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Obtaining a GSA Schedule contract is difficult.  But the difficulty lies less in the amount of paperwork, but rather in negotiating a properly priced contract that will allow you to earn respectable profits and avoid compliance issues down the road. When we work with you, your TurboGSA Advisor simplifies the process up front, and provides you with seasoned advice that you can be confident in. Your principal advisor will be with you throughout the process, providing unlimited consulting, and we do NOT assign a junior person with little experience as your primary contact.
What's New

 GSA and the Economic Stimulus Program:
GSA has created a special page regarding how GSA's Multiple Awards Schedule program may be utilized to meet the aggressive goals of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  Click here for more information.

GSA Encourages Agencies to use its Contracts for Stimulus Projects.

Agency Recovery Pages:
Links to Agency-specific Recovery web pages, click here.

SBA increases Small Business Size Standards in August, 2008 (Increase averaged 8.7%)
GSA Schedule proposals are difficult to develop, but TurboGSA simplifies the process. Our innovative, patent-pending service combines efficient technology with highly personalized consulting service. Helping you achieve success in the Federal market is our mission and we are driven to deliver results and value at reasonable fees.Properly managing and maintaining your GSA Schedule is essential to your long term success. TurboGSA provides complete assistanceSelling to the government. Tips and tools for how small businesses can sell to the federal government.

Recent Awards
Coast 2 Coast - Schedule 71 II K - Comprehensive Furniture Management
Cardinal Technology - Schedule 70 - IT services
DuRite Electric - 03FAC - Facilities Maintenance
Enterprise Solutions Group - 874 MOBIS
American Build wins Schedule 56, Building contract.
Carbon Project awarded IT (Schedule 70) contract for software and IT Services
Clearsoft award IT Professional Services contract.
Learning Resources
A GSA Multiple Awards Schedule contract enables firms to obtain government business without the need to respond to costly open procurements and a myriad of confusing contract requirements.  Many synonymous terms are used to describe the program, such as the shortened version "GSA Schedule", "MAS" or related terms such as "GSA Listing" or "GSA Number."
Considering a GSA Schedule?
We believe it is essential to learn as much as possible about the GSA Schedules program before obtaining a contract.  To this end, we have provided a number of no cost learning resources to help you.  Learn about:
Qualifying for a GSA Schedule - click here.
How to obtain a GSA Schedule contract for your firm - click here.
FAQS about GSA Schedules - click here
How much is sold on the various GSA Schedules - click here.
Brief presentation presenting an overview of the GSA Schedule program - click here.
If you have any other questions, please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions.
Already have a GSA Schedule contract?
Now you need to exploit your contract by learning how to manage, maintain, and market your schedule contract.  We offer a variety of services to assist you in managing and marketing your contract.
To develop capabilities of your staff you might consider subscribing to TurboGSA PLUS.  This member only web site provides practical advice, how-to guides, video tutorials, and other resources to help you and your staff exploit your contract. Click here for more information
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http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/word/2003/wordml013fUnder the GSA Schedules Program, GSA establishes long-term governmentwide contracts that allow customers to acquire a vast array of supplies (products) and services directly from commercial suppliers.
To become a GSA Schedule contractor, a vendor must first submit an offer in response to the applicable GSA Schedule solicitation.
GSA awards contracts to responsible companies offering commercial items, at fair and reasonable prices, that fall within the generic descriptions in the GSA Schedule Solicitations. Contracting Officers determine whether prices are fair and reasonable by comparing the prices/discounts that a company offers the government with the prices/discounts that the company offers to commercial customers. This negotiation objective is commonly known as "most favored customer" pricing. In order to make this comparison, GSA requires offerors to furnish commercial pricelists and disclose information regarding their pricing/discounting practices.
In order to fully understand the process involved in "Getting on Schedule," GSA recommends that all vendors take the Center for Acquisition Excellence online, self-paced training course, "How to Become a Contractor-GSA Schedules Program." The course describes-
Various features of the GSA Schedules Program;
How to submit an offer;
The evaluation and contract award process;
How to successfully market supplies and services; and
Sources of information related to Schedule contract administration.
Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Express Program

Vendors should consider submitting offers under the MAS Express Program, a specialized program established under the GSA Schedules Program. The goal of the MAS Express Program is to simplify, streamline, and ultimately accelerate the process for vendors to obtain Schedule contracts. Offers are currently being accepted under the MAS Express Program for 15 selected Schedules. In order to participate in the MAS Express Program, vendors must meet specific criteria for certain products and services under these Schedules. Vendors must also successfully complete Pathway to Success, an education seminar designed to assist prospective Schedule contractors in making an informed business decision as to whether obtaining a GSA Schedule contract is in their best interests.
Instructions for submitting offers under the MAS Express Program are included in the applicable Schedule solicitations. Additional information regarding the MAS Express Program is available by accessing the Vendor Support Center (VSC) and clicking on the "MAS Express Speed Limit 30 Days" box.
Submission of Offers: Paper or Electronic

As an alternative to the paper submission of offers, GSA has developed eoffer a web based application that allows a vendor to prepare and submit a Schedule offer electronically. eOffer is designed to create an interactive, secure environment that simplifies the contracting process from submission of offers to contract awards. eOffer uses the latest digital authentication technology to ensure the integrity of data and to electronically sign the offer. Digital certificates are required to use eOffer. The eOffer website contains a variety of information regarding the eOffer application, including available training, information regarding digital certificates, and identification of those Schedules under which eOffers are currently being accepted.
Under the MAS Express Program, a vendor may prepare and submit an MAS Express offer electronically using "Express eOffer," an application similar to eOffer, but specifically designed for the MAS Express Program. The eOffer website provides the requisite information regarding the Express eOffer application, including those Schedules under which Express eOffers are currently being accepted.
Getting Started

Identify the GSA Schedule solicitation that covers the vendor's supplies or services. This step may be accomplished by any of the following methods:
Review the GSA Schedule Solicitations to determine the applicable GSA Schedule and corresponding solicitation number under which the supplies or services may be offered. Click on the appropriate Solicitation Number to be linked directly to the solicitation files in FedBizOpps. Download the solicitation and follow the instructions in the document.


Additional Information

While GSA provides its government customers with training in "Using GSA Schedules," as well as information as to the benefits of the Schedules Program, GSA does not promote the use of any company's specific Schedule contract. Vendors should be aware that obtaining a GSA Schedule contract ("Getting on Schedule") is not a guarantee of sales. Vendors awarded GSA Schedule contracts will need to market their supplies and services to government customers.
The Vendor Support Center (VSC) provides a variety of information to assist Schedule contractors in understanding and meeting their Schedule contract requirements and marketing their Schedule contracts to government customers:
New Contractor Orientation Webcast. Under the Vendor Training tab on the VSC, access this webcast to understand key contract requirements and how GSA will evaluate contractor performance.
The Steps to Success-How to Be a Successful Contractor. Access this publication to gain an overview of Schedule contract requirements and information as to how to successfully market a Schedule contract to government