Government Contracting Blog

Yesterday, President Trump signed the highly anticipated Executive Order (EO) "Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security," establishing a voluntary framework that allows the federal government to review certain advanced AI models before they are released publicly. The EO also directs federal agencies to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and work with the private sector to evaluate emerging AI risks.

With a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), you can access a wide network of federal, state, and local agencies looking to procure products and services. One misconception contractors have, however, is they can sit back and watch the orders roll in the minute their contract is awarded. This isn't true for the commercial world, and generally isn't true for the public sector either. While you are part of a unique pool of contractors, you still have to compete with other companies for business, and be proactive about advertising your solutions to government agencies.

Out of all the requirements within the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program, the minimum sales requirement may seem the most daunting. Especially because the Trump Administration's mission to eliminate government waste and improve efficiency has made certain regulations including the minimum sales requirement more important for contractors to follow.

While this isn’t the Artificial Intelligence (AI) update contractors were holding their breath for, GSA still plans to make significant changes in Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Refresh #32. The Refresh, which is expected to come out in June 2026, implements Executive Order 14398 on DEI policies, addresses a change to new Joint Venture (JV) offers, and adds new requirements for ‘End-of-Support (EOS)’ solutions, among other changes. We’ll review the highlights of this Refresh below, so you know what to expect when the Mass Modification is released.

While searching for a contracting opportunity, you may have glossed over opportunities that are marked as Sources Sought Notices (SSNs). Maybe it's because it's not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and may seem like it's not worth your time because it doesn't directly end in contract award, but we suggest you reconsider. Sources Sought Notices play a key role in federal procurement process and can increase your odds of winning the opportunity.

If you’re reading this blog, you’ve probably started your search to get a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), and you’ve recognized that you’re going to need some expert help. You may need help with the whole process, or if you have your contract already, you may just be looking for comprehensive or as-needed maintenance support. Either way, we understand if you’re already overwhelmed with which firm to go with.