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GSA Extends Temporary Price Flexibilities Under MAS Contracts to Address Inflation

By: Stephanie Hagan
March 1st, 2024

The global economy has taken a hit—from disrupted supply chains to price volatility, there have been severe supply shortages and an increase in prices. This inflation has caused a significant increase in the number of Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) modifications among GSA contractors. Recognizing this critical issue, GSA jointly issued a GSA acquisition letter in 2022 placing a temporary moratorium on a number of limitations in certain GSA EPA clauses. GSA has now updated and extended the moratorium to December 31, 2024, in a supplement letter.

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Identify Your Best Opportunities with NAICS Codes

By: Stephanie Hagan
February 28th, 2024

NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) Codes are a very important part of government contracting. We've covered what a NAICS Code is, how to use codes to determine if your organization qualifies as a small business, top spending trends and much more. Now that you know the basics of NAICS Codes, let's talk about how you can use them to find relevant government contracting opportunities.

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Top 10 Reasons to Get on the GSA Schedule

Top 10 Reasons to Get on the GSA Schedule

Do you know what the real benefits of being on the GSA Schedule are? Learn the top 10 reasons (and advantages) why you should consider it.

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GSA to Add New TDR Fields and Data Quality Initiatives

By: Natalia Ventura
February 26th, 2024

If you’re a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Awards Schedule (MAS) contract holder, then you’re aware of the frequent changes made to the Solicitation. With change comes new expectations you need to familiarize yourself with. As a leading agency, GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) Pilot Program was recognized by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to help with the governmentwide Better Contracting Initiative (BCI) to ensure the federal government is getting better terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.

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What Are Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)?

By: Isabel Sabie
February 21st, 2024

Government agencies often require a steady supply of goods and services, ranging from office supplies to electronic parts. However, they may not always know the exact quantity or timing of these needs. This is where Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) come into play.

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Cost Comparison: In-House vs. Outsourcing GSA Schedule Maintenance

By: Stephanie Hagan
February 12th, 2024

Whether you were just awarded your GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) or you have held one for several years, GSA Schedule maintenance can be a heavy lift on your company. Since it’s a contract that is meant to grow with your business, there are not only occasional product/service, pricing, and administrative changes, but you are required to complete routine maintenance to remain compliant. One question our clients initially grapple with is: do you gather a team and try to tackle maintenance in-house, or do you hire a consultant to help you manage your contract?

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Updates to the FAS Catalog Platform (FCP)

By: Matthew Lewis
February 9th, 2024

Whether you’ve been a GSA Schedule contractor for a few months or a few years, you’ve probably noticed there have been several changes within the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, from Solicitation Refreshes to system updates. One of the major updates and improvements is the creation and pilot of the Federal Acquisition System (FAS) Catalog Platform, or more commonly known as the FCP. GSA has been on-boarding new contractors recently and making changes as the system is rolled out, so let’s cover all the recent updates to the FCP and what you need to know about this new program.

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