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- [GSA MAS Refresh 33 Released: Key Changes Contractors need to Know](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-mas-refresh-33-released-key-changes-contractors-need-to-know/): The General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) has officially released MAS Solicitation Refresh 33 for Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001. This refresh focuses primarily on administrative and compliance related updates, but a few changes may require contractor action depending on SIN’s and business model. Key Changes Affecting All MAS Contractors New Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Requirements
- [Scam Alert: Phishing Emails Impersonating GSA Contracting Officials](https://bhskyassociates.com/scam-alert-phishing-emails-impersonating-gsa-contracting-officials/): Over the past several weeks, a number of clients received an email with the subject line “Final Reminder: - NARA Records Digitization Non-Compliance” and have asked us the question: “We received this email from GSA — what do we need to do?” In every one of those cases, the answer was the same:
- [GSA MAS Refresh 32 Released: Key Updates Contractors Need to Know](https://bhskyassociates.com/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: Limiting
- [VA Extends Federal Supply Schedule Contracts to 20 Years: What Contractors Need to Know](https://bhskyassociates.com/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
- [Federal Procurement Modernization: FPDS.gov and eSRS.gov Retired as Key Functions Move to SAM.gov](https://bhskyassociates.com/federal-procurement-modernization-fpds-gov-and-esrs-gov-retired-as-key-functions-move-to-sam-gov/): FPDS.gov and eSRS.gov are being retired and federal procurement is now transitioning into SAM.gov. Get in touch with us to learn more about how our GSA consulting services can help.
- [GSA Issues MAS Refresh # 31 – What Contractors Need to Know](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-issues-mas-refresh-31-what-contractors-need-to-know/): 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.
- [20 Years of BH Sky Associates: Supporting Contractors in the Federal Marketplace](https://bhskyassociates.com/20-years-of-bh-sky-associates-supporting-contractors-in-the-federal-marketplace/): Learn more about the beginnings of BH Sky and how we've grown from a small GSA consulting practice to a firm that represents contractors from across the globe.
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 30, Mass Modification A907](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-mas-solicitation-refresh-30-mass-modification-a907/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 30 and the associated Mass Modification A907 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001.Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh # 30: A: Changes to Overall MAS Solicitation: In GSA will make clause and provision changes in the Multiple Award
- [Important Update: New EPA Clause Implementation under the MAS Solicitation](https://bhskyassociates.com/important-update-new-epa-clause-implementation-under-the-mas-solicitation/): GSA has incorporated a new Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) Clause, GSAR 552.238-120, into the MAS Solicitation. This new clause replaces the legacy EPA clauses 552.216-70 and I-FSS-969. To ensure compliance with this update, please note that before submitting any price-related modifications—including additions, EPAs, and option extensions—you must first submit a Revise Terms and Conditions modification.
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 29, Mass Modification A905](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-mas-solicitation-refresh-29-mass-modification-a905/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 29 and the associated Mass Modification A905 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001.Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh # 29: A: Changes to Overall MAS Solicitation: In anticipation of the upcoming FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) transition, the Price
- [GSA FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) – Catalog Product Name & Description Guides](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-fas-catalog-platform-fcp-catalog-product-name-description-guides/): Effective July 28, 2025, GSA introduced new requirements for FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) product name and product description submissions. GSA catalogs are a critical tool for helping buyers quickly locate and purchase the products they need. When product names or descriptions are vague, incomplete, or unclear, customers may struggle to find the right items—leading to
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 27 and Refresh # 28, Mass Modification A903 & A904](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-mas-solicitation-refresh-27-mass-modification-a903/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 27 & Refresh # 28 and the associated Mass Modification A903 & A904 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001. MAS Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001 Refresh 28 has been issued to resolve a system issue that affected the Mass Modification under Refresh 27.
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 26, Mass Modification A897](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-mas-solicitation-refresh-26-mass-modification-a897/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 26 and the associated Mass Modification A897 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001.Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh # 26: A: Changes to Overall MAS Solicitation: Implement minor revision to SCP-FSS-001 Instructions Applicable to All Offerors Implement revisions
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 25, Mass Modification A893](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-mas-solicitation-refresh-25-mass-modification-a893/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 25 and the associated Mass Modification A893 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001.Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh # 25: A: Changes to Overall MAS Solicitation: Add the following advisories to the “General Information” section of each Large
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 24, Mass Modification A888](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-mas-solicitation-refresh-24-mass-modification-a888/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 24 and the associated Mass Modification A888 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001.Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh # 24: A: Changes to Overall MAS Solicitation: Implement various revisions to SCP-FSS-001 Instructions Applicable to All Offerors Implement minor
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 23, Mass Modification A887](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-mas-solicitation-refresh-23-mass-modification-a887/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 23 and the associated Mass Modification A887 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001. Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh # 23: A: Changes to Overall MAS Solicitation: No revisions to SCP-FSS-001 Instructions Applicable to All Offerors with Refresh
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 22, Mass Modification A885](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-mas-solicitation-refresh-22-mass-modification-a885/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 22 and the associated Mass Modification A885 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001.Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh # 22: A: Changes to Overall MAS Solicitation: Implement revisions to SCP-FSS-001 Instructions Applicable to All Offerors paragraph (f) to
- [GSA Extends Moratorium on EPA Limitations through September 2025](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-extends-moratorium-on-epa-limitations-through-september-2025/): On December 13, 2024, GSA released the updated Acquisition Letter MV-22-02, Supplement 5, in order to extend the temporary moratorium on the enforcement of certain GSA Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) limitations through September 30, 2025. This extension is to provide additional time for the publication of a final rule for the resultant implementation of a
- [GSA Advantage improves functionality for Related Products (also known as Product Accessories)](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-advantage-improved-functionality-for-related-products-also-know-as-product-accessories/): GSA recently rolled out a new update to GSA Advantage to enhance Product Accessories, now referred to as “Related Products” on the GSA Advantage platform. The update allows customers and vendors to search and purchase Related Products as standalone items. Key Updates Rebranding as Related Products: Product Accessories have been renamed “Related Products.” This will align
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 21, Mass Modification A883](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-mas-solicitation-refresh-21-mass-modification-a883/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 21 and the associated Mass Modification A883 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001.Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh # 21: A: Changes to Overall MAS Solicitation: Implement minor revision to SCP-FSS-001 Instructions Applicable to All Offerors Add note
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 20, Mass Modification A882](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-mas-solicitation-refresh-20-mass-modification-a882/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 20 and the associated Mass Modification A882 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001.Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh # 20: A: Changes to Overall MAS Solicitation: Implement various revisions to SCP-FSS-001 Instructions Applicable to All Offerors Add note
- [GSA Extends Moratorium on EPA Limitations through End of 2024](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-extends-moratorium-on-epa-limitations-through-end-of-2024/): On February 28, 2024, GSA released the updated Acquisition Letter MV-22-02, Supplement 4, in order to extend the temporary moratorium on the enforcement of certain GSA Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) limitations through December 31, 2024. This extension is to provide time for the publication of a final rule for the resultant implementation of a new
- [GSA announces FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) replacing SIP](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-announces-fas-catalog-platform-fcp-replacing-sip/): The FAS Catalog Program (FCP) will replace the Schedule Input Program (SIP) to a web-based application to make catalogs automatically up-to-date and provide compliance and pricing reports to help streamline negotiations.
