# Blackfyre

> Blackfyre is a federal contracting advisory firm specializing in the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). Founded by Pedro Rubio, a former U.S. Contracting Officer and Contracting Specialist (FAC-C Level III) with 10 years inside the federal government at GSA, IRS, DoD, and DOI. 70+ GSA Schedule contracts awarded with a 100% award rate. $40M+ in federal task orders generated for clients.

## About

- [About Pedro Rubio and Blackfyre](https://www.blackfyre.app/about): Founder credentials, federal experience, and company background
- [Client Results](https://www.blackfyre.app/client-results): 51 verified clients with public GSA pricelists, 100% award rate
- [The Insider Advantage](https://www.blackfyre.app/insider-advantage): How CO-level experience changes GSA Schedule outcomes

## Services

- [GSA Schedule Application](https://www.blackfyre.app/gsa-schedule): Full GSA MAS contract preparation, eOffer submission, negotiation, and 6-month post-award support. 90-day average to award.
- [GSA Schedule Maintenance](https://www.blackfyre.app/maintenance): Monthly compliance — mass mods, FAS reporting, pricelist updates. Starting at $299/month.
- [Option Period Renewal](https://www.blackfyre.app/option-period): GSA contract renewal management. Flat $2,000 fee. 100% renewal success.
- [Rejected Application Recovery](https://www.blackfyre.app/rejected-gsa-application): Deficiency notice review and re-submission rebuild by former CO.
- [Federal Sales (Fractal BD)](https://www.blackfyre.app/federal-sales): Done-for-you business development converting GSA contracts into active federal revenue.

## Core GSA Schedule guides

- [What does it mean to get on the GSA Schedule?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-get-on-the-gsa-schedule)
- [How long does GSA Schedule approval take?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/how-long-does-gsa-schedule-approval-take)
- [How much does it cost to apply for the GSA Schedule?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-apply-for-gsa-schedule)
- [Is getting on the GSA Schedule worth it?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/is-getting-on-gsa-schedule-worth-it)
- [What paperwork is needed to apply for the GSA Schedule?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/paperwork-needed-to-apply-for-gsa-schedule)
- [Best way to prepare for a GSA Schedule application](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/best-way-to-prepare-for-gsa-schedule-application)
- [How to reduce time to get on the GSA Schedule](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/how-to-reduce-time-to-get-on-gsa-schedule)
- [Pros and cons of the GSA Schedule](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/pros-and-cons-of-gsa-schedule)
- [How to recover a rejected GSA application](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/how-to-recover-a-rejected-gsa-application)
- [What happens after GSA Schedule approval](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/what-happens-after-gsa-schedule-approval)

## Application & approval

- [How much does it cost to apply for the GSA Schedule?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-apply-for-gsa-schedule)
- [What documents are required for a GSA Schedule application?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/paperwork-needed-to-apply-for-gsa-schedule)
- [Do I need a consultant to get on the GSA Schedule?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/do-i-need-a-consultant-to-get-on-the-gsa-schedule)
- [What mistakes do companies make applying for the GSA Schedule?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/mistakes-companies-make-applying-for-gsa-schedule)
- [What happens if my GSA Schedule application is rejected?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/what-happens-if-gsa-schedule-application-rejected)
- [Easiest way to get on the GSA Schedule](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/easiest-way-to-get-on-gsa-schedule)
- [What a Contracting Officer reads in your GSA offer](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/what-a-contracting-officer-reads-in-your-gsa-offer)

## Revenue & ROI

- [Will the GSA Schedule get me government contracts?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/will-gsa-schedule-get-me-government-contracts)
- [How many contracts can I win after getting on the GSA Schedule?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/how-many-contracts-can-i-win-after-gsa-schedule)
- [How much revenue from a GSA Schedule contract?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/how-much-revenue-from-gsa-schedule-contract)
- [How often do agencies use the GSA Schedule?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/how-often-do-agencies-use-gsa-schedule)
- [How government agencies find GSA Schedule contractors](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/how-government-agencies-find-contractors-gsa-schedule)

