Introduction to GSA Schedules - Bethesda June 24, 2009

Federal agencies spent more than $385 billion in contract dollars during FY2008. The GSA Schedule program is a vital procurement tool for the federal government as well as a potential source of nearly limitless revenue for GSA Schedule vendors. However, winning a Schedule award can be a complex, time consuming and costly process and,it simply isn't the right fit for every business.

Presenters:

* Author of the recently published book: Getting A GSA Schedule, Scott A. Orbach, co-founder and President, EZGSA, leads seminars throughout the United States. He is an accomplished speaker with more than 15 years experience in business consulting and contract management. Mr. Orbach has been invited to address a number of organizations, including the Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Centers, Washington D.C. Women's Business Center, NeoCon World's Trade Fair, America's Security Expo, the National Contract Management Association's World Congress, the Institute of Management Consultants, and the United Professional Sales Association. Prior to co-founding EZGSA, he was president and co-founder of MidLantic Contract Management, which provided IT, financial, GSA Schedule, Deltek, and DCAA consulting to numerous government contractors. Mr. Orbach earned his BA from American University's Kogod School of Business and has completed graduate work at the University of Maryland and the Florida Institute of Technology.

Topics:

* What is the GSA?
* What is the GSA Schedule?
* Who buys from GSA Schedules?
* Getting your GSA Schedule
* The Contract
* The Award Process
* What to look for in a GSA Schedule Consultant
* Administrative Requirements
* Sales and Marketing

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