- [Transition to GSA’s new FAS Catalog Platform (FCP)](https://bhskyassociates.com/transition-to-gsas-new-fas-catalog-platform-fcp/): GSA begins transitioning from MAS to the FAS Catalog Platform. Your GSA MAS Contract may be eligible to participate. Contact us to learn more!
- [Transition to GSA’s FAS Catalog Platform (FCP)](https://bhskyassociates.com/transition-to-gsas-new-fas-catalog-platform-fcp-2/): 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](https://bhskyassociates.com/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: The quarterly sales reporting 60-day grace period changes to a 30-day grace period effective January 1, 2024, thru mass modifications issued in Nov/Dec 2023. The transition date for going live with the new Federal Acquisition Service
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 19, Mass Modification A869](https://bhskyassociates.com/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 to
- [Upcoming Refresh # 2 / Mass Modification for all GSA MAS Contractors](https://bhskyassociates.com/upcoming-refresh-2-mass-modification-all-gsa-mas-contractors/): 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 Changes1) Update Offeror Instructions to instruct Offerors
- [Transition from DUNS to Unique Entity Identifier ID (UEI)](https://bhskyassociates.com/transition-from-duns-to-unique-entity-identifier-id-sam/): On April 4, 2022, the federal government will transition from using the DUNS Number to using the new Unique Entity ID (SAM) generated at SAM.gov as the entity identifier for federal awards. The Unique Entity ID (SAM) will be the authoritative...
- [Sole Source Authority for WOSB Program Becomes Official](https://bhskyassociates.com/sole-source-authority-wosb-program-becomes-official/): This September, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published its final rule implementing a law granting Sole Source Authority for the Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Procurement Program, as authorized by Congress as part of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act. The Sole Source Authority law has completed its entire regulatory review process and has been
- [No Action Needed on erroneous GSA emails regarding Name or Address Change modifications](https://bhskyassociates.com/no-action-needed-on-erroneous-gsa-emails-regarding-name-or-address-change-modifications/): As a result of the federal government’s transition from usage of the DUNS Number to the new Unique Entity ID (UEI) on April 4, 2022, many challenges with SAM registrations, validations and the Multiple Award System (MAS) program have been created. GSA Interact released a notice in June 2022 to all Industry Partners who may
- [GSA Seeks Industry Feedback for Proposed Changes to IT Schedule 70](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-seeks-industry-feedback-proposed-changes-it-schedule-70/): The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking industry feedback with a Request For Information (RFI) regarding proposed changes to IT Schedule 70 – Cloud Computing Services. The proposed changes would revise the current requirement that companies seeking to do business under this schedule have at least 2 years of corporate experience. Because the landscape of
- [GSA Releases Temporary Moratorium To Address The Impact Of Inflation By Reducing The Restrictions On GSA Price Increases](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-temporary-moratorium-to-address-the-impact-of-inflation-by-reducing-the-restrictions-on-gsa-price-increases/): GSA released an Acquisition Letter March 17, 2022 putting in place a temporary moratorium on the enforcement of certain GSA Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) limitations to address the impact of inflation on GSA contractors, increase in EPA...
- [GSA Releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 9 Mass Modification A839](https://bhskyassociates.com/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.
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 8, Mass Modification A837](https://bhskyassociates.com/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. All
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 18, Mass Modification A868](https://bhskyassociates.com/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: Implement various revisions to SCP-FSS-001 Instructions Applicable to All Offerors Revise I-FSS-639
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 7 Mass Modification A834](https://bhskyassociates.com/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 releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 17, Mass Modification A863](https://bhskyassociates.com/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: Implement various changes to SCP-FSS-001 Clarify how Joint Venture requirements apply
- [GSA Extends Moratorium on EPA Increases and Minimum Sales Requirements](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-extension-to-moratorium-on-epa-increases-and-minimum-sales-requirements/): GSA recently released an update to their previously published moratoriums on certain EPA increases as well as the minimum sales requirements... GSA recently released an update to their previously published moratoriums on certain EPA increases as well as the minimum sales requirements...