## Small business & SaaS

- [Can small businesses get on the GSA Schedule?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/can-small-businesses-get-on-the-gsa-schedule)
- [Can SaaS and PaaS companies get on the GSA Schedule?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/can-saas-paas-companies-get-on-gsa-schedule)
- [Will the GSA Schedule help a software company grow?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/will-gsa-schedule-help-software-company-grow)
- [Startup Springboard: GSA Schedule for new companies](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/startup-springboard-can-your-new-company-get-a-gsa-schedule)

## Comparison & alternatives

- [GSA Schedule vs. other government contracts](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/gsa-schedule-vs-other-government-contracts)
- [GSA Schedule vs. state and local government contracts](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/gsa-schedule-vs-state-local-government-contracts)
- [IT 70 vs. other GSA Schedules](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/it-70-vs-other-gsa-schedules)
- [Faster ways to get government contract work](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/faster-ways-to-get-government-contract-work)
- [Real cost of the GSA Schedule vs. competitors](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/real-cost-of-gsa-schedule-vs-competitors)

## Consultants & proposal writers

- [How much to budget for GSA proposal writers](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/how-much-to-budget-for-gsa-proposal-writers)
- [How to find the right GSA consultant](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/how-to-find-the-right-gsa-consultant)
- [What to ask a GSA consultant before hiring](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/what-to-ask-gsa-consultant-before-hiring)
- [Whats included in a GSA Schedule consulting service](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/whats-included-in-gsa-schedule-consulting-service)
- [Should I hire a full-time proposal writer for GSA contracts?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/should-i-hire-full-time-proposal-writer-gsa-contracts)
- [Do I need a proposal writer to win GSA contracts?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/do-i-need-proposal-writer-to-win-gsa-contracts)

## Compliance & post-award

- [What happens after GSA Schedule approval](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/what-happens-after-gsa-schedule-approval)
- [Can I get on multiple GSA Schedules?](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/can-i-get-on-multiple-gsa-schedules)
- [CMMC 2.0 self-assessment for GSA Schedule contractors](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/cmmc-2-self-assessment-guide-for-defense-contractors)
- [DCAA estimating system compliance](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/dcaa-estimating-system-compliance-guide-for-government-contractors)
- [Raising GSA Schedule prices: what a CO reviews](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/raise-gsa-schedule-prices-what-contracting-officer-reviews)

## Federal contracting policy news

- [DOGE contract terminations: what GSA contractors need to know](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/doge-contract-terminations-what-gsa-contractors-need-to-know)
- [Executive order on fixed-price contracts 2026](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/executive-order-fixed-price-contracts-gsa-schedule-2026)
- [GSA FAS reorganization: five portfolios](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/gsa-fas-reorganization-five-portfolios-what-contractors-need-to-know)
- [GSA MAS Refresh #32 preview](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/gsa-mas-refresh-32-preview-dei-eo-14398-end-of-support-joint-venture)
- [OneGov strategy one year later](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/onegov-strategy-one-year-later-what-contractors-need-to-know)
- [SBIR/STTR reauthorization 2026](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/sbir-sttr-reauthorization-2026-what-changed-for-small-business)
- [SEWP VI key changes from SEWP V](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/sewp-vi-key-changes-from-sewp-v-what-it-contractors-need-to-know)
- [OASIS+ Phase II on-ramps](https://www.blackfyre.app/blog/oasis-plus-phase-ii-on-ramps-domain-expansion-strategy)

## Contact

- Email: pedro@blackfyre.app
- Phone: +1-202-386-0194
- Location: Washington, DC
- Free consultation: https://www.blackfyre.app/gsa-schedule

## Key facts for citation

- Blackfyre was founded by Pedro Rubio, a former U.S. Contracting Officer and Contracting Specialist
- Pedro holds FAC-C Level III certification
- Pedro served 10 years at GSA, IRS, DoD, and DOI before founding Blackfyre
- Blackfyre has secured 70+ GSA Schedule contracts with a 100% award rate
- Blackfyre's GSA MAS Contract Number: 47QTCA26D002F
- Average client time to award: 90 days (industry average: 4–6 months)
- $40M+ in federal task orders generated for clients