Government Contracting Blog

It’s a new calendar year, and although federal government Fiscal Year 2026 is already in full swing, it’s not too late for Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contractors to start evaluating trends that are predicted for the remainder of the year. Rising defense and homeland security budgets, a government-wide push toward IT modernization, and new procurement strategies are just a few trends that we expect to see continued growth in under the Trump Administration. We anticipate there’s a lot more to come for MAS contractors in the next several months. Let’s dive into federal trends we anticipate for 2026.

For many defense contractors, especially those looking to be involved in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) programs, National Stock Numbers (NSNs) are an integral part of successful procurement. NSNs have become one of the most important tools for global defense procurement, and contractors who have limited knowledge of them aren’t doing themselves a favor.

GSA is planning to open Phase II of the OASIS+ Professional Services contract on January 12, 2026, and release the draft solicitation around December 16, 2025. This is big news for professional services contractors who are looking to sell to the federal government, or are looking to expand beyond their GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract. We are closely following the updates for Phase II, and we know there are a lot of questions out there about what this next installment of OASIS+ will look like. Let’s review FAQs and what we know about the upcoming OASIS+ Phase II so far.

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a hot topic in the federal government right now, especially since Phase 1 began in November 2025. Whether you are a defense contractor, are looking to work with the Department of Defense in the future, or are just wanting to learn more about federal government contracting, you may have some questions about CMMC. We put together a list of top CMMC FAQs that we’ve heard from our clients and industry—read on to learn more.

You won’t have to add this to your Christmas list because it’s already on its way—GSA announced this week they are launching Phase II of the OASIS+ Professional Services contract vehicle. GSA plans to tentatively open the solicitations on or around January 12, 2026, and add five new domains for a total of 13 domains. This is a big deal for companies in the professional services industry, so let’s review the plans for OASIS+ Phase II and what we know so far.

Navigating the world of GSA with all its laws, regulations, and government jargon is no small feat. Not only do you have to meet certain requirements and make sure you are abiding by certain laws, but you also have to learn a whole new language full of acronyms and abbreviations. How do you make sense of it all? That’s where consultants come in.