The GSA Schedule is the first step in doing business with the Federal Government. Being on GSA schedules eliminates the traditional RFP process and makes your firm a preferred vendor of the government. For most businesses that are serious about doing business with the federal government obtaining GSA Contracts is the first step of getting into the GSA program. Obtaining GSA contract is a complicated task that requires expertise and a working knowledge of the GSA services process. The GSA Schedule application must be completed in a professional manner to pass the scrutiny of the General Services Agency and getting the GSA advantage. Seasoned GSA Schedule consultants usually requires over 200 hours for obtaining a GSA Schedule for a firm. For a novice attempting to obtain a schedule this figure is usually at least triple that figure. This time commitment coupled with the requirement of up to date information places a high burden on a firm making it nearly impossible for a small or medium sized firm to complete the GSA schedule process on their own.