- [GSA to release MAS Solicitation Refresh # 6 and associated Mass Modification](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-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 Now Allows Set-Asides for Small Business Contracts](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-now-allows-set-asides-small-business-contracts/): GSA Now Allows Set-Asides for Small Business Contracts Thanks to a recent regulatory change to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 52.502-4), federal buyers can now set aside orders and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) issued against Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts. That means that for the first time in history, portions of federal contracts can be
- [GSA Extends Moratorium on EPA Limitations through March 2024](https://bhskyassociates.com/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 Digital Certificate not needed after March 8th, 2021](https://bhskyassociates.com/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
- [BH Sky Hosts its 7th Annual Reception at the NJLM Conference](https://bhskyassociates.com/bh-sky-hosts-its-7th-annual-reception-njlm-conference/): BH Sky Associates held its 7th Annual Cocktail Reception during the New Jersey State League of Municipalities (NJLM) Conference in Atlantic City, NJ on November 18, 2015. BH Sky would like to thank our co-hosts Henry Savelli & Associates and Foy Public Affairs Group, and sponsors Comcast Business, MBI GluckShaw, Parkmobile, SmartProcure, Smith & Solomon,
- [BH Sky Associates Announces Reporte Hispano GSA Contract Award for Language Services](https://bhskyassociates.com/bh-sky-associates-announces-reporte-hispano-gsa-contract-award-language-services/): Reporte Hispano, a leading provider of Spanish language translation and interpretation services, enters federal marketplace. PRINCETON, NJ: BH Sky Associates, a leading government contracts consultant, is pleased to announce that Reporte Hispano, the official translation service for the State of New Jersey, has been awarded a Language Services Schedule 738 II Contract with the federal General
- [BH Sky Announces Sigma Technology Partners GSA Contract Award for IT Services](https://bhskyassociates.com/bh-sky-announces-sigma-technology-partners-gsa-contract-award-it-services/): Sigma Technology Partners LLC, a leading provider of regulatory compliance, auditing, technology and business solutions expands its footprint in the federal marketplace. PRINCETON, NJ: BH Sky Associates, a leading government contracts consultancy, is pleased to announce that Sigma Technology Partners LLC, a licensed CPA and IT solutions company based in Silver Spring, Maryland, has been awarded
- [GSA Launches New Schedule for Professional Services](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-launches-new-schedule-professional-services/): On October 1, 2015, the General Services Administration launched a new Schedule for Professional Services. The new Professional Services Schedule (PSS) unifies and consolidates the former eight schedules into one contract solution. According to Tiffany Hixon, the GSA Regional Commissioner and Professional Services Category Executive, “the new PSS contract provides access to the same professional
- [GSA Condenses the Professional Services Schedule SINs](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-condenses-professional-services-schedule-sins/): Last year there was a significant change in the way the General Services Administration (GSA) Special Item Numbers (SINs) were organized when the Professional Services Schedule (PSS) was created. Tiffany Hixson, the GSA Regional Commissioner and Professional Services Category Executive, stated that “…the new PSS contract provides access to the same professional services that GSA has
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 16, Mass Modification A856](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-mas-solicitation-refresh-16-mass-modification-a856/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 16 and the associated Mass Modification A856 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001. Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh # 16: A: Changes to Overall GSA MAS Solicitation: Implement various changes to SCP-FSS-001 to clarify how MAS offeror
- [New Pilot Removes Products Offered by Unauthorized Suppliers on GSA Advantage!](https://bhskyassociates.com/new-pilot-removes-products-offered-by-unauthorized-suppliers-on-gsa-advantage/): GSA is piloting a new Robomod process to ensure that products awarded on Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts and displayed on GSA Advantage! are only offered by authorized sellers. Per clause I-FSS-644, MAS contractors can only offer and sell...
- [GSA Releases Notice for all Packaged Furniture Contractors](https://bhskyassociates.com/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,
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 13 Mass Modification A847](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-mas-solicitation-refresh-13-mass-modification-a847/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 13 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001. Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh 13 and the Mass Modification A847...
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 10 Mass Modification A842](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-mas-solicitation-refresh-10-mass-modification-a842/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 10 for the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001. Outlined below are the changes associated with Refresh 10 and the Mass Modification...
- [GSA Releases Extension to Moratorium on EPA Increases until September 2023](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-extension-to-moratorium-on-epa-increases-until-september-2023/): GSA released an update to their previously published moratorium on certain EPA increases. On March 6, 2023, GSA released the Acquisition Letter MV-22-02, Supplement 2, in order to extend the temporary moratorium on the enforcement of certain GSA Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) limitations until September 30, 2023. Various factors such as inflation, supply chain shortages,
- [GSA releases MAS Solicitation Refresh # 15 Mass Modification A853](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-releases-mas-solicitation-refresh-15-mass-modification-a853/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued Refresh # 15 and an associated Mass Modification A853 for the GSA MAS (Multiple Award Schedule) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001.
- [GSA Advantage Photo file requirement – make your products stand out!](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-advantage-photo-file-requirement-make-your-products-stand-out/): It's important to learn about the GSA Advantage and the requirements for using photos for your products. Ensuring your products have clear, high-quality photos helps your products stand out.
- [GSA Releases New RFI: Reopening Multiple Award Schedule 75](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-office-supplies-new-rfi/): Find Out How BH Sky Can Help You Obtain a Schedule 75 Contract! Contact us today!
- [GSA Waives MAS Experience & Financial Requirements](https://bhskyassociates.com/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.
