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Purchasing Contracting Officers (PCO’s)

Securing a GSA Contract offers a range of competitive advantages, with the most significant being exclusive access to GSA’s proprietary systems, widely utilized by federal buyers. These web-based platforms provide early insights into upcoming opportunities before they become publicly known. Additionally, they serve as effective tools for promoting your company and its offerings directly to Purchasing Contracting Officers (PCOs).

Upon being awarded a GSA Contract, it is imperative for a contractor to take proactive steps to engage fully with all these systems. This involvement not only ensures visibility in the federal marketplace but also positions your business to capitalize on opportunities ahead of the competition. Active participation in these systems is a critical component of leveraging the full benefits of a GSA Contract.

Fourth Step

GSA Advantage! GSA Advantage! Is the Amazon.com of federal purchasing.

GSA Advantage is a comprehensive online marketplace that offers a vast array of products and services from thousands of contractors. It’s a platform where anyone can explore and compare a diverse range of offerings.

For federal government employees, GSA Advantage facilitates purchases through several methods:

  1. Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card (GSA SmartPay): A widely accepted method for transactional ease.
  2. GSA Activity Address Code (AAC): A specific code used for tracking and procurement purposes.
  3. Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC): Primarily for acquiring GSA Global Supply items, limited to DoD personnel.

In terms of purchasing thresholds:

  • For orders below $3,000, government buyers can conveniently use a Government Purchase Card without the need for competitive bidding.
  • For larger orders, up to $30,000, buyers can utilize GSA Advantage!® for research purposes, justifying their purchase by gathering three bids in a discreet manner.

Moreover, state and local government entities have the opportunity to purchase products and services through GSA Advantage. This includes access under both the Cooperative Purchasing Program and the Disaster Recovery Purchasing Program, expanding the platform’s utility beyond federal levels to a broader range of governmental bodies.

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GSA E-Buy Imagine receiving frequent emails that alert you to exclusive federal projects, accessible only to you and a select few others.

eBuy, an integral part of GSA Advantage!®, operates as an innovative online tool for Request for Quotation (RFQ). This platform is exclusively available to GSA contract holders, offering them a unique avenue to bid on government projects. eBuy streamlines the process of soliciting quotations for a broad spectrum of commercial supplies (products) and services through various acquisition vehicles:

  • GSA Schedules: A comprehensive array of services and products available for quotation.
  • Technology Contracts: This includes specific schedules like GSA Schedule 70 (Information Technology), along with Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), and Network Services and Telecommunications contracts.

For government agencies at federal, state, and local levels, eBuy serves as a tool to amplify their purchasing power. Utilizing the internet’s reach, eBuy enhances contractor engagement, thereby facilitating competitive quotations that lead to optimal value purchases. Agencies can use eBuy not only to request quotations but also to gather information and locate sources for their specific needs.

  • Federal Agencies: They can utilize eBuy to issue RFQs for supplies and services under both GSA Schedules and specific Technology contracts.
  • State and Local Entities: These groups can use eBuy for posting RFQs for supplies and services from GSA Schedules under the Cooperative Purchasing Program and the Disaster Recovery Purchasing Program.

For contractors under Schedule and Technology contracts, eBuy presents expanded opportunities to submit quotations, thereby increasing their business prospects for the supplies and services they offer under their respective contracts.

GSA E-Library Do you want to be listed in the “Google” of federal Contractors, so buyers can find your company?

GSA eLibrary, previously known as Schedules e-Library, is the go-to online resource for the most current information on contract awards encompassing:

  • GSA Schedules: A comprehensive range of contracts under the General Services Administration.
  • Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedules: Specific schedules related to the VA.
  • Technology Contracts: This includes a wide array of contracts such as Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), Network Services and Telecommunications Contracts, and the Information Technology (IT) Schedule 70.

One of the key features of the GSA eLibrary is its Alphabetical Listing of Available Contractors. This functionality enables customers to quickly and efficiently find all Schedule and Technology Contracts associated with a specific company. Additionally, the eLibrary is equipped with an updated Category Guide, designed to streamline the search process for particular item categories.

GSA eLibrary serves as a centralized collection of individual landing pages for all GSA Contract holders. These pages are instrumental in presenting contract details for federal buyers conducting research for potential purchases. Each page in the eLibrary contains essential information about the contractor, including contact details, GSA Number, DUNS, a list of Special Item Numbers (SINs), Set asides, and a direct link to the contractor’s GSA catalog. This comprehensive compilation of information is a valuable tool for federal procurement professionals.