Government Contracting Blog

The GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program is a well-known contract vehicle for federal and executive agencies—but did you know you can also sell to international organizations such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) through your GSA Schedule?

With all the changes going on under the new administration, it’s about time for a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation Refresh. Refresh #25 is anticipated to be released sometime in March 2025. We know your head may be spinning with all the updates, but it’s important you know what’s going on in this Refresh because there are parts that affect all contractors. Let’s review the upcoming Refresh so you are prepared when the Mass Modification is released.

As a GSA Schedule contractor, you have access to a bustling government marketplace that includes federal as well as state and local agencies. While you are a part of a unique contract vehicle that has benefits and opportunities that other commercial companies don't have, competition still exists. How do you stand out from your competitors in this market? Especially now that we are entering a new administration, it's important you learn how to differentiate your offerings and appeal to the new missions this administration is looking to fulfill. In this blog, we’ll discuss 8 strategies you can use to set your business apart.

DOGE has become a staple term in the news lately—the Trump Administration recently released an Executive Order (EO) implementing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Cost Efficiency Initiative. The order seeks to transform federal spending on contracts, grants, and loans to ensure there’s transparency and accountability. This EO further establishes and adds structure to the first order published for DOGE, “Establishing and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency”, as well as proposes significant changes to the federal grant and contracting processes.

You probably clicked on this article because you’re worried about the future of your GSA Schedule contract, or maybe you’re looking to get a contract soon but aren’t sure if you should. We know the last month or so has been full of changes within the federal government, and you may have heard about contract terminations and federal workforce cuts. These things can’t be completely avoided, but what we need to focus on is the fact that the government is still and will always be buying. Priorities and spending habits will change, but the government can’t source the pens to sign those Executive Orders (EOs) from just anywhere. There are rules and regulations in place before agencies can acquire essential goods and services.

With the new administration in full swing now, we are all navigating a slew of changes from Executive Orders, to new regulations, and spending habits. One change we are seeing affecting contractors right away is the government terminating a specific task or delivery order through GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) and other contract vehicles, as part of the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) initiative to cut spending. Why does this happen and when could it happen to you? It’s important to plan for all different types of scenarios with your federal contracts so you aren’t caught off guard and know how to handle each situation. Here’s what you need to know about order terminations and settlements.