GSA recently announced their plans for Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation Refresh #27, which will be released in June 2025. This Refresh includes several changes to the MAS Program including expanding Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) and making it mandatory for some contractors and retiring 10 Special Item Numbers (SINs). GSA will also end the TDR pilot in this Refresh. Since the Solicitation Refreshes apply to all GSA Schedule contractors, it’s important you understand the changes before you accept the Mass Modification (Mod) once it’s released.
Changes to the Overall Solicitation
Just like every other Solicitation Refresh that precedes #27, there are changes that affect the entire MAS Solicitation. We’ll review them below before we get into the larger changes.
- In each Large Category attachment, GSA will add General Information speaking to the revoked Executive Orders (EOs), EO 14154 and EO 14148 that relate to greenhouse gas emissions, social governance, and environmental justice. This General Information section will also include language about the EOs 14151 and 14173 that seek to terminate DEI from the MAS program.
- GSA is incorporating an updated Wage Determinations (WD) index, but there are no clause changes or policy changes to Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) at this time.
- GSA is limiting the Letter of Supply requirement for resellers to Information Technology Category F, and the Printing and Photographic Equipment Subcategory within Large Category A ONLY.
- GSA plans to clarify that stand-alone items must be proposed as a base item or an accessory, not an option.
- GSA is making changes to the Products Price Proposal Template (PPT).
- Lastly, GSA is incorporating clause and provision updates through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-04 and GSAR Change 199.
Before we move on, it's important to note the Letter of Supply update is pretty major for resellers. If you aren't selling through Large Category F or the Printing and Photographic Equipment Subcategory in Large Category A, then you won't have to worry about a Letter of Supply in the future. We'll keep you updated on this as we learn more.
Out of Scope Items
In Solicitation Refresh #27, GSA plans to list additional out of scope items. The ones in red are the new additions:
- Remanufactured (except toner)
- Automotive parts
- Personal hygiene items
- Fully assembled rotary-wing or fixed-wing aircraft
- Books and publications (except technical publications and reports on SIN 511120)
- Children’s toys, dolls and games
- Promotional products
- Sporting goods
- General clothing items (except workwear under SIN 3152, uniforms under SIN 315210 and protective apparel under SIN 339113PA)
- Swimming pool equipment and supplies
- Musical instruments
- Customizable awards, medals and ribbons
GSA to Retire 10 SINs in Refresh #27
Continuing on from Refresh #26, GSA is going to retire 10 Special Item Numbers (SINs) in Refresh #27. The SINs are:
GSA notes the retirement of these SINs supports the initiative to eliminate items that are lacking sufficient market demand or cost more than they benefit the MAS program. GSA also states that many of the SINs above are available through other procurement channels (as shown in the “Alternative Procurement Channel” column above).
GSA has not yet released any official guidance if certain contractors can migrate to a similar SIN if they are affected by this update. If you have both SINs on this list and SINs on your contract that are not affected, then you will most likely need to do a delete SIN modification. More information to come as GSA releases updates.
Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) Updates
Solicitation Refresh #27 brings huge news to MAS contractors—GSA will end the Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) pilot, expand the program, and make it mandatory for several contractors.
Right now, TDR is still considered in the pilot stage as GSA slowly rolls out the program to contractors. Contractors who are eligible (TDR is currently offered to just over 130 SINs) can opt into the TDR program over Commercial Sales Practices (CSP). With this Refresh, TDR will become mandatory for ALL existing product SINs (GSA plans to add the remaining product SINs to TDR in this Refresh) and the Cloud SIN (518210C).
The remaining product SINs that GSA plans to add to TDR in this Refresh are:
If you are not currently opted into TDR and you have a SIN on the list above, we suggest you read our blog on CSP vs. TDR so you get a better idea of how TDR is different.
TDR Transition Timeline
If this change affects you, when will you need to transition over to TDR? September 30, 2025 is the deadline for contractors to switch over to TDR for all the applicable SINs. You will start TDR sales reporting starting the quarter after you opt in (quarters start July 1, October 1, January 1, April 1).
The Price Reductions Clause liability (which is the discount pricing rule you are currently abiding by under CSP) is a little unclear right now. In the GSA Refresh #27 webinar, GSA said once the “Participate in TDR” modification is complete, you will no longer have to abide by the clause (if you are opted into TDR by then). We will update you as we hear more information. GSA will post more updates on the TDR page on GSA.gov as they become available.
Changes to Specific Large Categories and SINs
Now let’s cover the changes GSA plans to make to specific Large Categories and/or Special Item Numbers (SINs).
Office Management (A)
In Large Category A, Office Management, GSA will make the following changes:
- Revise instructions for SIN 511120 Periodicals, Subscriptions, Online Book Selling and Lending Library Services to clarify a Letter of Supply is not needed
- Remove Media Products Subcategory (A06)
- Printing and Photographic Equipment Subcategory (A10): Revise Subcategory Instructions
Facilities (B)
In the Facilities Large Category (B), GSA plans to:
- Revise SIN 561210FAC Facilities Maintenance and Management instructions and remove the following subgroups:
- Janitorial Services
- Maintenance of Fuel Facility
- Maintenance of Utilities
- Revise SIN 322291 Restroom Products instructions regarding the FOB Note.
Furniture and Furnishings (C)
In Large Category C, Furniture and Furnishings, GSA will make updates to the following SINs:
- Revise SIN 33721P Packaged Office Furniture title from “Packaged Office Furniture” to “Packaged Furniture”
- Revise SIN 339920S Sporting Goods, Fitness Equipment, and Supplies description and instructions
Miscellaneous (G)
In the Miscellaneous Large Category (G), GSA plans to:
- Revise SIN 339999F Flags, Banners, Pennants, and Related Products description and instructions
- Remove the Musical Instruments Subcategory
- Revise SIN 3152 Clothing title from “Clothing” to “Workwear Clothing” and revise SIN description to include workwear clothing
- Revise SIN 339113PA Protective Apparel descriptions and instructions
- Revise SIN 4PL Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Supplies and Services to remove all references to Vendor Consigned Inventory Services (VCI).
Travel (L)
Lastly, in the Travel Large Category, GSA plans to revise SIN 531 Employee Relocation Solution requirements and revise the Price Proposal Template (PPT). Additionally, GSA will remove NAICS 53190-Other Activities Related to Real Estate.
Keeping Up With Your GSA Multiple Award Schedule
GSA plans to release MAS Solicitation Refresh #27 by the end of June 2025. Once it’s released, contractors have 90 days to review and accept the modification(s) in the Mass Mod System. It’s important to remember that only authorized negotiators on your GSA Schedule can access this site and acknowledge the changes.
Change is becoming a constant in the GSA world, so to stay updated on future Solicitation Refreshes and updates to the MAS Program, check out our blog and our monthly newsletter. If you have questions about your GSA Schedule or accepting Mass Modifications, one of our consultants would be happy to help you.
