GSA
3 Reasons to Hire a Consultant for Your Government Sales Efforts
Whether you’re just starting in government sales or are looking to outsource your current efforts, it’s important to consider hiring a consultant for your government sales efforts. Consultants, like JetCo Solutions, bring many benefits to the table, and we outline these benefits below.
Continue ReadingBe Mindful of Your Ps and Qs
Anyone who has tried engaging in business with the government has probably been confused over the copious use of acronyms. Fortunately, JetCo Solutions has learned this language so that our clients don’t have to. However, it’s essential for companies in the world of government contracting to understand the distinction between RFQ, RFP, and RFI.
Continue Reading5 Tips to Prepare for the Q4 Government Spending Spree
The government fiscal fourth quarter (Q4) is rapidly approaching, meaning the busiest time of the year will soon be upon government contractors. Between July 1 and September 30, federal agencies scramble to spend what’s left in their budget, in fear that their budget will be lowered the following year if there is excess money.
Continue ReadingHow to Complete Phase 2 of the MAS Consolidation for GSA
The General Services Administration (GSA) is currently in phase two of its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) consolidation. The MAS program allows contractors direct access to opportunities not available on the open market. It was created to streamline government purchasing of commercial products and services to leverage the buying power of the federal government in the process.
Continue ReadingThe Competitive Edge
When companies hire our team, they typically aren’t choosing between us and another consulting firm like ours. Instead, they are usually deciding to outsource for the first time, after having written their own bid responses and handled their own government capture in-house. These companies ask great questions to vet our team and our process, and we like these discussions.
Continue ReadingCase Study: Temporary Wall Manufacturing Company
A temporary wall manufacturing and installation company came to JetCo Solutions after struggling to understand the GSA submission process on their own. Through careful vetting, this company decided on hiring us due to the breadth of our GSA services, their confidence in our government experience, and our Michigan-based location.
Continue ReadingPrepare Before the Storm
It was the summer of 1985 and I was officially in the Army as a cadet at the Military Academy in New York. My battle buddy and I put our shelter halves together and made a tent for the evening bivouac. Rain was to be expected, but we got distracted and put our efforts elsewhere. Around 3 a.m., our encampment filled with water, and our equipment was soaked because we had not dug our trenches…
Continue Reading3 Tips to Prevent GSA Schedule Contract Cancellation
Are you in jeopardy of losing your GSA Schedule contract due to low sales? If so, GSA doesn’t necessarily want to cancel your contract. They understand that there are several reasons as to why you might have low sales. That’s why it’s important to take the time to put together a government sales plan.
Continue Reading7 Questions to Ask Before Pursuing a GSA Schedule
7 Questions to Ask Before Pursuing a GSA Schedule The General Services Administration (GSA) connects federal purchasers with high-quality products through several contract vehicles. Having a GSA Schedule can help…
Continue Reading6 Common Reasons for GSA Schedule Rejection
6 Common Reasons for GSA Schedule Rejection Determining if you need a GSA Schedule can be complex, and obtaining one can be even more complicated. In fact, almost half of…
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