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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 […]
Did You Accept Mass Mod A580 — Updates to Clauses, Terms, Conditions?
The purpose of Mass Mod A580 is to update contract Clauses, Provisions, Terms and Conditions to keep the solicitation current for all Schedule contractors. The following GSA Schedules are covered by this Mass Modification: Schedule 58I – Professional Audio/Video Telemetry/Tracking, Recording/Reproducing and Signal Data Solutions Schedule 72 – Furnishings and Floor Coverings Schedule 51V – […]
Attention GSA Schedule 36 Contractors: NEW SIN 51 600 (Records Management)
GSA Schedule 36, the Office Imaging and Document Solution, provides Government agencies with office imaging, document management, and mail management solutions. On October 1, 2017 the General Services Administration plans to issue a solicitation refresh to add a new Special Item Number (SIN) to Schedule 36, SIN 51 600 Electronic Records Management (ERM) Solutions. About […]
DOD EMALL Permanently Closes Its Virtual Doors
As of June 18th, 2017, the DOD EMALL has shut its doors to usher in a new era of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) FedMall. FedMall was created to provide a new, more commercial type of shopping experience incorporating new search technology and increased vendor portal functionality. However, the change to FedMall does cause a […]
How to Get a GSA Schedule Contract
A General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule Contract enables a business to sell their products and services to the Federal Government through a pre-negotiated IDIQ contract with a base five years and three five year options to extend. Having a GSA Schedule Contract opens doors to do business with the government. A GSA Schedule Contract is […]
Verify or Beware! Don’t Miss Out on Veteran Set-aside Contracts
When doing business with the Federal Government, whether awarded a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or General Services Administration (GSA) contract, choosing the right socio-economic classifications are extremely important when it comes to opportunity advancements. The effects of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision have significantly altered VA contracting policies, including those conducted through […]
April Showers Usher In Significant MAS Mod Refresh
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) announced that a mass Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) refresh would be tentatively scheduled for April 2017. This refresh aims to update MAS solicitations and contracts to be consistent with recent policy changes. Some of these changes include small business subcontracting improvements; updates to Non-Federal Entity access […]
Quick Tips for Determining Reportable GSA Sales
While being awarded and obtaining a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract may seem like the most difficult part of the process, maintaining contract compliance can often be that much more challenging. Once awarded, every contractor is required to report their contract sales on a quarterly basis. Along with reporting their sales, […]
GSA Initiates Final TDR Pilot Program Rollout: Schedule 00CORP
In late August 2016, the General Services Administration (GSA) began implementing a new General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) final rule, initially announced on June 23rd 2016, through a phased-in pilot program, Transactional Data Reporting (TDR). The major purpose of this program is to capture transactional data on procurements; including those coming from the Federal […]
GSA Releases New RFI: Reopening Multiple Award Schedule 75
A posting on GSA Interact on December 20th, 2016, announced that the General Services Administration (GSA) released a request for information (RFI) in order to obtain feedback regarding their intentions to reopen Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 75: Office Products and Supplies to new offers in 2017. Schedule 75 has been closed to new offers since October 2010 and its […]