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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Construction Contract Awarded To New York Based Firm

GSA’s (Region 2) recently awarded a construction contract worth over Thirty Million to New York based company Volmer Construction, Inc.   Construction is specifically for the reconfiguration and alteration of the Jacob K. Javitts federal building in Manhattan. According to Regional Administrator, John A. Sarcone III the construction will improve the work of federal agency […]

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Fraudulent Activity In System For Award Management

GSA’s System for Award Management issued a notification this month to state that fraudulent activity has occurred.  According to their post on April 4, 2018 an investigation is being performed by the Office of Inspector General (OIG). Effective March 22, 2018 any entity registering a new SAM account will be required to submit an original

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GSA Implementing Refresh to Schedule 71-Furniture

GSA announced on March 22, 2018 a proposed refresh 22 to Schedule 71 (Furniture) to replace language under SIN 71-204 (Dormitory, Quarters and Residential Casegoods and Beds).  Language that will be incorporated is: 71 204 — Dormitory, Quarters and Residential Casegoods and Beds – Includes furniture pieces designed for household, quarters and dormitory use and

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GSA Makes Changes To Schedule 736

In order to streamline the contract process GSA’s Region 2 (Northeast & Caribbean) has made modifications to schedule 736 (Temporary and Professional Services).  According to a post on their site GSA’s philosophy is that the changes will make the schedule preparation easier for the customer and will foster a better understanding of the rules and

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GSA Announces Alliant 2 Small Business Awards

On February 14, 2018 GSA announced awards to 81 vendors for the Alliant 2 Small Business Contract, Solicitation Number QTA0016GBA0002.  To view the solicitation click here, for a complete list of all awardees see GSA’s response below**. GSA is pleased to present the Alliant 2 Small Business contract award notice to all interested parties. While

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