The wild world of Government contracting can be very challenging and competitive – particularly for small businesses. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were options out there that gave small businesses a leg up? Wait…. there is! They are called small business set asides! One of these set asides is HUBZone. HUBZone is a Small …
Maintaining and keeping a GSA contract requires a lot of TLC! It is essentially a “license” to sell to the Federal government, which has high expectations and requirements of its’ vendors. Your GSA contract was awarded with a 5 year base period and 3 potential 5 year extension options, totaling 20 years in all. (note: …
You’ve done your market research. You’ve Googled “How to Get A GSA Contract” to exhaustion. You’ve decided – let’s do this… I want to get a GSA contract! So how long can you expect this adventure to take? There is no easy answer to how long a GSA contract takes to be awarded. Typically, businesses …
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When you want a heads up on today’s weather, most of us check out our local forecast. Knowing if it’s going to rain (grab an umbrella!) or climb to a 100 degree day (grab some sunscreen!) let’s us prepare. You know that feeling of leaving your car window rolled down when a rain shower hits? …
What’s the Contracting Weather Going to be Like Today? Read More »
Selling to the US government can be a very competitive endeavor. Adding certifications to your SAM profile can often lead to an advantage. Government agencies will sometimes designate certain socio-economical businesses types or veteran status as a requirement for being awarded their contract, aka – Set Asides. This practice is in place to ensure that …
Girl Power! Here’s the scoop on the new Woman Owned Small Business Certification… Read More »
You receive something that says: The first thing you think is, ‘hey my SAM is expiring or something needs updated, I better make sure we are still compliant for the sake of our Federal Contracts.’ The first thing you should do, before clicking, is stop and see who is actually sending you this notice. Though, …
Your SAM registration is expiring … or is it? Read this before you pay someone! Read More »
Fiscal Year 2019 is here and buying season is over. Government activity slows down in quarter one, but this doesn’t mean you should ignore your GSA Contract until Q3. This time of the year can be used to start preparing for the upcoming buying season. Q3 always seems far away, but it’s never too early …
Government Agencies have different programs to ensure smooth and simple acquisition processes. The Department of Defense uses the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system for simplicity and to create a paperless acquisition process. As of November 3, 2014, WAWF became a part of iRAPT (The Invoice, Receipt, Acceptance, and Property Transfer application). In this system, you …
UPDATE: The Trade Agreement Act (TAA) is one of the most important rules to follow when selling to the government. TAA compliant countries are a concern for many product-based companies. Selling products from a non-complaint country can cause major issues and even debarment from the government. In our previous blog below, we listed countries that …
TAA Compliance Rules: Are You Performing Within the Guidelines? Read More »
The GSA Schedule 51V allows you to bid on government contracts and secure lucrative deals selling hardware supplies to government agencies.
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At Government Contract Services, we’ve specialized in helping businesses have successful relationships with the government for over 30 years. Looking for a hassle-free path to winning a government contract? We’ve got you covered.
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2057 E. Aurora Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087© 2021 Government Contract Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Created by Visions2images.com
