Government Contracting Blog

Becoming a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract holder gives your business access to contracting opportunities from federal agencies and other entities that are only available to Schedule holders. It also provides the chance to pursue federal opportunities exceeding $51 billion annually. However, the process of obtaining a contract is not an easy one. There are several steps to complete before preparing and submitting your offer.

With the Schedule Input Program (SIP) being obsolete, contractors are needing to become familiar with GSA’s FAS Catalog Platform (FCP). The FCP is a web-based application designed for MAS contractors to manage both product and service catalog data through a more streamlined reporting process. The General Services Administration (GSA) has been requiring Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contractors to complete baseline modifications to transition contracts from SIP to the FCP. However, before using FCP functions as a new contractor on the FCP, you will need to update your Seller Profile before beginning the baseline modification. In this blog, we will be reviewing what the Seller Profile is in the FCP and how to navigate it to begin your contract’s transition to the FCP.

With the new administration cracking down on non-compliant GSA MAS Schedule contracts, it’s important to understand how Contractor Assessment Visits (CAVs) work and how to succeed. No contractor wants to be caught off guard when conducting business with their GSA MAS contract, so it’s crucial to remain compliant and avoid putting your contract in danger.

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.

With all the recent changes happening at GSA, it can be hard for contractors to keep up with the new requirements. As of MAS Refresh #29, newly awarded contractors will manage their catalogs in the FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) once they receive their “Welcome to FCP” email. Additionally, all current GSA contractors are expected to transition to FCP in the future. In this blog, we’ll cover what the FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) is, important dates to keep in mind, how to get started in FCP, and key changes related to reporting products and services.

Not all offerings under Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) are created equal. Two categories, Highly Configurable Products and the Cloud Special Item Number (SIN) 518210C, have unique reporting rules under TDR. These categories require different reporting elements and approaches. In this blog, we’ll cover what TDR is, define Highly Configurable Products and the Cloud SIN, and explain how to navigate TDR reporting for these categories.