Navigating the intricacies of government contracting is an important skill for businesses seeking to expand their presence in the federal market. While both federal and commercial avenues offer opportunities for growth and profitability, they come with their own unique sets of challenges and strategies. You’re most likely very familiar with the commercial world now, but may not have as much experience selling to the government. In this blog, we'll dive into the differences between selling to the government vs. commercially to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how you can succeed in the government market.

Acquiring a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract can be a game-changing opportunity for businesses seeking to expand into new markets. However, becoming a contract holder marks the first milestone in your journey toward securing government business. As a Schedule holder, maximizing your opportunities is important for your long-term success. This involves identifying and targeting your ideal audience, creating a compelling value proposition, and conveying your unique selling points. In this blog, we will discuss in detail effective strategies for creating and maintaining GSA Schedule opportunities.

As a small business GSA contractor, it’s essential to understand if your company qualifies for additional set-asides. Depending on your North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, you could qualify for certain small business contracting programs or opportunities that are only available to a certain subset of contractors. There are several types of socio-economic set-asides including veteran-owned/service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged, women-owned, and historically underutilized business zones. This blog takes an in-depth look at one program specifically: the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program. Let's talk about the WOSB program, how to certify, and benefits it could bring your business.

As a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contractor, you’re probably aware that keeping up with GSA’s frequent updates to the program can be a challenge. In the last few months alone, GSA has released Solicitation Refreshes with updated guidance for offerors, a new catalog management system that’s still evolving, and a revised methodology for pricing analysis.

A new Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) could open some more opportunities for GSA contractors, including faster modifications and streamlined acquisition timelines. Last year, GSA released a draft Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Supply Chain Risk Illumination Professional Tools and Services (SCRIPTS) BPA, which will be awarded against Multiple Award Schedules. This BPA is now FASt Lane eligible, which poses a huge benefit for GSA contractors. Now that the draft Q&A has closed, the final RFQ is being developed by GSA. In the meantime, let’s discuss the SCRIPTS BPA and what FASt Lane could mean for your GSA Schedule.

In the world of government contracting, it can sometimes feel like people are speaking a different language, one that’s made up of innumerable incomprehensible acronyms. Two of these that you may have encountered are PSC, which stands for Product and Service Code, and NAICS, which stands for North American Industry Classification System. Despite their differences, these are frequently confused by even seasoned contractors. In this blog, we’ll dive into what these terms mean, the differences between them, and how they can be useful to you.