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GSA Schedule Workshop continues to be a hit

Business persons attending The Contracting Education Academy’s GSA Schedule Proposal Preparation Workshop continue to give it high marks.

Take a look at the written comments provided by attendees at our May 19-20, 2014 Workshop:

  • “I received exactly what we expected – a step by step process to quickly and efficiently submit our GSA Schedule.”
  • “I valued [the instructor’s] passion and expertise for this process.  I received valuable information and instruction regarding Schedule preparation, including templates and a student workbook.”
  • “I look forward to having a chance to do more with The Contracting Education Academy in the future.  The GSA Seminar was very beneficial and time well spent.  Thank You!”
  • “I valued the format, the knowledge of the instructor, the delivery, the materials, and the ROI.”
  • “Excellent detail in instruction and structure for the session.  I valued the time to actually work on my proposal sections.”
  • “I got exactly what I expected – to leave with confidence that we could completely submit our GSA Schedule proposal with a high degree of likely success.”
  • “I valued the time to complete sections of our GSA Schedule during class.”
  • “I received a comprehensive understanding of the GSA process.  The binder and resource materials have been very helpful.”
  • “[The instructor] was able to answer all questions immediately!  The templates provided are wonderful.”
Ten business executives, representing six firms, attended The Contracting Academy's May 2014 GSA Schedule Proposal Preparation Workshop.
Ten business executives, representing six firms, attended The Contracting Academy’s May 2014 GSA Schedule Proposal Preparation Workshop.

Is your company considering going after a GSA Schedule contract?  Maybe you should.  Consider these facts:

  • The federal General Services Administration (GSA) awards about $50 billion in blanket contracts known as “Schedules” to hundreds of companies each year.
  • Eighty percent (80%) of Schedule contractors are small businesses who are successful at 36% of those sales.

The process to win one of these contracts begins with a proposal, an arduous task that typically takes several months to prepare. But, now, thanks to Georgia Tech’s Workshop, a GSA proposal can be actually completed at the Workshop.   If a business is not prepared to submit all the documentation at the time of the Workshop, the GSA proposal preparation process easily can be shortened to within 30 days following the Workshop.

By attending our Workshop, you will:

  • Save time and money with our instructor-guided, do-It-yourself approach.
  • Avoid mistakes that can delay or stop your GSA Schedule proposal from being considered.
  • Receive expert guidance, valuable instruction, and answers to all of your questions.
  • Gain access to templates and sample narratives based on successful GSA Schedule offers.
  • Receive up to 4 hours of consulting after the Workshop to review your package and receive further advice.
  • Earn 15 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.

GSA Schedule Workshops are scheduled for:

  • June 11-12 – St. Louis
  • July 28-29 – Atlanta
  • Sept. 8-9 – Atlanta
  • Nov. 17-18 – Atlanta

To register, simply click here.

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Industry group challenges GSA’s telecom services strategy

The General Services Administration’s strategy for its next-generation telecommunications services contract could exclude a huge segment of providers and duplicate some federal contract offerings, according to a procurement industry group.

GSA issued a request for information for Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) in April; comments are due by May 8.

The RFI is part of GSA’s effort to develop a comprehensive framework and acquisition strategy for Network Services 2020, which will become the federal government’s strategic sourcing center for network-based and network-enabled services. The agency plans to solicit bids for NS2020 in fiscal 2015.

According to Roger Waldron, president of the Coalition for Government Procurement, the plan sets up small and midsize suppliers to fail. The organization’s concerns relate to the scope of services envisioned under the RFI and the designation of mandatory versus optional services, he added.

Keep reading this article at: http://fcw.com/articles/2014/05/05/industry-group-gsa-telecom-strategy.aspx?admgarea=TC_Management

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GSA Schedule prep workshop to be held in St. Louis on June 11 and 12

The Contracting Education Academy’s popular GSA Schedule Proposal Preparation Workshop will be conducted in St. Louis, Missouri on June 11 and 12, 2014.

The Georgia Tech workshop helps businesses complete – in as little as two days – a proposal to obtain a GSA Schedule contract.

The federal General Services Administration (GSA) awards about $50 billion in blanket contracts known as “Schedules” to hundreds of companies each year. Eighty percent (80%) of Schedule contractors are small businesses who are successful at 36% of those sales. The process to win one of these contracts begins with a proposal, an arduous task that typically takes several months to prepare.

Now, thanks to Georgia Tech’s workshop, a GSA proposal can be actually completed at the workshop. If a business is not prepared to submit all the documentation during the workshop, the GSA proposal preparation process easily can be shortened to within 30 days following the workshop.

