How to use the GSA Schedule How to

How to use the GSA Schedule? �Schedules – Also known as Multiple-Award Schedules (MAS),

How to use the GSA Schedule? �Method #1: Micro-Purchase - Micro-purchases are the simplest

How to use the GSA Schedule? �Method #2: Small-Purchase - With purchases under the

How to use the GSA Schedule? �Other Federal Procurement Methods: - Method #3: Sealed

How to use the GSA Schedule? U. S. General Services Administration Professional Services Schedule

How to use the GSA Schedule? Why use the PSS? PSS gives federal agencies

How to use the GSA Schedule? Business Consulting Solutions �Business consulting solutions include a

Contact Information: DC SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER Carl Brown, State Director Carl. brown@howard. edu

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How to use the GSA Schedule?

How to use the GSA Schedule? �Schedules – Also known as Multiple-Award Schedules (MAS), "Federal Supply Schedules (FSS)" or "GSA Schedules", these are the primary contract vehicles used for procurement and purchasing. Schedule categories can be explored at GSA e. Library. �Frequently used GSA Schedule: Professional Services Schedule https: //www. gsa. gov/buying-selling/productsservices/professional-services/buy-services/professionalservices-schedule-pss

How to use the GSA Schedule? �Method #1: Micro-Purchase - Micro-purchases are the simplest and most informal of the procurement methods in the new grant guidance. - Here are the main points: Ø Ø Ø Purchases are not to exceed $10, 000 No Quotations necessary if price is reasonable To the extend possible, distribute purchases equally among qualified suppliers

How to use the GSA Schedule? �Method #2: Small-Purchase - With purchases under the simplified acquisition rules ($250, 000) the process is still relatively simple and there are not extensive bidding requirements. - Here are the main points: Ø Ø Ø Purchases are up to $250, 000 (the limit for the simplified acquisition rules) Get rate quotations from an adequate number of qualified sources (you should get written quotes from each supplier or use the published price on the GSA Schedule website or catalog. ) No cost or price analysis is required for purchases under the simplified acquisition limit

How to use the GSA Schedule? �Other Federal Procurement Methods: - Method #3: Sealed Bid - Method #4: Competitive Proposals - Method #5: Sole Source

How to use the GSA Schedule? U. S. General Services Administration Professional Services Schedule (PSS) https: //www. gsa. gov/buying-selling/productsservices/professional-services/buy-services/professional-servicesschedule-pss �The Professional Services Schedule (PSS) is an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) multiple award schedule, providing direct access to simple or complex fixed-price or labor-hour professional services including:

How to use the GSA Schedule? U. S. General Services Administration Professional Services Schedule (PSS) �Advertising and marketing solutions; �Business consulting solutions; �Environmental solutions; �Financial and business solutions; �Language services; �Logistics solutions; and �Professional engineering solutions.

How to use the GSA Schedule? Why use the PSS? PSS gives federal agencies the ability to use a single contract to procure simple to complex fixed-price or labor-hour professional services. When using PSS to buy professional services, agencies can: • Use simplified acquisition procedures to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using either your agency's solicitation system or GSA's e. Buy solicitation system, or issue an RFQ directly to contractors using your agency's procedures. • Ensure adequate participation by small businesses, including setting aside RFQs for various socioeconomic subgroups. • Save time by using the streamlined procurement procedures of FAR Subpart 8. 4.

How to use the GSA Schedule? Business Consulting Solutions �Business consulting solutions include a full range of management and consulting services that can improve a federal agency's performance, and help customers meet their mission goals. Business services range from consulting, facilitation, quality assurance, analysis, strategy formulation, advisory and assistance, research, and training to acquisition and program support, including: - Integrated Consulting Services - Training Services (Off-the-Shelf Training Devices and Training Materials) - Acquisition Management Support - Integrated Business Program Support Services

How to use the GSA Schedule?

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