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Federal Contract Vehicles

End-to-End Support to Help You Qualify, Win, and Grow Through Federal Contract Vehicles

Federal Contract Vehicles

At RFP Helper we specialize in helping businesses secure and expand their presence in U.S. Federal Government contracting by providing comprehensive consulting and proposal development services for a wide range of contract vehicles.
Whether your company offers IT Consulting, Temporary Staffing (IT, Professional, Healthcare, Engineering, Educational), Direct Hire & Executive Recruitment, or Payroll Outsourcing, we ensure you are well-positioned to compete, win, and grow through the right contract channels.

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What Are Contract Vehicles—and Why They Matter

Contract Vehicles are pre-approved procurement mechanisms that federal agencies use to streamline the acquisition of goods and services. Being listed on these vehicles increases your visibility to federal buyers and reduces the time and complexity required for agencies to award contracts to your business.
Some examples include:

These vehicles are essential for federal contractors seeking long-term, scalable growth in the government marketplace.

Our Services

End-to-End Contract Vehicle Support

We provide turnkey consulting and proposal support to help you get listed on, maintain compliance with, and compete under federal contract vehicles.

Proposal Development
  • Prepare and write complete application packages (e.g., for GSA MAS, GWACs, IDIQs, etc.)
  • Develop narratives, pricing structures, technical responses, and compliance matrices
  • Craft past performance references and project descriptions
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and strategic alignment with solicitation requirements
Submission Management
  • Coordinate timelines and submission milestones
  • Upload final materials through government portals (e.g., eOffer/eMod, SAM.gov, NASA SEWP)
  • Provide formatting, document conversion, and QA/QC checks
Post-Award Support
  • Assist with onboarding and post-award compliance
  • Update your contract vehicle profile and pricing as needed
  • Develop marketing strategies to leverage your listing and connect with agency buyers
Pre-Application Consulting
  • Assess eligibility and readiness
  • Recommend the right contract vehicle(s) for your services and growth goals
  • Conduct gap analysis of required documents, past performance, and compliance factors
Proposal Graphic Design
  • Create agency-compliant graphics, charts, and branding materials
  • Develop organizational charts, service delivery models, and workflow illustrations
Service Industries

Who We Support

Our services are tailored for companies providing services to the federal government, including:

IT Consulting & System Integration Firms
Technology Services Firms
Staffing & Recruiting Agencies
(IT, Healthcare, Engineering, Educational, Admin, Professional)
Executive Search & Direct Hire Recruitment Agencies.
Payroll Management & Employer of Record (EOR) Providers
Security Guard Services Providers
Small & Disadvantaged Businesses (8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, MBE/DBE)
How We Helped

Benefits of Partnering With Us

Industry-specific expertise in Federal Contracting
Proven experience across GSA Schedules, GWACs, IDIQs, and agency-specific vehicles
Increased compliance, competitiveness, and proposal quality
Strategic guidance for long-term government growth
Time savings through expert management of complex processes

Ready to Get Listed and Grow?

Let RFP Helper be your strategic partner in navigating and winning through federal contract vehicles. Whether you’re new to government contracting or looking to expand through additional vehicles, we provide the support you need to succeed—from start to submission and beyond.

Schedule a consultation today to get started.

info@rfphelper.com
302-205-6464

Frequently Asked Questions

Some frequently asked questions about the service that you may have questions about

What are Federal Contract Vehicles?
Federal Contract Vehicles are preapproved procurement channels—such as IDIQs (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity), GWACs (Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts), BPAs (Blanket Purchase Agreements), and GSA Schedules—that streamline how agencies buy goods and services by reducing competition steps and administrative burden.
Why should we target contract vehicles like GSA Schedule or GWACs?
Agencies often issue task orders through these prevalidated vehicles. Being positioned on the right vehicle gives you access to multiple procurements without rebidding each time, ensuring predictable opportunity pipelines.
What’s the difference between GWACs and IDIQs?
GWACs are a subtype of IDIQ focused on IT solutions, managed by a single agency for use governmentwide, while IDIQs can span services or supplies across single or multiple award formats. Both offer flexibility over time and quantity.
What is a BPA and when is it appropriate?
A Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) presets terms for recurring needs so agencies can issue orders directly—ideal for routine services or supplies where volume and timing recur over a short term.
Which contract vehicles exist for small business setasides?
Vehicles like 8(a) STARS III and VETS2 (specifically for SDVOSBs) provide access to setaside IT procurement vehicles, combining rapid access with socioeconomic goals.
How do contract vehicles impact pricing and profitability?
Because terms are prenegotiated, contractors benefit from predictable revenue models. However, vehicles like IDIQs or GWACs may involve heavy task-order competition and administrative compliance.
What rapid acquisition authorities are emerging?
Increasingly, agencies use CSOs (Commercial Solutions Openings) and OTAs (Other Transaction Agreements) to speed up acquisition, bypass some FAR requirements, and attract nontraditional vendors.
How do you determine the best vehicle for our business?
We assess your strengths, NAICS codes, target agencies, service offerings, certification status, and teaming potential to recommend vehicles that align with your growth strategy.
Can we team on vehicles if not qualified to prime?
Yes. Teaming with primes already on the vehicle allows you to build past performance while preparing for future prime capability.
What compliance and maintenance are required once awarded a vehicle?
Most vehicles (e.g. GSA MAS, GWACs, IDIQs) require annual compliance audits, price adjustments, reporting adherence, and ensuring contract terms (such as wage, certification, or labor clauses) are continuously met.