What is a Schedule 70 contract?
What is a Schedule 70 contract?
IT Schedule 70 is a long-term contract issued by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to a commercial technology vendor. Award of a Schedule contract signifies that the GSA has determined that the vendor’s pricing is fair and reasonable and the vendor is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
What is GSA Schedule 70 called now?
What is GSA Schedule 70? The Information Technology category of the MAS (GSA Schedule) Program offers IT Services, Hardware, Software, and a variety of specialty IT offerings. Previously known as IT Schedule 70, this is one of the largest government contracts.
Does GSA Schedule 70 still exist?
The GSA Schedule 70 still exists and is now the largest procurement vehicle and the most extensively used purchase offering in the federal government. In fact, under the GSA IT Schedule 70 contract, roughly one-third of all MAS contractors have Special Item Numbers that businesses can access.
What is a GSA schedule contractor?
The GSA Schedule, also known as Federal Supply Schedule, and Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), is a long-term governmentwide contract with commercial companies that provide access to millions of commercial products and services at fair and reasonable prices to the government.
How do I get my GSA IT Schedule 70?
To get the Schedule 70 contract, you would need to apply and get approval. You must also remember that having the agreement does not guarantee you business with the government. Just as you market to your local consumers, you would also need to sell to these federal, state, and local government agencies.
How many GWACs are there?
ten GWACs
Traditional Role for GWACs in Acquisition Ecosystem There are currently ten GWACs managed by three agencies – the General Services Administration (GSA)5, the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA)6, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)7.
Is a GSA schedule an IDIQ?
GSA Schedules are one type of an IDIQ contract and they are the only IDIQ contracts that are always open for bid. Other IDIQs open and close for a set bidding period and then the winners are the only vendors that can compete for business under the IDIQ.
How much does it cost to get on GSA Schedule?
Pricing can range based on a few factors which we’ll outline below, but assuming you want a full-service firm, it can cost anywhere from $15,000 to $24,000 for acquiring a GSA Schedule contract. We alert our potential clients that anything under $10,000 is suspicious and could be a scam.
How long does it take to get a GSA contract?
about 6-12 months
How Long Will it Take to Get a GSA Schedule Contract? If you are familiar with GSA rules and regulations, it can take about 6-12 months from submission to award.
How do GWACs work?
Key Takeaways. A government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC) is a contract in which multiple government agencies purchase products or services together with the goal of paying lower costs. GWACs are typically used to purchase new technology and are utilized primarily for information technology solutions.