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Jennifer Schaus presents to the NCRC Mission Accomplished Conference, October 2013 on The GSA Schedule. The presentation reviews the components of the GSA Schedule, requirements and also putting together the proposal package. For more info, please contact Jennifer Schaus at http://JenniferSchaus.com

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Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

Today’s Agenda … GSA SchedulesWhat Is It?

Do I Qualify?

Don’t Forget

Basic First Steps

The Proposal – ADMIN, TECH, PRICE

Other

Tips & Suggestions

Process & Time Frames

Questions?

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

What Is the GSA Schedule?

Marketing Tool ONLY – NOT Required

Comes with Sales Quota - $25k / year

Comes with IFF Fee - .75% of GSA Sales

Comes with frequent GSA Audits

Only 7-10% of Fed Purchases

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

What Is the GSA Schedule?

5 year Contract w 3 five year renewal periods;

Simplifies the process for CO;

Gives a competitive advantage – status symbol;

Eliminates other non-GSA firms from bidding;

Has some set-aside SINs for small business.

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

Do I Qualify?

24 Months / 2 FULL Years of Balance & Sheet Income Statements;

4 Customer References for Open Ratings Report;

Invoices to Justify All Items/Services;

Contracts / SOW to Justify Services – Must be w/in last 2 years;

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

Do I Qualify?

Offer GSA Fair & Reasonable Pricing (Better than or Equal to MFC)

Products must be from TAA Compliant Countries;

Products must have a LoS from MFG.

Ensure you have selected the correct Schedule;

Ensure you have selected the correct SIN #;

Note the Refresh # !;

Read the Solicitation. Again!

Full List of Schedules: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/207509

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

First & Foremost … !

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

Basic First Steps

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

Basic First Steps – Part I

1. Obtain D&B DUNS# www.DNB.com

2. Register in www.SAM.gov

3. Obtain Digital Certificate http://aces.orc.com/

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

Basic First Steps – Part 2

1. Complete GSA’s Pathway To Successhttps://gsafas.secure.force.com/MASTrainingHome

2. Complete GSA’s Readiness Assessment https://vsc.gsa.gov/RA/ReadinessAssessment.pdf

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

Basic First Steps – Part 3

1. Obtain Open Ratings Past Performance Evaluationhttps://www.supplierriskmanager.com/ppe-order/login.seam

2. Prepare Last 2 FULL Years Financial Statements

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

The Proposal - Technical

Corporate Narrative – 2 page Max

Quality Control – 2 page Max

Project Experience – 4 page Max

Insert your Open Ratings PPE Report

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

The Proposal - Technical

Corporate Narrative – 2 page Max

* Corp Experience * Size, Background * Accounting Controls * Marketing to Gov * Use of Sub-Contractors, if any

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

The Proposal - Technical

Project Experiences – 4 page Max *SERVICES ONLY

Must include SOW / Copy of Contract

Must be w/in last 2 years (to the month)or base year completed

Detailed info relevant to the SIN

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

The Proposal - Technical

Quality Control Narrative – 2 page Max

* QC process * Individuals Involved * Use of Sub-contractors, if any * Problem resolution * Urgent matters * Multiple projects

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

The Proposal - PricingRates are fully burdened;

Ea Item proposed MUST have invoice justification;

Commercial Price List w “Effective Date”

Labor Category Descriptions – (services only)

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

The Proposal - PricingProfessional Comp Plan; (services only)

Overtime Comp Plan; (services only)

SCA, if non-professional (DoL); (services only)

Marketing Plan & Fair/Reasonable Statement.

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

The Proposal - PricingLetter Of Supply re/ TAA; (products only).

CPL or Market Rates & applicable EPA;

CSP – Commercial Sales Practices Form;

Price Proposal Spreadsheet

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

The Proposal - PricingPrice Proposal Spreadsheet

Discloses your CPL ratesDiscloses your MFC rates

Proposes your GSA rates w/o IFFProposes your GSA rates w IFF

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

The Proposal - Other

Summary Of Offer – required – on site with solicitation

Agent Authorization Form – if using consultant (goes in ADMIN Section)

Sub-K Plan – if large business (goes in ADMIN Section)

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

Final Tips & Suggestions

Ensure you are on the current Refresh #;

Ensure your documents all reference the correct Sched;

Ensure you have invoices for EACH item;

Review everything before uploading.

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

Final Tips & Suggestions

Ensure Open Ratings is current;

Ensure Pathway to Success is current;

Ensure Project Experiences are current w/in 2 yrs;

 

 

Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013

The Process & Timing

;+1 – 3 Months for Compliant Proposal Preparation

SUBMIT TO GSA / E-Receipt http://gsa.eoffer.gsa.gov

+1 – 6 Months “Welcome Letter”

+1 – 6 Months Rejection / Clarification / Price Negotiations

+1 – 2 Months Clarifications

+1 Week – 1 Month Price Negotiations, FPR & Award

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