multiple award schedules

Federal Acquisition Services (FAS) Senior Procurement Analyst Tommy Benton continues his Schedules vs. Open Markets video series from the 2012 GSA Expo. This video continues from last week's clip (3 of 11) topic of an overview of what FAR Subpart 8.4, FAR Part 13, and FAR Part 15 covers. Tommy dives down into SINs and Schedules authority. Click here to watch this video on YouTube.

Join us next Wednesday for the next clip of Schedules vs. Open Markets!

The GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) program provides agencies with great flexibility to meet and exceed Federal small business spending goals.

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:

On our most recent discussion board there was quite a bit a chatter about the improvement of the application process for GSA Schedules.  We want to know your ideas and suggestions.  As technology improves and the agency circulates leadership - fresh perspectives help keep us all going.

Chime in with your ideas, suggestions, etc.