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GSA Schedule | Government Business Development

Ethics in Government Sales and Contracting

By: Marissa Sims
July 27th, 2022

If you're a GSA Schedule contract holder it’s important to uphold the standards of ethics outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Becoming familiar with these sometimes dense and taxing regulations can be difficult. However, these policies and regulations are in place so that the integrity of contractors and government officials is upheld. This blog will explore some of the main FAR clauses and the best business practices contractors should follow to comply with government contracting ethics.

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Government Business Development | Government

A Deeper Look into Best-In-Class (BIC) Contract Vehicles

By: Stephanie Hagan
July 22nd, 2022

As a GSA Schedule contractor, you have a lot of contracting opportunities available to you. Yes, you are already a part of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program, but with this designation you are able to compete for a range of other contracting vehicles. One of them is Best-In-Class (BIC) contract vehicles, which are pre-vetted and well managed solutions available to multiple government agencies. GSA alone has several BIC vehicles, including the upcoming Services MAC, or also referred to as OASIS+. Here's a deeper look into Best-In-Class contract vehicles.

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Top 10 Reasons to Get on the GSA Schedule

Top 10 Reasons to Get on the GSA Schedule

Do you know what the real benefits of being on the GSA Schedule are? Learn the top 10 reasons (and advantages) why you should consider it.

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GSA Schedule | Technology

Polaris: GSA's Small Business IT Contract

By: Stephanie Hagan
July 20th, 2022

Last Updated September 16, 2022 It’s finally here—GSA has unpaused the final Request for Proposal (RFP) for Polaris and released solicitations for all 4 pools. Polaris is a multiple-award small business IDIQ contract that will provide the federal government with IT services and IT service-based solutions with an emphasis on emerging technologies.

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Veteran-Owned Small Business Certifications Are Changing from the VA to the SBA

By: Stephanie Hagan
July 18th, 2022

As a small business government contractor, you have the opportunity to certify under certain socioeconomic groups such as Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). These certifications allow you access to specialized contractor assistance programs and unique contracting opportunities set-aside specifically for small businesses. However, unlike the other small business contracting programs such as Women-Owned Small Business or 8(a) that are verified and certified through the Small Business Administration (SBA), the VOSB and SDVOSB certification went through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Starting January 2023, VOSB and SDVOSB certifications will be moved to the SBA. If you’re a Veteran-owned contractor or plan to become one soon, this is an important blog for you.

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13 Important Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses for GSA Contractors

By: Lillian Bohan
July 15th, 2022

First established in 1984, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) acts as one of two bodies of regulation used by the General Services Administration (GSA). This is the rulebook for every policy or procedure you could ever come across and, more importantly, the policies and procedures you will need to know as a contractor. Knowing and understanding these regulations is key to becoming and remaining a compliant, successful GSA Schedule contractor. In this blog, we have picked out the most common, need-to-know clauses to keep you and your business on track and prepared.

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Government Business Development

Do You Qualify as an Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business?

By: Matthew Lewis
July 11th, 2022

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has several contracting assistance programs to help small businesses win a fair share of the federal government's dollars. These types of programs allow for small businesses with a GSA Schedule to be more competitive in the world of government contracting. One of these programs is the Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). With this business designation, your company has greater access to specific contracting opportunities and programs that are designed to help you succeed in the federal marketplace. We’ll cover what a EDWOSB is and if your company qualifies so you can take advantage of these contracting assistance programs.

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