GSA Schedule Small Business Sales
GSA Schedule
Over the past five years, sales to small businesses under the GSA Schedule have increased by approximately 16%. In fiscal year 2018, small businesses took in more than $13.6 billion through VA and GSA Schedule Contracts. With just over 11,500 small business contractors, average sales per small business nearly reached $1.2 million. If your small business has experience selling to the government, whether directly or indirectly as a subcontractor, a GSA Schedule may help expand your government sales.
FY 2018 GSA Schedule Sales by Socio-Economic Size Status
GSA Schedules With Highest Sales to Small Businesses
The top ten list of GSA Schedules for small business sales versus total sales differ by two Schedules. In fiscal year 2018, the GSA Travel Solutions Schedule and Office Imaging/Document Solutions Schedule made the top ten list for total sales, but had the lowest percentage of sales to small businesses. The absence of these GSA Schedules on the small business list, made room for the GSA Office Products and Building Materials Schedules.
FY 2018 GSA Schedules with Highest Small Business Sales
GSA Schedules With Over 60% of Sales to Small Businesses
Across all GSA and VA Schedules, small businesses take in approximately 29% of total sales. However, under the 11 GSA Schedules detailed in the chart below, small businesses dominated with over 60% of total sales in fiscal year 2018.
FY 2018 GSA Schedules with Highest Percentage of Sales to Small Businesses
Small Business Resources
If your company is just getting started in the government space, pursuing a GSA Schedule may not be the best first step. Your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) or Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) can help you assess demand and develop a plan for moving forward in the government market.
- Small Business Administration (SBA) contracting guide
- SBA’s Directory of Federal Government Prime Contractors with a Subcontracting Plan
- General Services Administration’s Subcontracting Directory for Small Businesses
- Watch our on-demand Capture Process Series presented with AOC Key Solutions: Finding Your Fit Within Federal Market, Building an Effective Pipeline, Essential Resources for a Winning GovCon Strategy
Considering a GSA Schedule Contract?
If your company has two years in business and government sales experience, a GSA Schedule Contract can be a beneficial tool for capturing sales. Find out more about this contract vehicle, including:
• Requirements to Obtain a GSA Schedule Contract
• Benefits of Holding a GSA Schedule Contract
• Fiscal Year 2018 Sales by Schedule
• Tips for Conducting GSA Schedule Market Research
• Overview of Steps Needed to Obtain a GSA Schedule
■ Download Our Beginner’s Guide to GSA Schedule Contracts
■ GSA Schedule Explained in 2 Minutes
■ Contact FEDSched For Help Obtaining Your GSA Schedule