GSA Schedule 84: One of the most prosperous and highly sought-after Schedules in the GSA MAS program is GSA Schedule 84. Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue, Clothing, Marine Craft, and Emergency/Disaster Response, in part because of its broad scope. You can see how broad the scope of this specific Schedule is just by looking at the name of the document.
It is simple to understand why the average contractor produced close to $1.2 Million in FY2018 with such a diverse group of players from suppliers of physical security gear and clothing, environmental services, surveillance equipment, and much more.
The purpose of GSA Schedule 84 is to serve as the government's primary channel for purchasing security and law enforcement products at the municipal, state, and federal levels. The following is a list of some of the most typical offerings covered by GSA Schedule 84:
Security and Law Enforcement Training
Marine Craft for Fighting Wildfires
Health Kits
Specialized Clothing
Systems for Physical Access Control
Systems for perimeter security and detection
Products and Equipment for Helicopters Used in Search and Rescue
Particular Requirements
There are some special technical requirements for securing and upholding a contract due to the highly technical nature of the types of goods and services sold through GSA Schedule 84. On GSA Schedule 84, a large number of Special Item Numbers (SINs) must pass strict technical scrutiny before being approved. A significant criterion for the evaluation and approval of offers that government agencies would purchase through the schedule is the vital nature of national security.
For several SINs, such as 246-35-7, which must comply with FIPS 201 compliance, OMB Memorandum M-05-24, and OMB Memorandum M-06-18, some national directives come into play. These Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) requirements serve as a prime illustration of the high caliber and complexity that the government demands of contractors under GSA Schedule 84. Other SINs with unique review criteria include, but are not limited to, 633-30, which is subject to NFPA 1972, and 246-60-5, which is subject to OMB Memorandums.
Before submitting a proposal, it is crucial to check Schedule 84's most recent refresh to make sure your business satisfies all requirements for being given a GSA Schedule 84 MAS contract. You can find the most recent Schedule 84 solicitation on FedBizOpps at www.fbo.gov.
How to Stay on Time
The acquisition of GSA Schedule 84 is a highly meticulous process. As you can see from the samples above, this particular Schedule is one of the most complex in terms of what exact requirements must be displayed when submitting a proposal for a Schedule 84 MAS contract.
The fundamental information that must be submitted to complete a proposal for this Schedule is comparable to that required for proposals for other GSA Schedules. The list of things that offerors must submit includes things like financial accounts (balance sheet and P&L), samples of prior performance, justification for the suggested price, vendor education training certificates, and so on. The amount of paperwork needed for a GSA Schedule proposal may endeavor to appear overwhelming, but it is manageable, especially with the assistance of an experienced GSA consultant.
Following the completion and submission of the proposal package by your business, the stage of talks will begin. This is the time when you and your team will collaborate with GSA to create fair and reasonable conditions for the contract that your business will use when selling to the government through the Schedule and that will remain in place (barring modification) for the duration of the contract. You can do business with the government through the Schedule at several levels after discussions are finished and you are given a Schedule 84 MAS contract.
A GSA Schedule contract with the pre-negotiated price that has been developed streamlines the government's acquisition procedure, making it simpler and more effective for agencies to acquire a contractor's goods and services.
Opportunities in the state and locally
If they take part in the Cooperative Purchasing program, GSA Schedule 84 contractors are permitted to sell to the state, municipal, and tribal governments through the Schedule. Determine whether or not your organization will choose to participate in this program, which will offer up new potential markets for your public sector business, before submitting a proposal for Schedule 84.
The specific goods on Schedule 84 lend themselves rather well to this scheme because local police departments and municipalities can purchase through the Schedule. For contractors on Schedule 84, this program offers a lucrative opportunity to supply non-federal agencies with the tools and services they require to effectively and safely serve their local and state-level constituents.
We are delighted to assist you in deciding whether the Schedule is appropriate for your business because they have experience working with a variety of Schedule 84 contractors. Give us a call if you're interested in GSA Schedule 84 purchase or maintenance!
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