Update to Latest Polaris Solicitations

Update to Latest Polaris Solicitations

The General Services Administration (GSA) said bidders must notify the agency by this Friday, October 7, 2022, if they are experiencing delays using SAM.gov that could affect their ability to submit their proposals in two of the competition pools for Polaris, an IT...
Six Common Reasons For Losing A Bid

Six Common Reasons For Losing A Bid

There are many reasons why bids win or lose. However, in this newsletter, we’ll review the six most common issues and mistakes that cause proposals to lose. Compliance One of the most common (and heartbreaking) reasons for losing a bid is non-compliance. It can be...
GSA Offers Industry Training on its Polaris Submission Portal

GSA Offers Industry Training on its Polaris Submission Portal

The General Services Administration (GSA) will hold a training session this Friday to help bidders understand how to use the Polaris Submission Portal (PSP), the interface bidders must use to submit questions to the Government and their final Polaris proposal. Polaris is an IT Services Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) with no contract ceiling, and there are four competition pools in which bidders can compete.

GSA’s New Cloud Computing Multiple Award BPA: Ascend

GSA’s New Cloud Computing Multiple Award BPA: Ascend

The General Services Administration (GSA) wants to simplify and standardize Governmentwide cloud acquisitions by establishing a Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement. The agency’s latest effort, called Ascend, results from months of research and feedback from...