If your company has been a part of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program for a remarkable 15 years, you've already demonstrated your ability to navigate the Schedule acquisition process and secure three contract extensions, bringing your contract to the full 20-year life cycle. However, as your successful contract approaches its end, you may wonder how to continue benefiting from this multi-billion dollar contracting vehicle. That's where the streamlined acquisition process comes into play. In this blog, we will discuss the streamlined acquisition process within the GSA MAS program and how you can prepare.

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.

When searching for government contracting opportunities, you’ll inevitably find an opportunity that aligns with your company’s capabilities. Once you start diving into these solicitations, it’s essential to understand how to break them down and what the common terms you come across mean because they can often be long and confusing to navigate. In this blog, we’ll discuss what type of solicitation you may be responding to, as there are many different types, and define some common solicitation terms, so you are well prepared for your next opportunity.

If you think you may qualify as a small business in the eyes of the government, there’s a fairly simple way to find out. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has the Size Standards Tool to give small businesses a better idea of how they may qualify as a small business. It’s beneficial for contractors to know if they are designated as a small business because it opens doors to assistance programs, tools, and certain small business set-asides. In this blog, I’ll cover what information is needed to utilize the SBA’s Size Standards tool and what you can do if you qualify as a small business.

Your first government proposal (and even your fifth) can be intimidating. Not every Request for Proposal (RFP) is the same, and it can take a while to review every section and identify what you need to work on first, especially if the proposal is several pages long. Although various agencies may use different templates, most solicitations will characteristically incorporate the following sections, so if you can get a handle on the basic outline, you’ll begin to easily make sense of each proposal. Let’s demystify the different sections of an RFP so your next response goes smoothly.