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GSA Drops a Game-Changing MAS Refresh: Are You Ready for #30?

The General Services Administration (GSA) has announced a major update to the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program—and it’s more than a routine refresh. On October 17, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) revealed that Refresh #30 will land sometime in November. Contractors had until October 31 to submit feedback, but the real work begins once the update is released.

Why This Refresh Matters

GSA issues periodic MAS “refreshes” to keep contract terms aligned with evolving rules and policies. But Refresh #30 stands out. It’s designed to sync the MAS Solicitation with the sweeping changes from the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)—the government’s biggest procurement rewrite in years.

Here’s what GSA plans to do:

  • Update dozens of clauses and provisions with new GSA-issued deviations
  • Highlight new guidance on MAS ordering procedures on GSA.gov
  • Revise the MAS solicitation instructions (SCP-FSS-001)
  • Update the Special Item Number (SIN) for Order-Level Materials (OLMs), impacting 60 subcategories

Contractors will have 90 days to accept the Mass Modification after it’s released.

What We Know So Far

While the full text isn’t out yet, GSA already published a list of 94 clauses and provisions that will change. According to the supporting document, “MAS Refresh 30 Clause and Provision Changes,” the update aims to:

  • Simplify acquisition requirements
  • Remove language not required by statute
  • Use clearer, more straightforward terms

GSA plans to replace 53 clauses, add five new deviation clauses, and delete 36 clauses—a sign of the government’s push toward streamlined, plain-language contracting.

A Continued Shift in Federal Procurement

Refresh #30 fits squarely within the goals of Executive Order 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. With GSA leading the RFO effort, contractors can expect continued, rapid modernization of these large commercial contract vehicles.

These shifts aren’t happening through traditional rulemaking. Instead, GSA is using its deviation authority, which allows faster changes. More adjustments may follow. For most contractors, the real impact will depend on what they sell and how the new framework interacts with their business model. In theory, the RFO is designed to create less friction—not more.

What Contractors Should Do Now

With such a broad update on the horizon, early preparation is key. GSA is under pressure to increase commercial buying even while working with leaner staffing, which means contractors should prepare for a more streamlined, results-driven environment.

Here’s how to get ahead:

1. Set up your internal review process

If you don’t already have a workflow for reviewing MAS updates, now is the time to create one. Add a calendar reminder for the 90-day acceptance deadline.

2. Review your contract terms

Identify any parts of your existing contract that could be affected by the upcoming changes.

3. Align your compliance programs

Check whether your compliance systems need updates based on the new FAR/GSAR deviations.

4. Track inconsistencies with SAM.gov

GSA has warned that SAM.gov may lag behind Refresh #30. If the system still reflects outdated clauses, contracting officers will rely on the solicitation—not SAM. Document discrepancies so you have a record.

5. Get help if you need it

If any clauses are unclear or have operational implications, consider bringing in legal or compliance experts to interpret the revisions.

Do you want to understand how the refresh directly affects your contracts? Give us a call.

Stop! Don’t Upload Your MAS Catalog Until You Get FCP Access

Effective immediately, newly awarded contractors must not use SIP or EDI-832 to upload catalogs to GSA Advantage!.

What to Do

  1. Use the required templates.
    Since MAS Refresh 29 (Aug 28, 2025), vendors must submit offers using:
  • FCP Product File
  • FCP Services Plus File
  • SIN-Specific Price Proposal Templates (limited SINs) (buy.gsa.gov 9.29.25)

If you used Products PPT or Services & Training PPT, convert your data to the FCP template. Templates live on the MAS Required Templates page. (ibid)

  1. Wait for your “Welcome to FCP” email before uploading data.
  • Awards Aug 28–Oct 7 → FCP access Oct 14, 2025
  • Awards Oct 7–Nov 5 → FCP access Nov 11, 2025
  • Awards after Nov 5 → Timeline coming soon
  • Awards before Aug 28 → Continue SIP/EDI-832 until bulk onboarding moves you to FCP (28-day notice). (ibid)
  1. Register your contract with the Vendor Support Center (VSC).
    Do this as soon as you win. Registration is required to use FCP and show your contract on eBuy. (ibid)

In the meantime, validate your Product and Services Plus Files. Clean data = fewer FCP errors later. (ibid)

If you’re a newly awarded MAS contractor and unsure how to handle catalog uploads or registration, give us a call.

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.

A New and Improved FAR coming your way

GSA Hosts Webinar on Transformative Federal Procurement Changes

The General Services Administration (GSA) hosted a live webinar last week to discuss major reforms reshaping the future of federal acquisition. The session focused on two recent Executive Orders EO 14240, which consolidates federal procurement under GSA, and EO 14275, which launches a sweeping overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Together, these changes aim to streamline buying, cut waste, and open government contracting to more innovation and efficiency. (GSA webinar to discuss executive orders) May 28, 2025)

Consolidating Federal Procurement: EO 14240

Jeff Koses, GSA’s Senior Procurement Executive, explained how EO 14240 shifts common goods and services procurement under GSA’s leadership. This move will eliminate redundancy, reduce cost, and enable agencies to concentrate on mission delivery. GSA will now act as the Executive Agent for all Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), aligning those currently managed by NASA and NIH into GSA’s centralized procurement strategy. (ibid)

GSA will collaborate with OMB, NASA, and NIH to assess current GWACs, resources, and commitments, building a cohesive transition plan. The 10 key spending categories, Information Technology, Professional Services, Security & Protection, Facilities & Construction, Industrial Products & Services, Office Management, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, Medical, and
Human Capital will fall under GSA’s streamlined acquisition umbrella. (ibid)

FAR Overhaul: EO 14275

The second half of the webinar focused on EO 14275, which calls for a modernized, intuitive, and mission-focused FAR. Koses highlighted that the current FAR is too complex and deters many businesses, especially small and innovative firms, from entering the federal marketplace. (ibid)

The FAR rewrite dubbed the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), is being implemented through a series of deviations and will remove low-value administrative burdens while maintaining key protections against waste and fraud. New resources, including a FAR Companion Guide, Practitioner Albums, and Buying Guides, will support acquisition professionals and contractors as the rewrite rolls out. (ibid)

Parts of the revised FAR are already available on Acquisition.gov, and the public can comment directly on proposed changes. GSA also announced new training efforts in partnership with FAI and DAU to support the acquisition workforce in adopting the changes. (ibid)

What This Means for Industry

These changes signal a major shift for contractors:

  • Greater opportunity for innovative and small businesses to compete.
  • Streamlined acquisition timelines and reduced barriers to entry.
  • Increased emphasis on commercial buying and mission-first contracting. (ibid)

What’s Next

GSA will continue collecting agency implementation plans and begin analyzing them with OMB. The agency stressed the importance of collaboration with stakeholders and the acquisition workforce during this transitional period. (ibid)

To stay informed, stakeholders can sign up for RFO updates, download new FAR parts and guides, and share feedback directly on Acquisition.gov. (ibid)

This marks a new chapter in federal acquisition—one aimed at making government buying faster, smarter, and more accessible.

Questions concerning the FAR and the overhaul? Give us a call.