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The GSA Schedule 70 is a contract that goes to commercial technology vendors. GSA stands for the U.S. General Services Administration, which is primarily responsible for handing out these government contracts.

This department is responsible for federal property and handing awarding GSA schedule 70 contracts. GSA contracts provide fast, flexible, and cost-effective procurement solutions, while also representing 21% of all contracts awarded.

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Digitalspec is one of the fastest growing consulting services companies, delivering value added services and technology solutions that enhance our customer’s business practices and reputation.

Founded in 2005, DIGITALSPEC has become one of the fastest growing consulting services companies, delivering value-added services and technology solutions that enhance their customer’s business practices and reputation. Working closely with a multitude of private partners, such as Amazon and IBM, as well as government agencies, including the DoD, FBI, CIA, etc.

NHO 8(a) SOLE SOURCE ADVANTAGES

As a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) 8(a) Island Empire Technology Systems LLC (IETS), Doing Business as DIGITALSPEC Technologies offers unique contracting benefits:

$25M Direct Awards. DIGITALSPEC may receive direct awards up to $22M that exceed normal SBA thresholds per 13 CFR 124.506(b)(2)

$100M Direct Awards. DIGITALSPEC, LLC may receive direct awards up to $100M per the following class deviation

Awards cannot be protested. Awards to DIGITALSPEC, LLC cannot be protested per 13 CFR 124.517(a)

Follow-on to competitive awards can be sole sourced. As an NHO, DIGITALSPEC may receive sole source awards after a contract was competitively awarded in the 8(a) program

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Benefits of working FOR government contracting companies

Anytime you visit a federal agency, you will notice not only government employees but also contractors from GovCon (government contracting) companies. These two works side by side and many of these government contractors work directly under the management of government supervisors. GovCon companies help the government in driving various projects related to security, procurement, IT and digital transformations, and so on. 

There are a number of databases you can use to find federal contracts to bid on, such as Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS),  U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), SubNet and many more. You can find a list of databases here. Your best odds will be for contracts that compliment your company’s designation/special status, expertise, and past performance. 

To learn more about DIGITALSPEC, be sure to visit DIGITALSPEC.net or email us at [email protected].

What is the GSA 8(a) STARS III GWAC?

The 8(a) STARS III GWAC itself is a competitive, set-aside contract vehicle for certified 8(a) small business concerns (SBCs). The STARS III Program allows Federal agencies to obtain IT services from a large, diverse pool of certified SBCs in a streamlined manner, while maintaining a focus on customer service and ensuring best value.

GSA Schedule Contracts

The General Services Administration (GSA) is an independent agency of the United States government that was established in 1949 to help manage and support the basic functions of federal agencies. The GSA provides a variety of services to these agencies, including office space, telecom, and IT support. In addition, the GSA manages the government's procurement process and sets contract standards for products and services. 

Federal construction contracts are a type of government contract specifically for construction projects. The United States federal government is the largest owner of real property in the world, so there is always a high demand for contractors who can build and maintain these properties. If you're a contractor interested in pursuing federal construction contracts, it's important to understand the process and requirements, especially in light of multi-trillion dollar infrastructure bill passed by President Biden.

The first step is to register with the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is an online registration system that allows contractors to do business with the federal government. You will need to provide a ton of information, such as your company's name, address, point of contact, and other basic information, and once you're registered, you can begin searching for solicitations, which are basically requests for proposals (RFPs) from government agencies. 

These solicitations will list the scope of work, required qualifications, and other details about the project. It's important to read these carefully and make sure you understand all the requirements before submitting a proposal. 

If your proposal is selected, you will be awarded a contract. Once you have a contract, it's important to perform the work according to the terms of the contract. The government will be monitoring your progress and will expect you to meet all deadlines and deliver a high-quality product. 

What is a Native Hawaiin Organization (NHOs) and how to become one?

An 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization is a business that is at least 51% owned by a Native Hawaiian, or a group of Native Hawaiians. In order to be eligible for the 8(a) program, a business must be for-profit, and it must be small as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

To become an NHO, an organization must submit a request for certification to the SBA District Office nearest to their principal place of business. The request must include evidence that the organization is at least 51% owned by Native Hawaiians who are of racial descent from the aboriginal peoples who inhabited and exercised sovereignty in the area that now comprises the State of Hawaii prior to 1778; and such ownership must be evidenced by stock ownership or equivalent means. Additional information on requirements and the application process can be found on the SBA website.

WHAT DOES AN IT GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR DO?

IT contracting is one of the many different types of government contracts offered by the US government. An IT government contractor pretty much provides the same services as a regular consultant (Accenture, Deloitte, etc.) or B2B (business to business) companies, but for the government. The services can generally be broken down into three areas:

Analysis and feedback on current infrastructure, technology, etc. depending on the contract focus (is it for construction, software, cybersecurity, etc.).

Outsourcing services. This is especially common among IT government contractors (GovCon for short) that will create most of the software that the various government agencies, such as the DoD, FBI, and CIA use. 

Native Hawaiian Organisation/Native Hawaiian Organization

NHO 8(a) SOLE SOURCE ADVANTAGES

As a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) 8(a) Island Empire Technology Systems LLC (IETS), Doing Business as DIGITALSPEC Technologies offers unique contracting benefits:

$25M Direct Awards. DIGITALSPEC may receive direct awards up to $22M that exceed normal SBA thresholds per 13 CFR 124.506(b)(2)

$100M Direct Awards. DIGITALSPEC, LLC may receive direct awards up to $100M per the following class deviation

Awards cannot be protested. Awards to DIGITALSPEC, LLC cannot be protested per 13 CFR 124.517(a)

Follow-on to competitive awards can be sole sourced. As an NHO, DIGITALSPEC may receive sole source awards after a contract was competitively awarded in the 8(a) program