Government Contracting Blog

As a modern business, you are probably aware of the importance of web presence. You likely wouldn’t allow your own website to have outdated information, omit key information, or lack photos. However, sometimes product contractors under the GSA Schedule are not as well versed in how to ensure that their web presence in GSA meets the same standards. GSA has several procurement platforms to help contractors list their solutions and bid on contracting opportunities, but the most important site for selling products is GSA Advantage!.

If you are a GSA MAS (Multiple Award Schedule) contractor, you might already know the term “SIN” or Special Item Number. However, knowing what a SIN is and being able to utilize SINs for the best benefit of your GSA Schedule are two different things. In this blog, we’ll cover the basics of SINs, the benefits of adding SINs to your GSA Schedule, and key requirements when adding SINs.

I think it goes without saying that once you are awarded your GSA Schedule, your goal is to become a successful GSA contractor. But how do you make sure you are taking advantage of all GSA’s tools and effectively marketing yourself to the government? Government marketing is not the same as commercial marketing, so the landscape may be all new to you.

Capturing government business can be difficult, even after you’ve acquired a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract. As a MAS contractor, you may not be qualified for certain opportunities based on the scope of your offerings. One solution to this challenge is to work with other contractors. Among other partnering options, Contractor Teaming Arrangements (CTAs) can help MAS contractors increase their odds of success in the federal marketplace. In this blog, we’ll discuss what you need to do to form a MAS Contractor Teaming Arrangement, including how to put together a CTA agreement.

As we prepare to enter 2025, the landscape of government contracting continues to evolve, shaped by several factors including shifts in political leadership, technological advancements, and changing federal priorities. While the upcoming presidential administration plays a pivotal role in shaping policies, there are broader trends that contractors should watch closely. As we know, it can take months to years for new policies to have their full effect, so continuing resolutions from 2024 will still have a lasting impact. Here are the top emerging federal contracting trends we expect to see in 2025.

Over the past 2 months, GSA has been releasing both socioeconomic small business and unrestricted awards for the OASIS+ contract. OASIS+ is a professional services Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) replacing GSA’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) contract vehicle. OASIS+ will support GSA’s Federal Acquisition (FAS) Office of Professional Services and Human Capital Categories (PSHC). In this blog, we’ll talk about the recent updates and everything you need to know about this contract.