Monday, March 2, 2015

Why Does Your Business Need To Get On A GSA Schedule?

By Celeste Osborne


As we face the end of the year, business owners are looking for ways to increase sales and boost their profits. Many find success through government contracting - specifically through GSA Schedules. There are a wealth of benefits to be gained through GSA Schedule registration but the process is neither simple nor quick.

GSA Schedules are a quick and simple contracting vehicle used by federal government to purchase millions of commercial products and services at volume discount prices. The GSA Schedule program works much like a catalog, allowing purchasing officers to browse and order what they need directly from pre-approved registered vendors through the GSA Advantage website.

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.

US Federal Contractor Registration helps businesses overcome these challenges through their GSA Schedule Registration program. Experienced and knowledgeable Case Managers will not only help you complete the registration - they can also help you evaluate whether you're ready to compete with other businesses on your GSA Schedule and offer support and guidance throughout the entire process.

To find out more information about GSA Schedule registration and get a free Federal Marketplace Evaluation with a dedicated Acquisition Specialist, call US Federal Contractor Registration's Contractor Helpline today! During your call, you can get valuable information about demand for your company's product or service in the federal marketplace, learn about the biggest competitors in your industry, and begin developing an effective marketing plan to find success in government contracting.

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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