The GSA Schedule Contract is a vehicle that is used to sell to the U.S. Government. Business, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions can obtain a GSA Schedule Contract to sell products or services to government customers. GSA Schedule Contract contains pre-negotiated pricing, terms, and conditions which streamline the government sells process. While GSA Schedule contracts are primarily used to sell to federal agencies, in certain cases they can also be used to sell to state and local government.
The GSA Schedule Contract is often referred to by different names, that’s why it can be quite confusing for the companies to understand it. To make it simpler for the companies to understand Ez8a is providing the various names of GSA Schedule Contracts. GSA Contract – GSA Schedule – GSA Schedule Contract – GSA Schedule Program – Federal Supply Schedule – Federal Acquisition Service – GSA Multiple Award Schedule Program (MAS) – GSA Number – GSA List – GSA Approved, all these terms can be used to refer to the GSA Schedule Contract.
WHY SHOULD YOU GO FOR A GSA SCHEDULE CONTRACT?
If your company is looking to flourish into the public sector and become brand in itself, a GSA schedule contract can be a valuable asset and a marketing tool. While some companies have recognized the benefits of having a GSA Schedule and have involved their firms in some of these programs, there is still a great number of companies currently offering products and services to the Federal government using out dated methods that can hinder their sales potentials. A GSA Schedule is a widely accepted, simplified contracting vehicle with pre-negotiated pricing and terms and conditions that provides commercial firms with a quicker way to sell products and services to the government.
GSA Schedule Benefits
a. It reduces the pool of competition.
b. Over $34 Billion in Annual Sale.
c. A Shorter and Simplified Sales Process.
d. GSA Number Provides Competitive Advantage in the Federal Market.
e. It can be used by all Federal agencies and in some cases, State and Local Government Buyers.
Not only GSA Multiple Award Schedule Program ease entry into the Federal market for commercial firms, it also simplifies the acquisition process and gives firms with a GSA Schedule access to GSA-only opportunities. A GSA Schedule combined with an 8a Certification can give a business a substantial edge over the competition, because the 8a company receives a 10% pricing advantage over non 8a firms. The GSA Schedule contract provides companies with a significant source of revenue. Companies wanting to further the growth of their public sector opportunities need to learn about the resources available for improvement that can be achieved by getting on a GSA Schedule. Expert guidance with the process of how to get on a GSA Schedule, developing the best business strategies for success in the Federal market, and tailoring the best contract terms for your company will be beneficial to your firm.
When applying for a GSA Schedule your firm must work with a member of the General Services Administration called a PSO or Program Secretarial Officer. It is critical that the application be completed in a timely and professional manner so that the PSO views that GSA Scheduling firm as a professional organization. With over a decade of experience and over thousands of successful application under our belt we can assure you that if you opt for our GSA Schedule Service we will work one-on-one with you to ensure you successfully obtain GSA Schedule number. At Ez8a one of our experts will review your entire application, advice you how to best modify your application to ensure you to take the full advantage of GSA Schedule.
