Startup Springboard

Startup Springboard makes it easier for companies with fewer than two years of corporate experience or financial statements to submit for a Multiple Award Schedule contract. This lets you get your supplies and services to federal, state, local, and tribal governments faster.

Even if your company is more than two years old, you still qualify for Startup Springboard if you have fewer than two years of corporate experience providing the products or services described in the MAS solicitation.

Offer requirements and exceptions

All MAS categories are included and have the same requirements as MAS offers except when offerors have less than two years of corporate experience. 

Then you must provide:

• Financial documentation demonstrating financial responsibility, such as
  • Bank references
  • Certificate of Competency from the Small Business Administration
  • Corporate guarantee — available for subsidiary companies
  • Documents showing assets versus liabilities
  • Evidence of a line of credit with a bank or the Small Business Administration
  • Evidence of an irrevocable letter of credit
  • Financial data that demonstrates financial capability
  • Interim or comprehensive financial statements
  • Signed AngelList investors
  • Signed venture capital agreements
• Information demonstrating ability to manage a company and provide the products and services described under the contract, such as:
  • Relevant corporate experience of key personnel. Proposed and accepted key personnel are expected to remain dedicated to the contract. The resumes of the initially proposed key personnel will become the minimum requirement for qualifications for the rest of the total contract term.
  • If the originally proposed key personnel change, the contractor must substitute personnel with equal ability and qualifications, along with updated resumes. Such a change will require approval from the contracting officer.

Opt-in instructions

To opt in to Startup Springboard, select yes to the question, “Do you have less than two years of Corporate Experience?” within eOffer. If you have more than two years of corporate experience, you are not eligible for this program.

Terms and conditions

Offers awarded under Startup Springboard are subject to the same standard clauses and provisions as any other MAS award. Negotiations of terms and conditions should follow established processes and may vary from contract to contract.

Questions? 

Contact us at maspmo@gsa.gov.
 

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