What is a GSA Schedule?
A GSA Schedule is a contract that a company has with the United States General Services Administration agency. The contract contains negotiated pricing that enables a company to sell their products or services to any government agency.

Does my company need a GSA Schedule?
If your company wants to sell products and services to the federal government, then the company needs a contracting vehicle. The GSA Schedule is the most widely used contracting vehicle for the purchase of goods and services by federal agencies.

What is the process to get on a GSA Schedule?
The first step in getting on a GSA Schedule is to determine which schedule is appropriate for your company. Then the solicitation is downloaded and the proposal process begins. Your company will need to complete the solicitation, forms, and certifications required by GSA. The proposal is then submitted to GSA, reviewed, negotiated, and awarded.

How long does it take to get a GSA Schedule?
To complete the entire process from development to award, it will typically take over 200 labor hours of the company's resources. GSA has 120 days to review your proposal after you submit the offer. On average, the entire project extends over a four-month time period.

Do we need to hire a consultant to obtain a GSA Schedule?
A GSA Schedule can be obtained without hiring a consultant. The primary reasons companies choose to hire a consultantare:

1. To shorten the project timeline for obtaining the GSA schedule;
2. To secure help preparing a complete and accurate proposal that meets all of the requirements;
3. To free up internal resources;
4. To employ federal business experts to develop a more complete strategy;
5. To ensure that your company is well represented before a key federal agency;
6. To develop the most competitive long-range pricelist.

How much will it cost to hire a consultant?
The cost for GSA schedule services vary widely by company. The range of pricing is anywhere from $20,000 to $40,000. Contracting Resources Group charges $10,000 to $15,000 to complete the entire GSA schedule process from writing to award.

Why does CRG charge so much less than its competitors?
We offer a very cost-effective solution to make it possible for small to mid-size companies with smaller budgets to compete with larger companies. It is our goal to develop a long-term relationship withour clients that goes beyond the GSA schedule award. We want to see our clients succeed at winning the award and new federal business.

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