List of Trade Agreement Act (TAA Countries) as of September 30, 2017 Download here
GSA and VA MAS Resource Documents
Small Business Certifications – What are they?
The federal government has numerous programs for small businesses. But, before you can compete for opportunities you need to know the classifications. Read the attached to see how the Federal Government has categorized small businesses. If you have any questions,...
Life Cycle of Federal Acquisition Process
The federal government’s basic procurement or acquisition process involves an agency identifying the goods and services it needs (also known as the agency’s “requirements”), determining the most appropriate method for purchasing these items, and carrying out the...
Special Order Program – MIPR Guidance
A Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) allows military agencies the opportunity to obligate funds from a finance and accounting office to federal agencies for the purpose of purchasing products and services. Download Guidance Document
Bid Protests – When and How to Protest
The Gormley Group, GSA and VA Schedule Consultants, discuss the Bid Protest Process, when, how and why protest in federal government contracting. Download Document
Benefits of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program
Schedules are fast, easy, and effective contracting vehicles for both customers and industry partners. GSA and VA establish long-term, governmentwide contracts with commercial companies to provide access to millions of commercial products and services at volume discount pricing.
US SBA Size Standards
The United States Small Business Administration maintains a detailed Table which documents the small business size standards of companies in all industries. The size standard in many cases is classified by revenue, but in some cases is determined by number of...
FAR Part 51 Deviation
In order to better meet the needs of GSA's customer agencies, a deviation to FAR Part 51.1 has been approved to expand the authority of GSA contractors to use GSA Sources of Supply. Read More
Trade Agreement Act Countries
Under 19 USC 2501 Trade Agreements Act agencies may only acquire US-made or designated country end products or U.S or designated country services. Products/Services offered under the Multiple Award Schedule Program that are end products/services of countries other...
GSA Ethics Guidance
GSA Ethics Guidance Government Agencies, including the General Services Administration (GSA), work closely with employees of Government Contractors. As we depend increasingly on contracted services to achieve our business objectives, we must foster good working...
Ten Checkpoints - On the Way to Your GSA Schedule
Download our new step-by-step guide to learn the process for getting your own GSA Schedule!