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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 […]

GSA Issues MAS Refresh # 31 – What Contractors Need to Know

April 9, 2026

The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) has issued Refresh # 31 to the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001. Refresh # 31 introduces several significant changes that require action from MAS contractors. Changes apply to all new task and delivery orders issued after the effective date, including orders under existing BPAs. […]

GSA Now Allows Set-Asides for Small Business Contracts

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 […]

BH Sky Associates Announces Reporte Hispano GSA Contract Award for Language Services

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 […]