Every four years, as U.S. citizens, we elect a new President, Vice President, and an assortment of Congressional Representatives and Senators. Throughout the campaign trail, one of the most important, if not the top issue at hand will be government spending and budget. As taxpayers, it’s natural for us to want some insight and agency over how the government spends money and what initiatives they have on the horizon.

While the federal government goes to great lengths to protect sensitive information from cyberattacks and unwanted leaks, you may be surprised to know that most government information is public – if you’re willing to ask for it. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), you can request records or information from participating government agencies that may be useful to you. For example, as a government contractor, you can request lists of valuable industry contacts from an event or webinar you attended, or lists of bidders on government contracts. In this blog, we’ll talk about what a FOIA request is, how you can use it to your advantage as a government contractor, and the process for submitting one.

When you enter the world of government contracting, you'll quickly notice it's filled with a series of capitalized letters--IFF, CSP, TAA, TDR what do they all mean? You're not alone if you have no idea what most of these acronyms mean in the beginning, but it'll make your life a lot easier if you start to familiarize yourself with the most frequently used ones. In this blog, we created a cheat sheet for you with10 acronyms that are used most often in the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program and are important for you to know.

We’re in the homestretch—federal government Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 ends in just 10 days. While many of you are probably a little weary from responding to the influx of orders and contracting opportunities, the possibility of gaining new customers and revenue is also exciting. The transition from the end of one year to another is a great opportunity to see what lies ahead and how you can prepare. So, here are some of the current and upcoming Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) updates heading into FY2025.

GSA MAS contractors often see terms such as “Mass Mods” or “Solicitation Refreshes” and wonder what they entail as well as the potential impact on their GSA Schedule. These are separate contract actions from a traditional modification you would use to update the pricing, terms and conditions, or any other kind of update you may need to your GSA Schedule. These modifications are not initiated by contractors but are mandatory for maintaining compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other solicitation requirements.

The world of government contracting is full of acronyms and abbreviations--there's UEIs, SINs, CAGE Codes, and the topic at hand, NAICS Codes. It’s like learning a new language full of capitalized letters. As both a government contractor and consultant, we know North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes are an important identifier for your business, but what exactly is a NAICS Code and why is it relevant to GSA Schedule contractors? Let’s dive into 5 FAQs about NAICS Codes.