As of 2024GSA eBuy
Detailed Answer
Having a GSA Schedule is just the first step—finding opportunities requires active effort:
**Primary opportunity sources:**
- **GSA eBuy**: Primary RFQ portal for Schedule holders
- **SAM.gov**: Agencies may post Schedule-specific solicitations
- **GSA Advantage**: Online catalog where agencies browse and buy
- **Direct agency contact**: Proactive marketing to buyers
**GSA eBuy details:**
- Requires GSA Schedule to access
- RFQs posted specifically for Schedule holders
- Category-specific notifications available
- Respond through the eBuy platform
- Check regularly; RFQs have short response windows
**Making your Schedule work:**
- Complete pricing on GSA Advantage
- Use detailed product/service descriptions
- Respond to eBuy RFQs promptly
- Market directly to agency buyers
- Attend GSA-sponsored events
**Agency buying patterns:**
- Many purchases under micro-purchase threshold
- Buyers search GSA Advantage for products
- Agencies may conduct informal market research
- Relationships matter for larger purchases
**Marketing strategies:**
- Contact agency small business offices
- Attend industry days mentioning GSA Schedule
- List complete catalog on Advantage
- Respond to sources sought as Schedule holder
- Network with current Schedule customers
**Tracking success:**
- Monitor GSA sales reports
- Analyze which products/services sell
- Track eBuy win rate
- Review Advantage traffic data