GSA Schedule Resources
The Information You Need to Understand GSA Schedules
Navigating the GSA Schedule procurement process raises a lot of questions from how to get on Schedule to staying compliant once you’re awarded a GSA contract. The Gormley Group has compiled this collection of resources, drawing on our team’s collective 300 plus years of hands-on experience with the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program to help answer the questions we hear most often from federal contractors. Whether you’re just starting to explore the GSA Schedule or managing an existing contract, browse the topics below to learn more about the GSA Schedule contract program.
What is a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule?
Getting a GSA Schedule contract, also known as a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, is your lowest cost entry into the Federal Marketplace! Learn more about this robust contracting program with this resource.
What are the Important Fundamentals for a GSA MAS Contract?
There is a lot to learn about GSA Schedules if your company wants to obtain one and maintain compliance. Here are some important items for you to understand when considering a GSA Schedule.
What is GSA Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)?
As part of GSA Solicitation Refresh 31, participation in TDR is now mandatory for all GSA Schedule contractors, effective July 1, 2026. What does this mean for you and your company? Read more to find out.
What is the FAS Catalog Platform (FCP)?
FCP is a web-based application that is intended to replace GSA’s legacy Schedule Input (SIP) and EDI processes. Check out this resource to learn how that benefits you.
What is a GSA Streamlined Offer?
GSA requires all vendors holding a GSA Schedule contract to obtain a new contract prior to the expiration of the 20-year total contract period to ensure continuous vendor contract coverage. Learn how to navigat this process with our resource.
What is GSA FASt Lane?
GSA FASt Lane helps give agencies faster access to emerging and innovative offerings within the GSA Information Technology Category (ITC). If you’re a government contractor in the IT space, check out our resource on FASt Lane.
What are Order Level Materials?
Order Level Materials (OLMs) are products, services, and/or solutions acquired in direct support of an order placed against a GSA Schedule contract when the products, services, and/or solutions are not known at the time of award. Need more insights? Check out our OLM explainer.
GSA Verified Products Portal (VPP) Overview
The Verified Products Portal, also known as VPP, is a GSA online platform used by manufacturers to maintain product data while also verifying authorized resellers. Should you be using it? Read more to find out.
What is GSA eLibrary?
eLibrary is the online source for the latest contract award information for GSA Schedule and VA FSS Schedule contract holders, GSA Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). Learn more about this important resource here.
Understanding TAA Compliance for Federal Contractors
The Trade Agreements Act (TAA) of 1979 (19 U.S.C. §§ 2501–2581) establishes the framework for fair and reciprocal trade and governs how the U.S. government procures goods and services. Learn why this is important to your business here.
List of TAA Compliant Countries
Products are considered TAA-compliant if they are manufactured or substantially transformed in the United States or any of the TAA-designated countries listed in the chart on this page.
What is GSA Cooperative Purchasing?
Cooperative Purchasing enables state and local governments to purchase directly from GSA Schedule contracts just like Federal agencies. Could you be selling to more customers through your schedule? Find out here.
SAM Registration FAQs for Federal Contractors
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is the U.S. government’s official database for entities doing business with the U.S. Government. Learn more about this mandatory system here.
Letter of Supply FAQ
If a contractor would like to offer products via the MAS for which they are not the manufacturer, GSA often requires confirmation that the contractor is authorized to distribute those products. For certain products, one way to do that is with a Letter of Supply. Learn more about this important necessity.
What is Essentially-the-Same (ETS)?
ETS refers to commercial products that have the same fit, form, and/or function as an AbilityOne product. If your company sells any of these products, you’ll want to review this resource.
Understanding Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)
CPARS is the official website for the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System and Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). Read more for tips and advice on why this system is important.
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