Getting on a GSA Schedule is a long, time-consuming process-there's no single application to fill out and have approved or a simple phone call inquiry. That's why we have created a list of the steps explaining how to get on the GSA Schedule.

Eligibility

The first thing your company needs to do before attempting to obtain a GSA Schedule Contract is to determine if you are eligible. There are a few standards that must be met before you can begin the GSA Schedule proposal process.

On February 28, the GAO released its second annual report in response to the January 2011 GPRA Modernization Act (an update of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993), which requires “OMB to coordinate with agencies to establish outcome-oriented goals covering a limited number of crosscutting policy areas as well as goals to improve management across the federal government, and to develop a government-wide performance plan for making progress toward achieving those goals.”

Due to the many rumors and conflicting stories on this topic, a special update is necessary.

Here are some of the comments heard:

DCAA is appealing the decision. Obviously wrong, DCAA cannot appeal anything.

DCMA does not intend to appeal the decision. This would be consistent with their actions.

The most significant process hindrance for FPRAs is simply the failure to reach an agreement. Much of this is centered on diverging viewpoints on the business base in the out years. FPRAs are much less frequent than ten years ago.