Saturday 22 November 2014

US Federal Contractor Registration Is Now Offering GSA Schedule Registration

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.

GSA Schedule purchases make up 10% of all federal contract awards, totaling over 19,000 purchases last year. GSA Schedules are not just for large businesses either - over 40% of all sales were to small businesses. Since purchases are made through the catalog-like website GSA Advantage and all pricing and quantities of products and services are arranged during the registration process, completing the purchase is very straight forward and simple!

While purchasing and fulfillment are made easier through GSA Schedules, the registration process to get on a GSA Schedule is lengthy and complicated. Registration to receive a GSA Schedule contract can take over a year to prepare and submit. Interested vendors must prepare and submit a business plan in addition to all their other required documentation. The registration process alone is incredibly daunting. In addition to this, not all vendors are in a position to successfully market and compete for business once they're awarded a contract. Simply being awarded the contract is not a guarantee that they'll receive any business. Businesses must commit to a significant investment of time and other resources if they hope to succeed in the GSA Schedule program.

To combat these challenges, US Federal Contractor Registration has helped thousands of businesses not only complete the registration but also evaluate whether they have the stability and resources necessary to become a successful GSA Schedule contract holder. Their experienced Case Managers will help them through the entire process, ensuring all proper paperwork is prepared and filed correctly and offering support and assistance from start to finish.

Call US Federal Contractor Registration's Contractor Helpline today to find out if a GSA Schedule is right for your business. First time callers may also schedule a free Federal Marketplace Evaluation with a live Acquisition Specialist to learn about available markets, potential competitors, and other contracting programs that may yield success for your business.

US Federal Contractor Registration, the world's largest third party registration firm, has helped thousands of small businesses successfully register to conduct business with the United States federal government. They offer a complete suite of services covering everything from initial SAM registration to GSA registration to marketing. Their clients have included national businesses, major universities, city and state government offices, non profits and other charitable organizations.




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