How to do Business with GSA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), is hosting a First Friday training webinar titled "How to do Business with GSA." This Special Notice announces a free online event designed to provide vendors with essential insights and strategies for navigating federal procurement with GSA. The training will cover various aspects of GSA, including contracting opportunities, the Multiple Award Schedule Program, and subcontracting.
Training Scope
This webinar will deliver actionable insights on:
- Agency Overview: Understanding GSA's mission and structure.
- Accessing Federal Contract Opportunities: How to find and pursue GSA contracts.
- Multiple Award Schedule Program: Details on the GSA Schedule.
- Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC): Information on these broad contracting vehicles.
- Subcontracting: Opportunities for small businesses.
- Forecast of Contracting Opportunities: How to anticipate future GSA needs.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, February 6, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
- Location: Online (Registration required)
- Speakers: Jemeek Morris & Claudia Hadley, Small Business Specialists, GSA OSDBU
- Audience: Free and open to all industries.
Additional Information
Attendees will receive a confirmation email with joining instructions after registration. More GSA events can be found at www.gsa.gov/events, and additional training opportunities are available on the OSDBU Events page. Resources for small businesses are also accessible on the Small Business Resources page. Follow GSA OSDBU on X (@GSAOSDBU) and LinkedIn (GSAOSDBU), or visit www.gsa.gov/small-business for more information.