- [GSA Consolidation Benefits to User Agencies, Contractors and GSA](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-consolidation-benefits-user-agencies-contractors-and-gsa/): 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 several Schedule
- [FedBizOpps Transitions to SAM.gov](https://bhskyassociates.com/fedbizopps-transitions-samgov/): 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.BackgroundThe 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 is
- [Register Now for GSA’s FAST 2020 Conference!](https://bhskyassociates.com/register-now-gsas-fast-2020-conference/): 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
- [Prepare for Upcoming Mass Modification: Mass Mod Release Schedule](https://bhskyassociates.com/prepare-upcoming-mass-modification-mass-mod-release-schedule/): The Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Consolidation Mass Mod will be released during the next two-weeks.What to do BEFORE you sign the mass mod:Familiarize yourself with the Available Offerings Attachment and understand where your SINs will map under the new MAS structure.Look at your North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes in beta.sam.gov compared to the Available Offerings Attachment and
- [GSA FAS temporarily allows the award of non-TAA compliant products under MAS program to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic for limited Federal Supply Classes (FSCs)](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-fas-temporarily-allows-award-non-taa-compliant-products-under-mas-program-respond/): President Trump declared a National Emergency Concerning the COVID-19 Outbreak on March 13, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for certain critical and essential supply items has increased to the point that many Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contractors are unable to meet Federal demands with Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant products. To address this,
- [State and Local Disaster Purchasing](https://bhskyassociates.com/state-and-local-disaster-purchasing/): 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 pursuant to
- [GSA’S TRANSITION TO DOCUSIGN AND GSA FAS ID](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsas-transition-docusign-and-gsa-fas-id/): GSA FAS IDGSA 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 Multi-Factor
- [GSA Released MAS Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001 Refresh 5](https://bhskyassociates.com/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 for Award
- [Federal Contractor Vaccination Mandate Stayed](https://bhskyassociates.com/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
- [Michelle Hermelee of BH Sky Associates Earns Schedules Contract Manager Certification](https://bhskyassociates.com/michelle-hermelee-bh-sky-associates-earns-schedules-contract-manager-certification/): Princeton, NJ ‒ Michelle Hermelee, founder and president of BH Sky Associates, a leading government contracts consultancy based in Princeton, NJ, and Washington, DC, is happy to announce that she has been recognized as a Certified Schedules Contract Manager (CSCM) by Centre Consulting Inc.'s Federal Contracting Institute (FCI). Michelle, is a nationally renowned expert in
- [System for Award Management (SAM) Replaces CCR and ORCA](https://bhskyassociates.com/system-award-management-sam-replaces-ccr-and-orca/): Important information if you are registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) federal system.On July 29, 2012, the General Services Administration launched the first phase of the System for Award Management (SAM) eventually consolidating the capabilities of eight federal procurement systems and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance into one system. The Central Contractor Registration
- [BH Sky Announces Safe Shredding GSA Contract Award for Shredding Services](https://bhskyassociates.com/bh-sky-announces-safe-shredding-gsa-contract-award-shredding-services/): Safe Shredding, a leading provider of mobile paper shredding expands its footprint in the federal marketplacePRINCETON, NJ: BH Sky Associates, a leading government contracts consultancy, is pleased to announce that Safe Shredding, LLC, a provider of dependable, cost-effective mobile paper shredding for Northern, NJ and the surrounding areas, has been awarded a Schedule 36 Contract
- [GSA Schedule Scams – Contractors BEWARE!](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-schedule-scams-contractors-beware/): Business owners have a choice when selecting a consultant to assist them in navigating the complexity of GSA Schedule Contracts. Some consultants offer more value than others and unfortunately, a few are just out to make a quick buck at the expense of small and medium-sized business owners. This blog is designed to inform you
- [BH Sky Announces the Release of a new Video on -- How to Get a GSA Contract and How to Find Government Bid Opportunities](https://bhskyassociates.com/bh-sky-announces-release-new-video-how-get-gsa-contract-and-how-find-government-bid/): Princeton, NJ: BH Sky Associates, a leading government contracts consultancy, is pleased to announce the release of a new video. This is the first of more videos to come on contracting with the government. View the videoThe video describes how BH Sky can help your firm to get a GSA schedule contract. It explains that pre-award
- [How to Register in SAM (System for Award Management)](https://bhskyassociates.com/how-register-sam-system-award-management/): What is SAM?In 2012, the General Services Administration launched the first phase of the System for Award Management (SAM) eventually consolidating the capabilities of eight federal procurement systems into one system. The Central Contractor Registration (CCR), Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) were migrated into the new System
- [Is Your GSA Contract at Risk of Being Cancelled Because of Low Sales?](https://bhskyassociates.com/your-gsa-contract-risk-being-cancelled-because-low-sales/): The General Service Administration (GSA) now sends out notifications to GSA Schedule Contract holders that have not met their minimum sales criteria warning them that their contract may be cancelled. This blog makes some recommendations on how you can remedy the problem. BackgroundGSA actively recruits small businesses to apply for GSA contracts because the government benefits from
- [23rd Annual Government Procurement Conference](https://bhskyassociates.com/23rd-annual-government-procurement-conference/): Join us at the 23rd Annual Government Procurement Conference to be held at the Washington, DC Convention Center.We hope you can join BH Sky Associates on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the 23rd Annual Government Procurement Conference to be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. We will be exhibiting; visit
- [The Effect of the Government Shutdown on GSA](https://bhskyassociates.com/effect-government-shutdown-gsa-0/): The government shutdown has forced the General Services Administration (GSA) to furlough most of its workforce and provide limited levels of service to agency clients. GSA has about 11,821 employees, and according to GSA’s shutdown plan, only about 4,094 will continue working during a lapse in appropriations.Impact on the Federal Acquisition ServiceThe GSA Federal Acquisition
- [Recent Changes to GSA Schedule Solicitations](https://bhskyassociates.com/recent-changes-gsa-schedule-solicitations/): The Government Services Administration (GSA) has recently began enforcing a number of changes to their procurement process. Three of the key changes to this process are highlighted in this article. Full Products and Broad Services OfferingsThe offeror must provide a full and broad offering on services and/or products. GSA will not accept offers with only
