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GSA Taps Industry to Transform Federal Contracting with AI

The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) today, seeking input from suppliers and industry associations to create a single, integrated, and highly efficient procurement ecosystem. This new system will incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive collaboration and strengthen the federal acquisition lifecycle. (General Services Administration Press Release August 18, 2025)

“President Trump, through his executive orders and AI Action Plan, is prioritizing the consolidation ​of federal procurement ​and acceleration of AI adoption across government. GSA ​plays a central role in both these efforts and will deliver a more effective, data-driven, and unified acquisition lifecycle,” said Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum. “Leveraging AI to consolidate procurement processes and provide insightful recommendations is critical to this transformation. We welcome our industry partners’ expertise as we build an acquisition system that reduces waste, delivers better value for taxpayers, and better results for government.” (ibid)

The RFI represents GSA’s initial outreach to industry partners to gather their perspective on its vision for modernizing procurement. On behalf of the federal government, GSA seeks innovative solutions that apply AI and automation to existing data, structured and unstructured, to achieve greater efficiency and scalability in acquisition practices. (ibid)

GSA invites input from suppliers and associations with expertise in information technology, data architecture and storage, AI and Machine Learning, data analytics, user experience design, and innovative small businesses and startups. (ibid)

Interested parties should review the draft RFI package, which outlines the scope, objectives, functional and non-functional requirements, information about current systems, and related challenges. Respondents may submit White Papers up to 10 pages. (ibid)

Responses are due August 29, 2025. GSA will use the feedback to inform follow-on engagements, including additional RFIs, draft solicitations, and potential individual discussions. GSA anticipates issuing solicitations in support of this initiative shortly after reviewing feedback. (ibid)

Should you have questions concerning the creation of the White Paper or need guidance, give us a call.

Is your SIN TDR Eligible? A deadline looms

Under the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001 Refresh 27, Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) is mandatory for all contract holders with TDR-eligible SINs. See the full list of TDR SINs on GSA’s Transactional Data Reporting requirements page. (GSA July 9, 2025)

Contractor Action Required:

  1. Accept Mass Modification A903.
  2. Submit a “Participate in TDR” modification via eMod.

Submit only a cover letter signed by an authorized negotiator with your modification. On the effective date of the TDR modification, your entire contract will be subject to TDR. Submit your modification no later than September 15, 2025. (ibid)

Questions concerning the deadline or submittal of your modification? Give us a call.

FAR Revisions – making it simple

FAR Reform: What Contractors Need to Know About the Latest Proposed Changes

The FAR Council continues to update the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in response to the executive order “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement.” These proposed changes aim to simplify and streamline federal buying. So far, updates target FAR Parts 1, 10, 11, 18, 34, 39, 43, and 52.

Although these changes are still in the review stage, many agencies have already started applying them. Here’s what federal contractors should know:

New Proposed FAR Revisions – In Plain Terms

Part 10: Market Research

  • Agencies now have more flexibility in how they conduct market research at any dollar level.
  • They must still research larger buys (above the simplified acquisition threshold).
  • They no longer have to research smaller buys if good pricing info is available.
  • The FAR removes suggested research steps.
  • New clause FAR 52.210-1 (Market Research) will appear in solicitations and contracts for noncommercial buys over $6 million.

Part 11: Describing Agency Needs

  • Agencies no longer need to prioritize green products listed in the Green Procurement Compilation.
  • Agencies can rely on commercial market acceptance to decide if an item fits their needs.
  • Removes measures controlling the identification and availability of specifications.
  • The FAR drops specific rules for specs and delivery schedules.
  • It keeps rules under DPAS for contracts tied to national defense and emergency programs.

Part 18: Emergency Acquisitions

  • Agencies no longer need to prioritize sustainable options during emergency buys.
  • Emergency flexibilities remain in place for disasters, security events, and contingency operations.

Part 39: Buying IT and Communications Tech

  • Contracting officers do not need to evaluate every stage of modular IT contracts for the best contract vehicle.
  • Agencies will no longer need IT vendors to list minimum education or experience for proposed staff.

Part 43: Contract Modifications

  • The FAR clarifies how agencies should document and define change orders.
  • Contracting officers won’t have to list every major event when reviewing requests for pricing adjustments.

What This Means for Contractors

These changes mark a shift toward faster, more practical procurement. Even though the FAR updates are not finalized, agencies are already putting many into action. Contractors should track these changes closely to stay ahead, and stay compliant, to stay competitive.

Questions regarding the latest proposed revisions to the FAR? Give us a call.

This Refresh is MASsive

GSA recently announced the upcoming release of MAS Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001 – Refresh #27 via the GSA Interact community. GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service plans to issue the refresh in June 2025, with contractors required to accept the mass modification within 90 days of issuance. (BUY.GSA.GOV June 9, 2025)

Key changes in Refresh #27 include:

General Solicitation Updates:

  • Added sections for revoked Executive Orders and the EO on Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs
  • Revised the “General Out of Scope Items” section
  • Updated instructions in SCP-FSS-001 for all offerors
  • Retired 10 SINs (see Significant Changes document)
  • Expanded the Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) pilot to 62 more SINs and make TDR mandatory for all Product SINs and Cloud SIN 518210C
  • Incorporate updated Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) Wage Determinations
  • Limited requirement for resellers to provide a Letter of Supply to items proposed under IT (Category F) and Printing/Photographic Equipment (A10, Category A)
  • Clarified base/accessory item proposal rules
  • Apply minor updates to the Price Proposal Template for Products
  • Incorporate clause/provision updates through FAC 2025-04 and GSAR Change 199 (excluding Change 187) (ibid)

Category-Specific Revisions:

  • Office Management (A): Updated SIN 511120 and removed Media Products Subcategory (A06)
  • Facilities (B): Revised SINs under Maintenance (B01), revisions to SIN 561210FAC and Supplies (B04): Revisions to SIN 322291 Restroom products
  • Furniture (C): Revised SINs in Packaged Furniture (C07): SIN 33721P and Fitness (C09): SIN 339920S
  • Miscellaneous (G): Revised SINs for Flags, Banners, Pennants and Related Products 33999F, Subcategory (G02):, Apparel Subcategory (G05): SIN 3152, Clothing and SIN 339113PA Protective Apparel, and 4PL Services (G06)
  • Travel (L): Updated SIN 531 under Employee Relocation (L01) (ibid)

⚠️ The Mass Mods Portal will be offline the weekend of June 28th for maintenance. (ibid)

Have questions about the refresh or acceptance instructions? Give us a call.