It’s becoming a well-known fact that the federal government is actively working toward prioritizing small business participation, from increased contracting dollars to making entry into the government marketplace more feasible, especially for Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs). The Small Disadvantaged Business designation was set up to promote involvement and provide more support for small businesses in the federal contracting space. In this blog, let’s discuss SDBs, the available programs for them, and what their role is in government contracting.

If you have spent time researching the 8(a) Business Development Program and its potential benefits for your company, we understand that you likely have many questions. Especially since the 8(a) program has undergone some updates. You may be wondering if the program applies to you, how to apply, and where to start. This blog aims to answer important FAQs, addresses concerns about recent changes, and offers a guide to navigating the program's dynamic landscape.

For small businesses, especially those with GSA Schedule contracts, breaking into the federal market can often feel overwhelming. The challenge? Standing out in a world dominated by larger, more established companies. Small businesses have historically struggled to gain the momentum needed to secure federal contracts. As consultants navigating the complex waters of federal contracting and a small business ourselves, we understand the concerns and frustrations small businesses face.

One of the most essential parts of maintaining your GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract is ensuring your pricing is up to date. GSA contracts can last for up to 20 years, so it’s likely that your commercial rates will increase during the life of your contract. As a GSA contractor, you have the ability and the right to increase your GSA rates alongside your commercial rates. However, the process of requesting a price increase can be complicated, as GSA has restrictions on when you can raise your rates and how much of an increase you can request.

Obtaining a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Awards Schedule (MAS) can be a long, complicated process, especially when trying to familiarize yourself with a long list of acronyms. As consultants, it’s our job to breakdown these acronyms and help you have a better understanding of what they mean. So, what are SDVOSBs? Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses are small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.

Sometimes when either starting out with your General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), or even if you’re a seasoned contractor, some of the inner workings of GSA can come off as overly mysterious. There’s often some questions left unanswered. Other times, however, they make sure to keep us updated on what we need to know to foster a deeper understanding of the work they do for our contracts. Going into 2024 or just going into the federal contracting landscape in general, there is a lot to keep up with. So, in this blog, we’ll be covering the policy landscape for the next year and what you can expect to see, as well as what changes have been made recently to the world of GSA.