Government Contracting Blog

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.

Managing your GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract is not an easy task. There are many items to keep up with, which require organization, knowledge, and most of all, time. A large part of maintaining your GSA Schedule is making sure your contract is updated through various compliance requirements. With the Trump Administration looking for ways to cut costs and increase efficiency, they are cracking down on contracts that aren't compliant. In this blog, we will highlight the top 10 most forgotten updates that contractors miss when managing their GSA Schedule contract. Read further to avoid skipping over any important compliance and to be well prepared for your next Contractor Assessment Visit (CAV).

Many government contractors are emerging from the recent federal shutdown with stop work orders, reduced contract scopes, and unpaid invoices. With agencies reopening and invoice processing resuming, contractors are now facing a significant payment backlog from their invoices on or before September 30th.