BBB USA was established with the goal of increasing our clients' revenue by connecting them with the Federal Government. A GSA Schedule, or GSA Contract, provides businesses a conduit to negotiate business with the largest purchasing arm of the federal government..
Most companies qualify for getting a schedule. At the time of submission a company can't owe back taxes, or have owners who have been convicted of a felony or filed bankruptcy in the last three years. It has to have been in business for at 18 months and had sales of at least $25,000 during the past year. The challenge of questionable financials can usually be resolved with a detailed explanation. Our experienced processing staff know the "ins and outs" of getting an application pushed through the GSA, as connections matter with this "good ole boy network".
The application is broken down into three phases. As each phase is received it is extrapolated into the next until all phases are complete. Companies can do each phase at their own pace but we encourage providing information as quickly as possible - the quicker an application can be submitted and approved, the quicker sales can increase adding to their bottom line. Our commitment is to increase revenue. We are available to assist you throughout the entire process and will provide valuable insight on shortcuts for quick completion.
For a company to do business with the GSA, it must be exposed to the various decision makers within the federal, state, and local governments who utilize the GSA purchasing platform. They must also be able to obtain all available "set asides" for their particular socioeconomic status, provided they have one. The GSA is mandated to spend up to 43% of allocated funds on set aside businesses (Retired/Disabled Veteran Owned, Minority Owned, Regular/Disabled Small Business, Hub Zone Certified, 8(a) approved, and 8M (WOSB/EDWOSB).
Our marketing team, as well as our processing department, has insight into the GSA's "good ole boy network". This enables BBB USA to quickly get an audience for our clients and push the goods and services of the companies we represent. Early in the application process a company needs to be exposed to the various procurement officers within the GSA and their various purchasing arms. Through strategically placing a company's goods and services on GSAadvantage, additional exposure can be achieved leading to significant sales volume.
We charge a fee for assisting in the application process as well as a commission on the GSA business our marketing team generates. Our marketing services have no time frame attached to them and can be canceled at any time. This gives us a big incentive to get through the application process quickly so marketing can commence.
Should a client be denied a schedule by the GSA, BBB USA will extend a 100% refund. Furthermore provided BBB USA is marketing for a company it is guaranteed that the company will meet the mandatory volume requirements for retaining their schedule.