Whether you are a current GSA contractor or you are thinking about preparing a proposal to obtain a GSA contract, it is important to monitor your commercial sales and make sure you remain consistent in how you discount your Most Favored Customer (MFC), or the customer that receives your best prices. In this blog I will discuss why pricing consistency is important and how to avoid violating the Price Reductions Clause (PRC).

Most government contractors, whether new or experienced, understand the basics of the government procurement process. However, not all contractors understand what follows after the government makes their decision on award. Post award debriefs help a company understand what deficiencies and significant weaknesses were found in their proposal and understand why they were not awarded a contract. Continue reading to learn how to handle post award debriefs and reluctant contracting officers.

Differentiators are used to promote the top areas in which a company truly excels. Highlighting differentiators allows a company to distinguish itself from other government contractors who may offer similar products or services. However, while differentiators are a very important piece of government contracting, they are often overlooked, underdeveloped, or outright forgotten. Make sure your differentiators are strong and stand out to interested government buyers.

GSA recently released the request for proposals (RFP) for the much anticipated, $50 billion ceiling, Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract. Here’s what you need to know before considering submitting an offer or working as a subcontractor to a primary contract holder.

The 8(a) Business Development Program is one of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) business assistance programs, which targets small disadvantaged businesses (SDB's). The 8(a) Program is designed to promote firms that are at least 51 % owned/controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The program is divided into two phases: A four-year developmental stage and a five-year transition stage, for a total of nine years in the program.

Building your government sales practice will be one of your organization’s greatest challenges, as mistakes occur quite frequently. In fact, when entering the marketplace many companies actually make the same mistakes: