By definition, each GSA contract awardee is required to update their on-line GSA products and services to GSA Advantage within five-days of any contract mod approval. In reality, the practice is not enforced, plus GSA doesn't make it easy to publish such, even though GSA's free software (Schedule Input Program) is on version 7.3, so, my firm, CapITal Reps uses a third-party firm to process.
GSA sent out a mass e-mail message in late January to all schedule holders that they have ninety (90) days to (1) submit an electronic catalog/price list update, or( 2) verify that your existing on-line catalog/price list is current and accurate. If an electronic catalog/price list or verification is not received within 90 days of this email, the price list(s) will be removed from GSA Advantage.
If one is goes through the effort of being awarded a GSA schedule, one needs to keep their Advantage files current, accurate and complete. While less than 1/10th of 1% of all GSA sales are transacted on Advantage, most GSA eligible ordering end-users will use Advantage to provide their contracting officer three known sources (or preferred sources) for their needs. Needless to say, if you haven't uploaded your latest price list (including price reductions), don't expect any requests for quotes.
If you have any questions about the 90 day notice, contact CapITal Reps @ capsales@capitalreps.com or 703.326.0640 or contact the GSA Vendor Support Center at vendor.support@gsa.gov or 877-495-4849.
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