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Ordering activities often ask why they should use GSA Schedules to meet their procurement needs, and what are the benefits of doing so?  In this article we will outline some key benefits of using GSA Schedules. 

If you are a dealer/distributor (reseller) you know that your path to earning a VA Schedule contract award is not always straight and narrow.  The VA FSS Service is proud to announce a new web page designed to help you navigate these twists and turns.  The Reseller with Insignificant Commercial Sales page offers a clear picture of the documentation, pricing, and responsibility requirements we expect of all resellers seekin

This month’s newsletter offers great information about the upcoming National Veteran Small Business Conference, scheduled for June 26—29, 2012 in Detroit, MI.  Read the In the News section to learn more about these system changes and how they impact you.

As a busy acquisition workforce professional, you need best-value solutions that save time, and leave more budget for your agency’s mission. Take advantage of our new Schedules training! It provides an interactive learning experience, integrating web 2.0 and social media technology.

FAS partnered with FAI and the DAU to offer a comprehensive suite of online training covering FAS acquisition offerings for the acquisition workforce. Courses are listed with the Federal Acquisition Institute Training Application System (FAITAS) and hosted on the DAU Virtual Campus. Courses include Basic Contracting for GSA Schedules, GSA Global Supply, and GSA Schedules and Small Business.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the premier advocates of small businesses.  While small business set-asides are not allowed under the VA Federal Supply Schedules Program, we seek to utilize small businesses as much as possible.

In fact, for purchases made under the VA Federal Supply Schedule Program, VA ordering facilities may:

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