A New Year means new Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation Refreshes, and 2026 is off to a running start. GSA is planning significant changes with Refresh #31, including making Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) mandatory for all GSA MAS contractors. This is a big move for the MAS Program because Commercial Sales Practices (CSP) and reporting will no longer be a part of the Solicitation. GSA also plans to make several other updates surrounding clause provisions and specific Large Categories. If this is all new to you, don’t panic yet—we’ll review everything you need to know below so you’re ready for Refresh #31 and its subsequent Mass Modification.

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 its relevance to GSA Schedules? We at Winvale get a lot of questions regarding NAICS Codes from our clients, so let’s break down the basics of NAICS Codes.

It’s a new calendar year, and although federal government Fiscal Year 2026 is already in full swing, it’s not too late for Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contractors to start evaluating trends that are predicted for the remainder of the year. Rising defense and homeland security budgets, a government-wide push toward IT modernization, and new procurement strategies are just a few trends that we expect to see continued growth in under the Trump Administration. We anticipate there’s a lot more to come for MAS contractors in the next several months. Let’s dive into federal trends we anticipate for 2026.

For many defense contractors, especially those looking to be involved in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) programs, National Stock Numbers (NSNs) are an integral part of successful procurement. NSNs have become one of the most important tools for global defense procurement, and contractors who have limited knowledge of them aren’t doing themselves a favor.

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.