Phone: (202) 296-5505 Email: info@winvale.com

New Call-to-action

Winvale Blog

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

Blog Feature

Technology

Everything You Need to Know About GSA’s FASt Lane Program

By: Daniel Lopez
May 14th, 2025

As GSA prepares to take on more Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) and other large-scale vehicles, you may have noticed changes in timelines for obtaining a GSA Schedule contract, as well as receiving GSA Schedule modification awards. Unfortunately, these changes in timelines may not be in your favor, as you may have experienced prolonged delays in approvals for your submissions.

Read More

Share

Blog Feature

Government Business Development | Resources and Insight

How to Find Government Contract Opportunities on SAM.gov

By: Marissa Sims
May 12th, 2025

Getting your GSA Schedule contract awarded is an important milestone—but it doesn’t guarantee incoming orders from government agencies. To win business, it’s important you actively search for contracting opportunities that match your solutions. Fortunately, tools like SAM.gov can help you find opportunities in the federal marketplace. This guide outlines how to use SAM.gov to identify relevant federal procurement opportunities, with clear steps and helpful tips to streamline your search.

Read More

Share

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.

Blog Feature

Government | New Administration

What Federal Contractors Need to Know About the America First Trade Policy

By: Jen Camp
May 9th, 2025

The Trump administration’s actions on foreign trade has dominated the news cycle for weeks now, largely due to the tariffs announced on foreign goods. However, the scope of the administration’s “America First Trade Policy” goes beyond just foreign tariffs. It is a set of Executive Orders (EO) that utilize existing legislation, namely the Buy American Act (BAA), to change the way that the federal government procures goods and services, with an emphasis on prioritizing domestic goods over foreign goods.

Read More

Share

Blog Feature

GSA Schedule

Important Roles for Your GSA Schedule

By: Stephanie Hagan
May 7th, 2025

Whether you are in the process of getting a GSA Schedule or already have one, it's essential to understand the roles responsible under your contract. A lot of our clients ask us what the specific roles mean and who they should have filling these positions. Recently, we cannot stress to our clients enough that you need to fill these positions with people who will be responsive and monitoring their emails for inquiries from GSA. GSA is cracking down on compliance from all angles, and being a attentive and responsive contractor is a major one. In this blog, we’ll discuss the standard roles you must fill for your GSA Schedule, and what's expected of them to maintain contract compliance.

Read More

Share

Blog Feature

Government Business Development | New Administration

Preparing Your GSA Schedule for Federal Growth: Boosting Sales Under the New Administration

By: Nicole Tutino
May 5th, 2025

Since taking office, President Trump has signed multiple Executive Orders (EOs) impacting federal procurement and the operations of popular contract vehicles. For example, a recent EO was signed to consolidate many Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) under GSA, due to the agency’s expertise in managing federal procurement through the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and other contracts.

Read More

Share

Blog Feature

Technology | New Administration

GSA Announces OneGov IT Procurement Strategy

By: Stephanie Hagan
May 1st, 2025

The mission continues to modernize and streamline the federal procurement process—GSA announced this week they are launching their OneGov Strategy, a new initiative helping agencies gain access to IT tools. This announcement follows several Executive Orders (EO) shifting how the federal government acquires goods and services, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.0 and the EO expanding GSA’s role in procurement. Let’s review what we know about the OneGov Strategy and what it’ll look like for contractors and buyers.

Read More

Share