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MAS Refresh 33: October Release Brings More Updates

Refresh 33 Moves to October

The GSA Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) has rescheduled MAS Solicitation Refresh 33 for October 2026 to ensure all updates are fully integrated and ready for release. (Buy.GSA.Gov l Interact September 11, 2026)

FAS has also updated the Significant Changes document to reflect revisions to the Statement of Work (SOW) and Price Proposal Template (PPT) for SIN 561510 – Travel Agent Services under the Travel Agent and Miscellaneous Services (L03) subcategory.(ibid)

What Contractors Need to Know

FAS continues to refine the changes planned for Refresh 33. Key updates include:

Overall MAS Solicitation/Updates to the SCP-FSS-001

  • Supply Chain Risk Management: FAS will add a new provision and clause to formalize current supply chain risk management practices and provide greater consistency and transparency. (ibid)
  • FASt Lane: FAS will expand FASt Lane eligibility to the entire solicitation. (ibid)
  • Trade Agreements Act: Class Deviation CD-2026-03 eliminates the Trade Agreements Act exemption previously available to Federal Prison Industries, Inc. and AbilityOne Participating Nonprofit Agencies. (ibid)
  • Product Substitutions: FAS will add a new requirement addressing product substitutions to the General Information section of each Large Category solicitation attachment. (ibid)
  • Wage Determinations: FAS will incorporate the latest wage determinations for Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS). (ibid)

Large Category and SIN Changes

General Information

  • A new requirement will be added regarding product substitutions.
  • Integration of wage determinations for Service Contract Labor Standards.

Facilities (B) – Structures (B06)

  • Update the description for SIN 238160 – Roofing Products and Services Solutions. (ibid)
  • Revise SIN 532490P – Lease/Rental of Pre-Engineered/Prefabricated Buildings and Structures, including adding one subgroup and modifying another. (ibid)

Miscellaneous (G) – Complementary (G06)

  • Add a new SIN note to the General Requirements section for the 4PL SIN. (ibid)
  • Add a SIN note to the instructions for SIN 238910 – Installation and Site Preparation Services. (ibid)

Travel (L) – Employee Relocation (L01)

  • Revise the Statement of Work (SOW) guidelines for SIN 531 – Employee Relocation Solutions. (ibid)

Travel Agent and Miscellaneous Services (L03)

  • Revise the SOW and Price Proposal Template (PPT) for SIN 561510 – Travel Agent Services. (ibid)

Mark Your Calendar: 90-Day Mass Modification Deadline

Once FAS issues the Refresh 33 mass modification, contractors must accept the modification within 90 days.

The updated terms will apply to new task and delivery orders issued after the modification’s effective date, including new calls under existing BPAs. Orders issued before the effective date will continue under the terms and conditions in effect when they were awarded. (ibid)

Contractors should continue monitoring FAS updates and carefully review the final Refresh 33 changes once FAS releases the modification. Give us a call, and we will assist with your review and answer any questions.

Check Your SAM.gov Registration

A known SAM.gov glitch that occurred in spring/summer 2026 affected many vendor registrations. In some cases, NAICS codes, small or other-than-small business status, and representations dropped off or reset to N/A instead of Y/N.(General Services Administration September 16, 2026)

These changes can affect your eligibility and compliance, so take a few minutes to review your registration. (ibid)

How to Check and Fix It:

  • Review Your Registration: Log in to your SAM.gov Workspace, open your entity record, and review the Representations and Certifications section. Confirm that your small business and socioeconomic status representations under 52.219-1 are accurate. (ibid)
  • Check Your NAICS Codes: Make sure your primary and secondary NAICS codes are correct and align with your current size standards. Also, confirm that the NAICS codes associated with your contracts appear in your representations and show Y/N, rather than N/A. (ibid)
  • Update and Re-Certify: If information disappeared or reset because of the glitch or an expired registration, select “Update or renew my entire entity registration” and complete the questionnaire again. (ibid)
  • Contact the Federal Service Desk: If your information vanishes or remains incorrect after a valid renewal, contact the Federal Service Desk (FSD.gov) and report the profile data error. (ibid)

Also Check Your SBA Profile

Compare the size standards and NAICS codes in SAM.gov with your SBA/Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) profile. If the information does not match, your small business designation may not display correctly.

Don’t assume your SAM.gov registration is accurate, log in and check it.

Give us a call, and we can walk you through it.

Get Ready for MAS Refresh 33: Key Changes Coming in September

The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) plans to issue GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001, Refresh #33, in September 2026. (BUY.GSA.GOV updated August 21, 2026.)

