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GSA MAS Refresh 32 Released: Key Updates Contractors Need to Know
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
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 […]
Transition to GSA’s FAS Catalog Platform (FCP)
GSA started to transition Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts to the new FAS Catalog Platform (FCP). The FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) is a web-based application that replaces and modernizes the Schedule Input Program (SIP) for vendors and CO Reporting System (CORS) for GSA workforce. The FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) integrates with the GSA eMod portal, […]
Updates to VA FSS Sales Reporting
In order to align VA sales reporting practices with GSA, there will be two changes to the reporting process: IMPORTANT: The shortened deadline outlined in clause 552.238-80 Industrial Funding Fee and Sales Reporting aligns with VA FSS and GSA’s Multiple Award Schedules systems modernization efforts and is reflected in the revised clause. Click here to […]
Transition to GSA’s new FAS Catalog Platform (FCP)
GSA has begun to transition Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts to the new FAS Catalog Platform (FCP), GSA’s modern replacement for the Schedule Input Program (SIP). Your GSA MAS Contract may be eligible to participate if you offer Commercial off the Shelf Products published on GSA Advantage! The FAS Catalog Platform currently does not support: […]
GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 19, Mass Modification A869
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
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
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
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
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
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, […]