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GSA MAS Refresh 32 Released: Key Updates Contractors Need to Know
The General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) has officially released MAS Solicitation Refresh 32 for Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001. This refresh introduces several important policy, compliance, and category‑level updates that contractors should review and act on promptly. Draft SCP‑FSS‑001: What’s Now Included A draft of SCP‑FSS‑001 has been released alongside Refresh 32. Key updates include: These […]
VA Extends Federal Supply Schedule Contracts to 20 Years: What Contractors Need to Know
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major enhancement to the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program—one that will significantly benefit both government buyers and current FSS contractors. For the first time, VA FSS contracts can now span up to 20 years, doubling the previous maximum performance period. A Longer Contract Lifecycle Historically, FSS […]
Recent Changes to GSA Schedule Solicitations
The Government Services Administration (GSA) has recently began enforcing a number of changes to their procurement process. Three of the key changes to this process are highlighted in this article. Full Products and Broad Services Offerings The offeror must provide a full and broad offering on services and/or products. GSA will not accept offers […]
The Effect of the Government Shutdown on GSA
The government shutdown has forced the General Services Administration (GSA) to furlough most of its workforce and provide limited levels of service to agency clients. GSA has about 11,821 employees, and according to GSA’s shutdown plan, only about 4,094 will continue working during a lapse in appropriations. Impact on the Federal Acquisition Service The GSA […]
23rd Annual Government Procurement Conference
Join us at the 23rd Annual Government Procurement Conference to be held at the Washington, DC Convention Center. We hope you can join BH Sky Associates on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the 23rd Annual Government Procurement Conference to be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. We will be exhibiting; […]
Is Your GSA Contract at Risk of Being Cancelled Because of Low Sales?
The General Service Administration (GSA) now sends out notifications to GSA Schedule Contract holders that have not met their minimum sales criteria warning them that their contract may be cancelled. This blog makes some recommendations on how you can remedy the problem. Background GSA actively recruits small businesses to apply for GSA contracts because the government […]
How to Register in SAM (System for Award Management)
What is SAM? In 2012, the General Services Administration launched the first phase of the System for Award Management (SAM) eventually consolidating the capabilities of eight federal procurement systems into one system. The Central Contractor Registration (CCR), Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) were migrated into the new […]
BH Sky Announces the Release of a new Video on — How to Get a GSA Contract and How to Find Government Bid Opportunities
Princeton, NJ: BH Sky Associates, a leading government contracts consultancy, is pleased to announce the release of a new video. This is the first of more videos to come on contracting with the government. View the videoThe video describes how BH Sky can help your firm to get a GSA schedule contract. It explains that pre-award […]
GSA Schedule Scams – Contractors BEWARE!
Business owners have a choice when selecting a consultant to assist them in navigating the complexity of GSA Schedule Contracts. Some consultants offer more value than others and unfortunately, a few are just out to make a quick buck at the expense of small and medium-sized business owners. This blog is designed to inform you […]
BH Sky Announces Safe Shredding GSA Contract Award for Shredding Services
Safe Shredding, a leading provider of mobile paper shredding expands its footprint in the federal marketplace PRINCETON, NJ: BH Sky Associates, a leading government contracts consultancy, is pleased to announce that Safe Shredding, LLC, a provider of dependable, cost-effective mobile paper shredding for Northern, NJ and the surrounding areas, has been awarded a Schedule 36 […]
System for Award Management (SAM) Replaces CCR and ORCA
Important information if you are registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) federal system. On July 29, 2012, the General Services Administration launched the first phase of the System for Award Management (SAM) eventually consolidating the capabilities of eight federal procurement systems and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance into one system. The Central Contractor […]