FAS has also updated its Interact notice to highlight Class Deviation CD-2026-03, which removes the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) exemption previously available to Federal Prison Industries, Inc. and AbilityOne Participating Nonprofit Agencies. (ibid)

What MAS Contractors Need to Know

GSA will issue a MAS modification incorporating the changes in Refresh #33. Contractors must accept the mass modification within 90 days of its issuance.(ibid)

The changes will apply to all new task and delivery orders issued after the modification becomes effective, including orders placed under existing Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). Orders issued before the effective date will continue to follow the terms and conditions that applied when GSA awarded them.(ibid)

A. Changes to the Overall MAS Solicitation

1. Updates to SCP-FSS-001

GSA plans to update the Instructions Applicable to All Offerors (SCP-FSS-001) to:

  • Add a new provision and clause that formalize GSA’s existing supply chain risk management (SCRM) practices and provide greater consistency and transparency. (ibid)
  • Expand FASt Lane eligibility to the entire MAS solicitation.(ibid)
  • Implement Class Deviation CD-2026-03, which eliminates the TAA exemption previously available to Federal Prison Industries, Inc. and AbilityOne Participating Nonprofit Agencies.(ibid)

2. Product Substitutions

GSA will add a new product-substitution requirement to the General Information section of each Large Category solicitation attachment.(ibid)

3. Updated Wage Determinations

GSA will incorporate the most recent Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) wage determinations.(ibid)

B. Changes to Specific Large Categories, Subcategories, and SINs

Facilities (Large Category B)

Structures (B06)

  • Update the description for SIN 238160 – Roofing Products and Services Solutions.(ibid)
  • Revise SIN 532490P – Lease/Rental of Pre-Engineered/Prefabricated Buildings and Structures, including the addition of one subgroup and modification of another.(ibid)

Miscellaneous (Large Category G)

Complementary Subcategory (G06)

  • Add a new SIN note to the General Requirements section of the 4PL SIN description.(ibid)
  • Add a SIN note to the instructions for SIN 238910 – Installation and Site Preparation Services.(ibid)

Travel (Large Category L)

Employee Relocation Subcategory (L01)

  • Revise the Statement of Work (SOW) guidelines for SIN 531 – Employee Relocation Solutions.(ibid)

Travel Agent and Miscellaneous Services (L03)

  • Revise the Statement of Work (SOW) and Price Proposal Template (PPT) for SIN 561510 – Travel Agent Services.(ibid)

FAR Overhaul Resources

For general information about the RFO and related resources, visit the RFO page on Acquisition.gov. (ibid)

Upcoming MAS Refresh 33 Webinar

GSA FAS will host a public webinar covering the upcoming changes to MAS Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001 and the associated mass modification.(ibid)

Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time: 1:00–2:00 PM EDT
Format: Listen-only, with questions accepted through the chat

Webinar: MAS Refresh 33 and Upcoming Mass Modification

Join the webinar via Zoom.(ibid)

Additional Resources

Visit the GSA Vendor Support Center (VSC) for information about MAS solicitation refreshes, including solicitation-level SF 30 attachments for previous and current refreshes.

Important Disclaimer

GSA FAS is providing this notice as a courtesy to industry. FAS will review relevant comments and may make changes to the draft as appropriate, but it will not issue a formal response to industry comments or related inquiries.(ibid)

Contractors should review the final version of Refresh #33 carefully and confirm all changes before taking action.

MAS Refreshes and Modifications can get complicated. Give us a call, and we’ll help you understand the changes and what they mean for your contracts.

Don’t Miss This Step: FCP Now Requires T&C File Updates for Onboarding

FCP Update: T&C File Now Required in First Steps

Starting April 6, 2026, you must update your Terms & Conditions (T&C) file as part of the FCP First Steps onboarding process. FCP now integrates this long-standing MAS requirement directly into onboarding. (buy.gsa.gov March 31,2026)

You must update your T&C file if you:

  • Are a new contractor (awarded after August 28, 2025) and have not created an initial T&C file in FCP
  • Are a new FCP user and need to establish or update your T&C file
  • Are an existing FCP user adding a new catalog offering that requires a baseline action (e.g., adding services after offering only products) (ibid)

How to check:
Log in to catalog.gsa.gov and look for the “Update T&C” requirement in the First Steps banner on your Catalog Overview page.(ibid)

How to prepare your file:

  • Existing contractors: Download your current file from GSA eLibrary and remove all pricing and catalog details included in your Product File or Services Plus File (ibid)
  • New contractors: Follow I-FSS-600 requirements. Do not include pricing unless specifically required for certain SINs (ibid)

Who is not impacted:

  • Contractors awarded after August 28, 2025 who have already uploaded a T&C file (ibid)
  • Contractors who transitioned to FCP before this requirement (ibid)

Resources:
Terms & Conditions FAQ: https://catalog.gsa.gov/help#tnc
Getting Started Guide: Available in FCP for step-by-step onboarding instructions

Do you have questions or need assistance updating your T&C file? Give us a call.

Time is ticking to get your FAS ID

GSA recently shared that they will transition to FAS ID for login as part of a system update scheduled for April 14, 2026.

Here’s what to expect:
You will receive a separate email from Okta (sent from noreply@okta.com or MFA-No-Reply+noreply@gsa.gov) during the week of April 6. This email will include instructions to complete your FAS ID registration before the April 14 transition.(assist.gsa.gov April 6 2026) After you click the activation link, you will:

  • Create a password
  • Set up a security question and answer

Once you complete these steps, your FAS ID credentials will be ready to use on April 14.(ibid)

👉 Please note that the registration link expires after 7 days, so please act promptly.

👉 If you do not receive the email, please check your junk or spam folder.

GSA considers this timeline tentative and will notify you by email if anything changes. (ibid)

Should you have any questions, feel free to give us a call.