Procurement advice tailored to your company’s needs.
Our services
Market Research
Our experts gain an in-depth understanding of your organization. Then we apply the latest information regarding what and how the government is buying similar products and services. This allows us to advise on the right contract vehicles to pursue, how to meet qualifications, and the best strategy for winning contracts, including guidance on optimal contract terms and working with agency contracting officers.
We also provide insight on mergers and acquisitions considering how your company’s unique positioning offers value in government contracting.
Stakeholder Education & Coordination
A stakeholder is not just within an organization.It’s everyone involved in the contracting process, both inside your company and in the government. GPS uses a holistic approach, bringing together various parts of your company with different government stakeholders so everyone is on the same page regarding the best procurement strategy. We then advise your company on its engagement with associated government stakeholders so you have a cohesive strategy.
GPS has a unique role in that we often serve as educators to policymakers as we are called on by Congress, trade associations, agencies and program officers to provide our advice and expertise.
Procurement Policy Analysis
We do more than just monitor policy updates that affect your business. GPS serves as your hands-on guide to navigating potential changes and how they apply to your business. We advise on how to best engage with the government regarding these proposed changes. GPS enables our clients to adapt rapidly to policy and rule changes, so you can take advantage of opportunities ahead of your competitors.
Our policy guidance includes analysis on appropriations and budget considerations and what the real world implications, such as Continuing Resolutions, will mean for your company.
We stay updated on legislation affecting procurement, administrations’ rule making, compliance requirements like FedRAMP, and critical contract vehicles such as Polaris and OASIS+. Our experts understand what changes are being proposed and how they may apply to your company. For example, a recent federal court decision changed congressional intent on when cost and price information is considered for awards, undoing a procurement authority that allowed cost and price information to be considered at the task and order level. We explain how this affects your bids and what you need to do in order to comply with this new decision.
Problem Solving & Strategy Development
Our deep knowledge of federal procurement, combined with our specific market research for clients, allows us to provide innovative ways to approach government contracting when roadblocks appear. Whether the issue is a simple disagreement with a contract specialist or a complex matter involving lack of access to a key contract vehicle or problems with a source of supply, GPS will walk you through the available solutions to achieve the best result for your company.
Expertise
GSA Schedules and Government-wide Acquisition Contracts
GPS provides more guidance than just how to be a GSA Schedules holder, we analyze how you’re incorporating your GSA Schedule contract into your strategy and positioning yourself for success. We also advise on the use of other multiple award contract vehicles, including GWACs and MACs.
Market Designations
If your company has a cloud product, being FedRAMP certified can be a critical part of your federal acquisition strategy. GPS will walk you through the FedRAMP process including providing answers to: how to secure an agency sponsor, what are the certification steps for you, sponsoring agency, and the FedRAMP program, when does the certification need to occur in the acquisition process, and how do recent FedRAMP revisions affect your acquisition strategy?
Contracting Teaming & Joint Ventures
There are more ways to be involved in a government contract other than serving as the prime. GPS knows the many roles a company can have in a procurement and we help you find the one that is best suited to your organization’s goals and abilities. This includes exploring teaming opportunities and joint ventures.
R&D and Commercialization Strategies
Through our in-depth knowledge of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and its requirements, we have successfully advised clients on navigating all SBIR phases including Phase III commercialization. We educate our clients on options they might not have considered otherwise including adding subcontractors or how to broaden their scope to provide more robust solutions to the government.
In addition to opportunities with SBIR, there are many ways small businesses can develop innovation for the government. GPS can guide you on options including CSOs, AIR FORCE AFWERX, and GSA FEDSIM.