ARTICLES
Insights on Federal Solicitations and How to Win Them
The Articles (blog) page on GDI Consulting’s website is a specialized resource for those immersed in the federal contracting arena, offering insights and strategies on navigating federal business opportunities. It features expertly written articles that delve into the essentials of federal contracting, such as crafting winning proposals, capturing solicitations effectively, and adhering to the best practices of proposal management.
Adapting to a Shifting Federal Landscape: Why Contractors Must Act Now
Recent developments from the General Services Administration (GSA) are triggering a fundamental shift in how contractors must approach federal procurement. As the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program undergoes significant restructuring—driven by executive mandates for efficiency and fiscal responsibility—contractors are [...]
Get on GSA MAS or Expand Your Contract to Grow Federal Sales
In today’s highly competitive government contracting space, small and mid-size companies—especially those designated as 8(a), WOSB, or SDVOSB—need to leverage every available tool to grow. One of the most effective ways to scale is to get on GSA MAS, the [...]
Winning State and Local Contracts in 2025: Strategies for Success
As billions of federal dollars make their way into state and municipal budgets, winning state and local contracts has become a critical path to growth for small and mid-sized businesses. From infrastructure upgrades to digital modernization initiatives, government contracting [...]
Adapting to a Shifting Federal Landscape: Why Contractors Must Act Now
Recent developments from the General Services Administration (GSA) are triggering a fundamental shift in how contractors must approach federal procurement. As the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program undergoes significant restructuring—driven by executive mandates for efficiency and fiscal responsibility—contractors are [...]
Self-Scoring Solicitations Revolution: Transforming GSA Procurement
Self-Scoring Solicitations Revolution: Transforming GSA Procurement The new executive order by President Trump is a milestone in government contracting, reshaping how federal agencies buy goods and services. One of the most compelling trends emerging from this legislative shift is [...]
The Future of Federal Acquisition: A New Milestone in Government Contracting
Over the past few years, heightened attention has been placed on federal contracting reforms, culminating in what many observers now consider a pivotal shift: the new executive order by President Trump is a milestone in government contracting. Building on [...]
OASIS+ in Focus: Why an OASIS+ Merger with GSA MAS Seems Unlikely
A balanced look at how the specialized nature of this contract vehicle supports its enduring place in federal acquisitions. An Evolving Acquisition Landscape Federal contracting has long been defined by the interplay of various acquisition vehicles, each designed to [...]
2025 Executive Order: Transforming GSA Contract Vehicles
How the new milestone is driving GSA contract vehicle consolidationThe 2025 executive order signed by President Donald J. Trump has been widely hailed as a milestone in government contracting. By compelling agencies to centralize their purchasing under the General Services [...]
SEWP VI Opportunity: Why IT Contractors Can’t Afford to Miss It
SEWP VI 7-Min. Eligibility Video SEWP VI Comprehensive Info Page The Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement VI (SEWP VI) solicitation represents an unprecedented opportunity for IT contractors to secure a decade-long engagement with federal agencies. Despite its [...]
MAPS Solicitation Update: Key Information for Prospective Contractors
MAPS Comprehensive Info Page The Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) solicitation is the U.S. Army's latest initiative to to streamline the acquisition of knowledge-based services for mission-critical support. This upcoming contract vehicle, structured [...]