Ilene Giles

Ilene has dedicated over twenty years to federal contracts and is the author of, "Road to Business Growth in the GSA Program" Ilene is known for working with vendors who struggle with GSA contracts and its processes. She is a former GSA contract specialist who has helped over five hundred vendors worldwide in winning federal business with a GSA schedule, contact Ilene for a free consultation

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What You Should Know About GSA’s Professional Services Schedule

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The General Services Administration have several contract opportunities available to potential vendors.  One opportunity specifically focused on service based experience is the Professional Services Schedule (00CORP).  The PSS schedule is available for applicants that specialize in the following services: Advertising and Marketing Environmental Solutions Financial & Business Solutions Language Services Business Consulting Logistics Professional Engineering […]

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Professional Services Schedule Upcoming Refresh

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On or about August 29, 2018 the Office of Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC) is planning Refresh #32 to incorporate changes for Professional Services Schedule, SIN 520-20 Data Breach and Identity Protection Services (IPS SIN).  Changes and its clarifications will be issued in two Attachments below are upcoming changes for Attachment 1: Attachment 1

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Provide GSA Your Feedback Without Breaking A Sweat

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The General Services Administration recently announced on July 30, 2018 that they along with Department of Defense (DOD) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are considering an amendment to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to establish a standard survey for obtaining voluntary feedback from potential offerors on government contracts and solicitations. The Government is

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Industrial Funding Fee Increase For Travel Services

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The General Services Administration recently issued a notification on July 20, 2018 that the industrial funding fee (IFF) for Schedule 599 Travel Services, SIN 599-2 will increase.  Effective October 1, 2018 the IFF will increase from $1.50 per transaction to $3.10 for all Transaction A-Air and/or Rail Ticket with or without Lodging and/or Car Rental

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GSA’s New Authentication Process – So Simple Even Your Kids Can Do It

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As an added value layer of protection GSA is requiring a new authentication process for GSA Schedule holders mass modification accounts.  The process is so simple even your kids can do it. Effective July 21, 2018 will be requiring multi-factor authentication (MFA) during the log-in process.  You will be required to enter your user ID

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