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.

More changes are coming for GSA Schedule contractors—GSA published a final rule amending the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to simplify clauses for Economic Price Adjustments (EPAs). This means GSA plans to consolidate all the EPA clauses into one main clause to create more flexibility and less confusion for contractors and Contracting Officers. While we will not see this rule take full effect until it’s added into the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation by way of a Mass Modification, it’s still a significant update we should be keeping an eye on. Here’s what we know about this new rule so far.

You may not love them as a federal contract holder, but regulations are an important part of federal government contracting. If you are not familiar with the Price Reductions Clause, now is the time to get educated if you want to avoid potentially costly consequences down the line. GSA Schedule holders can be divided into two categories, those who fall under Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) and those who are required to submit Commercial Sales Practice (CSP) information. If you need help figuring out which category you fall under, determine whether you report your GSA sales monthly or quarterly.

Over the past 2 months, GSA has been releasing both socioeconomic small business and unrestricted awards for the OASIS+ contract. OASIS+ is a professional services Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) replacing GSA’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) contract vehicle. OASIS+ will support GSA’s Federal Acquisition (FAS) Office of Professional Services and Human Capital Categories (PSHC). In this blog, we’ll talk about the recent updates and everything you need to know about this contract.

In April, the GSA Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to better understand how to align Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) pricing with commercial practices. They recently posted an article on GSA Interact outlining their takeaways from this RFI, opportunities to strengthen policies, and their next steps. In this blog, we’ll go over the RFI itself, the GSA’s response, and what this means for contractors.

For small businesses looking to break into government contracting, teaming up with an experienced business through a Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) can be a great strategy. In addition to the widely used MPP run by the Small Business Administration (SBA), contractors can participate in Mentor-Protégé Programs at specific federal agencies, such as the Department of Defense (DoD) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).