How Are Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) Managed in the FCP?

If you’re a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contractor, you’ve probably heard of the FAS Catalog Platform (FCP). The FCP replaces the Schedule Input Program (SIP) and is a web-based application designed for MAS contractors to manage both product and service catalog data. As of April 2026, GSA expanded FCP access to include the remaining eligible Purchase Channel Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). GSA is prioritizing MAS BPAs with product catalogs that publish to GSA Advantage, and a broader rollout is expected over the next one to two years.

For the purposes of this blog, and to discuss how BPAs are managed in the FCP, we’ll be focusing on BPAs under the MAS program instead of traditional BPAs.

What Are Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)?

A Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) allows a government agency to establish a line of credit with qualified contractors who supply recurring products and services until the credit is exhausted. The purpose of a BPA is to simplify orders for commonly purchased products or services and offer improved pricing and delivery terms. Similar to MAS contracts, MAS BPAs have products published to GSA Advantage and service offerings published to the pricelist.

How Are BPAs Managed Differently from MAS Contracts in the FCP?

GSA-awarded Purchase Channel BPAs are maintained separately in  the FCP, and contractors must edit both their MAS catalog and BPA catalog through separate FCP actions. The BPA catalog history will also display the MAS catalog history, making catalog data readily available to BPA users. When maintaining your BPA catalog in the FCP, the primary focus is on pricing and ensuring that your MAS and BPA catalogs are aligned.

Below are three of the ways BPAs in the FCP are different from MAS contracts:

1. Initiating Actions

BPA catalog actions are initiated directly in the FCP, while MAS catalog actions are initiated in eMod.

2. Type of Actions Supported

BPA catalog actions are limited to Baselines, Adds, Changes, and Deletes. MAS catalog actions include additional actions such as Seller Profile, Terms and Conditions, and Photos. Contractors should not include photos in the BPA Product File.

3. Compliance & Pricing (C&P) Reviews

When submitting a Product File, both MAS and BPA catalogs will undergo C&P screenings for Addition, Baseline, and Change actions. All compliance issues should be addressed in the C&P report before submission. Each BPA item should match exactly what is listed on the MAS contract, including item name, description, manufacturer, and part number.

Do I Need to Baseline My Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?

If you are a BPA contract holder and your MAS contract has transitioned to the FCP, you’ll need to submit a baseline modification for your BPA contract in the FCP. The baseline modification is initiated through the system for BPAs, and this process is required before contractors can initiate catalog actions such as additions, changes, or deletions. Once your Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Specialist (CS) approves the baseline action in the FCP, your BPA catalog will automatically publish to GSA Advantage.

How Do I Submit a Baseline Modification for My Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?

To successfully baseline your products in your BPA catalog, you’ll need to create a new Catalog Action in FCP. Before uploading the Product File, you should review the C&P report noted above on the Catalog Overview page under the “Latest Catalog Data” section.

The C&P report contains product information from the last approved catalog and must match exactly with the MAS Product File. Differences between the MAS Product File and BPA Product File are only acceptable for the “Government Price” and “Delivery Information” columns. If items are flagged in your BPA Product File, you’ll have to submit vendor comments to justify the changes or remove them before submitting the BPA Product File.

Once you’ve submitted the BPA Product File, you’ll need to wait to see if the system identifies errors in the file. Much like submitting the MAS Product File, you’ll receive an error report that will outline what data is incorrect or missing, along with guidance on how to fix it. You’ll need to correct all identified errors each time the report is returned and resubmit the Product File until you’re able to send your files to GSA for review. After approval, the baseline for the Product File will be published to GSA Advantage.

Do You Need Help Managing Your Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) in FCP?

The transition to the FCP can already be tedious, but adding BPAs to the process can introduce another layer of complexity. BPAs offer an efficient procurement solution for government agencies and GSA Schedule holders, and may be worth exploring if your schedule includes eligible offerings and has transitioned to the FCP. If you are a BPA holder and need help transitioning your BPA to the FCP, Winvale is here to help.