If you have a GSA Schedule or have worked with the federal government in any capacity, you have undoubtedly heard the term “NAICS Code” referenced before. But what exactly is a NAICS Code? And what is the relevance to GSA Schedules? NAICS stands for North American Industry Classification System, established in 1997 to create a standard for statistical agencies in Mexico and Canada. The purpose of creating this specific classification system was to create a universal North American standard and provide a platform by which federal statistics agencies could better analyze and publicize the collection of statistical data related to the US economy.

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.

More changes are coming for GSA Schedule contractors—GSA published a final rule amending the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to simplify clauses for Economic Price Adjustments (EPAs). This means GSA plans to consolidate all the EPA clauses into one main clause to create more flexibility and less confusion for contractors and Contracting Officers. While we will not see this rule take full effect until it’s added into the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation by way of a Mass Modification, it’s still a significant update we should be keeping an eye on. Here’s what we know about this new rule so far.

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.

The day has arrived—after over 5 years of development and delays, the Department of Defense (DoD) has released the final rule for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). It was released for public comment in October, and went into effect on December 16, 2024, establishing the CMMC program and process into law. No updates were made during the public comment period. Let’s dive into what this rule entails and the timeline for implementation so you can be prepared for this new requirement.

Acquiring and managing a GSA Schedule contract is full of decisions--first you have to decide if it's right for your company, then figure out how you are going to handle submitting the GSA Schedule offer, and lastly, how you will effectively manage your contract once it's awarded. These considerations may have led you to an ever bigger decision that may rest outside your company: Will you need to hire a GSA Schedule consultant? Most companies, unless they have extensive experience with government sales or have the resources to higher a Full Time Employee with the appropriate knowledge, consider hiring a consultant at some point throughout the GSA Schedule process.