Services

GSA Contract Preparation

A General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Service (FSS) Schedule contract is quickest and easiest vehicle for selling products and services to the government.  In essence, they are the ultimate closing vehicle.  The Ovid Group, Inc. will get your company its own GSA FSS Schedule contract in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Our no-nonsense approach handles all aspects of the submission process and provides fanatical customer service in the form of coaching, counseling, and consulting that arms you, first, with a thorough, up-to-date understanding of the contract, and, second, with tools and techniques to unleash the marketing and selling power behind it.

The Ovid Group, Inc. proudly offers three (3) levels of GSA FSS Schedule Contract Preparation solutions.

1. SOPHISTICATED GSA CONTRACT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

2. NO-NONSENSE GSA CONTRACT SERVICES

3. THE GSA CONTRACT OFFER TEMPLATE TOOK KIT

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1. SOPHISTICATED GSA CONTRACT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
A Super-Charged, Turn-Key GSA Contract Solution.

Stage 1: Consultation and Strategy Development
The Ovid Group assesses your company's goals and objectives for the federal market place and custom builds GSA FSS Schedule contract approach to meet those. We determine which products and/or services to offer to the government, as well as the most appropriate discounts to offer GSA. Additionally, we discuss the impact a GSA FSS Schedule contract may have on your commercial business and review your warranties, guarantees, and other terms and conditions for the products and/or services to be offered to the government.

Stage 2: Proposal Preparation and Submission
The Ovid Group has a broad and deep understanding of the industries we serve, and provides expert proposal preparation on behalf of our clients for all of their GSA FSS Schedule contract needs. We effectively and efficiently manage the entire application process -- from completion of forms for signature to preparation of all representations, disclosures, subcontracting plans, and price lists. Our experienced team of contracting professionals ensure your proposal is perfect from each of the three critical perspectives: Your Company, Your Potential Buyer, and GSA's.

Stage 3: Proposal Negotiations and Award
The Ovid Group will negotiate pricing, terms and conditions in alignment with your organizational objectives and guidelines. The negotiation phase of your GSA FSS Schedule contract award is time-consuming and includes preliminary information clarification, negotiations, final proposal revisions, and contract award. We serve as the primary point of contact with GSA through the entire process -- keeping you fully informed and completely up to date every step of the way. The Ovid Group's familiarity with the process and our knowledge of policy ensures that all relevant information requests are answered promptly. We make certain not to divulge any information that is not required and that could impair our ability to negotiate the best terms on your behalf.

Stage 4: Post Award Support
GSA Advantage!
The Ovid Group's experts handle the initial review, coding, and submission of your GSA FSS Schedule contract to the GSAAdvantage! website. GSAAdvantage! is an online shopping and ordering system that allows Federal customers to: search for items; compare features, prices, and delivery options; configure products add accessories; and place orders directly online. After the initial upload of your catalog, we will maintain your catalog ensuring that your product/service offerings, as well as your pricing and terms and conditions remain current.

Stage 5: GSA Contract Management
Maintenance and Support
The maintenance and support of your GSA FSS Schedule contract is vital to your overall business objectives and success in the government marketplace. The Ovid Group provides flexible, tailored, maintenance and support services -- working with you to determine the best business model for your organization. Our dedicated staff understands the importance of keeping your contract current. For this reason, we regularly review any commercial sales, discount practices, organizational or policy changes in your organization, as well as regulatory changes mandated by GSA to maintain compliancy at all times.

Contract Modifications
• Administrative changes
• Product or Service Additions / Deletions
• Price Decreases
• Price Increases (Economic Price Adjustments - EPA)

Contract Compliance
• Small Business Subcontracting
• Sales and Industrial Funding Fee Reporting
• ORCA Registration
• Central Contractor Registration
• Business Size Certifications
• Federal Trade Agreement and Buy American Act
• Commercial Sales Practices
• Solicitation Refreshes/Amendments

2. NO-NONSENSE GSA CONTRACT SERVICES
A Comprehensive GSA Contract Solution.

Stage 1: Consultation and Strategy Development
The Ovid Group will outline your company's goals and objectives for getting a GSA Schedule Contract and develop a customized approach for your organization. We determine which products and/or services to offer to the government, as well as what discounts to offer GSA. Additionally, we discuss the impact a GSA FSS Schedule contract may have on your commercial business and review your warranties, guarantees, and other terms and conditions for the products and/or services to be offered to the government.

Stage 2: Proposal Preparation and Submission
The Ovid Group will provide expert proposal preparation on behalf of our clients for all of their GSA FSS Schedule contract needs. We will manage the entire application process -- from completion of forms for signature to preparation of all representations, disclosures, and price lists. Our experienced team of contracting professionals ensure your proposal is perfect from each of the three critical perspectives: Your Company, Your Potential Buyer, and GSA's.

Stage 3: Proposal Negotiations and Award
The Ovid Group will negotiate pricing, terms and conditions in alignment with your organizational objectives and guidelines -- keeping you fully informed and completely up to date every step of the way. We will handle the entire negotiation phase of your GSA FSS Schedule contract award including preliminary information clarification, negotiations, final proposal revisions, and all relevant information requests.

Stage 4: Post Award Support
GSA Advantage!
The Ovid Group's experts handle the initial review, coding, and submission of your GSA FSS Schedule contract to the GSAAdvantage! web site. GSAAdvantage! is an online shopping and ordering system that allows Federal customers to search for items; compare features, prices, and delivery options; configure products add accessories; and place orders directly online.

3. THE GSA CONTRACT OFFER TEMPLATE TOOL KIT
A Completely Coached Do-It-Yourself GSA Package.
The Industry's Most Complete Do-It-Yourself GSA Contract Preparation Package Includes:
• An Initial Information Gathering GSA Package
• The GSA Offer Template
• The GSA Checklist
• Four (4) Hours of Expert Consultation from Experienced Contracting
  Professionals