Government Contracting Blog

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.

In January 2026, General Services Administration (GSA) released the Solicitation for Phase II of One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services +, or OASIS+. Phase II is an expansion of the scope of Phase I by adding 5 new domains to the original 8, and by implementing continuously open, rolling admissions (for now). These changes represent a major change to how OASIS+ will fit into the overall strategy GSA has to centralize and streamline federal government procurement.

Frequently known as the “Amazon” of the government contracting world, GSA Advantage! is an important tool that government contractors use to publish their pricelist and market their approved GSA products. Within GSA Advantage!, you can find a wide variety of contractors who offer anything from printers and shredders to drones used to map the world. Federal agencies frequent this site because they can easily search for and order products within a few clicks, meaning it’s a crucial site for contractors to learn how to navigate.

The fourth quarter (Q4) of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) begins July 1st and ends September 30th—are you ready? Q4 is most notably the time when federal agencies look to spend their remaining budgets. Increased activity means greater opportunities for GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract holders, and it’s important to make sure your contract is fully compliant so you don’t miss out on opportunities as the end of the fiscal year approaches.

Since its release this past January, we’ve been tracking the latest updates on Phase II of OASIS+, GSA’s Best-in-Class government-wide contracting vehicle for professional services. OASIS+ Phase II follows closely on the heels of Phase I, which was open for submission from June to October of 2023 and finalized its last awards earlier this year. Phase II, meanwhile, has been continuously open for submission since January, with the first batch of awards issued in May.