- [BH Sky Hosts its 5th Annual Reception at the NJLM Conference](https://bhskyassociates.com/bh-sky-hosts-its-5th-annual-reception-njlm-conference/): BH Sky Associates held its 5th Annual Cocktail Reception at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities (NJLM) Conference in Atlantic City, NJ on November 20, 2013. BH Sky Associates held its 5th Annual Cocktail Reception at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities (NJLM) Conference in Atlantic City, NJ on November 20, 2013. We would
- [GSA Issues Mass Modification A344 to Remove Clause I-FSS-125](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-issues-mass-modification-a344-remove-clause-i-fss-125/): GSA issued FAS Instructional Letter IL 2013-06 to reiterate their interpretation of cancelled clause I-FSS-125 dated September 1999 and delete any remaining I-FSS-125 clauses and similar language, from existing Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts. GSA issued FAS Instructional Letter IL 2013-06 to reiterate their interpretation of cancelled clause I-FSS-125 dated September 1999 and delete any remaining
- [BH Sky Associates Moves to Larger Location](https://bhskyassociates.com/bh-sky-associates-moves-larger-location/): National government consulting company, BH Sky Associates, has recently moved to a more spacious location at 782 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. “BH Sky has had very strong growth over the past year and, as a result, we have chosen to move to a new, larger location in Princeton that will better allow us to
- [BH Sky Announces Community Hope GSA Contract Award for Human Resources & Equal Employment Opportunity Services](https://bhskyassociates.com/bh-sky-announces-community-hope-gsa-contract-award/): Community Hope, with a mission to help individuals, including veterans, and their families, overcome mental illness, addiction, homelessness and poverty, expands its footprint in the federal marketplace.BH Sky Associates, a leading government contracts consultancy, is pleased to announce that Community Hope, among the largest providers of transitional and supportive housing for individuals in recovery from
- [NEW Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI) – Furniture](https://bhskyassociates.com/new-federal-strategic-sourcing-initiative-fssi-furniture/): The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) established the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI) on May 20, 2005 by issuing a memorandum on the subject “Implementing Strategic Sourcing”. FSSI is a structured and collaborative process to critically analyze the spending patterns of an organization within the government to better leverage their purchasing power, reduce costs,
- [Minority Business Development Agency Holds GSA Procurement Strategy Conference in Philadelphia](https://bhskyassociates.com/minority-business-development-agency-holds-gsa-procurement-strategy-conference/): On May 8, 2014, The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center of PA (MBC-PA) held a landmark workshop at its Philadelphia, PA location to address General Services Administration (GSA) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) procurement strategies. The talks and speakers presented their insights into what businesses need to do
- [Big Win in the House for Women Seeking Access to Federal Contracts](https://bhskyassociates.com/big-win-house-women-seeking-access-federal-contracts/): On May 22, 2014 the U.S. House of Representatives took a big step to improve the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program by voting 325 to 98 to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2015, which includes a provision authorizing sole-source contracts in the WOSB procurement program. Currently, contracting officers
- [GSA Seeking Industry Feedback to Create New Cloud Computing SIN Under IT Schedule 70](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-seeking-industry-feedback-create-new-cloud-computing-sin-under-it-schedule-70/): Earlier this month, Maynard Crum, the Acting Director of the Office of Strategic Programs at the GSA’s Office of Integrated Technology Services, posted a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry feedback on the creation of a new Special Item Number (or SIN) for Cloud Computing through the IT Schedule 70 program.BackgroundThe IT Schedule 70 Program already includes Cloud
- [GSA Professional Service Key Initiatives and Updates](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-professional-service-key-initiatives-and-updates/): On Federal News Radio’s “Off the Shelf” program, earlier this month, Tiffany Hixon, the Professional Services Category Executive at the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), shared her vision on the upcoming changes to the FAS management of it’s professional services platforms and some of the challenges faced in providing better professional services
- [GSA Initiative to Improve Product Number Quality](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-initiative-improve-product-number-quality/): On July 24, 2014, the General Services Administration (GSA) issued a notice of its intent to embark on an initiative to improve product number quality on Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) for contractors who offer products on their GSA contract schedule.MPNs and UPCsGSA is requesting that Manufacturers Part Numbers (MPNs) and Universal Product Codes (UPCs) be identified
- [Important Changes to GSA’s Professional Services Schedules](https://bhskyassociates.com/important-changes-gsas-professional-services-schedules/): There are important upcoming changes to the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Professional Services Schedules. One of the key changes is to move certain concordant Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) offerings into one Professional Services Schedule.Currently there is overlap in the scope of a number of GSA schedules that address professional services, which
- [BH Sky Announces ASL Interpreter Referral Service, Inc. Awarded GSA Contract for Schedule 738 II Language Services](https://bhskyassociates.com/bh-sky-announces-asl-interpreter-referral-service-inc-awarded-gsa-contract-schedule-738-ii/): ASL Interpreter Referral Service, Inc. (ASLIRS, Inc.) has been awarded General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule Contract GS-10F-219BA for GSA Schedule 738 II -Language Services. This contract, with base five years and three five-year options to extend, will better enable ASLIRS, Inc., to provide comprehensive sign language interpretation and CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) services to
- [BH Sky Announces Northeast Communications Group Awarded GSA Contract for Telecommunications Cabling](https://bhskyassociates.com/bh-sky-announces-northeast-communications-group-awarded-gsa-contract/): Northeast Communications Group has been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule Contract GS-35F-475BA for GSA Schedule 70. This contract, with base five years and three five-year options to extend, will include a full-line of communication wiring installation and related services. It also includes a full-line of nearly 1,200 commonly used telecommunication products which will
- [GSA has Begun the Migration Towards a Single Professional Services Multiple Award Schedule](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-has-begun-migration-towards-single-professional-services-multiple-award-schedule/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) has begun the migration to create a new single Professional Services Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) that encompasses professional services only.Which Schedules are Defined as Professional Services?GSA’s Consolidated Schedule (00CORP) will be rebranded to become the new Professional Services Schedule with the removal of all non-professional services
