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Sharp Minds bridges our broad and in-depth knowledge and years of experience in the federal marketplace into your business framework to help you with your federal government endeavors. We provide full-service seamless business and contracting services to deliver a targeted solution to meet your needs.
Our core services include:
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 The quickest and easiest way for any company to accelerate their sales in the Federal Market Place is to become a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule Contract holder. The GSA Schedules have been expanded to allow almost every industry the ability to sell over 4 million commercial products and professional services directly to the Federal Government.
Our dedicated team of specialists assists companies in their efforts to identify, obtain, and maintain the appropriate GSA Schedules. We apply our in-depth knowledge of GSA regulations and guidelines, coupled with an understanding of your company's services/products and pricing practices to prepare and submit a fully compliant offer prepared in the most favorable and strategic manner possible. SharpMinds unparallel expertise has delivered a 100% award rate on all GSA Schedule contracts for our entire client base which totals in the hundreds.
In addition, our exceptional proposal writers have qualified our clients in all special item number areas selected within a particular GSA Schedule. We possess significant experience working with GSA Contracting Officers in the negotiating process on behalf of clients. Once your contract has been awarded, Sharp Minds provides contract administration services to help you maintain and maximize your GSA Schedule. Whether your company is trying to enter the federal government marketplace or is an established contractor, we can help you maximize your organization's potential through our GSA Schedule Services.
Our GSA Schedule Service offerings include:
Offer Preparation Services
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Assess products/services and identify appropriate schedule(s) |
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Commercial Sales Practices Analysis and Disclosure |
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Pricing and Sales Strategy |
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Define products/services to be offered |
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Letters of Supply with Manufacturers/Dealers |
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Legal review of compliance with certifications and representations |
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Advice about business ramifications associated with FAR and GSAR clauses |
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Prepare Corporate GSA Contract Price List |
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Contract Negotiations to include Basis of Award |
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Prepare final proposal revision letter at close of negotiations |
Post Award Contract Administration Services
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GSA Advantage! (on-line ordering system) Setup and Administration |
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Quarterly Report of Sales to GSA |
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Teaming and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA's) |
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Economic Price Adjustments |
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Contract Modifications (addition of new products/services, warranties, terms/conditions) |
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Price Adjustment clause compliance |
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Post Award Audit Support |
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GSA Schedule Training for Sales and Administrative Teams |
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Government Contract Compliance Plans |
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GSA Guidance and Education
We provide our clients seeking a GSA Schedule contract with guidance and education delivered via teleconference during the preparation process. During this process, SharpMinds addresses helpful topics including, benefits/features of the GSA Schedules program, contractual clauses FAR and GSAR clauses for compliance, managing your contract, marketing tools such as GSA Advantage!, E-Buy and E-schedules library and much more. |
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