Today marks the inauguration of President Trump, bringing a new party and new administration with it. Many federal contractors, especially those in the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, are wondering how this will impact government spending. We published a blog recently on how we think the new Trump administration will impact federal spending overall, and in this blog, we’ll cover what changes we may see in the MAS program specifically.

The government contracting landscape is full of acronyms. As a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contractor ourselves, we know this new terminology can be a lot to make sense of, especially if you are going through the MAS acquisition process at the same time. However, with some time and dedication, you can start unravel the meaning behind these acronyms.

Immediately after the release of Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation Refresh #23, GSA announced Refresh #24 which is expected to come out in January. Solicitation Refresh #24 includes updates that were removed from #23 along with some other changes to the overall Solicitation as well as specific Large Categories. Let’s review what we expect to see in this Refresh and how it may impact you as a GSA Schedule contractor.

Late last month, President Biden signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law. The FY 2025 NDAA authorizes $895.2 billion in funding for the Department of Defense (DoD), about a 1 percent increase from 2024. The bill, which sets pentagon policy for the year, is now in its 64th consecutive year. In this blog, we’ll review some key highlights of the NDAA that will be most relevant for government contractors.

As we prepare to enter 2025, the landscape of government contracting continues to evolve, shaped by several factors including shifts in political leadership, technological advancements, and changing federal priorities. While the upcoming presidential administration plays a pivotal role in shaping policies, there are broader trends that contractors should watch closely. As we know, it can take months to years for new policies to have their full effect, so continuing resolutions from 2024 will still have a lasting impact. Here are the top emerging federal contracting trends we expect to see in 2025.

Over the past 2 months, GSA has been releasing both socioeconomic small business and unrestricted awards for the OASIS+ contract. OASIS+ is a professional services Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) replacing GSA’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) contract vehicle. OASIS+ will support GSA’s Federal Acquisition (FAS) Office of Professional Services and Human Capital Categories (PSHC). In this blog, we’ll talk about the recent updates and everything you need to know about this contract.