Now that Fiscal Year 2023 has ended, it’s time to start recapping the past year and analyzing any trends that have appeared. What was the federal government spending the most money on? What industries proved to be the most populated by contractors and sought after in the government marketplace? While there are several ways to measure the landscape for the past year, we are going to dive into the top North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes.

The government is consistently making changes to improve programs available for General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule contractors, especially alterations that positively impact small business owners. If you’re a small business, you may be familiar with the 8(a) Program Business Development Program. This program helps socially and economically disadvantaged companies, such as woman-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and disability-owned small businesses. This 8(a) Program is designed to provide additional support by offering training, counseling, and access to government contracts. Additionally, it gives small businesses a fair chance to compete against large corporations.

Here at Winvale, we talk a lot about the General Service Administration (GSA). Having a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract is a great opportunity to expand your company’s opportunities to a whole new market. Maybe you’ve read up about GSA Schedule contracts and are starting to learn more about the acquisition process and what is required, but we know how intimidating it can be. After perusing all the various GSA sites and coming across unfamiliar phrases and regulations, where do you begin? In this blog, we'll help you figure out what to do first and how to be prepared.

In the ever-evolving world of government contracting, having the right tools and platforms can be a game-changer for businesses. If you have a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract or are seriously thinking about getting one, you have probably come across the GSA eBuy site. GSA eBuy can be overwhelming if you aren’t familiar with it, but it’s an incredibly important tool for your GSA Schedule business development and success. For those who haven't or are just beginning their journey into government contracting, let's delve into why GSA eBuy is such a significant site for GSA Schedule contractors, and how you can use it to your advantage.

The General Services Administration (GSA) plays a crucial role in facilitating a significant portion of government spending. It acts as a mediator between government agencies and suppliers to provide products and services ranging from office supplies used at the Department of State, to Information Technology (IT) services at the Department of Labor. This simplifies the acquisition process for government agencies and saves them a lot of administrative work. However, you may be surprised to know GSA does not rely on your tax dollars to stay operational.

If there's one GSA site that is overlooked the most, we think it's GSA eLibrary. No matter if you are a prospective or experience GSA Schedule contractor, GSA eLibrary is an important source for you. A lot of contractors are unaware of how useful this site can be for their contracting success, and we think you should understand what GSA eLibrary can offer you and how you can use it to your advantage. For example, the site addresses common questions such as: Who is my Contracting Officer and what is their contact information? When does my contract expire? Who are my competitors?