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.

State and local governments don't always have to conduct lengthy procurements when responding to disasters or public emergencies. Through several General Services Administration (GSA) purchasing programs, these organizations can buy eligible products and services directly from contractors.

Your first government proposal (and even your fifth) can be intimidating. Not every Request for Proposal (RFP) is the same, and it can take a while to review every section and identify what you need to work on first, especially if the proposal is several pages long. Before you can write a compelling response, you need to know how to navigate the solicitation itself.

Most federal contractors are focused on Q4 right now, and for a good reason. Agencies are rushing to spend the remainder of their FY2026 budgets, and businesses are busy looking for opportunities they can pursue between July 1 and September 30. But we can’t lose sight of planning for the next Fiscal Year.

In January 2026, General Services Administration (GSA) released the Solicitation for Phase II of One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services +, or OASIS+. Phase II is an expansion of the scope of Phase I by adding 5 new domains to the original 8, and by implementing continuously open, rolling admissions (for now). These changes represent a major change to how OASIS+ will fit into the overall strategy GSA has to centralize and streamline federal government procurement.

The fourth quarter (Q4) of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) begins July 1st and ends September 30th—are you ready? Q4 is most notably the time when federal agencies look to spend their remaining budgets. Increased activity means greater opportunities for GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract holders, and it’s important to make sure your contract is fully compliant so you don’t miss out on opportunities as the end of the fiscal year approaches.