A GSA contract works like a license that allows you to sell to the government; having obtained a contract will open your business up to all federal purchasing. It allows companies to sell on all government online portals, including GSA Advantage and respond to Bids, RFQs, as well as solicit all Federal Agencies directly. This means more business and more sales for your company.
Under the GSA schedule program, a wide variety of businesses from almost every industry are able to trade with the government. Some of the more popular fields are among the IT products and services, office and industrial supplies, business management services, engineering services, environmental products and services, as well as many others. Overall there are sixty-two categories of commercial products and services that vendors may apply for, under a GSA contract.
Holding a GSA contract will open the door to a huge, multibillion Dollar market for US Federal Government procurement. Having Price Reporter assist you in the process will save you time and energy, while enabling you to make more money, while spending less of it in the process.
You can think of GSA Schedule contracts as a license to sell to the federal government directly. The GSA Schedule is a $45 billion government expenditure , and each approved vendor is allocated a slice of the pie. There is a niche of government contracts for every kind of business; GSA splits its Schedule into twelve Large Categories, from IT and Office Management to Scientific Solutions and Security & Protection. If you’d like to learn more about getting a GSA Schedule, then keep reading.
Naturally, the federal government only wants to procure the best products and services from the best qualified vendors, so your business will be subject to a careful review beforehand.
The GSA requires that you:
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Watch VideoDuring a free consultation with our GSA experts, you will learn if your company meets the GSA contractor requirements. In order to qualify for a GSA Contract, businesses must be in operation for at least two years, have a strong track record, meet specific financial criteria, and other qualifications. Using our GSA marketing intelligence tools, our experts will evaluate the Federal Government's demand for your products and services.
Price Reporter will register you with Dun & Bradstreet and SAM.GOV. Doing so will enable you to conduct business transactions with government agencies. We will help you obtain thorough Past Performance Assessments which will prove that you are a reputable vendor to the GSA. Through our collaborations with you, we will compile all of the required documentation including your product catalog, company financials, and marketing materials, and submit the completed package for Government review.
Prior to awarding a Schedule, the GSA always negotiates to obtain the best prices, quantity discounts and terms from its vendors. Once a GSA contract is awarded, you will have to comply with all of the terms, rates and prices that are stipulated in the document even if they are not as desirable as you had hoped. We will lead the negotiation process on your behalf to help you attain the most profitable and favorable terms and conditions possible for your GSA contract.
Once your GSA Contract Schedule is awarded, we will publish your entire catalog on GSA Advantage, an electronic government procurement portal, which will make your products and services immediately available to Government buyers for purchase. When submitting your catalog, you should provide as much information as possible about your products including but not limited to clear descriptions of the items and their usage, specifications, pricing, shipping details, part numbers, and high quality images. Our team of GSA professionals will edit and update your catalog with as much relevant content as possible so that it can be published on GSA Advantage.
After the contract award, our team of GSA experts will work with you to maximize your GSA sales. Using our GSA Marketing Intelligence tools, we will research and identify the top vendors that are your biggest competitors. We will help you devise a strong marketing strategy, optimize pricing so that you can be more competitive, and help you to expand your catalog by adding products that the GSA buys the most. In addition, we will update your catalog, ensure that it remains compliant, and manage your relationship with the GSA.
Price Reporter team has been efficient at managing our GSA contract catalogs for the past 5 years. They keep our catalogs well maintained and compliant, saving our resources and letting us focusing on making sales.
The B. David Company enlisted the services of Price Reporter, Inc. to setup our DOD EMALL account. We are a second generation family owned company and were uncertain what would be required to complete this task. I fully recommend Price Reporter, Inc. to any company that is looking for assistance with their Government business endeavors. They were and have continued to be extremely helpful. We will continue to rely on Price Reporter, Inc. for future projects.
Price Reporter recently helped us with our 3rd GSA contract, the 2nd they did with us. It was the fastest we’ve ever been through the process with GSA. Each step was easy because the ground work was done before we were asked to do anything. Our pricing verification phase went smooth and quickly and both our contracts were accepted without rejection, with minimal negotiations with contracting.
We first learned about the DOD EMALL a couple years ago from Price Reporter. We decided to move forward on it in 2016. I would recommend them based on the following items:
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Since 2009, Price Reporter has provided Fisher Scientific timely competitive item level GSA pricing data allowing us to identify opportunities and threats. Their customer service focus is solid.
Price Reporter are helping make my life much easier and helping me feel so much better about our GSA contract. Thanks!!!
For the past 10 years, Price Reporter has been providing us with exceptional service for the maintaining of our GSA office supplies contract. They have updated our files on a very timely basis. They have provided modifications when required. For a number of years, they had been giving us a price algorithm where each of our items were priced more than our cost and a penny below the next competitor. A very unique position that gave us thousands of government orders – that was prior to the GSA FSSI BPA.
