Government Contracting Blog

In April 2026, GSA released Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation Refresh #31, making the pilot Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) program mandatory for all new offerors and existing contractors. This update significantly changes how GSA MAS offerors prepare their price proposal, as the TDR program removes the requirement for offerors to submit pricing support to justify their commercial rates for their service and/or product offerings.

State and local governments don't always have to conduct lengthy procurements when responding to disasters or public emergencies. Through several General Services Administration (GSA) purchasing programs, these organizations can buy eligible products and services directly from contractors.

Your first government proposal (and even your fifth) can be intimidating. Not every Request for Proposal (RFP) is the same, and it can take a while to review every section and identify what you need to work on first, especially if the proposal is several pages long. Before you can write a compelling response, you need to know how to navigate the solicitation itself.

With Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) mandatory for all GSA Multiple Award Schedule contractors and the transition now effective as of July 1, 2026, many companies are preparing to submit sales reports for the first time. While GSA has implemented a grace period through December 31, 2026, contractors should use this time to develop accurate reporting processes and understand what data they are required to submit.

Most federal contractors are focused on Q4 right now, and for a good reason. Agencies are rushing to spend the remainder of their FY2026 budgets, and businesses are busy looking for opportunities they can pursue between July 1 and September 30. But we can’t lose sight of planning for the next Fiscal Year.

The road to securing your GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract can be a tedious but incredibly rewarding process for your company. Before you dive into the world of MAS, you’ll want to set yourself up for success. To begin, you will need to submit a proposal, which consists of three parts: the Administrative section, the Technical section, and the Pricing section. In this blog, we will cover the ins and outs of the Administrative section.