Government Contracting Blog

Deciding that you’d like to acquire a GSA Multiple Award Schedule is a big step for you and your business. Perhaps you are now looking to prepare your Schedule proposal and want to gain more context about the process. Or, perhaps, you have already familiarized yourself with the first section of your Schedule proposal, the Administrative section. Once you have completed the Administrative section, you will have to complete the Technical section. In this blog, we will discuss what you need to know to successfully prepare the Technical section of your GSA MAS offer.

In April 2026, GSA released Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation Refresh #31, making the pilot Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) program mandatory for all new offerors and existing contractors. This update significantly changes how GSA MAS offerors prepare their price proposal, as the TDR program removes the requirement for offerors to submit pricing support to justify their commercial rates for their service and/or product offerings.

With Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) mandatory for all GSA Multiple Award Schedule contractors and the transition now effective as of July 1, 2026, many companies are preparing to submit sales reports for the first time. While GSA has implemented a grace period through December 31, 2026, contractors should use this time to develop accurate reporting processes and understand what data they are required to submit.

The road to securing your GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract can be a tedious but incredibly rewarding process for your company. Before you dive into the world of MAS, you’ll want to set yourself up for success. To begin, you will need to submit a proposal, which consists of three parts: the Administrative section, the Technical section, and the Pricing section. In this blog, we will cover the ins and outs of the Administrative section.

Frequently known as the “Amazon” of the government contracting world, GSA Advantage! is an important tool that government contractors use to publish their pricelist and market their approved GSA products. Within GSA Advantage!, you can find a wide variety of contractors who offer anything from printers and shredders to drones used to map the world. Federal agencies frequent this site because they can easily search for and order products within a few clicks, meaning it’s a crucial site for contractors to learn how to navigate.

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.