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.

The General Services Administration (GSA) plays a crucial role in facilitating a significant portion of government spending. It acts as a mediator between government agencies and suppliers to provide products and services ranging from office supplies used at the Department of State, to Information Technology (IT) services at the Department of Labor. This simplifies the acquisition process for government agencies and saves them a lot of administrative work. However, you may be surprised to know GSA does not rely on your tax dollars to stay operational.

If you're new to the world of government contracting and have never submitted a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) offer before, the concept of a GSA Schedule financial review may seem overwhelming to you. Many companies are required to submit to the financial review process, and just with any government process, there is a path to success. In previous Winvale blogs, we’ve touched on new Schedule offerors being required to demonstrate financial responsibility as a requisite technical sub-factor, but in this guide, we will break down the GSA Schedule financial review process into easily digestible bits.

The General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Awards Schedule (MAS) contract is a popular contract vehicle used by commercial companies to sell to government agencies and entities. The GSA Schedule requires companies to draft a 3-part proposal comprised of an administrative, technical, and pricing section. While all sections are equally important, the pricing section requires dedicated attention and diligent research to meet GSA’s pricing rules. As contract holders ourselves, we know how complex the requirements can be, so below are 5 tips that will help you structure your pricing section with ease.

It’s no secret the federal government prioritizes small business participation in federal contracts. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, the federal government awarded $162.9 billion in contract dollars to small businesses. How does the government accomplish this? The federal government requires Other Than Small Businesses (OTSB) to create a “practicable opportunity” for small businesses to participate in federal procurement. One of the ways to accomplish this is through small business subcontracting.

Did you know that having a small business designation can fuel marketing and sales efforts for new federal business opportunities? Every year, the Small Business Administration (SBA) aims for certain percentage goals of budget spending that are designated for small business contracts. So, it’s critical to know if your company is eligible for small business set-aside contracts, but how can you be sure?