Government Contracting Blog

The GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) is broken down into 12 Large Categories, each with their own specific offering of Special Item Numbers (SINs) that correspond with products and services. One category that can provide numerous opportunities is the Security and Protection Large Category. Did you know that you can sell canine training products and services, detection systems, night vision equipment, and criminal investigative equipment through GSA MAS? Under the Security and Protection Large Category, you can sell products and services that fill various government agencies and customers’ security and protection needs. Additionally, businesses who sell through this Large Category qualify for specific programs unique to their offerings within MAS, such as Cooperative Purchasing and the 1122 Program.

Supply chain security is a popular buzzword in the federal government especially when it comes to domestic procurement and focusing on initiatives like the Buy American Act (BAA). The newest Executive Order (EO) is no different, but that doesn’t mean you should gloss over it, especially if you’re a contractor within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

After years of anticipation, NASA announced the initial SEWP VI contract awards in June 2026, marking the next generation of one of the federal government's top IT acquisition vehicles. While the ordering period does not officially begin until November 1, 2026, now is the time for both contractors and technology providers to understand what SEWP VI is, how it differs from SEWP V, and how they might be able to get involved.

Back in March, we covered GSA's proposal to modernize the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) by consolidating the certification rules and clarifying certain points of the program. In late June, FedRAMP released the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026, establishing a new certification framework that will gradually replace many long-standing processes over the next several months.

Yesterday, President Trump signed the highly anticipated Executive Order (EO) "Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security," establishing a voluntary framework that allows the federal government to review certain advanced AI models before they are released publicly. The EO also directs federal agencies to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and work with the private sector to evaluate emerging AI risks.

Information Technology (IT) modernization in the federal government has been on the rise for several years, and there's no slowing down in sight. It's safe to say that IT modernization remains a top priority, even across presidential administrations.