President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) that will drastically expand federal procurement within the General Services Administration (GSA). The EO directs the contracting work of most common goods and services including Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) to GSA. GSA officials anticipate this will increase GSA sales to $400 billion, effectively “quadrupling” its size. This is huge news for contractors, especially those within the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program. Here’s what you need to know about this EO:

The GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program is a well-known contract vehicle for federal and executive agencies—but did you know you can also sell to international organizations such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) through your GSA Schedule?

In the world of government procurement, there are multiple contracting vehicles for businesses to consider when deciding to sell their services to federal agencies. We often discuss the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and its requirements; however, additional contract vehicles include OASIS+, Alliant 3, 8(a) STARS III, Navy SeaPort NxG, and more. If you already hold a GSA Schedule, it’s important to understand other contracting vehicles that exist beyond GSA MAS to ensure you are maximizing your government business opportunities. Especially as we enter a new administration with shifts in spending habits and priorities, it’s important to keep additional contracting opportunities at the forefront of your business strategy.

If you are a GSA MAS (Multiple Award Schedule) contractor, you might already know the term “SIN” or Special Item Number. However, knowing what a SIN is and being able to utilize SINs for the best benefit of your GSA Schedule are two different things. In this blog, we’ll cover the basics of SINs, the benefits of adding SINs to your GSA Schedule, and key requirements when adding SINs.

Capturing government business can be difficult, even after you’ve acquired a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract. As a MAS contractor, you may not be qualified for certain opportunities based on the scope of your offerings. One solution to this challenge is to work with other contractors. Among other partnering options, Contractor Teaming Arrangements (CTAs) can help MAS contractors increase their odds of success in the federal marketplace. In this blog, we’ll discuss what you need to do to form a MAS Contractor Teaming Arrangement, including how to put together a CTA agreement.

As we prepare to enter 2025, the landscape of government contracting continues to evolve, shaped by several factors including shifts in political leadership, technological advancements, and changing federal priorities. While the upcoming presidential administration plays a pivotal role in shaping policies, there are broader trends that contractors should watch closely. As we know, it can take months to years for new policies to have their full effect, so continuing resolutions from 2024 will still have a lasting impact. Here are the top emerging federal contracting trends we expect to see in 2025.