While searching for a contracting opportunity on SAM.gov, you may have glossed over entries that are marked as Sources Sought Notices (SSNs). Maybe it's because it's not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and overall may seem like it's not worth your time because it doesn't directly end in contract award, but we suggest you take a closer look. Sources Sought Notices play a key role in federal procurement and can increase your odds of winning the opportunity.

The lifespan of a contract through General Services Administration (GSA) is up to 20 years. For a contract vehicle that can be a longer legal commitment than raising a child, it’s not surprising that the application process is quite lengthy, with many moving parts. This blog is going to map the components and requirements of each section of a GSA Schedule proposal, while providing some qualitative pointers so you can prepare a competitive offer to the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).

If you are considering joining the world of government contracting, there’s a lot of information to consume. Where do you even start? At Winvale, we talk a lot about the General Services Administration (GSA) and the MAS program because it's one of the most widely used programs among federal buyers, but government contracting is a massive industry overall. In this blog, we'll cover some of the government contracting basics so you can feel confident in figuring out your first step into the public sector.

As GSA Schedule consultants, we know firsthand just how confusing the acquisition process can be. If you’re new to the world of government contracting, you may feel like you have so many questions you don’t even know where to start. In this blog, we’ll go over some of the most frequently asked questions regarding GSA Schedule acquisition.

If you’ve ever found yourself walking out of your favorite hardware store with a bill larger than you anticipated, you’re not alone in spending a lot on these types of goods. From cleaning products to water heaters to cranes, the federal government is a major purchaser of industrial products every year. The Industrial Products and Services, also known as Large Category E, covers all these and is one of the largest categories within General Services Administration’s (GSA) Large Category groupings. In the 2023 fiscal year alone, GSA saw $2.3 billion in sales through this category within the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).

In 2016, the General Services Administration (GSA) rolled out a program that allows Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) on GSA Schedule orders for contractors who opt in (and are eligible). As TDR has become more established in the GSA Schedules program, more and more contractors have been opting into TDR and are experiencing the benefits it provides. Now that GSA has expanded TDR to an additional 67 Special Item Numbers (SINs), I would like to help you make an informed decision regarding whether or not you should opt into TDR by providing an overview of both the benefits and potential drawbacks of switching to TDR. Let’s jump into finding how switching to TDR would affect maintenance of your GSA Schedule.