What is a GSA contractor?
GSA Schedule Contracts were developed to assist federal employees in purchasing products and services; they contain pre-negotiated prices, delivery terms, warranties, and other terms and conditions which streamline the buying process.
Can states use GSA schedules?
State/local governments can purchase whatever they want from GSA-approved vendors at any time with any available funds, under this program. Plus,Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) are available!
How do I set up a GSA contract?
How to Get a Contract
- Download the solicitation package. Download the latest revision (refresh) of the MAS Information Technology Solicitation.
- Prepare your offer.
- Submit your offer.
- GSA will review your offer.
- Maintain your contract.
What is a GSA schedule contracts?
The GSA Schedule, also known as Federal Supply Schedule, and Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), is a long-term governmentwide contract with commercial companies that provide access to millions of commercial products and services at fair and reasonable prices to the government.
Who can buy off GSA?
Who can buy from Schedule? Commercial products and services are available for purchase by state and local governments, including tribal governments and educational institutions defined under 40 U.S.C. § 502(c).
Who is responsible for administering schedule orders?
The Federal Supply Schedule program is directed and managed by GSA and provides Federal agencies (see 8.004) with a simplified process for obtaining commercial supplies and commercial services at prices associated with volume buying.
What source should contracting officers use?
(a) Contracting officers should use the System for Award Management (see subpart 4.11) via https://www.sam.gov as their primary sources of vendor information.
How do I become a GSA vendor?
The following process is required for all vendors working with GSA:
- Obtain a Unique Entity Identifier.
- Get a North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code.
- Verify Your Small Business Status on the Small Business Administration (SBA) Website.
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Can states use GSA contracts?
How much do GSA Schedule contractors make?
Each are awarded a 20 year term contract and GSA Schedule contractors generated over $36.2 billion dollars in sales in FY2020. Below is a comprehensive directory of all GSA Schedule contractors within 12 Large Categories.
What is the GSA Schedule program?
The GSA Schedule program has over 12,600 contractors qualified to sell millions of commercial products and services to support government acquisition needs and missions. Each are awarded a 20 year term contract and GSA Schedule contractors generated over $36.2 billion dollars in sales in FY2020.
Where can I find training for vendors seeking government contracts?
For details on sessions in the local area, refer to the Events page for vendors seeking government contracts. Web-based courses offered by SBU include: GSA Schedules Contract Training – Part 1 addresses the process, while Part 2 addresses how to respond to a solicitation.
Where can I find free GSA training for my business?
GSA offers substantial help with this process, including free training held online and at GSA regional offices. See For Industry Partners – Getting On Schedule. Some workshops are tailored for small businesses, while others target information technology products and services industry partners.