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?

If you are a new or prospective GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contractor, you may be wondering how to calculate your GSA prices. It’s important to consider the various factors that are involved so that your business can be profitable, but your prices are also fair and reasonable in the eyes of GSA. Having a well-defined understanding of the pricing prerequisites before entering negotiations with your Contracting Officer can be extremely beneficial for your company.

Getting a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract is an exciting opportunity that can open a lot of doors for your business. After doing your research, perhaps you have decided this is the best step for your company to enter the public sector. But where do you start? Before you get a contract, you have to submit a GSA Schedule proposal, and before submitting your proposal, it’s important to have all the necessary materials ready to prevent any delays in the process of review and clarifications.

Paperwork, market research, proposals, negotiations–these are all things companies trying to break into the public sector deal with when establishing an effective government sales pipeline. Selling to the federal government can often be an intimidating task, but there are ways to streamline the process. For example, the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) is a $41 billion contract vehicle that makes it easy for contractors to sell their products and services to government agencies.