The federal marketplace can be a daunting place for General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule contractors, but if they know what tools to use and where to find them, they can be more confident in the success of their contract. GSA provides a range of procurement tools to assist contractors in conducting market research, competitor analysis, and identifying contracting opportunities. These resources are available for free, and they play a crucial role in a contractor's growth.

It happens to every GSA Schedule contractor at one point or another. After you’re worked hard at preparing a modification, submitted it, and gotten excited about the upcoming changes to your GSA Schedule, you receive an email informing you that the modification will be rejected.

The dawn of a new fiscal year brings with it a fresh array of opportunities for companies looking to capture new government business. Establishing a well-structured government pipeline is a crucial part of a successful business development strategy. In this blog post, we will provide guidance on the process of creating a government pipeline for Fiscal Year 2024 and beyond. We'll discuss the key steps, what websites to monitor, how often to do it, and how to effectively manage the information you gather.

The GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program offers a wide and diversified range of products and services. These services are grouped into 12 distinct Large Categories based on their shared similarities. The categorization of these offerings allows for ease of access and searchability, promoting efficient and effective procurement practices.

An essential aspect of your GSA Schedule is maintenance and compliance. One of the more critical compliance requirements for GSA contractors is submitting sales in the Federal Acquisition Service Sales Reporting Portal, also known as the FAS SRP. The FAS SRP supports data collection required by FAS procurement programs, including Multiple Award Schedules and other Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACS).

Recently, the Department of Defense (DoD) proposed to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to permanently authorize and modify the DoD’s Mentor Protégé Program. This program, sometimes referred to as the MPP, helps small businesses get their foot in the door and expand their experience in the defense industrial base.