How does the GSA schedule work?
A GSA Schedule is a Multiple Award Schedule (or MAS) program whereby multiple vendors receive award on a single contracting vehicle. The GSA Schedule is also an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (or IDIQ) contracting vehicle, meaning the amount of products/services required are undetermined.
How long does it take to get on GSA Schedule?
The entire process to get a GSA Schedule can take a few months to over two years depending upon your resources, contract experience, and the GSA Schedule you are pursuing. Before you start the process, take the time to evaluate your eligibility and assess the market.
Who can buy off GSA Schedule?
Who can buy from Schedule? Commercial products and services are available for purchase by state and local governments, including tribal governments and educational institutions defined under 40 U.S.C. ยง 502(c).
Is a GSA schedule an IDIQ?
GSA Schedules are one type of an IDIQ contract and they are the only IDIQ contracts that are always open for bid. Other IDIQs open and close for a set bidding period and then the winners are the only vendors that can compete for business under the IDIQ.
Is a GSA schedule worth it?
Letting potential buyers know that your company has a GSA Schedule can give you a competitive edge over non-GSA competitors. Having a GSA Schedule provides a great deal of visibility in the federal marketplace that can be used to win GSA bids and even Open Market bids.
What is the GSA fee?
The fee is . 75% of sales (75 cents for every $100) generated as a result of being on the Schedule, and is paid by each contractor to GSA on a quarterly basis. Government customers pay this fee when they purchase items from a Federal Supply Schedule contractor.
Who uses GSA Schedule?
Eligible GSA Schedule Users
- Establishments in the Legislative or Judicial Branch.
- Executive Agencies.
- Executive Departments.
- Wholly Owned Government Corporations.
- Independent Establishments in the Executive Branch.
- The Senate.
- The House of Representatives.
- Activities Under the Direction of the Architect of the Capitol.
How do you sell goods and services to the government?
Generally speaking, federal contractors and businesses interested in providing goods and services to the government must:
- Find available opportunities with the government relevant to their business.
- Make necessary preparations for bidding on a GSA contract.
- Submit an offer.
What is IDIQ contracting?
In U.S. Federal government contracting, IDIQ is an abbreviation of the term indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity. This is a type of contract that provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed period. IDIQs are also sometimes called “Task Orders” or “Delivery Order Contracts.”
How do I use the GSA Schedule order?
Use the GSA Schedule Order: Contract File Checklist [PDF – 368 KB] to award task or delivery orders against the Schedule and to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) against Schedule contracts. Before placing an order, you must ensure that you have complied with agency and local regulatory and statutory requirements.
How long does it take to get a GSA Schedule contract?
The time to obtain a GSA Schedule contract varies. The average time is 3-6 months. The GSA InformationTechnology Category (ITC) FASt Lane program shortens the processing time by half. If my GSA Schedule contract is cancelled because of not meeting the $25,000 sales requirement, can I reapply?
What is the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)?
(FSS) program includes the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedules. The VA has delegated authority [PDF – 1 MB] from GSA to establish Federal Supply Schedules for medical products and services. More information about the VA FSS Program is available here.
What is the GSA Schedule for the MAS program?
Under the MAS Program, GSA issues long-term governmentwide contracts that provide federal, state, and local government buyers access to commercial products, services and solutions at pre negotiated pricing. The GSA Schedule is structured to support the 12 large categories established by OMB under the category management approach of smarter buying.