Government Contracting Blog

Have you been keeping up with the latest GSA Schedule updates? If so, you may have seen the OLM SIN changes in the recent Mass Modification for Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Refresh #30. Before we dive deeper, you might be wondering about the purpose of the OLM Special Item Number (SIN) and how it can benefit you. When does it apply to contractors? How often can you use it? Read on to learn more.

You won’t have to add this to your Christmas list because it’s already on its way—GSA announced this week they are launching Phase II of the OASIS+ Professional Services contract vehicle. GSA plans to tentatively open the solicitations on or around January 12, 2026, and add five new domains for a total of 13 domains. This is a big deal for companies in the professional services industry, so let’s review the plans for OASIS+ Phase II and what we know so far.

Navigating the world of GSA with all its laws, regulations, and government jargon is no small feat. Not only do you have to meet certain requirements and make sure you are abiding by certain laws, but you also have to learn a whole new language full of acronyms and abbreviations. How do you make sense of it all? That’s where consultants come in.

Managing your GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract is not an easy task. There are many items to keep up with, which require organization, knowledge, and most of all, time. A large part of maintaining your GSA Schedule is making sure your contract is updated through various compliance requirements. With the Trump Administration looking for ways to cut costs and increase efficiency, they are cracking down on contracts that aren't compliant. In this blog, we will highlight the top 10 most forgotten updates that contractors miss when managing their GSA Schedule contract. Read further to avoid skipping over any important compliance and to be well prepared for your next Contractor Assessment Visit (CAV).

The end of the Fiscal Year (FY) is a great time to reflect on trends in federal government spending and identify which services and products are receiving increased investment. While FY2025 for the federal government ended on September 30, 2025, it takes some time for the numbers to be reported and cataloged. In this blog, we’ll take a look at the top North American Classification System (NAICS) Codes in FY2025 under GSA MAS Schedule contracts, along with the number of contractors in each NAICS Code and the top ten industries overall in the federal government.

Government purchasers frequently utilize the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program to procure innovative Information Technology (IT) products and services that are available commercially from contractors. State and local governments, educational institutions, and other entities can also be eligible to purchase from GSA Schedule contractors’ IT offerings through the Cooperative Purchasing Program.