And for all the service given, their cost was far less than any other consulting firm that we had contacted or worked with over the years.
I would highly recommend their service to any small business that is either interested in getting into the federal government arena or who wants to have their contract maintained at a most highly professional level.
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We looked around for a reputable company to help us acquire a GSA contract for Muzeek World Intl., Inc. After looking around we were unsuccessful in finding a good company. By chance, one of our colleagues recommended Price Reporter, Inc., so we called them up. I highly recommend Price Reporter to anyone looking for help in acquiring a GSA contract or any Government business dealings. They have the expertise and the know-how to get the work completed.
We have used Price Reporter for various services over the past 5 years and have been very happy with the services they have provided and continue to provide for us. They work hard to help you get the most from your GSA Schedule and are able to adapt and customize to what your particular needs are. I highly recommend their services to others with GSA Schedules as they help you maximize your sales
We are extremely grateful for all your help in guiding us through the whole process, as this was all new to us. Without the help of you and the rest of the team at Price Reporter, it would have been impossible to achieve our approval – or at the very least – it would have taken a very long time. I would not hesitate to highly recommend Price Reporter, Inc. to anyone needing assistance in government contracts. Your knowledge and assistance was invaluable and very much appreciated, and we look forward to a continued excellent relationship.
Without Price Reporter contacting me at the right time, GSA would probably cancel my contract already. The CO said that she contacted us back in November of 2016, but got no response. Then Price Reporter called me and helped me with all the things needed and I followed his advise. That’s how we found out that our contract will be terminated soon, but had enough time to take the corrective action. The CO called us recently and it looks like they will extend our contract life. Thanks so much for your timely follow up – Price Reporter gave our Government sales a new hope!
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The company is staffed with experienced and high Tech professionals who meet our needs adequately.
If everything goes perfectly, it can take 6 months from the moment you apply for your GSA contract to the moment of the contract award. The time frame depends on the accuracy of your submitted package, category of your products / services, experience of your staff, and on your GSA Contracting Officer. It is normal for a GSA Contracting Officer to spend at least 30 days to review each offer.
GSA contracts require a company to be in business for at least two years and show an annual revenue of at least $100,000 per year, for two consecutive years. Your financial situation should be stayable. Some contracts require specific skills and experience, especially in technical and service-related contracts.
Step-by-Step: Getting on the GSA List:
There is no law that requires a contractor to hold a GSA Schedule in order to conduct business with the federal government. … As a result, companies that conduct significant business with the federal government ultimately find it necessary to obtain a Schedule Contract. Acquisitions through GSA Schedules are issued using full and open competition. Prices have already been deemed fair and reasonable, and Contracts are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, reducing evaluation cycles. Purchases can be made directly from a contractor’s GSA Schedule Contract, eliminating time-consuming responses to complex RFP’s and lengthy negotiations.
Many small businesses come to Procurement Technical Assistance Centers interested in GSA Supply Schedule contracts. But the first question must always be – is a federal supply schedule right for your company? In many cases, the answer is no. Making that determination up front can save a tremendous amount of time, energy, and perhaps money, as some small business owners pay thousands of dollars to private firms to help them “get on a GSA Schedule,” only to be unsuccessful or find it a poor fit.
Your local PTAC Procurement Specialist can help you assess your company relative to GSA purchasing practices in terms of both overall readiness and pricing structure. Together you can determine the appropriate Schedule for you to consider and discuss the many other resources available on the GSA website, including their Readiness Assessment and Pathway to Success, which can all provide critical insight into the appropriateness of pursuing a Schedule contract.
He or she can also teach you how to use GSA’s online sales query tool to see how much of your product or service is being purchased by GSA. It may be that current purchases far exceed your capacity to produce, or it may be that there are hardly any purchases at all. Either situation might be an argument against pursuing a Schedule contract.
Pricing is another important consideration. GSA wants your very lowest price, lower than that which you offer to your very best customer. The pressure to award to the lowest possible price providers has only grown in recent years, making GSA contracting more difficult for small firms. (See “The Cost of FSSI and the Prices Paid Portal”). A GSA Schedule contract at a price you can’t sustain could put your company out of business.
Your PTAC Counselor can help you sift through all of this information and these considerations to reach the decision that is right for your business. Then if you determine that a GSA Schedule contract IS right for your company, they can help you take the next steps in applying. Many PTACs offer classes such as “Understanding the GSA Schedule Process,” but all will also work with you one-on-one to answer your questions and help you find the information you need. Once you’ve been awarded a Schedule contract, they can help you develop a marketing strategy to maximize your sales opportunities.