The GSA Schedule is the easiest and reliable route to federal contracts. Companies are always willing to do business with federal and government agencies as they are sure of bulk and frequent orders. There are hundreds of schedules for thousands of products and services. So, the process begins with finding the suitable schedule and then arranging the documents for the application process. Sometimes, a single product/ service are eligible for more than one schedule where they need to figure out the best suitable is a difficult task.
We have divided the process to get on GSA schedule
1. The first and very important thing before taking the initiative is to decide how the schedule will help your company. Sometimes, the product and services are not at all in demand and therefore it is very essential to figure out the importance of the schedule for the company.
2. Collect documents, information and fill the form very diligently. There are almost 25-30 documents which need to be downloaded and submitted along with a plethora of documents about the applicant company.
3. The negotiations and clarification of GSA. Once the documents are submitted you are at the mercy or will of the GSA Contracting Specialist. They will figure out whether the company is capable enough for the GSA Schedule.
4. The GSA registration is the next level where the company is registered with the GSA terms and conditions. Details about the company are now available on GSA Advantage, GSA e-library, and other authentic platforms.
5. The GSA contract management is another big job which ensures the presence of the company in the government marketplace. The marketing in the government sector is completely different from the commercial market.
Getting on the GSA contract is not at all easy. More than half of the applications are rejected and the reasons are not discussed as well. There are consulting firms which provide substantial help and navigate the application process.
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