GSA and Government Contracting Insights
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What is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?
A BPA, or Blanket Purchase Agreement, is a “funnel” to narrow competition to a few GSA Schedule (or VA FSS) Contractors. Per the Federal Acquisition Regulation 8.405-3 it is designed to fill the Government’s recurring needs for a Government contractor’s specific goods...
The Three Ways to Win Proposals!
Yes, there are only three ways There are only three ways to win a proposal. All the strategies and techniques you can think of, fit into these three categories. The three are fundamentally different. Understanding that gives you an advantage when it comes to figuring...
Non-TAA Items Now Available on Federal Supply Schedules
GSA ADDS EXCEPTION TO TRADE AGREEMENTS With COVID-19 working its way throughout our nation, industries are coming together to help combat the virus. From first responders to support teams, everyone is working together tirelessly to help alleviate this situation, and...
Coronavirus Relief Options for Small Businesses
Recently, much has been written regarding Coronavirus relief options for small businesses through traditional SBA funding and several new temporary programs established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Important information about each...
GSA Schedule Consolidation Impact on Quarterly Sales Reporting
It is time for GSA Schedule holders to report sales again. This month/quarter, you will notice that there has been a change to the sales reporting options. If you have accepted the MAS conversion A812 mass modification, you will notice that the SRP lists both legacy...
CARES Act Allows Payments to Contractors When They Can’t Work
Coley has received several inquiries from our Federal contracting community as to how to recoup revenue lost as a result of being unable to fulfil contractual obligations due to the work interruption caused by the COVID-19 national emergency. Section 3610 of the...
COVID 19 Impacting Commercial Markets But Government Contracts Still Being Awarded
COVID 19 is wreaking havoc in the commercial marketplace and negatively affecting everything from airlines to local restaurants, and everything in between. As a government contractor, I’ve been watching the government acquisition flow over the past couple of months...
GSA Provides 60-Day SAM.gov Extension
You probably have many things on your mind right now other than renewing your SAM.gov registration. Given that business and government alike are focused on responding to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 national emergency, the General Services Administration (GSA) has...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act- What does it Mean for Your Business?
As part of the national response to the COVID 19 virus pandemic, President Trump signed “The Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (HR 6201), a new law that expands the “Family and Medical Leave Act” (FMLA) to include provisions for employees and their...
Disaster Assistance for Small Businesses
Last week we notified you about the Small Business Administration (SBA) would be providing loan support during this time. They have provided Coley with some additional information to support you and any questions you may have regarding SBA’s Disaster Assistance for...
Is COVID-19 Causing You Government Contract Delays?
With COVID-19 spreading to more people daily and with the emergency declarations that have been enacted, it’s likely that your business will be impacted as well. As a government contractor, your business has contractual obligations that could become difficult to...
GSA Issues Guide to MAS Modification Transition
GSA Schedule holders have been profoundly affected by the transition to one, unified Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), which has occurred in three phases. Phase One: On October 1, 2019, GSA released the single, unified GSA MAS Schedule solicitation, consolidating 24 GSA...
MAS Consolidation – AMA with Coley GCS
MAS Consolidation is officially here. Coley GCS will be will providing some insights on what this change means for you in a 30 minute Q&A session to address your concerns during this transition. Coley GCS has provided GSA Schedule contract acquisition and...
Guide to Prepare for Mass Modifications
GSA Interact has released a helpful guide to prepare for the upcoming mass modification being released this Friday: https://interact.gsa.gov/document/prepare-upcoming-mass-mod-13120-mass-mod-checklist GSA covers three central...
MAS Consolidation Updates
As GSA moves from 24 separate schedules to one Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) they are beginning to release some concrete dates. For an updated timeline, visit our "Guide to Prepare for MASS Modifications." The MAS transition has always been defined as a three-phase...
GSA MAS Consolidation Mass Modifications Scheduled for January 31, 2020
GSA combined 24 separate GSA schedules into one large schedule titled the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) October 01, 2019. All new offers submitted after that date were submitted against the MAS solicitation. For legacy contractors, GSA is planning on releasing the...
DUNS Is Leaving
GSA announced earlier this year they would be moving away from the proprietary Dun & Bradstreet’s Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) in favor of an internally developed and managed Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). GSA has been extracting itself from commercial...
D&B No Longer Accepting Orders for Open Ratings Past Performance Reports – Now What?
When submitting a GSA Schedule Offer, GSA requires that you provide evidence of successful past performance. Typically, this requirement has been satisfied by ordering an Open Ratings Past Performance Report through D&B. However, as of Dec 6, 2019, D&B is no...
