Now that Fiscal Year 2023 has ended, it’s time to start recapping the past year and analyzing any trends that have appeared. What was the federal government spending the most money on? What industries proved to be the most populated by contractors and sought after in the government marketplace? While there are several ways to measure the landscape for the past year, we are going to dive into the top North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes.

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.

Capturing government business can be difficult, even after you’ve acquired a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract. As a MAS contractor, you may be unqualified for certain opportunities based on the scope of your offerings, or you may not be competitive due to your business size. Fortunately, you have several options for partnering with other contractors to increase your odds of success in the federal marketplace. Along with subcontracting and entering a joint venture, joining a Contractor Teaming Arrangement (CTA) can be an advantageous strategy for GSA Schedule holders. In this blog, we’ll discuss what you’ll need to do to form a CTA, so you can be on your way to reaping these benefits.

It’s not easy to maintain a GSA Schedule contract, especially if you’re a small business and you have to juggle daily operations along with commercial sales and the government market. It can be especially difficult as a veteran-owned business—veterans can face significant obstacles entering the federal market. To attempt to mitigate this issue, the federal government has several programs and opportunities to help veteran business owners, especially small businesses, succeed as contractors. Let’s delve deeper into the opportunities available for veterans and how you can use your GSA Schedule to grow your company.