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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. […]

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 […]
October 21, 2021
In order to ensure the health and safety of the federal workforce and contractor community, the President signed Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. The General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) issued solicitation Refresh # 8 and the Mass Modification (Mass Mod) A837 to implement Executive Order 14042. […]
September 9, 2021
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 7 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001. Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh 7 and the Mass Modification (Mass Mod) A834: A: Changes Applicable to Overall MAS Solicitation: ·       Revision to the format of the Available Offerings Attachment […]
April 23, 2021
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) is planning to issue Refresh # 6 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001 in May 2021.  Outlined below are the upcoming changes associated with the refresh and the Mass Modification (Mass Mod). Overview of planned changes: Implementation of the Verified Products Portal (VPP), […]
March 15, 2021
The General Services Administration (GSA) recently released a memorandum to temporarily waive certain requirements for offers under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program in order to better support the Government’s response to COVID-19.  The memo waives the following requirements for both new Offerors and current GSA Contractors adding new products, services or solutions: 2 […]
February 23, 2021
Effective Monday, March 8th 2021, the General Services Administration (GSA) is transitioning to the GSA FAS ID for the GSA eOffer and GSA eMod systems. Digital Certificates will no longer be needed to access eOffer and eMod. The GSA FAS ID is a secure, centralized identity management system that allows you to access many GSA […]
November 16, 2020
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquistion Service (FAS) just released GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001 Refresh # 5 and the associated Mass Modification A826 to incorporate provision and clause updates. GSA MAS Solicitation Refresh 5 changes include: MAS SOLICITATION CHANGES: Incorporate a new Section 889 “Part B” Representation Requirement in the System […]
November 2, 2020
GSA FAS ID GSA FAS ID was created as part of GSA’s overall IT modernization effort to support security and provide a solution that is legally recognized internationally.  FAS ID is a secure, centralized identity management system that lets contractors access many GSA applications using a single email and password.  The GSA FAS ID uses […]
June 2, 2020
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) anticipates issuing Refresh # 2 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) solicitation in June 2020. The purpose of the solicitation refresh is to incorporate updated Service Contract Act (SCA) wage and additional clause, provision and solicitation updates. Overview of Proposed Changes 1)  Update Offeror Instructions […]
April 23, 2020
State and local governments can now purchase off your GSA Schedule contract under the State and Local Disaster Purchasing Program.   On March 13, 2020, the President declared the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant an emergency declaration for all states, tribes, territories and the District of Columbia […]