The press is now saying that the Obama Administration plans to create 600,000 jobs this summer by speeding the outflow of stimulus funds.

Stimulus Program Questions and Answers

Q: How can jobs be created quickly?
A: Let federal state, and local government contracts

Q: How can contracts be let quickly and still maintain a competitive procurement environment?
A: Use GSA Schedule contracts that have established price lists negotiated in open competition.

Q: What GSA Schedules are most likely to be used for stimulus procurements?
A: Facilities Maintenance (green services), Environmental Services (green services), Engineering Services (construction planning and acquisition), Industrial Supplies (green products), Information Technology (health records automation), Law Enforcement Products, Law Enforcement (keep out country safe), Management Consulting (procurement assistance), Financial Services (stimulus fund planning and tracking).

Q: Who can get a GSA Schedule?
A: Any qualified company with an established record of selling a product or service.