Government Contracting Blog

GSA is already lining up the next round of changes to the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation with Refresh #34. This Refresh is not one to skim over, because it introduces significant changes including the removal of the 20-year limit on Schedule contracts, and the addition of GSA’s highly anticipated AI clause.

If you've decided to hire a GSA Schedule consultant, you'll quickly find that not every consulting firm offers the same level of support. Some firms manage most of the GSA Schedule acquisition process, while others provide templates and guidance but leave more of the work to your team. As a result, GSA Schedule consulting costs can vary significantly.

NASA SEWP VI officially starts November 1, 2026, and a lot of technology companies might feel like they missed a huge opportunity if they didn't get a contract this time around, or didn't have the time to get documents in order for the deadline.

GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contractors have numerous options to consider when it comes to Special Items Numbers (SINs), which are a specific identifying number code that aligns with your product or service offerings. Whether you are considering submitting a GSA MAS proposal, or you’re a current MAS contract holder, it’s crucial to understand which specific SINs map to your offerings and know their respective requirements on GSA MAS.

If your company has been a part of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program for over 15 years, you have already demonstrated your ability to navigate the Schedule acquisition process and secure three contract extensions, fulfilling the full 20-year cycle of your contract. However, as your successful contract approaches its end, you may wonder how to continue benefiting from this multi-billion dollar contracting vehicle. This is where the streamlined acquisition process comes into play.

After months of drafts, comments, and pushback from industry on a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) clause, GSA has decided to move forward with it. General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) clause 552.239-7001, “Basic Safeguarding of Data within Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence Systems” is a class deviation that becomes effective on October 19, 2026, but Contracting Officers (COs) can theoretically start using it now. GSA has also listed the clause in its advance notice for Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation Refresh #34, which is expected to be released in November 2026.