- [GSA Quarterly Industry Meeting for IT Schedule 70 Program](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-quarterly-industry-meeting-it-schedule-70-program/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Center for the Information Technology (IT) Schedule Program held their 2015 quarterly industry meeting on November 12, 2014.IT Schedule 70 SalesIT Schedule 70 is the largest, most widely used IT acquisition vehicle in the federal government. Sales in FY14 exceeded Schedule goals, though lower than FY13
- [BH Sky Hosts its 6th Annual Reception at the NJLM Conference](https://bhskyassociates.com/bh-sky-hosts-its-6th-annual-reception-njlm-conference/): BH Sky Associates held its 6th Annual Cocktail Reception during the New Jersey State League of Municipalities (NJLM) Conference in Atlantic City, NJ on November 19, 2014. BH Sky would like to thank our co-hosts Henry Savelli & Associates and Foy Public Affairs Group, and sponsors ASL Interpreter Referral Services, Durand, Hill Wallack, National Cooperative
- [WOSB is Awarded Authority for Sole Source Contracts through NDAA](https://bhskyassociates.com/wosb-awarded-authority-sole-source-contracts-through-ndaa/): The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) procurement program has been awarded the authority for sole source contracts through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2015. This change heralds a significant improvement to the WOSB procurement program, by correcting the inequality of the original law; and represents a milestone for women entrepreneurs and small
- [GSA Issues RFI on Proposed Agile Delivery Services BPA](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-issues-rfi-proposed-agile-delivery-services-bpa/): The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking comments and input from industry professionals regarding the proposed Agile Delivery Services Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The goal of this BPA is to create a faster, more efficient delivery vehicle featuring vendors who specialize in Agile development and design in order to keep pace with and remain competitive
- [Invitation to Reverse Industry Day](https://bhskyassociates.com/invitation-reverse-industry-day/): On January 20, 2015 the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) distributed an invitation to join OFPP and the United States Digital Service in a “Reverse Industry Day”. The event is intended to get industry feedback on the development of a Challenge, to be launched on challenge.gov, for the purpose of creating training programs for digital IT acquisition
- [GSA Planning Overhaul of Federal Acquisition Spending Landscape](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-planning-overhaul-federal-acquisition-spending-landscape/): The General Services Administration (GSA) and the other six largest and highest-spending agencies, known as the Strategic Sourcing Leadership Council, met last month to decide on an overhaul to the current federal acquisition spending landscape. As part of the Obama administration’s initiative to simplify the federal acquisition process, agency purchases have been sorted and categorized
- [GSA Category Management Initiative Going Government Wide](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-category-management-initiative-going-government-wide/): The Strategic Sourcing Leadership Council (SSLC), a conglomeration of the seven largest and highest spending agencies, has approved the implementation of a government-wide category management approach to managing, developing, supplying, identifying and communicating best practices, and spending on all current acquisition categories.This approach has been employed by the government of the United Kingdom and private
- [Additional CAGE Code Requirements in the System for Award Management (SAM)](https://bhskyassociates.com/additional-cage-code-requirements-system-award-management-sam/): As of November 1, 2014, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 4.18 – Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) requires offerors to answer questions about their entity’s ownership in order to maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors, if owned or controlled by another entity, must provide the CAGE Code and
- [Sole Source Authority for WOSB Program -- Update](https://bhskyassociates.com/sole-source-authority-wosb-program-update/): On December 19, 2014, the 113th Congress signed a new law granting Sole Source Authority for the Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Procurement Program as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. This law allows for sole source contracts to be awarded of up to 4 million dollars for most industries and up to 6.5
- [GSA’s Proposed Rule Change to Acquisition Regulations Causes A Stir](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-proposed-rule-change-acquisition-regulations-causes-stir/): On Wednesday, March 4, 2015, the General Services Administration (GSA) released a long anticipated, proposed rule change to the Price Reduction Clause for vendor acquisitions. If the proposed rule is finalized, GSA will begin collecting transactional data on all GSA government-wide non-Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) vehicles where transaction data is not already being captured. For
- [Final Determination Concerning Notebook Computer’s Country of Origin](https://bhskyassociates.com/final-determination-concerning-notebook-computer-country-origin/): In response to the question “Where do General Services Administration (GSA) contract articles originate?”, Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) released a Notice of Final Determination on March 10, 2015 resolving ambiguity concerning whether or not a notebook style computer that is manufactured in a non-designated country has been “substantially transformed” by the installation of software or
- [Updates and Reminders Regarding the Professional Services Schedule Migration](https://bhskyassociates.com/updates-and-reminders-regarding-professional-services-schedule-migration/): The General Services Administration (GSA) is continuing to work with vendors to migrate them into the newly formed Professional Services Schedule (PSS) formerly referred to as the Consolidated Schedule (00CORP) with the goal of having the project completed by October 1, 2015. Offers that have been submitted on existing stand- alone schedules are still being
- [Defense Acquisition Policy Impacts Procedures for DOD Customers Procuring Office Furniture](https://bhskyassociates.com/defense-acquisition-policy-impacts-procedures-dod-customers-procuring-office-furniture/): Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP) has issued its updated yearly list of product categories where Federal Prison Industries’ (FPI) portion of the DOD market exceeds five percent. This listing is based on a detailed analysis of FY2014 market and purchase data from the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).Office Furniture Added to ListOffice Furniture has
- [New Cloud SIN Included in Schedule 70 Refresh](https://bhskyassociates.com/new-cloud-sin-included-schedule-70-refresh/): In response to increasing demand for cloud based services and offerings, a new cloud Special Item Number (SIN) was included as part of the General Services Administration (GSA) IT Schedule 70 refresh this month. The cloud SIN makes it easier for agency customers to locate and purchase internet-based cloud service items, such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS),
- [Understanding GSA Digital Certificates and Digital Signatures](https://bhskyassociates.com/understanding-gsa-digital-certificates-and-digital-signatures/): A digital signature is the legal equivalent of a hand written signature. It is most often used on a digital certificate to ensure the certificate’s authenticity, verify the identity of all parties involved in the issuance and receipt of the certificate, and securely encrypt or decrypt data related to the digital certificate.A digital certificate is
