gsa schedules - the whole package - mission accomplished with ncrc
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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.comTRANSCRIPT
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Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013
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Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013
Today’s Agenda …
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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?
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What Is the GSA Schedule?
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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
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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.
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Do I Qualify?
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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;
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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.
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First & Foremost … !
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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
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First & Foremost … !
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Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013
Basic First Steps
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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/
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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
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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
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The Proposal
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The ProposalAdministrative -
Technical -
Pricing -
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The Proposal - Administrative
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The Proposal - AdministrativePathway To Success
SAM
Other Schedules, Pending Offers, Rejections
Financials
Sub- Plan when appropriate
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The Proposal - Technical
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The Proposal - Technical
Corporate Narrative – 2 page Max
Quality Control – 2 page Max
Project Experience – 4 page Max
Insert your Open Ratings PPE Report
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The Proposal - Technical
Corporate Narrative – 2 page Max
* Corp Experience * Size, Background * Accounting Controls * Marketing to Gov * Use of Sub-Contractors, if any
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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
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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
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The Proposal - Pricing
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The Proposal - PricingRates are fully burdened;
Ea Item proposed MUST have invoice justification;
Commercial Price List w “Effective Date”
Labor Category Descriptions – (services only)
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The Proposal - PricingProfessional Comp Plan; (services only)
Overtime Comp Plan; (services only)
SCA, if non-professional (DoL); (services only)
Marketing Plan & Fair/Reasonable Statement.
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The Proposal - PricingLetter Of Supply re/ TAA; (products only).
CPL or Market Rates & applicable EPA;
CSP – Commercial Sales Practices Form;
Price Proposal Spreadsheet
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The Proposal - PricingCSP – Commercial Sales Practices Form
Discloses who your MFC (Most Favored Customer) is.Discloses price discounts.
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The Proposal - PricingPrice Proposal Spreadsheet
Discloses your CPL ratesDiscloses your MFC rates
Proposes your GSA rates w/o IFFProposes your GSA rates w IFF
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The Proposal - Other
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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)
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Final Tips & Suggestions
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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.
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Final Tips & Suggestions
Ensure Open Ratings is current;
Ensure Pathway to Success is current;
Ensure Project Experiences are current w/in 2 yrs;
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The Process & Timing
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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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