GSA is slated to issue their latest revisions to the MAS Solicitation with Refresh 17 in July 2023. Alongside some more minor updates, there have been significant additions in the new guidelines issued for Joint Venture entities pursuing a GSA schedule, and in the foundation of an 8(a) pool for MAS contract holders (new and existing) in the SBA 8(a) program.
Read MoreThe SBA and GSA have signed a revised 8(a) Program Partnership Agreement to increase contracting opportunities for 8(a) firms, and make it easier for GSA customers to purchase from 8(a) firms. This will provide for increased ordering flexibility under the MAS Program, including authority for sole source awards to 8(a) firms.
Read MoreGSA has begun rolling out the FAS Catalog Platform (FCP), a web based platform that will replace the Schedule Input Program (SIP). (hooray!!)
Read MoreSeveral GSA contractors have been getting emails suggesting that a name change modification must be executed on their contract when they have not in fact changed their company name. When a contractor updates their SAM registration, this information is then pulled over FSS online and if even a slight variation has occurred in the name, it would trigger these emails.
Read MoreGSA is issuing the latest refresh (#16) to the MAS Solicitation via Mass Mod sometime in May 2023 via the Mass Mod portal. Below you will find an overview of all the changes implemented by this refresh:
Read MoreThere are some new updates to SAM.gov, and the Vendor Support Center that contractors need to know about to keep contracts and registrations up to date!
Read MoreGSA is issuing the latest refresh (#15) to the MAS Solicitation via Mass Mod in January 2023. Below you will find an overview of all the changes implemented by this refresh:
Read MoreWith the ongoing inflation continuing to impact all contract holders, GSA has extended their Temporary Moratorium on Economic Price Adjustments. Previously set to expire September 30, 2022, the deadline has been moved to March 31, 2023. For quick reference, this memorandum will implement the following changes:
Read MoreA Rapid Action Modification (RAM) is an administrative modification initiated by either the vendor or GSA.
Read MoreIf you are about to have your negotiations call with GSA, let me assuage your worries. It can be a little intimidating to have a call with GSA and comb over your proposal but let me give you a break down of what to expect so you can go into the call confidently.
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