GSA 101

Ever wonder what federal purchasing officers see when they look you up your GSA contract?  How often do you update that information and what is required?  Hop in and join us to find out. As always, if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com . Episode Notes: https://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/ https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/

A ton of GSA vendors have opted into the Disaster Purchasing Program and the Cooperative Purchasing Program.  Have you opted in?  Find out how and why these programs exist as well as what opportunities this opens up for your company. As always, if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com .  Episode Notes: GSA’s link to...

We break down GSA basics including contract compliance and why you might a GSA Contract.  If you need a refresher on what is being asked of you as a contract holder or want to get a quick synopsis of the program, hop in to the episode. If you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com .  Thanks for listening!   Episode Notes:...

Failing to report your sales and remit your IFF payments to GSA can easily get you into some hot water with GSA.  Check out the episode to find out where, when, and how much to pay GSA to keep your contract in sales compliance. If you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com .     Episode Notes: TDR: Transactional Data Repo...

For eligible contracts, TDR can change some of GSA's requirements and opportunities.  Is your contract eligible to opt in to the program?  Would it even be beneficial for you?  Check out the episode and get a better understanding. If you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com .   Episode Notes: TDR: Transactional Dat...

The Price Reduction Clause is a major hang up for a lot of vendors.  How well do you understand it?  Join us as we talk discount relationships, most favored customers, and how it relates to your GSA contract. If you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com .  Episode Notes: MFC: Most Favored Customer  Commercial Customer: G...

Here we cover the very basics of what a GSA schedule is and how not to lose the one you've got.   We talk about minimum sales requirements and what to do with those initial award docs. If you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com .   Episode Notes: RFP: Request for Proposal  Browse for RFP’s: https://www.ebuy.gsa.go...

We cover an overview of the different kind of EPAs, their limitations and their features.  If you're just jumping into the topic for the first time, this is a good place to start. Episode Notes: Questions? Email us at podcast@elevategsa.com Clause 552.216-70 Economic Price Adjustment—Multiple Award Schedule Contracts: For those who sell products, and have a publicly available commercial price...

We skim the surface of the very complex OLM SIN.  Including where it came from, how to use it, and how to avoid its pitfalls. If you have any questions or topics that you would like to hear covered, reach out to us here at podcast@elevategsa.com . Episode Notes: OLM: Order Level Materials SIN SIN: Special Item Number RFP: Request for Proposal  GSA eLibrary: https://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/ElibMain...

We cover the upcoming changes to the way you will sign documents inside of GSA starting November 30, 2020 and provide an update to the growing number of GSA sites that are utilizing FAS ID (and maybe the end of digital certificates). Episode Notes: Questions? podcast@elevategsa.com DUNS #: Data Universal Numbering System  UEI: Unique Entity Identifier v

This week we tackle the upcoming mass modification that is going to be issued to all vendors.  Including what is required to stay in compliance and what new opportunities will become available once the mass mod is issued. Episode Notes: Mass Mod Website:   https://mcm.fas.gsa.gov/ Seven new Professional Services SINs available to add: 562910RMI - Environmental Remediation Services 541330EMI - Engi...

We take a look at the most recent information that GSA has put out regarding the MAS Consolidation for GSA contract holders.  Including: what is required of contract holders to stay in compliance and what new opportunities are opened up by the consolidation. If you want any assistance getting your contract up to date before the deadline you can reach out to us directly at podcast@elevategsa.com . ...