If you’re a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Awards Schedule (MAS) contract holder, then you’re aware of the frequent changes made to the Solicitation. With change comes new expectations you need to familiarize yourself with. As a leading agency, GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) Pilot Program was recognized by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to help with the governmentwide Better Contracting Initiative (BCI) to ensure the federal government is getting better terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.

Every company strives to stay organized and run smoothly, but it can be difficult to maintain a system that stands the test of time and is successfully carried out by all employees. Who is going to be held accountable and ensure there is continuous improvement when it comes to quality? Where do you even start? This is why many companies go through the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification.

Government agencies often require a steady supply of goods and services, ranging from office supplies to electronic parts. However, they may not always know the exact quantity or timing of these needs. This is where Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) come into play.

In December 2023, President Biden signed the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This act brought about significant changes in procurement practices and will impact all government contractors doing business with the Department of Defense (DoD). Understanding the implications of this act throughout each year and how it affects your business is important. In this blog, I will explain what the National Defense Agency Act means and how it impacts all GSA Schedule contractors.

Selling to the government can be a lucrative route for contractors, with government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels constantly procuring goods and services. However, entering the government contracting world can be daunting, with its unique regulations, requirements and procedures not found in the commercial marketplace. In order to succeed as a government contractor, you’ll want to make sure your business is adequately prepared to begin government contracting. In this blog, we’ll discuss steps you can take to ensure that you’re ready to compete for government contracting opportunities.

Whether you were just awarded your GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) or you have held one for several years, GSA Schedule maintenance can be a heavy lift on your company. Since it’s a contract that is meant to grow with your business, there are not only occasional product/service, pricing, and administrative changes, but you are required to complete routine maintenance to remain compliant. One question our clients initially grapple with is: do you gather a team and try to tackle maintenance in-house, or do you hire a consultant to help you manage your contract?