New Small Business Size Standards for Engineering Firms

On April 23, 2012, in GSA Schedules, by RWhite

In March 2012 the Small Business Administration (SBA) increased the Small Business size Standards for engineering and technical service companies to $ 14 million average annual revenues for the past three fiscal years. The new size standards opens the federal small business set-aside market to thousands of companies. Engineering and technical services companies new to [...]

Get Your GSA Schedule Contract for the Buying Season

On April 18, 2012, in GSA Schedules, by RWhite

No one really knows but most people emerged in federal contracting think that the end of the fiscal year buying season is going to be even later this year. It may be too late already to receive a GSA schedule award by August or September but you have to start at some point. As a [...]

GSA Scandal

On April 16, 2012, in GSA Schedules, by sgluck

Will the debacle at GSA cause vendors to shy away from getting a GSA schedule? Or is the old fashioned RFP process so cumbersome vendors will continue to pursue a GSA award? Thoughts??

Recent Trends Discovered While Surfing FedBizOpps

On March 23, 2012, in GSA Schedules, by RWhite

In contrast to how things were handled in the past, recent publicly-announced bids found at FedBizOpps are either specifically stating that GSA schedule pricing is “preferred” or that only GSA Schedule holders will be considered. Examples are: 83–30FT X 60FT Frame Tent-NHC Det Boston – N6893812RC80003 – Federal Business Opportunities: Opportunities N6893812RC80003 70–SAS Software License Renewal – [...]

Springtime in Washington, GSA and Cherry Blossoms

On March 16, 2012, in GSA Schedules, by sgluck

Fedmarket’s 3-Day GSA eLab gives you the opportunity to complete your GSA proposal with the very capable assistance of our GSA experts. Not only will you gain a thorough understanding of the GSA Schedules program, GSA contract administration and critical pricing strategies, you will be fully prepared to handle the final negotiation of your contract [...]

I Pity the Fool…

On March 15, 2012, in GSA Schedules, by sgluck

Who tries to complete their GSA Schedule proposal on their own. You wouldn’t attempt to prepare your corporation’s tax return, would you? Like preparing a corporate tax return, preparing a GSA Schedule proposal can be an exercise fraught with frustration,confusion and mystery. Fedmarket’s 3-Day GSA eLab has evolved over the course of the past ten years [...]

Get Your GSA Schedule Contract for the Buying Season

On March 9, 2012, in GSA Schedules, by RWhite

No one really knows but most people emerged in federal contracting think that the end of the fiscal year buying season is going to be even later this year. It may be too late already to receive a GSA schedule award by August or September but you have to start at some point. As a [...]

GSA Schedule Changes May Significantly Increase Small Business Contracting

On September 1, 2011, in GSA Schedules, by RWhite

The federal government has not met its stated goal to send 23% of all federal contracting dollars to small businesses. The shortfall represents around $5 – $6 billion annually. Recently-enacted legislation requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) to develop guidelines that would require agencies to set aside [...]