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5 GSA Schedule Pricing Rules You Need to Know

By: Natalia Ventura
September 22nd, 2023

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.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Small Business Subcontracting Plans

By: Stephanie Hagan
September 20th, 2023

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.

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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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NAICS Codes: Is Your Company a Small Business?

By: John Abel
September 13th, 2023

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?

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What is GSA Pricing?

By: Marissa Sims
September 5th, 2023

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.

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How to Prepare Your GSA Schedule Proposal: The Administrative Section

By: Stephanie Hagan
August 25th, 2023

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.

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What Does it Mean to Be Approved by GSA?

By: Stephanie Hagan
August 14th, 2023

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.

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