Schedules

This week's video kicks off Mark Lee's (FAS' Acquisition Management's Policy Chief) video presentation from the 2012 GSA Expo. This clip addresses Schedules benefits for small business utilization from both the business' and agency's perspective and dives into the first topic, "What is socioeconomics? Click here to watch this video on YouTube.

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. 

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!

Continuing with the Schedules vs. Open Markets video series from 2012 GSA Expo is Tommy Benton, Senior Procurement Analyst of the Federal Acquisition Services (FAS) Management office. Offered in this video is an overview of the similarities, differences, and elements of FAR Subpart 8.4, Part 13, and Part 15.  Click here to watch this video on YouTube.

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

Introducing our next video series of Schedules vs. Open Markets is Tommy Benton of the Federal Acquisition Services Management office. In this introductory video, filmed at GSA's 2012 Expo event, Tommy gives an overview on the learning objectives which include information on FAR Subpart 8.4, part 13, part 15, and information regarding the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) reference desk.  Click here to watch this video on YouTube.

Check back next Wednesday to learn more from GSA’s 2012 Expo on 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.

Thursday, June 14, 2012
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
Credit=1 Continuous Learning Point (CLP)

Join us for this Small Business Utilization training online and receive one (1) continuous learning point (CLP).  Learn how the FAR has changed to provide agencies with the discretionary authority to set-aside orders against multiple award contracts for small business.

Hi everyone, the monthly webinars have been an outstanding success. The 2012 calendar of upcoming webinars is now available at this shortcut: http://www.gsa.gov/masnews

Remember, the training is FREE, open to industry and government, and designed to help you more effectively use the Multiple Award Schedules program.

The latest video of the GSA Training: Buy Green series goes into detail about the different products that can be found under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG). Within this presentation Dana Arnold details “Green Schedules”,  Energy Star products, WaterSense products, and BioPreferred products.  Click here to watch this video on YouTube. 

Tune in next Wednesday as we will continue with the GSA Training: Buy Green series!

Do You Want to Get on a GSA Schedule?  In this webinar, you will learn how to prepare a better quality offer through the use of the Readiness Assessment in the Vendor Toolbox.

When:  Thursday, April 26 , 1:00pm - 2:00 pm EST – Readiness Assessment in the Vendor Toolbox
Hosted by the FAS Office of Acquisition Management, MAS Program Division