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GSA MAS Refresh 32 Released: Key Updates Contractors Need to Know

June 7, 2026

The General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) has officially released MAS Solicitation Refresh 32 for Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001. This refresh introduces several important policy, compliance, and category‑level updates that contractors should review and act on promptly. Draft SCP‑FSS‑001: What’s Now Included A draft of SCP‑FSS‑001 has been released alongside Refresh 32. Key updates include: These […]

VA Extends Federal Supply Schedule Contracts to 20 Years: What Contractors Need to Know

April 21, 2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major enhancement to the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program—one that will significantly benefit both government buyers and current FSS contractors. For the first time, VA FSS contracts can now span up to 20 years, doubling the previous maximum performance period. A Longer Contract Lifecycle Historically, FSS […]

March 19, 2012

Sigma Technology Partners LLC, a leading provider of regulatory compliance, auditing, technology and business solutions expands its footprint in the federal marketplace. PRINCETON, NJ: BH Sky Associates, a leading government contracts consultancy, is pleased to announce that Sigma Technology Partners LLC, a licensed CPA and IT solutions company based in Silver Spring, Maryland, has been awarded […]

February 3, 2012

GSA Now Allows Set-Asides for Small Business Contracts  Thanks to a recent regulatory change to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 52.502-4), federal buyers can now set aside orders and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) issued against Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts. That means that for the first time in history, portions of federal contracts can be […]

November 30, 2011

Reporte Hispano, a leading provider of Spanish language translation and interpretation services, enters federal marketplace. PRINCETON, NJ: BH Sky Associates, a leading government contracts consultant, is pleased to announce that Reporte Hispano, the official translation service for the State of New Jersey, has been awarded a Language Services Schedule 738 II Contract with the federal General […]