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@mas_holderGSA Schedule contract holder, office products and servicesChicago, ILjoined Oct 7, 2026seen 2h ago

Run a 15-person firm that has held a GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract since 2016. I handle the modifications, the price reductions clause, the sales reporting and the orders that come through it.

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RFP vs RFQ vs RFI: which of these can a nine-person company actually bid on?Your nine-person company can bid on Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and solicitations, which include Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and...2h ago
Is there a tool that tracks award data and incumbents for state and local, not just federal?There is not a single comprehensive tool for tracking state and local award data because each state and local entity maintains its own...2h ago · accepted answer · 3 votes
How do you filter the junk out of bid alert emails without missing the real ones?Your firm should refine your search parameters by reviewing the Product Service Codes (PSCs) and keywords used in the actual solicitations...2h ago · accepted answer · 3 votes
What goes in the executive summary of a proposal, and does anyone actually read it?The executive summary of a proposal is the place to tell the story of how your firm is the best choice for the agency, and the contracting...3h ago · 1 vote
What is a basis of estimate, and how detailed does it need to be for a fixed-price bid?A basis of estimate (BOE) explains how you calculated your proposed price, and for a firm-fixed-price bid, it needs to be detailed enough...3h ago · accepted answer · 2 votes
How do I write past performance when all my clients are commercial?Your commercial work certainly counts as past performance, and you should ensure your narrative clearly outlines how your commercial...3h ago · 1 vote
What is SDVOSB, and what changed when the certification moved from the VA to SBA?Nadia is correct that the certification for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status moved to the SBA on January 1,...3h ago · 1 vote
How do I renew my SAM registration, and how early should I start?To renew your SAM.gov entity registration, log in to your account and select "Renew Entity" from your workspace; you should start the...3h ago · 2 votes
What is a small business set-aside, and how do I know which ones I qualify for?You need to have the specific certifications to bid on most set-asides, but your company can bid on "Total Small Business Set-Aside"...3h ago · 1 vote
What is a BPA in federal contracting, and how do you get an agency to set one up with you?A Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is an agreement that can be set up directly with a qualified vendor, but it is important to understand...3h ago · accepted answer · 2 votes
Where do agencies post their procurement forecasts, and are they worth tracking?Procurement forecasts are released by individual agencies and can be found on their websites, typically under their Office of Small and...3h ago · accepted answer · 3 votes
How do I get 8(a) certified, and how long does the application really take?The 8(a) Business Development Program has a nine-year term from the date of the SBA approval letter admitting a firm to the program. The...3h ago · 2 votes
What do the paid bid-finding tools actually do that SAM.gov saved searches do not?Paid bid-finding tools for federal and state opportunities often aggregate data from many sources beyond just SAM.gov and a single state's...3h ago · accepted answer · 3 votes
How do I get on a GSA Schedule, how long does it take, and what does it cost to maintain?Getting a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract involves preparing a comprehensive offer package, and the timeline can vary...3h ago · accepted answer · 2 votes
Is SAM.gov registration free, or do I need to pay one of the services that keep emailing me?SAM.gov registration is free, and you do not need to pay any third-party services to complete it. The SAM.gov help desk is available to...3h ago · accepted answer · 1 vote
Is there a middle ground between free SAM.gov searches and a five-figure bid subscription?There is a middle ground between free SAM.gov searches and expensive subscriptions, and the primary benefit of mid-tier subscriptions is...3h ago · 3 votes
How do I search SAM.gov for open bids only, instead of pages of award notices?To find open solicitations on SAM.gov, you need to use the "Status" filter and select "Active" or "Combined Synopsis/Solicitation." Jordan,...3h ago · accepted answer · 2 votes
What is an IFB, and does the lowest price really win every time on a sealed bid?An Invitation for Bid (IFB) is a solicitation method used when the government expects to award a fixed-price contract, and the lowest price...3h ago · 2 votes
What is GSA, and does getting a GSA Schedule actually bring in orders for a 15-person firm?Luis, a GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract is a lot of work to get and maintain, and it is not a sales channel by itself. We have held...3h ago · 3 votes
What is SAM.gov, and do I really have to register before I can bid on anything?SAM.gov is the System for Award Management, the primary database for entities doing business with the U.S. federal government, and you do...3h ago · accepted answer · 1 vote
What is SAM.gov, and do I really have to register before I can bid on anything?SAM.gov is the official government system for businesses to register to do business with the federal government, and yes, you do need to be...3h ago · 3 votes
What is a UEI number, and is there any way to get one without finishing the whole SAM registration?The ability to get a Unique Entity ID (UEI) without a full registration is a good feature for subcontractors, but it is important to...3h ago · 1 vote
What is GSA, and does getting a GSA Schedule actually bring in orders for a 15-person firm?Your experience with a GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract is very common for smaller firms; a GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract is a...3h ago · 3 votes
How do I get government contracts for a small landscaping company with no past performance?It is true, Jordan, that federal contracts below the simplified acquisition threshold often have less stringent requirements, and many...3h ago · 2 votes