Now that Fiscal Year 2023 has ended, it’s time to start recapping the past year and analyzing any trends that have appeared. What was the federal government spending the most money on? What industries proved to be the most populated by contractors and sought after in the government marketplace? While there are several ways to measure the landscape for the past year, we are going to dive into the top North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes.

Here at Winvale, we talk a lot about the General Service Administration (GSA). Having a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract is a great opportunity to expand your company’s opportunities to a whole new market. Maybe you’ve read up about GSA Schedule contracts and are starting to learn more about the acquisition process and what is required, but we know how intimidating it can be. After perusing all the various GSA sites and coming across unfamiliar phrases and regulations, where do you begin? In this blog, we'll help you figure out what to do first and how to be prepared.

In the ever-evolving world of government contracting, having the right tools and platforms can be a game-changer for businesses. If you have a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract or are seriously thinking about getting one, you have probably come across the GSA eBuy site. GSA eBuy can be overwhelming if you aren’t familiar with it, but it’s an incredibly important tool for your GSA Schedule business development and success. For those who haven't or are just beginning their journey into government contracting, let's delve into why GSA eBuy is such a significant site for GSA Schedule contractors, and how you can use it to your advantage.

If there's one GSA site that is overlooked the most, we think it's GSA eLibrary. No matter if you are a prospective or experience GSA Schedule contractor, GSA eLibrary is an important source for you. A lot of contractors are unaware of how useful this site can be for their contracting success, and we think you should understand what GSA eLibrary can offer you and how you can use it to your advantage. For example, the site addresses common questions such as: Who is my Contracting Officer and what is their contact information? When does my contract expire? Who are my competitors?