Tuesday 24 February 2015

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.

Despite the ease in selling your product or service through a GSA Schedule contract, the registration process can be a nightmare. Preparing all the required documentation and forms can take over a year to complete. Additionally, finding success through GSA Schedules requires a significant investment of time and resources through marketing and networking. Not all businesses are ready for this kind of commitment and few find out before they've already made a hefty investment towards a contract.

To combat these challenges, US Federal Contractor Registration has helped thousands of businesses not only complete the registration but also evaluate whether they have the stability and resources necessary to become a successful GSA Schedule contract holder. Their experienced Case Managers will help them through the entire process, ensuring all proper paperwork is prepared and filed correctly and offering support and assistance from start to finish.

Businesses who are interested in GSA registration should contact US Federal Contractor Registration's Contractor Helpline today to discuss their business's capabilities and readiness. First time callers can also schedule a free Federal Marketplace Evaluation with an Acquisition Specialist to help them evaluate current trends and untapped sources of revenue in the federal contracting market.

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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