GSA 101

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CPARS Requirements Sep 11, 2024

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As you make your way through preparing your GSA proposal, you will see that GSA requires several different documents under the Past Performance category- such as CPARS, or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System. If you do not have 3 CPARS available, then you will need to fulfill this requirement by providing past performance references, and questionnaires. Hop into the episode to find out more!
As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com
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Questionnaires: https://www.gsa.gov/buy-through-us/purchasing-programs/multiple-award-schedule/help-with-mas-contracts-to-sell-to-government/roadmap-to-get-a-mas-contract/required-templates-for-a-mas-offer Click on “Past performance Questionnaire”

Joint Venture Requirements Sep 04, 2024

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Joint Ventures are eligible to submit for a GSA contract, however there are some additional requirements to fulfill in your proposal, as well as some work arounds for vendors without the years of experience necessary to apply for a contract. Hop into the episode to find out how to find the right tactic for your company.

Financial Responsibility Assessment Aug 28, 2024

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When pursuing a new MAS proposal, GSA requests some preliminary financial information about your company. Usually, these end of year reports satisfy GSA's internal requirements, but occasionally they don't. Instead, GSA will take you through a Financial Responsibility Assessment that will require quick turnaround and agile participants to make it through. Learn the framework of this stressful (but survivable) process inside the episode!

As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com
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Financials Requirement Aug 21, 2024

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All GSA MAS contract holders have to hit minimum sales requirements to maintain their contract. Many contract holders find this out the hard way at contract renewal time when GSA decides not to offer the next option. Find out what your requirements are and how to stay ahead of the curve inside the episode!
As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com
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GSA Solicitation: https://eoffer.gsa.gov/util/publishedsolicitationutil?solicitationNumber=47QSMD20R0001&refreshAmendNumber=0021&scheduleNumber=MAS&solicitationType=SCHEDULES&isMas=Y

What is a Mass Mod? Aug 14, 2024

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GSA utilizes a general set of rules (the solicitation) that underpin all GSA contracts. These rules are periodically updated and have to be sent out to every GSA contract holder to approve. Hop into the episode to learn how accepting your mass mods is essential for all GSA contract holders.
As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com
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Mass Mod Portal: https://mcm.fas.gsa.gov/cmservlet/massMods/initialView.htm;jsessionid=WlIl9yOWukU_qbg8aFqNNCGFgfL4y4s_jOB_gY-4.massmods74

eMod Portal: https://www.eoffer.gsa.gov/

Business Size Determination Aug 07, 2024

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Depending on your industry, there are wildly different limits on what makes a company a small business or an "other than small business". Hop into the episode to find out how to make sure you're landing where you should.
As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com
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SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/content/home

Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System: http://www.esrs.gov

Final Proposal Revision Letter (FPR) Jul 31, 2024

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One of the final steps before you're awarded your new shiny GSA MAS contract is completing the FPR. Sometimes it comes prepopulated by your generous CO, other times they leave it for you to fill out. Hop into the episode to get a heads up before the deadline arrives.
As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com
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GSA Springboard Jul 24, 2024

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Companies pursuing a GSA contract need to have a minimum of two years of corporate experience before they apply... unless you utilize the Springboard program. Hop in to the episode to learn more about how your new company can work around this barrier to entry.
As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com
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If you would like to see this program outlined by GSA, that is available here: https://www.gsa.gov/buy-through-us/purchasing-programs/multiple-award-schedule/help-with-mas-contracts-to-sell-to-government/roadmap-to-get-a-mas-contract/startup-springboard

GSA FASt Lane Jul 17, 2024

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GSA FASt Lane allows eligible IT contractors to get new contracts and perform contract modifications in a fraction of the time it usually takes (weeks instead of months). Hop into the episode to see if this is a program you could utilize to make your company more agile.
As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com
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GSA’s Fast Lane Program outlined: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/multiple-award-schedule-it/fast-lane-making-it-easier

FAS Catalog Platform Jul 10, 2024

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The FAS Catalog Platform is set to replace SIP for all GSA contract holders. Information for GSA Advantage will now be uploaded in a webportal that integrates with eOffer/eMod. However, to get started, all GSA contract holders will need to perform the Baseline Modification. Hop into the episode to hear more.
As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com
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