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Federal Procurement Modernization: FPDS.gov and eSRS.gov Retired as Key Functions Move to SAM.gov
March 24, 2026
Federal procurement reporting is undergoing major transformation as GSA continues its multi‑year modernization effort. Two long‑standing systems—FPDS.gov and eSRS.gov—have now been retired, with their core functions fully transitioned into SAM.gov. These changes streamline data access, consolidate reporting tools, and align federal procurement systems with updated regulatory requirements. Contract Award Searches Transition from FPDS.gov to SAM.gov […]
20 Years of BH Sky Associates: Supporting Contractors in the Federal Marketplace
March 19, 2026
Twenty years ago, I started BH Sky Associates with a simple goal: help contractors navigate the complex world of federal and state government contracting. At the time, I saw how challenging the process could be and believed there was a real need for practical guidance and trusted expertise. What began in 2006 as a small […]
GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 19, Mass Modification A869
December 13, 2023
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 19 and the associated Mass Modification A869 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001. Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh # 19: A: Changes to Overall MAS Solicitation: MAS Refresh 19 was issued on Dec. 6, 2023 in order […]
GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 18, Mass Modification A868
December 6, 2023
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 18 and the associated Mass Modification A868 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001.Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh # 18: A: Changes to Overall MAS Solicitation: B: Changes to Specific Large Category, Subcategory or SIN: Office Management (A) […]
GSA Extends Moratorium on EPA Limitations through March 2024
September 19, 2023
On August 30, 2023, GSA released the updated Acquisition Letter MV-22-02, Supplement 3, in order to extend the temporary moratorium on the enforcement of certain GSA Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) limitations through March 31, 2024. Although recent numbers suggest the inflation rate is coming back down to normal levels, the need for this temporary moratorium […]
GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 17, Mass Modification A863
July 24, 2023
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 17 and the associates Mass Modification A863 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001. Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh # 17: A: Changes to Overall MAS Solicitation: B: Changes to Specific Large Category, Subcategory or SIN: For more […]
GSA announces FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) replacing SIP
June 19, 2023
GSA announces transition to new FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) for 2024 that will replace the Schedule Input Program (SIP) with a web-based app to keep catalogs things compliant and up-to-date.
GSA Releases Notice for all Packaged Furniture Contractors
June 1, 2023
After the recent release of MAS solicitation Refresh # 16 with associated Mass Mod A856 all contractors on the Packaged Furniture Subcategory must take immediate action. Effective May 19, 2023, the maximum order threshold (MOT) under the Packaged Furniture Subcategory has been changed to $250,000 (previously $5 million). The impacted SINs are 33721P, 337121P, 337127P, […]
GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 16, Mass Modification A856
May 24, 2023
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 16 and the associated Mass Modification A856 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001. Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh # 16: A: Changes to Overall GSA MAS Solicitation: Implement various changes to SCP-FSS-001 to clarify how MAS offeror […]
GSA Releases Extension to Moratorium on EPA Increases until September 2023
March 13, 2023
GSA released an update to their previously published moratorium on certain EPA increases. On March 6, 2023, GSA released the Acquisition Letter MV-22-02, Supplement 2, in order to extend the temporary moratorium on the enforcement of certain GSA Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) limitations until September 30, 2023. Various factors such as inflation, supply chain shortages, […]
No Action Needed on erroneous GSA emails regarding Name or Address Change modifications
February 17, 2023
As a result of the federal government’s transition from usage of the DUNS Number to the new Unique Entity ID (UEI) on April 4, 2022, many challenges with SAM registrations, validations and the Multiple Award System (MAS) program have been created. GSA Interact released a notice in June 2022 to all Industry Partners who may […]