Tobyone - your customer wants you to list your products on a GSA contract to make it easier for them to purchase your products. You have two options moving forward; --------------------- #1 - Get your own GSA IT 70 contract. OR #2 - Get your products on an existing GSA IT 70 contract. -------------------- Getting your own GSA IT 70 contract will take on average 6 months. Expect to pay an outside firm a few thousand to prepare and negotiate the terms with GSA, along with a monthly fee to maintain your contract. This is all worth the time and costs if you have a focused sales and marketing effort in the government sector. Getting your products on an existing GSA IT 70 contract will take on average 45 days. Costs associated with this should be the same as reseller commissions. This is a great option for quick turnaround and low cost. This is a great link that compares the two options:http://gmpgov.com/t-tech-gsa-info.aspx GSA IT 70 contract options Message Edited by NicoleD on 08-11-2009 03:33 PM

I believe you looking to get on GSA IT Schedule 70 ... this is the main contract vehicle the government uses to buy information technology products and services. In order get on the GSA Schedule you will need to Register as a Government Contractor. The Contracting Opportunities Page includes information on getting on the GSA schedule, including how to for teaming arrangements, which is a common way new contractors build their business and reputation within the government.

Under the GSA Schedules (also referred to as Multiple Award Schedules and Federal Supply Schedules) Program, GSA establishes long-term governmentwide contracts with commercial firms to provide access to over 11 million commercial supplies (products) and services that can be ordered directly from GSA Schedule contractors or through the GSA Advantage!® online shopping and ordering system. Cable Internet Packages Newark New Jersey Message Edited by NicoleD on 09-23-2009 04:29 PM