GSA 101
Feeling like you don’t have the time to keep up with all the changes going on inside GSA? We’ve got you covered. Each episode will cover the latest GSA news so you can stay up to date and listen whenever works for you. Whether that’s while showering, driving to work, or searching for your kids toothbrush (check under the couch), each episode will get you up to speed and feeling downright savvy.
Episodes
62 episodes
What's Going on Inside GSA
I am sure you have heard that the current administration is making pretty big changes inside GSA. It can feel scary and overwhelming - but we aren't going anywhere. We will be here to support you through this and get to the other side.
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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3:11
Commercial Sales Practices (CSP)
The Commercial Sales Practices (CSP) document is filled with standard yes/no answers and prewritten clauses, but did you know you could add in some of your own terms? Lots of your previous business arrangements can be disclosed here to fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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1:46
Changing Your Company Address
Some parts of updating your address will happen automatically, but some parts will need your handholding to make it happen. Hop into the episode to figure out how to make sure everyone is up to date on your new address and you never miss ...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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1:39
Contract Acquisition after Contract Cancellation
If you've previously held a GSA contract and let it lapse into cancellation, it doesn't mean that you're locked out of the world of federal acquisition. It doesn't even mean you're locked out of GSA, well, not forever at least. Hop ...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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1:41
MAS Refresh 23
GSA is revising the solicitation and updating information about SINs across industrial categories. Of interest to all, GSA is revising the SCLS Wage Determinations and the Price Proposal Templates again, so if you're in the middle of work...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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3:56
Reporting Sales to GSA
You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code GSA20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/GSA...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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2:40
Register a New GSA Contract
You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code GSA20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/GSA20Congratulations on your new cont...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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2:38
SAM Registration Requirements
Get Magic Mind at 50% off with the Black Friday offer, available only through my link until December 6th: https://www.magicmind.com/gsabfAny business doing work with the federal government n...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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3:14
Federal Marketing Plan
If you are currently in the process of pulling together a GSA proposal, you will see that eOffer prompts you to describe your company’s federal marketing plan inside the Corporate Experience section. This may feel daunting at first, but GSA wan...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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1:55
MAS Refresh 22
GSA is revising the solicitation and updating information about new proposals, and the expansion of the TDR program alongside significant SIN revisions. Hop into the episode to find out if this impacts you!As always if you have any...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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2:40
CPARS Requirements
As you make your way through preparing your GSA proposal, you will see that GSA requires several different documents under the Past Performance category- such as CPARS, or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System. If you do not ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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2:01
Joint Venture Requirements
Joint Ventures are eligible to submit for a GSA contract, however there are some additional requirements to fulfill in your proposal, as well as some work arounds for vendors without the years of experience necessary to apply for a contract. Ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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3:25
Financial Responsibility Assessment
When pursuing a new MAS proposal, GSA requests some preliminary financial information about your company. Usually, these end of year reports satisfy GSA's internal requirements, but occasionally they don't. Instead, GSA will take yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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2:22
Financials Requirement
All GSA MAS contract holders have to hit minimum sales requirements to maintain their contract. Many contract holders find this out the hard way at contract renewal time when GSA decides not to offer the next option. Find out what y...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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2:01
What is a Mass Mod?
GSA utilizes a general set of rules (the solicitation) that underpin all GSA contracts. These rules are periodically updated and have to be sent out to every GSA contract holder to approve. Hop into the episode to lear...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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1:51
Business Size Determination
Depending on your industry, there are wildly different limits on what makes a company a small business or an "other than small business". Hop into the episode to find out how to make sure you're landing where you should.As always ...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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2:04
Final Proposal Revision Letter (FPR)
One of the final steps before you're awarded your new shiny GSA MAS contract is completing the FPR. Sometimes it comes prepopulated by your generous CO, other times they leave it for you to fill out. Hop into the episode to get a he...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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2:50
GSA Springboard
Companies pursuing a GSA contract need to have a minimum of two years of corporate experience before they apply... unless you utilize the Springboard program. Hop in to the episode to learn more about how your new company can work around ...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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2:16
GSA FASt Lane
GSA FASt Lane allows eligible IT contractors to get new contracts and perform contract modifications in a fraction of the time it usually takes (weeks instead of months). Hop into the episode to see if this is a program you could utilize ...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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2:41
FAS Catalog Platform
The FAS Catalog Platform is set to replace SIP for all GSA contract holders. Information for GSA Advantage will now be uploaded in a webportal that integrates with eOffer/eMod. However, to get started, all GSA contract holders will ...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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3:29
Updated Sales Criteria
GSA recently updated their minimum contract sales requirements to allow for a longer easing in period for new contract holders. Hop into the episode to learn how the new requirements might make your life a little easier.As always ...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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1:39
Close Out Sales
If you're at the end of your contract life span, you'll have to close out your sales in the Sales Reporting Portal (SRP). As a one time process, it can seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Hop into the episode to get a bett...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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1:39
MAS Refresh 20 & 21
Lots of SINs descriptions have been updated, including some of the major IT SINs like HACS and Cloud. Hop into the episode to catch up on the essential details and see how it will effect your GSA ambitions.As always if you have an...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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4:51