GSA Training and Education

HIE believes our federal government is made up of great people who are working very hard to meet the many demands of their jobs. In the government environment, relationships are everything. Our seasoned contract specialists work tirelessly to connect our corporate clients with the people they need inside the federal agencies, because a good relationship can save you and the federal government time and money. We share more than expertise with our clients through highly customized training packages. We share tips, tricks and contacts with your in-house staff to give them an advantage over the competition.

Introduction to the GSA Schedule

This informational and educational seminar is for those organizations who are interested in pursuing a contract with the federal government or simply eager to learn more about the GSA Schedule process.

Willie Heath, CEO/Chairman of HIE, is the presenter of this informational seminar. Topics covered in the seminar include:

• Who is GSA?
• What is the GSA MAS Contract?
• Who purchases from GSA MAS Contracts?
• Getting your GSA Schedule
• Binder of seminar materials, include:
  -- common acronyms
  -- listing of GSA schedules
  -- GSA Advantage!
  -- Marketing tools
  -- and much more!

How to Get on GSA Schedule

Willie Heath, CEO/President of HIE, is the presenter of this seminar. Topics covered in the seminar include:

• What is the GSA?
• What is the GSA Schedule?
• Who buys from GSA Schedules?
• Getting your GSA Schedule
• The contract solicitation
• The award process
• What to look for in a GSA Schedule consultant
• Administrative requirements
• Large binder of seminar materials, include:
  • common acronyms
  • list of GSA schedules
  • authorized users of GSA schedules
  • ordering procedures
  • information about contracting teaming arrangements
  • OSDBU agencies
  • checklist for federal business
  • competitive advantage worksheet
  • and much more!

GSA Schedule Training

This is a full-day training course which provides organizations with the necessary tools to complete and submit their offer through the MAS program.  There is ample time devoted to outlining a detailed review of each step for writing, submitting and negotiating your offer.  Participants come away from this course with a true understanding of the MAS Program.  Each company will develop a hardcopy and softcopy of their draft proposal.  Our goal at HIE is to provide businesses with the knowledge and skills to complete the process independently and with ease.