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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 […]
GSA Releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 9 Mass Modification A839
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 9 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001.
Federal Contractor Vaccination Mandate Stayed
On December 7,2021, the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Federal contractors (Executive Order 14042) was blocked nationwide by an order of the Federal District Court in Georgia. This ruling in Georgia, ordering the implementation of the mandate during the suspension of the case or until further order from the court, is the latest legal setback pertaining […]
GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 8, Mass Modification A837
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. […]
GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 7 Mass Modification A834
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 […]
GSA to release MAS Solicitation Refresh # 6 and associated Mass Modification
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), […]
GSA Waives MAS Experience & Financial Requirements
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 […]
GSA Digital Certificate not needed after March 8th, 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 […]
GSA Released MAS Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001 Refresh 5
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 […]
GSA’S TRANSITION TO DOCUSIGN AND GSA FAS ID
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 […]