The time has finally come for the release of GSA’s Professional Services Schedule (PSS). We have been following the news closely on this new consolidated contract combining eight current GSA Solicitations into one.

Writing a proposal response for the government is like writing a resume for a job. When you are applying for a job, you use your general resume and tailor it to the job that you are applying to. It’s essentially the same thing when you are responding to a solicitation. You have to customize each response to each solicitation to show that you are the right company for the job. Obviously, a response for a solicitation is a bit longer than a resume, so below are a few tips to keep in mind to write a successful proposal.

General Services Administration (GSA) schedules are an easy and effective way for customers and vendors to handle federal government contracting. This program helps provide savings, flexibility, shorter lead times, transparency and a host of other benefits. GSA schedule management is a vital component to any successful government sales strategy. Here are our top 10 things to think about before, during and after embarking on the process:

So you finally have your GSA contract in place – what happens now? There are a number of things you can do as a contractor to ensure opportunities are carefully monitored that will improve your chances of getting federal contract awards.

In June 2013, media stories emerged about how senior officials at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) pressured subordinate contracting officers to award and extend large federal contracts despite unfavorable terms and inflated pricing. A report by the Office of Inspector General showed that large technology contractors such as Deloitte LLP, Carahsoft Technology Corp. and Oracle Corp., representing more than $900 million in U.S. government spending in fiscal year 2011, had indeed received favorable treatment by GSA managers.

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