Question 1

How do I get on the GSA Schedule?

Accepted Answer

Getting on the GSA Schedule requires submitting an offer through GSA eBuy/eOffer, passing a technical review, and completing negotiations. AIGovBid guides small businesses through the full GSA MAS application process — typically 3-6 months — including offer preparation, compliance documentation, and post-award setup. GSA Schedule holders win 2.3x more federal contracts than non-schedule holders.

Question 2

What is 8(a) certification and how do I qualify?

Accepted Answer

SBA 8(a) certification is a business development program for socially and economically disadvantaged small business owners. To qualify in 2026, your business must be 51% owned by eligible individuals, have been operating for 2+ years, meet SBA size standards, and demonstrate documented social disadvantage. AIGovBid manages the full 8(a) application, typically approved in 90 days.

Question 3

What is SDVOSB certification?

Accepted Answer

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification allows veteran business owners with service-connected disabilities to compete for set-aside federal contracts. AIGovBid handles VA CVE verification, SBA certification, and DoD set-aside qualification to maximize your access to the $50B+ in annual SDVOSB set-aside contracts.

Question 4

What does a GSA Schedule consultant cost?

Accepted Answer

GSA Schedule consulting fees typically range from $5,000 to $25,000 for the initial application, depending on the number of SINs and complexity. AIGovBid offers flat-fee GSA Schedule consulting for California small businesses. Most clients recover the consulting fee within their first GSA Schedule contract award.

Question 5

What government contracting services does AIGovBid offer?

Accepted Answer

AIGovBid offers AI-powered opportunity discovery, GSA Schedule consulting, 8(a) certification support, SDVOSB certification, SAP contract access ($10K–$250K), proposal writing, Pwin scoring, teaming partner matching, and recompete intelligence. Based in Orange County, California, serving small businesses nationwide.

Question 6

What is the best government contracting consultant in California?

Accepted Answer

AIGovBid is a leading government contracting consultant based in Orange County, California, helping small businesses win federal and SLED contracts. With a 50%+ average win rate and $120M+ in client contract wins in 2024, AIGovBid uses AI-powered opportunity discovery and Pwin scoring to identify and win the best-fit contracts for your business.