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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 […]
Register Now for GSA’s FAST 2020 Conference!
December 23, 2019
The GSA Federal Acquisition Service Training (FAST) Conference will take place April 14 – 16, 2020 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. The training event will bring government and industry experts together. Industry will be able to directly engage with federal contracting officers, learn about the latest government e-tools and processes and […]
FedBizOpps Transitions to SAM.gov
December 10, 2019
Effective November 12th, 2019, Federal Business Opportunities (FBO.gov) has retired and migrated key functionalities to Beta.SAM.gov, which is now the authoritative source for Contract Opportunities. Background The General Services Administration (GSA) Integrated Award Environment (IAE) manages federal acquisition and awards processes in 10 separate award systems that each played a role in the award life cycle. […]
GSA Consolidation Benefits to User Agencies, Contractors and GSA
November 3, 2019
The benefits as a result of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) consolidation effort include quality improvements that will save time and improve efficiency, reduce acquisition cycle times, and improve terms and conditions for the MAS program. Benefits for each of the stakeholder groups: Current and Prospective Schedule Contractors (industry): Currently, contractors may have to propose […]
GSA Consolidation Update – Who Does this Impact and What’s Next?
November 1, 2019
Phase 1 Complete The General Services Administration (GSA) has completed Phase 1 of the Schedules overhaul by consolidating 24 existing GSA Schedules, also referred to as Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), into one. The consolidation plan is part of the agency’s Federal Marketplace Strategy which aims to modernize and simplify acquisitions. GSA reviewed the Schedule Contract, […]
GSA Schedules Consolidation – Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)
September 4, 2019
What GSA Schedules are included in the GSA Schedules consolidation? All 24 schedules managed by GSA are included. The VA schedules will not be consolidated at this time. How will the consolidation of Schedules impact my current contract? The applicable terms and conditions of the GSA Schedule will be streamlined. In order for your contract […]
Are You Ready for the GSA Schedules Consolidation?
September 1, 2019
The Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Transformation Initiative is one of the four Cornerstone initiatives of GSA’s Federal Marketplace (FMP) strategy, GSA’s plan to modernize and simplify the buying and selling experience for customers, suppliers, and acquisition professionals. This initiative seeks to modernize federal acquisition by consolidating 24 Multiple Award Schedules into one single Schedule for […]
How to Use Market Analytics to Optimize your GSA Catalog
June 5, 2019
Government buyers purchase approximately $10B in products annually through GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts. $1.5B+ of this spend is transacted through the primary government hosted eCommerce sites, GSA Advantage! and DOD FedMALL. How does My Company Gain an Advantage over the Competition in Successfully Competing in Sales to the Government? XSB’s automated pricing tool, Warwick®, assists organizations in […]
UPDATE: GSA Announces New Procedure for the FAS Sales Reporting Portal
March 6, 2019
On November 6th, 2018, a posting on GSA Interact announced that GSA will be shutting down the legacy 72A Reporting System, which is currently used for reporting MAS Sales (non-TDR) and IFF remittance. The Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Sales Reporting Portal (SRP), which was initially created to support the new Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) monthly reporting needs, will […]
Turning the Lights Out on the 72A Reporting System
December 5, 2018
On November 6th, 2018, a posting on GSA Interact announced that GSA will be shutting down the legacy 72A Reporting System, which is currently used for reporting MAS Sales (non-TDR) and IFF remittance. With the implementation of the Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) Rule in 2016, a new, more modern & efficient reporting system, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Sales Reporting […]