Government Contracting Blog

Managing a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract requires consistent attention and care. Whether you’ve just been awarded a Schedule or have held one for years, you know that ongoing contract management comes with real responsibility. The question is: how can contractors maintain compliance and ensure they’re getting the most value out of their GSA Schedule? Staying compliant means keeping up with Mass Modifications, submitting contract changes at your Contracting Officer's or Specialist's request, and accurately reporting sales when due. In the sections ahead, we’ll walk you through some essential tips for success when doing business with your GSA Schedule, beginning with the fundamentals of MAS contract management

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.

If you have recently been awarded an OASIS+ contract, understanding how to navigate eBuy is essential. GSA eBuy is the only platform where all OASIS+ task orders are posted, which means your ability to find and respond to new business depends on how well you know the system. In this blog, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to successfully use eBuy for your OASIS+ contract, from logging in and managing your contract to identifying opportunities and submitting competitive quotes. We’ll also touch on helpful tips for requesting feedback and utilizing available training resources. Let’s start by making sure you know how to access and log in to eBuy.

When a contractor is submitting a GSA Schedule contract offer, there are several components to complete, one of which is the Price Proposal Template (PPT). This template is a crucial part of the pricing section, where the majority of your offer will be presented. The Services and Training Price Proposal Template outlines your entire schedule in a spreadsheet format. Contractors should be aware that there are different versions of the PPT, specifically the products version and the services version. This blog focuses on everything you need to know regarding the services PPT, which differs significantly from the products version.

As GSA prepares to take on more Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) and other large-scale vehicles, you may have noticed changes in timelines for obtaining a GSA Schedule contract, as well as receiving GSA Schedule modification awards. Unfortunately, these changes in timelines may not be in your favor, as you may have experienced prolonged delays in approvals for your submissions.

As we are making our way into 2025, the landscape of U.S. trade policy has seen numerous shifts with the Trump Administration. One of the first major actions taken by President Trump was signing the America First Trade Policy Executive Order in January 2025. This executive order aims to prioritize American interests in global trade. This order also explicitly addresses the Buy American Act (BAA) and will most likely have an impact on the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). These executive actions mark a new era in trade policy. Let’s dive in and provide a bit of a refresher on the differences between BAA and TAA and how they tie together with the previous and new administration.