Acceptance into the General Services Administration’s GSA Schedule System requires an applicant to successfully pass a strict evaluation. The GSA places high levels of scrutiny on GSA Contract Applications because once accepted this contracting vehicle can be used to sell to any agency within the federal government. The application process usually takes professionals approximately four to six months to complete. An unsuccessful GSA Schedule Application can be a large drain on firm resources and effort. It can also force the company into a less competitive position with regard to pursuing federal contracts compared to its GSA Schedule Contract holding peers. At GSA Magazine we explore how a GSA Schedule can help a firm grow through federal contracts, what role a consultant should play in this process, as well as all other issues pertaining to a GSA Schedule and Federal Sales.