Get a GSA Schedule
Contractors typically have two primary options for securing a GSA Schedule: the DIY approach or a turnkey solution. Both methods can be effective, and each has its own set of advantages and drawbacks. Let’s take a closer look at each:
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ADVANTAGES
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Great option if your budget is limited
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Saves you $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 or even $30,000
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You have control of all your information
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You know exactly where your proposal is in development, review, and award
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You learn about GSA's systems in order to upload your proposal and you will build on that knowledge as you manage your contract
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You build a relationship with your contract officer/contract specialist
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DRAWBACKS
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Can be time consuming
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You have to create all your own documents
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You have to put effort into understanding what GSA requires
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You could miss important nuances in your proposal
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You have to learn GSA's sytems and upload the proposal​​​​​​​
ADVANTAGES
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Great option if you have money to spend
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Save you time and effort
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​You don't have to guess what GSA is asking for or requiring
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You have confirmation about the SINs under which you are proposing
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You have a second opinion about your eligibility for the program
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​You don't have to create all the documents
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You don't have to learn all of GSA's systems - you only have to learn some of them
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DRAWBACKS
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It can be expensive
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You don't know the status of your proposal as its being written
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You may not truly understand what your proposal is communicating
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If you don't learn GSA's systems, you may have to expend future funds for assistance​​
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