Thursday, December 4, 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.

The GSA Schedule program provides federal agencies and privately owned firms to conduct business in a less time consuming and more simple way than the traditional bidding process. Purchases through a GSA Schedule offer a reduction in lead time as well as more flexibility and options for purchasing officers. Since the program is similar to commercial buying practices, it is easier for vendors to comply with federal regulations.

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.

US Federal Contractor Registration helps businesses overcome these challenges through their GSA Schedule Registration program. Experienced and knowledgeable Case Managers will not only help you complete the registration - they can also help you evaluate whether you're ready to compete with other businesses on your GSA Schedule and offer support and guidance throughout the entire process.

To find out more information about GSA Schedule registration and get a free Federal Marketplace Evaluation with a dedicated Acquisition Specialist, call US Federal Contractor Registration's Contractor Helpline today! During your call, you can get valuable information about demand for your company's product or service in the federal marketplace, learn about the biggest competitors in your industry, and begin developing an effective marketing plan to find success in government contracting.

US Federal Contractor Registration is the world's largest third party registration firm that offers assistance with everything from System for Award Management (SAM) to GSA Schedules. US Federal Contractor Registration testimonials and reviews are second to none, having registered over 65,000 businesses in System for Award Management.




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