GSA to Release MAS Solicitation Refresh #32 in June
GSA plans to release Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation Refresh #32 in June, which includes several key requirement changes for contractors and new offerors, including:
Addition of End-Of-Support (EOS) Requirement: A definition for EOS items will be included under the "General Information" section of each Large Category solicitation attachment to manage obsolete Information and Communications Technology (ICT) equipment. The requirement also addresses that EOS dates for hardware, firmware, and software, and the availability of security updates will be key considerations for determining whether a product can be sold through the MAS Program.
Special Item Number (SIN) Changes:
GSA will retire SIN 311423 – Non Perishable Foods under the Facilities Large Category as part of the effort to rightsize the MAS Program.
SIN 518210GM – Grants Quality Service Management Office (Grants QSMO) Marketplace will be added to the Information Technology Large Category.
*Joint Venture language removed from Refresh #32: The JV requirements introduced in the initial draft of Refresh #32 have now been removed and will be addressed in a future Refresh. These requirements were limiting companies to participating in just one JV MAS contract in addition to their own, instead of three.
Additionally, the clause regarding contractors’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) that was expected to be incorporated under Refresh #32 has been delayed to a later Refresh. The Mass Modification for Refresh #32 will need to be accepted by contractors within 30 days of the modification's release. More information regarding the upcoming Refresh can be found in our recent blog.
Join GSA for a webinar series about Transaction Data Reporting (TDR), which is now mandatory, and what it means for your Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract.
If you are interested in learning more about Requests for Information (RFIs) and how they can benefit your business, join the Market Research as a Service (MRAS) team for an informative webinar providing insights and tips on how to respond to GSA’s RFIs.
Now that Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) is mandatory for all GSA MAS contractors and takes effect on July 1, 2026, it's important that contractors understand how to report their sales. If you are new to TDR and haven't done a sales report before, this is the webinar for you.
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What data needs to be collected for your TDR reporting?
On June 5th, GSA will implement a targeted refinement to their pricing algorithm, titled Pricing 2.0. This algorithm is used by GSA to determine the “market threshold” for products (especially Commercial-Off-the-Shelf or COTS products), which is then used by Contracting Officers in price negotiations with contractors. The two main changes to the algorithm are creating a commercial price anchor and adjusting the price-proportional premium. The Market Baseline (which is the starting point for a market threshold calculation for any product) is now either the Market Baseline as calculated using the old pricing algorithm or the lowest observed commercial price excluding outliers, whichever is lower.
The price-proportional premium has been reduced by 50% (to a maximum of 25%) from the previous pricing model. These adjustments help to reduce price variability and protect against outlier-based pricing, providing a balanced approach to which protects both taxpayer interests and contractor profit opportunities. Learn more in our blog.
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GSA Extends Individual Subcontracting Reporting (ISR) to June 14
GSA extended Individual Subcontracting Reporting (ISR) 30 days to June 14th, 2026. Since the subcontracting plan reporting system transitioned form eSRS.gov to SAM.gov, GSA is working on some system modifications that are currently preventing contractors from being able to submit their reports. More information can be found here.
EMERGING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
RFI - Mini-MUTES Transmitter Engineering and Obsolescence Study
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) has released a sources sought under NAICS code 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) to identify sources interested in performing a comprehensive engineering study on the AN/MST-T1(V) Miniature Multiple Threat Emitter System (Mini-MUTES) transmitters. The Mini-MUTES is a critical asset for aircrew survivability training and is facing challenges related to hardware and electronics obsolescence. Tje Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for many of these components are no longer in business and the specialized engineering knowledge required to maintain them is fading. The vendor will perform a study to identify all obsolescent parts within the transmitters and associated components and provide a foundational analysis that will define the scope, cost, technical requirements, and timeline for an eventual modernization project to ensure system sustainment. Interested vendors should provide a capabilities statement, including a detailed analysis and recommended path forward to mitigate the effects of obsolescence, by July 3, 2026. Additional information is available under Notice ID FA8210-26-MMUTES.
International Tax Modeling Tool
The Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), on behalf of the Cross Border Activities (CBA) Practice Area within the Large Business & International Division has released a sources sought under NAICS code 519290 (Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services) to identify vendors with capabilities to provide a secure, IRS-compatible software solution for modeling and analyzing complex international tax provisions. Software solutions must enable IRS personnel to evaluate tax impacts, taxpayer planning strategies, and support integration of tax return data. Additionally, the vendor must be able to provide comprehensive training, ongoing maintenance, and operational integration services in compliance with taxpayer confidentiality requirements under IRC 6103. Interested vendors should complete the Vendor Response Template and attach a capabilities statement with a software specification brochure. Responses must be submitted via email to the primary point of contact (Ana Rollins, analeatha.s.rollins@irs.gov) by July 17, 2026. Additional information is available under Notice ID 26-22-APMO.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The federal government’s fiscal year begins October 1st, meaning that Quarter 4 starts in July, just a month away. With Q4 comes a ramp up in spending, and an uptick in federal contracting opportunities in the July to September window. Q4 has opportunity and chaos in equal measures, so here’s some frequently asked questions about it.
Q: Why Does Spending Increase in Q4?
A: Since the annual budget for the fiscal year ends September 30th, agencies rush to get funds allocated. The federal government pushes agencies to use the entirety of their budget because, if they don’t, it will likely lead to a decreased allocation in future fiscal years. Factors that concentrate spending in Q4 include delays in agency budgeting by Congress, negotiation times, and the general bureaucracy that surrounds big spends. Overall, we see on average 1/3 of all government contract dollars spent in Q4.
Q: What Should I Be Doing to Prepare for Q4?
A: There’s many ways you should be preparing for Q4 as a government contractor. Here’s just a few things to check to make sure you’re ready:
Is your website up to date with your most current offerings or capabilities?
Are you on top of forecasted and upcoming opportunities?
Is your GSA Schedule Pricelist up to date?
Q: When Should I Start the Process for Modifying my GSA Contract?
A: Ideally, you should have already started initiating any changes you need on your GSA MAS contract. But if you haven’t started that yet, the next best time to start is today. Modifying your contract to add line items to your pricelist, or to change the prices of currently offered products/services, typically has a lead time of at least a couple weeks, but often longer, so it’s essential to start early if you want those changes made in time for Q4.
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