Discovery

Where do I find opportunities to sell through my GSA Schedule?

Quick Answer: GSA eBuy is the primary source for Schedule-specific RFQs. Agencies also post Schedule requirements on SAM.gov. Direct marketing to agencies and monitoring GSA Advantage activity are also effective.

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