- [GSA Announces New Contractor Assessment Reports](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-announces-new-contractor-assessment-reports/): GSA announced a new tool for contract compliance, The Contractor Assessment Report. The new tool became operational beginning Monday June 15, 2015. This report succeeds the Contractor Assistance Visit (CAV) Report and the Administrative Report Card. The Contractor Assessment Report is designed to provide more effective feedback to contractors and the acquisition community. Shortly after completion
- [GSA Competitive Pricing – CALC Tool](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-competitive-pricing-calc-tool/): The General Services Administration (GSA) has launched a new competitive pricing initiative aimed at identifying and addressing price variability across the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program. This will be accomplished with the help of two key pricing tools that help federal agencies make smarter, faster buying decisions by allowing contracting officers to easily determine the
- [An Introduction to GSA’s Competitive Pricing Initiative](https://bhskyassociates.com/introduction-gsas-competitive-pricing-initiative/): The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program is undergoing a transformation. The program is being restructured to facilitate pricing transparency, increase customer usage, and improve flexibility and competitiveness moving forward. As part of this transformation, GSA has implemented the MAS Competitive Pricing Initiative.How it WorksThe new Competitive Pricing Initiative uses a data
- [Using GSA to Leverage State and Local Cooperative Purchasing](https://bhskyassociates.com/using-gsa-leverage-state-and-local-cooperative-purchasing/): Many vendors are aware of the cooperative purchasing trend in State, Local and Education (SLED) government, but not all have considered the potential of these contracts. Defined simply as instances where two or more government agencies purchase from the same contract to obtain better pricing and efficiency in procurement, these purchases are growing steadily: Approximately
- [BH Sky Announces R.W. Hatfield Awarded New GSA Schedule Contract](https://bhskyassociates.com/bh-sky-announces-rw-hatfield-awarded-new-gsa-schedule-contract/): R.W. Hatfield Company, a specialist in the provision and installation of industrial and institutional furniture, expanded its footprint in the federal marketplace. BH Sky Associates, a leading government contracts consultancy, is pleased to announce that R. W. Hatfield Company, Inc. has been awarded a new GSA Schedule 71 Furniture Contract effective August 1, 2015, Contract
- [GSA Schedule Program Updates](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-schedule-program-updates/): The General Services Administration has recently made several updates to their GSA Schedules program. Among them are (i) enhancements to allow the submittal of duplicate Manufacturer Part Numbers (MPNs) and (ii) providing pre-notifications of solicitation refreshes.Duplicate MPN EnhancementsThe GSA’s goal is to ensure that not only are entries being submitted complete to GSA Advantage!, but
- [GSA Opens Federal Acquisition Gateway for Public Access](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-opens-federal-acquisition-gateway-public-access/): The Acquisition Gateway is an online portal created by the General Services Administration (GSA) that aids federal government buyers from various agencies find information more quickly and make the overall contracting experience simpler. GSA started constructing and fine-tuning their site in 2014, with full support from the White House, and since then has made drastic
- [BH Sky Associates Celebrates Tenth Anniversary](https://bhskyassociates.com/bh-sky-associates-celebrates-tenth-anniversary/): BH Sky Associates is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. With a background in government sales, Michelle Hermelee founded BH Sky in January 2006. With many small companies struggling to do business with the government, Michelle saw a need to provide step-by-step guidance, consulting, information, and training to guide companies successfully through navigating the government
- [GSA Implements TAA Compliance Re-Certification](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-implements-taa-compliance-re-certification/): On May 5th, 2016, The General Services Administration (GSA) released a letter to all current GSA Schedule contract holders in regards to failed compliance with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). Under the TAA, only products manufactured in the U.S. and certain other TAA approved countries are allowed to be sold under a GSA Contract. According
- [GSA Launches a New Contract Database for Small Businesses](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-launches-new-contract-database-small-businesses/): On March, 15th, 2016, the General Services Administration (GSA) launched a new small business database, Forecast of Contracting Opportunities. This database is just one of the additions GSA has made this year in an effort to reach their overall goal of transparency and to further aid small businesses in obtaining government contracts. GSA Administrator Denise
- [GSA Schedule Scams – Contractors BEWARE !, Part II](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-schedule-scams-contractors-beware-part-ii/): Business owners have a choice when selecting a consultant to assist them in navigating the complexity of Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contracts offered through the General Services Administration. Some consultants offer more value than others and unfortunately, a few are just out to make a quick buck at the expense of small and medium-sized business
- [New SIN 132 56 Announced for GSA Schedule 70 Contracts](https://bhskyassociates.com/new-sin-132-56-announced-gsa-schedule-70-contracts/): In recent years, the Health Information Technology (Health IT) market has grown exponentially into a $21.9 billion industry. It is projected to grow at 7.4% and reach $31.3 billion by 2017. The General Services Administration (GSA) has received an abundance of requests from customers for Health IT solutions and has henceforth created Schedule 70 Special
- [GSA Initiates New Pilot Program for Transactional Data Reporting](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-initiates-new-pilot-program-transactional-data-reporting/): UPDATED: February 2017 On June 23rd, 2016, the General Services Administration initiated a new pilot program for the new Transactional Data Reporting Rule (TDR) initiative. Through TDR, GSA aims to replace the existing 72A Sales Reporting System portal with a new portal to capture transactional data throughout all Federal Supply Schedule contracts, Multiple Award Schedule Contracts,
- [GSA Rolls Out New Formatted Product Tool - Aimed at Replacing SIP](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-rolls-out-new-formatted-product-tool-aimed-replacing-sip/): The General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) made significant strides and improvements to its suite of tools and reporting systems in June 2016. The announcement of the Formatted Product Tool (FPT) occurred on June 20th and the Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) rule occurred on June 23rd. Both initiatives will be taking effect for all
- [GSA Introduces New Schedule 70 Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services SINs](https://bhskyassociates.com/new-schedule-70-highly-adaptive-cybersecurity-services-sins/): On August 17th, 2016, the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) published a draft solicitation refresh on GSA Interact for IT Schedule 70. This draft was created in support of President Obama’s Cybersecurity National Action Plan (CNAP) and aimed to add four additional Special Item Numbers (SINs). GSA Administrator Denise Turner Roth explained that “these
