Why "product name" takes priority over searches
by "company name"
- By Tom
Rando, 2/2008
GSA uniquely identifies each product using a combination of your contract number plus the manufacturer’s description (part number). Each product you present must have a unique manufacturer’s part number - even if two or more manufacturers use identical part numbers. This condition requires a part number adjustment on your part. (more)
Adding photos with my products on GSA Advantage
- By Tom
Rando, 2/2008
Adding photos to your product listings in GSA Advantage can give you a powerful selling edge. Here is how to do this important task. (more)
Reasons to get on a GSA Schedule
- By Tom
Rando, 2/2008
Federal agencies are spending more and more money through task and delivery orders on government wide contracts — especially GSA Schedule contracts. These orders are the preferred method of government buying. Here are some points to remember when considering a GSA Schedule: (more)
What a Teaming Agreement means in the GSA Schedules Program
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By Tom Rando, 2/2008
A Teaming Agreement under the GSA Schedules Program is an arrangement where two or more GSA Schedule contractors join- and work together- by complementing and expanding each other's capabilities. This offers a total solution to meet many customers’ multiple requirements. Orders placed under a teaming agreement are subject to the terms and conditions of each team member's GSA Schedule Contract. (more)
What are some of the basic requirements for getting on a
GSA Schedule?
- By Tom Rando, 03/2008
A GSA Schedule proposal can be an excruciating process for some companies; So what we have done here is to put together in an easy to understand format a short list of requirements vendors will need to complete in order to apply for a GSA Schedule Contract. (more)
What is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under The GSA Schedules Program?
- By Tom Rando, 04/2008
Simply put, under a Multiple Award Schedule BPA agencies can order (products and or services) as much, as little and as often as they want thus helping them to fill recurring needs while taking advantage of quantity discounts, saving administrative time and reducing paperwork. (more)
How do I know if my company qualifies for a GSA schedule?
- By Tom Rando, 04/2008
To be considered for a GSA Schedule, a company will be evaluated based on a wide range of criteria including but not limited to; the products or services being offered, financial stability, responsiveness and past performance and the company’s willingness to make the Government its most favored customer. (more)
Recession Proof your Business
- By Tom Rando, 04/2008
Listening to the bad economic news these days and the probability of a recession, it is not hard to understand the concerns and fears of large and small businesses owners alike. We are starting to see cutbacks and layoff across the board and most commercial end users and business concerns are spending less. (more)
Can State and local government entities purchase from GSA Schedule Contracts?
- By Tom Rando, 04/2008
In a word "yes" under the following programs: At this time only The Information Technology Schedule 70 and The Consolidated Schedule are available to state and local government entities (more)
What is e-Buy?
- By Tom Rando, 04/2008
E-buy is the electronic version of GSA's RFP/ RFQ proposal process, which is basically an online Request for Quotation procurement tool for services and products offered through GSA's Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and Government wide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC's). (more)
