Whether you know this already or are just coming to understand it, obtaining your GSA Schedule contract is only the beginning. Proper maintenance of your GSA Schedule serves as the very foundation of your contract, and it's important to keep an eye on it before things go wrong and you run into compliance issues. Some of the most common compliance mistakes we see as consultants are the ones that can slip by without notice until they make it into GSA’s hands like delivery delays, forgetting to remit your Industrial Funding Fee (IFF), or sales reporting mishaps.

This blog was last updated on January 14, 2025. The global economy has taken a hit—from disrupted supply chains to price volatility, there have been severe supply shortages and an increase in prices. This inflation has caused a significant increase in the number of Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) modifications among GSA contractors. Recognizing this critical issue, GSA jointly issued a GSA acquisition letter in 2022 placing a temporary moratorium on a number of limitations in certain GSA EPA clauses. GSA has now updated and extended the moratorium to September 30, 2025 in a supplement letter.

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.