Posts Tagged ‘GSA’
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program was developed in September 2020 with the intent to establish a cybersecurity framework for companies within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), which are often targeted with sophisticated cyberattacks. The five-tiered program was designed to be implemented as a requirement through contract awards.
Continue ReadingGSA Eliminates Need for Digital Certificate, Moves eOffer and eMod to Multi-Factor Authentication System
The General Services Administration (GSA) recently announced that as of March 8, 2021, contractors will use FAS ID, a multi-factor authentication system, to access eOffer and eMod. This comes after the November 2020 announcement from GSA, prefacing that the update would happen in 2021 to support security updates.
Continue Reading5 Ways to Avoid GSA Schedule Rejection
Rejection of a GSA Schedule contract is common. About half of all offers submitted are rejected. The top 5 common areas for rejection are scope, financial instability, past performance, responsiveness, and pricing.
Continue ReadingGSA Announces Mandatory Catalog and Price List Updates
GSA recently announced mandatory catalog and price list updates for GSA contract holders. The announcement detailed that GSA Advantage catalogs must be updated by March 31, 2021 or Schedule contract holders risk being removed from GSA Advantage.
Continue ReadingGSA Transitions to DocuSign, eOffer and eMod to FAS ID
Effective Monday, November 30, the General Services Administration (GSA) will require contractors to use DocuSign when digitally signing documents in eOffer and eMod. According to GSA, this change, “aligns with GSA’s overall IT modernization efforts to support security and provide a solution that is legally recognized internationally.”For the Vets’ mission is to demonstrate gratitude for retired veterans through community acts of kindness and generosity.
Continue ReadingGSA Schedules: Don’t Take No for an Answer Webinar
Obtaining your GSA Schedule can increase revenue and profits for your business. However, getting a Schedule requires developing a time-consuming application and waiting for the government to review your application.…
Continue ReadingMulti-Factor Authentication Processes Added to GSA Mass Mod Portal
Starting August 8, 2020, the General Services Administration (GSA) will implement a multi-factor authentication process for government contractors accessing the Mass Mod Portal. This applies to both new and existing users. According to GSA, the change aligns with the agency’s IT modernization efforts to build and maintain a more modern and secure infrastructure for its IT systems.
Continue ReadingCase Study: Construction Firm
A dynamic contracting and construction firm worked with the JetCo Solutions team to pursue government contracts. After several discussions, our team recommended that the client pursue a GSA Schedule for a chance at a wider market and new contract vehicle.
Continue ReadingJetCo Solutions Awarded GSA Schedule
JetCo Solutions was recently awarded a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) by the General Services Administration (GSA). JetCo Solutions’ services under the GSA Schedule contract fall under the Special Item Number (SIN) 541611, Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management.
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.
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