- [GSA Proposes New Regulation to Incorporate OLM into the MAS Program](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-proposes-new-regulation-incorporate-olm-mas-program/): The General Services Administration (GSA), on September 9th, 2016, published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that incorporates Order Level Materials (OLMs) into the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. Also known as Other Direct Costs (ODCs), OLMs are defined as “supplies and/or services acquired in direct support of an individual task or delivery order
- [BH Sky Hosts 8th Annual Reception at the NJLM Conference](https://bhskyassociates.com/bh-sky-hosts-8th-annual-reception-njlm-conference/): BH Sky Associates held its 8th Annual Cocktail Reception during the New Jersey State League of Municipalities (NJLM) Conference in Atlantic City, NJ on November 16th, 2016. BH Sky would like to thank our co-hosts Henry Savelli & Associates and Foy Public Affairs Group, and all of our sponsors (SmartProcure, Stevens & Lee, Smith &
- [GSA Initiates Final TDR Pilot Program Rollout:  Schedule 00CORP](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-initiates-final-tdr-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
- [Quick Tips for Determining Reportable GSA Sales](https://bhskyassociates.com/quick-tips-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,
- [April Showers Usher In Significant MAS Mod Refresh](https://bhskyassociates.com/april-showers-usher-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
- [Verify or Beware!  Don’t Miss Out on Veteran Set-aside Contracts](https://bhskyassociates.com/verify-or-beware-dont-miss-out-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
- [How to Get a GSA Schedule Contract](https://bhskyassociates.com/how-get-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
- [DOD EMALL Permanently Closes Its Virtual Doors](https://bhskyassociates.com/dod-emall-permanently-closes/): 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
- [Attention GSA Schedule 36 Contractors:  NEW SIN 51 600 (Records Management)](https://bhskyassociates.com/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 SIN
- [Did You Accept Mass Mod A580 -- Updates to Clauses, Terms, Conditions?](https://bhskyassociates.com/mass-mod-a580-updates/): 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 SolutionsSchedule 72 - Furnishings and Floor CoveringsSchedule 51V - Hardware SuperstoreSchedule 03FAC
- [UPDATE:  Reopening Multiple Award Schedule 75](https://bhskyassociates.com/reopening-schedule-75-contracts/): On December 20th, 2016, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced the release of a Request for Information (RFI) in order to obtain feedback from industry regarding the re-opening of Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 75: Office Products and Supplies for new offers. On September 29th, 2017, a statement released via GSA Interact, indicated that MAS 75 is
- [GSA Reopens Schedule 75, Introduces New and Enhanced Office Supplies SINs](https://bhskyassociates.com/new-sins-schedule-75-office-supplies/): After engaging in dialogue with customers, the vendor community and industry stakeholders, on January 16, 2018 the General Services Administration (GSA) announced the re-opening of Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 75, Office Products, Supplies and Services, to new offers and added two new enhanced Special Item Numbers (SINs) known as Office Supplies Fourth Generation (OS4) for
- [GSA Holds 2018 Southwest Supply Acquisition Center Industry Day](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-holds-2018-southwest-supply-acquisition-center-industry-day/): GSA held its annual Southwest Supply Acquisition Center Industry Day for Schedules 56 (Buildings and Building Materials/Industrial Services and Supplies), 73 (Food Service, Hospitality, Cleaning Equipment and Supplies, Chemicals and Services), and 66 (Scientific Equipment and Services) on February 21 and 22, 2018.Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)In November 2017, Requests for Proposal (RFPs) were refreshed under
- [Coming Soon to MAS Schedules: Order Level Materials (OLMs)](https://bhskyassociates.com/coming-soon-mas-schedules-order-level-materials-olms/): A final rule published to the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) by the General Services Administration (GSA) on January 24th, 2018, has now made the purchasing of order level materials through the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program a reality. This groundbreaking rule will help Schedule contractors provide more complete procurement solutions to purchasing agencies
- [ALERT:  GSA’s SAM Falls Victim to Third Security Breach](https://bhskyassociates.com/alert-gsas-sam-falls-victim-third-security-breach/): On March 22nd, 2018, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced that they had discovered a breach of the System for Award Management (SAM) portal. A third-party entity was able to access and change the financial information of “a limited number” of contractors registered on the government-wide database. In its’ wake, up to 70,000 federal contractors
- [GSA Southwest Supply and Acquisition Center Holds Schedule 84 Industry Days](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-southwest-supply-and-acquisition-center-holds-schedule-84-industry-days/): The General Services Administration (GSA) held its annual Industry Days conference for Schedule 84 contractors (Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue, Clothing, Marine Craft and Emergency/Disaster Response) in Fort Worth, Texas on May 9 and 10, 2018. Approximately 170 schedule holders were in attendance. Key topics addressed were as follows:Commercial Supplier
- [New SAM Login Procedures Implemented Following Security Breach](https://bhskyassociates.com/new-sam-login-procedures-implemented-following-security-breach/): In the wake of the System for Award Management’s (SAM) third security breach announced by the General Services Administration (GSA) on March 22nd, 2018, new and more secure login procedures have been implemented by the GSA Integrated Award Environment (IAE). It was reported that a third-party entity was able to access and change the financial
- [Transparency Hopes Soar with eBuy Open GSA First Pilot Launch](https://bhskyassociates.com/transparency-hopes-soar-ebuy-open-gsa-first-pilot-launch/): On October 17th, 2018, the General Services Administration (GSA) launched a groundbreaking pilot program centered on eBuy, an electronic Request for Quote (RFQ) system. Although GSA’s approach is multi-faceted, the eBuy Open GSA First Pilot program was created with two primary goals in mind: further increasing transparency and cultivating new & growing competition within the
- [Turning the Lights Out on the 72A Reporting System](https://bhskyassociates.com/turning-lights-out-72a-reporting-system/): 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 Portal
- [UPDATE: GSA Announces New Procedure for the FAS Sales Reporting Portal](https://bhskyassociates.com/update-gsa-announces-new-procedure-fas-sales-reporting-portal/): 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
- [How to Use Market Analytics to Optimize your GSA Catalog](https://bhskyassociates.com/how-use-market-analytics-optimize-your-gsa-catalog/): 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 analyzing product
- [Are You Ready for the GSA Schedules Consolidation?](https://bhskyassociates.com/are-you-ready-gsa-schedules-consolidation/): 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
- [GSA Schedules Consolidation – Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-schedules-consolidation-frequently-asked-questions-faq/): 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 to automatically transition,
- [GSA Consolidation Update – Who Does this Impact and What’s Next?](https://bhskyassociates.com/gsa-consolidation-update-who-does-impact-and-whats-next/): Phase 1 CompleteThe 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, reduced

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