NCRC GSA Overview
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Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013
Mission Accomplished - GSA Schedules – October 25, 2013
Today’s Agenda …
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Today’s Agenda … GSA SchedulesWhat Is It?
Do I Qualify?Don’t ForgetBasic First StepsThe Proposal – ADMIN, TECH, PRICEOtherTips & SuggestionsProcess & Time FramesQuestions?
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What Is the GSA Schedule?
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What Is the GSA Schedule?Marketing Tool ONLY – NOT RequiredComes with Sales Quota - $25k / yearComes with IFF Fee - .75% of GSA SalesComes with frequent GSA AuditsOnly 7-10% of Fed Purchases
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What Is the GSA Schedule?5 year Contract w 3 five year renewal periods;Simplifies the process for CO;Gives a competitive advantage – status symbol;Eliminates other non-GSA firms from bidding;Has some set-aside SINs for small business.
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Do I Qualify?
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Do I Qualify?24 Months / 2 FULL Years of Balance & Sheet Income Statements;
4 Customer References for Open Ratings Report;
Invoices to Justify All Items/Services;
Contracts / SOW to Justify Services – Must be w/in last 2 years;
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Do I Qualify?Offer GSA Fair & Reasonable Pricing
(Better than or Equal to MFC)
Products must be from TAA Compliant Countries;
Products must have a LoS from MFG.
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First & Foremost … !
Ensure you have selected the correct Schedule;Ensure you have selected the correct SIN #;
Note the Refresh # !;Read the Solicitation. Again!
Full List of Schedules: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/207509
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First & Foremost … !
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Basic First Steps
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Basic First Steps – Part I
1. Obtain D&B DUNS# www.DNB.com
2. Register in www.SAM.gov
3. Obtain Digital Certificate http://aces.orc.com/
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Basic First Steps – Part 2
1. Complete GSA’s Pathway To Successhttps://gsafas.secure.force.com/MASTrainingHome
2. Complete GSA’s Readiness Assessment https://vsc.gsa.gov/RA/ReadinessAssessment.pdf
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Basic First Steps – Part 3
1. Obtain Open Ratings Past Performance Evaluationhttps://www.supplierriskmanager.com/ppe-order/login.seam
2. Prepare Last 2 FULL Years Financial Statements
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The Proposal
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The ProposalAdministrative -
Technical -
Pricing -
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The Proposal - Administrative
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The Proposal - AdministrativePathway To SuccessSAMOther Schedules, Pending Offers, RejectionsFinancialsSub- Plan when appropriate
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The Proposal - Technical
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The Proposal - TechnicalCorporate Narrative – 2 page Max
Quality Control – 2 page Max
Project Experience – 4 page Max
Insert your Open Ratings PPE Report
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The Proposal - TechnicalCorporate Narrative – 2 page Max
* Corp Experience * Size, Background * Accounting Controls * Marketing to Gov * Use of Sub-Contractors, if any
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The Proposal - TechnicalProject Experiences – 4 page Max *SERVICES ONLY
Must include SOW / Copy of Contract
Must be w/in last 2 years (to the month)or base year completed
Detailed info relevant to the SIN
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The Proposal - TechnicalQuality Control Narrative – 2 page Max
* QC process * Individuals Involved * Use of Sub-contractors, if any * Problem resolution * Urgent matters * Multiple projects
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The Proposal - Pricing
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The Proposal - PricingRates are fully burdened;
Ea Item proposed MUST have invoice justification;
Commercial Price List w “Effective Date”
Labor Category Descriptions – (services only)
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The Proposal - PricingProfessional Comp Plan; (services only)
Overtime Comp Plan; (services only)
SCA, if non-professional (DoL); (services only)
Marketing Plan & Fair/Reasonable Statement.
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The Proposal - PricingLetter Of Supply re/ TAA; (products only).
CPL or Market Rates & applicable EPA;
CSP – Commercial Sales Practices Form;
Price Proposal Spreadsheet
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The Proposal - PricingCSP – Commercial Sales Practices Form
Discloses who your MFC (Most Favored Customer) is.Discloses price discounts.
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The Proposal - PricingPrice Proposal Spreadsheet
Discloses your CPL ratesDiscloses your MFC rates
Proposes your GSA rates w/o IFFProposes your GSA rates w IFF
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The Proposal - Other
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The Proposal - OtherSummary Of Offer – required – on site with solicitation
Agent Authorization Form – if using consultant (goes in ADMIN Section)
Sub-K Plan – if large business (goes in ADMIN Section)
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Final Tips & Suggestions
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Final Tips & SuggestionsEnsure you are on the current Refresh #;
Ensure your documents all reference the correct Sched;
Ensure you have invoices for EACH item;
Review everything before uploading.
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Final Tips & SuggestionsEnsure Open Ratings is current;
Ensure Pathway to Success is current;
Ensure Project Experiences are current w/in 2 yrs;
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The Process & Timing;
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The Process & Timing;+1 – 3 Months for Compliant Proposal PreparationSUBMIT TO GSA / E-Receipt http://gsa.eoffer.gsa.gov +1 – 6 Months “Welcome Letter”+1 – 6 Months Rejection / Clarification / Price Negotiations+1 – 2 Months Clarifications +1 Week – 1 Month Price Negotiations, FPR & Award
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