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Frequently Asked Questions

Opportunities
  1. Does a firm have to be certified as a small business by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in order to benefit from GSA's Small Business Program?
  2. Will being on a GSA Schedule benefit my company?
  3. Is it possible to be listed on more than one Schedule?
  4. How can I find simplified acquisition contracting opportunities at GSA?
  5. Is it necessary that I have electronic commerce/electronic data interchange (EC/EDI) capability to do business with GSA?
Opportunities
  1. Does a firm have to be certified as a small business by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in order to benefit from GSA's Small Business Program?

    Small business status is a self-certification process. The self-certification process is also used for certification as a women-owned or veteran-owned small business. The SBA, however, must certify a business as a small disadvantaged or a HUBZone business.

  2. Will being on a GSA Schedule benefit my company?

    Being on a Schedule does not guarantee an order. However, Schedules can generate substantial orders for firms that actively market their products or services.

  3. Is it possible to be listed on more than one Schedule?

    Yes, if you have more than one type of product or service to sell.

  4. How can I find simplified acquisition contracting opportunities at GSA?

    Procurements under $25,000 will require you to do research and engage in direct marketing. The Mid-Atlantic Procurement Directory, available for download through the Mid-Atlantic Region's Publications Library, is a good resource for this marketing.

  5. Is it necessary that I have electronic commerce/electronic data interchange (EC/EDI) capability to do business with GSA?

    Yes. We pay vendors electronically and in some cases require contractors to provide electronic catalogues.

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