By attending this workshop, business people save time and money with an instructor-guided, do-It-yourself approach as well as avoid mistakes that typically delay or stop GSA Schedule proposals from being considered. Attendees receive expert guidance and valuable instructional documents, including templates and sample narratives based on successful GSA Schedule offers. Fifteen (15) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits are granted to each person successfully completing the workshop.

The GSA Schedule Proposal Preparation Workshop is conducted by experienced government contracting professionals who have helped many businesses successfully land GSA Schedule contracts. Real world business scenarios are presented during this instructional session, tackling all the difficult and confusing aspects of the proposal process. As an added bonus, The Academy provides workshop attendees with four hours of time with instructional personnel – after the workshop – to answer any remaining questions, review proposal packages, and provide follow-on consulting.

The St. Louis GSA Schedule Proposal Preparation Workshop will be held on the Florissant Valley campus of St. Louis Community College, located in north St. Louis County. To register for this one-of-a-kind Workshop, please click here or visit: http://tinyurl.com/kv2by74.

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GSA Schedule Workshop praised by participants — next one is May 19 & 20

Participants unanimously agree that Georgia Tech’s GSA Schedule Proposal Preparation Workshop is very effective in helping businesses put together a GSA Schedule proposal package.  The hands-on instruction enables participants to actually complete their proposals during the two-day workshop.

Here’s a sampling of what recent workshop participants have to say:

  • “I received what I came for – a completed GSA Schedule.”
  • “I received assistance with a GSA proposal submission that includes instructor-led training, sample documents, templates, and one-on-one assistance.”
  • “I got enough guidance and information … to complete my GSA application.”
  • “The class was very good; there was nothing missing.”
  • “I valued the small group and close one-on-one interaction with the instructors.”
  • “Excellent course!  Great job!”

The next opportunity to attend this unique workshop is May 19 and 20, 2014.  The workshop is scheduled by Georgia Tech’s Contracting Education Academy to be conducted in Atlanta, Georgia on Georgia Tech’s midtown campus.

Registration details for the next workshop can be found here.

Real world business scenarios are presented during this instructional workshop, tackling all the difficult and confusing aspects of the proposal process.  The Academy’s affordable course is designed to reduce the typical proposal preparation time frame.  The workshop is conducted by experienced government contracting professionals who have helped many business people successfully land GSA Schedule contracts.

The Academy’s GSA Schedule Proposal Preparation Workshop provides your business with the ability to complete your Schedule in as little as two days, depending on how readily available your proposal documentation is.  Even if you are just starting your proposal, the Academy’s GSA schedule workshop can shorten the preparation process to as little as 30 days.

Plus, as an added bonus, the Academy provides workshop attendees with four hours of time with our instructional personnel – after the workshop – to answer any remaining questions, review your proposal package, and provide follow-on consulting.

More details, including the course outline, can be found here.  Registration details are here.

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GSA Schedule Preparation Workshop to be held June 11 & 12 in St. Louis

The Contracting Education Academy’s popular GSA Schedule Proposal Preparation Workshop will be conducted in St. Louis, Missouri on June 11 and 12, 2014.

The Georgia Tech workshop helps businesses complete – in as little as two days – a proposal to obtain a GSA Schedule contract.

The federal General Services Administration (GSA) awards about $50 billion in blanket contracts known as “Schedules” to hundreds of companies each year. Eighty percent (80%) of Schedule contractors are small businesses who are successful at 36% of those sales. The process to win one of these contracts begins with a proposal, an arduous task that typically takes several months to prepare.

Now, thanks to Georgia Tech’s workshop, a GSA proposal can be actually completed at the workshop. If a business is not prepared to submit all the documentation at the time of the workshop, the GSA proposal preparation process easily can be shortened to within 30 days following the workshop.

By attending the workshop, business people will save time and money with an instructor-guided, do-It-yourself approach as well as avoid mistakes that typically delay or stop GSA Schedule proposals from being considered. Attendees will receive expert guidance and valuable instructional documents, including templates and sample narratives based on successful GSA Schedule offers. Fifteen (15) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits are also granted to each person successfully completing the workshop.

The GSA Schedule Proposal Preparation Workshop is conducted by experienced government contracting professionals who have helped many businesses successfully land GSA Schedule contracts. Real world business scenarios are presented during this instructional session, tackling all the difficult and confusing aspects of the proposal process.

As an added bonus, The Academy provides workshop attendees with four hours of time with instructional personnel – after the workshop – to answer any remaining questions, review proposal packages, and provide follow-on consulting.

The St. Louis GSA Schedule Proposal Preparation Workshop will be held on the Florissant Valley campus of St. Louis Community College, located in north St. Louis County. The workshop is being hosted by the Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers.

To register for this one-of-a-kind Workshop, please click here or visit: http://tinyurl.com/kv2by74.

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