GSA Schedules provide government agencies with fast, flexible, cost-effective procurement solutions, making it easier for agencies to buy from companies who hold a GSA contract.
A GSA Schedule Benefits Business
Businesses benefit from a GSA Schedule because it enables you to sell to any agency of the federal government as well as state and local governments under certain circumstances. Having a GSA Schedule provides you with marketing cache, and agencies know that your firm is pre-qualified to sell your GSA listed products and services.
A firm listed on a GSA Schedule helps avoid the open procurements typically found on FedBizOpps.gov and makes available contract opportunities only if you are on the GSA list. And best of all, the average time to get a purchase or GSA Task order is 15 days, compared to 265 days for FedBizOpps solicitations.
While initially obtaining a GSA Schedule contract can take many months and is a complex process, once awarded a GSA contract, it is good for five years with three 5-year options.
A GSA Schedule Benefits Federal Agencies
Federal agencies love to use GSA Schedules because they offer:
- shorter lead-times,
- lower administrative costs, and
- reduced inventories.
When using GSA Schedules, ordering activities have the opportunity to meet small business goals, while promoting compliance with various environmental and socioeconomic laws and regulations.
Other GSA Resources:
GSA FAQ - Many of your questions answered.
GSA Self-Assessment Toolkit - Assess your firm's capability to be awarded a GSA Schedules Contract.