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Does Your Business Need To Register For A GSA Schedule?


By Celeste Osborne


As the 2015 fiscal year gets underway, many contractors are considering the benefits of GSA schedule registration. GSA schedules are a great way to do business with the federal government, however the registration process can be daunting, especially to inexperienced vendors.

Through the GSA Schedule program, contracting officers may purchase the products and services they need through GSA Advantage, a website catalog listing all pre-approved vendors. Unlike traditional bidding practices, purchases through GSA Schedules are quick, easy, and fairly straightforward.

Over 19,000 Multiple Award Schedules were produced through the GSA Schedule program during the 2013 fiscal year, 40% of which resulted in sales for small businesses. These purchases make up 10% of all federal procurement in the United States. GSA Schedule registration also makes doing business with the federal government much easier for both agencies and vendors. By determining products, services, quantities, and prices during registration, GSA Schedules streamline the purchasing process so fulfilling orders is simple and takes less time than fulfilling a traditional negotiated contract award.

While purchasing and fulfillment are made easier through GSA Schedules, the registration process to get on a GSA Schedule is lengthy and complicated. Registration to receive a GSA Schedule contract can take over a year to prepare and submit. Interested vendors must prepare and submit a business plan in addition to all their other required documentation. The registration process alone is incredibly daunting. In addition to this, not all vendors are in a position to successfully market and compete for business once they're awarded a contract. Simply being awarded the contract is not a guarantee that they'll receive any business. Businesses must commit to a significant investment of time and other resources if they hope to succeed in the GSA Schedule program.

US Federal Contractor Registration helps businesses overcome these challenges through their GSA Schedule Registration program. Experienced and knowledgeable Case Managers will not only help you complete the registration - they can also help you evaluate whether you're ready to compete with other businesses on your GSA Schedule and offer support and guidance throughout the entire process.

Call US Federal Contractor Registration's Contractor Helpline today to find out if a GSA Schedule is right for your business. First time callers may also schedule a free Federal Marketplace Evaluation with a live Acquisition Specialist to learn about available markets, potential competitors, and other contracting programs that may yield success for your business.

US Federal Contractor Registration is the world's largest third party registration firm that offers assistance with everything from System for Award Management (SAM) to GSA Schedules. US Federal Contractor Registration testimonials and reviews are second to none, having registered over 65,000 businesses in System for Award Management.




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