Top 5 Reasons To Get a GSA Contract
- The Fed spends in great numbers: US Discretionary spending by the federal government is expected to grow 6.5 percent this year. This is more than double the pace of the US economy (GDP). In 2010, government spending on goods and services is expected to rival the combined revenues of the 20 largest Fortune 500 companies. To help investors capitalize on this large growth market, INPUT has established a dedicated team of analysts.
- The Average GSA Schedule Holder does over $2 million a year in government contracting. The vast majority of GSA Contract holding companies are small businesses who have grown profits dramatically through federal contracting.
- With a GSA Contract, your company is found in the first place purchasers go to: GSAAdvantage! This is the shopping mall for federal buyers, and they use it for more than half of the federal dollars spent each year.
- With a GSA Contract, a business can compete with much more strength. In some cases a GSA Schedule Holding company can even win high-dollar bids without any contest. No more waiting at the end of the line for the best projects, and then competing in a big pool to win them.
- With GSA Schedule Services, you have a money-back-guarantee, and can take advantage of our experience, speed and efficiency to get years ahead of your competitors.
2009 Federal Spending on IT Review
In many ways 2009 was a difficult year that could not end fast enough. This holds true for government contractors in the IT products and services industry. There was a 21% drop in federal spending on IT compared to 2009, after 3 years of procurement increases.
There are two possible explanations for these statistics. The first explanation is the most obvious, we are in a horrendous recession. However, with trillions of dollars available for stimulus spending, there should not have been a dip. The second explanation is that there was a change in executive office, therefore many top level positions changed leaders as well. This slows down any spending and/or budgeting activity because things are unsettled.
With the combination of these two explanations, we may be looking at the largest year in federal IT spending in history. Especially because President Obama has stated publicly that a major objective of his is the improvement and updating of government technology infrastructure.
VA Will Boost IT Infrastructure in 2010
“Despite the anticipated belt-tightening under the Obama administration, technology opportunities will emerge in FY2010,” according to Input, a company devoted to federal marketing and government business analysis. Input cited the Department of Veterans Affairs with the most potential for federal spending on IT products and services. It makes a good deal of sense, with the growth in VA claims from returning military personnel. There is no information available about how antiquated the current VA systems are. But, with the expected increase of use, the VA is projected to account for 20% of IT products and serves spending in 2010.
Stimulus and modernization dollars are expected to drive many federal purchases this year as well. The Department of Defense has some big procurement plans for the Air Force’s Expeditionary Combat Support System in the tune of around $350 million. The Army’s Warfighter Information Network is earmarked at $1 Billion to develop and install a Mobile, tactical communications system for delivering video, data, imagery, and voice services.
Federal Contracts are Keeping Many California Businesses Alive
It is common knowledge that government contracts are for companies located around Washington DC, because that is where the majority of government business takes place. However, this is a large misconception, because California receives over 11% of government contracting dollars. It makes sense when you consider that 41 military bases, and hundreds of federal agency offices are located in California.
There are hundreds of GSA Contract holding small businesses in California, who put a large marketing investment and focus on the federal government. And their foresight has given them a large advantage over their competitors in a time where many small businesses are folding from lack of work.
It has been calculated that over 400,000 jobs have been created from government contracting in 2009. If 11.3% of federal spending has been in California, then over 45,000 people have remained employed in California by working for federal contractors.
Now is the time for many California businesses to consider finding their way into the federal market. From couriers to staffing companies to electricians to security integrators, there are opportunities in federal contracting. Moreover, the Obama administrations use of recovery funds to finance federal projects is a key strategy to keep Americans Employed.
GSA Schedule Services
Acquiring a GSA Contract is not for everyone, there are several important considerations. If it makes sense for your business to acquire a GSA Contract, then we will gladly offer our expertise and efforts. Getting your GSA Schedule is long and time consuming, and this is compounded if you are doing it for the first time. Usually, when a company decides to acquire a GSA Contract without help it either never happens or it takes over a year. By partnering with us, you assure that your GSA Contract will be "in hand" sooner, and you can keep your focus on your business meanwhile. We are a small business dedicated to organic and logical growth in small and medium-sized businesses.
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