AAA Wholesale Company is the largest resource for medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, laboratory supplies, and equipment. We sell more than 250,000 different products. Manufacturer and brands trust us all over the world. We have more than a decade of experience, and the competition cannot compete in pricing. As of November 1, 2017, we received a government-issued document, a GSA Contract. We consider this contract a huge accomplishment for our company.
The GSA Contract
Once the government awards a GSA contract, it allows companies to sell more products and services worldwide, including to federal agencies. Some of these agencies include FEMA, DOD, and DHS. The contract itself has a fixed-term of five years. Once the contract expires, a company can reapply for additional years. Selling and delivering products is unlimited. Because more than one company can receive a GSA contract, multiple organizations can reap the benefits of providing services to the government at one time.
Receiving a GSA contract is not an easy process. It is very lengthy and extremely strict. One mistake will result in denial of your application, which can cost you money and a lot of time. A quick summary of how to win a GSA contract starts with downloading the solicitation package. Next, you formulate an offer and send it. Once GSA receives your offer, they analyze it and follow guidelines to keep your contract.
Next, to meet eligibility standards for a GSA contract, your business must be at least two years old. You also need to prove a healthy financial status, which means you need to show your profitability. Your services or products must fit under a GSA Schedule. A GSA schedule is a list of products and services that are eligible. For instance, if you are selling products, they must fall under TAA compliance. Basically, this means that your products must come from a manufacturer in the United States, or a TAA designated country. If you are selling services, you must have past experiences giving these services.
What a GSA Contract Means for Us
A GSA contract is an accomplishment itself, but the contract comes with many benefits. The possibilities of building your annual sales can result in making more than billions in annual sales. Additionally, the contract eliminates competition as customers choose government contracted businesses time and time again. Moreover, your sale process is quick and straightforward, allowing you to sale to every federal agency. In certain situations, you can even sell to the state and local government. Earning a GSA contract is a great way to expand your business.
Even though the process is tedious, long, and sometimes expensive, winning a GSA contract is well worth it. For us, at AAA Wholesale Company we are benefiting from the GSA contract in many ways. We are very excited for the opportunity to widen our selling horizon and bring in many new customers. Now we are not only the biggest and best; we have a government-issued document verifying that we are a reliable company with top-of-the-notch equipment and supplies.