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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.

General Services Administration rethinks federal acquisitions as AI reshapes contracting

The General Services Administration is overhauling the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while addressing how artificial intelligence is reshaping federal procurement, according to senior procurement executive Jeffrey Koses.(MeriTalk February 6, 2026)

GSA has launched nearly two dozen OneGov agreements since April to streamline federal IT acquisitions with standardized terms and pricing. Many agreements include AI tools from companies such as Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Meta, xAI, and Perplexity.(ibid)

As GSA expands these agreements, the agency is evaluating how AI is changing solicitation design, proposal development, and evaluation. Officials are assessing how to operate effectively, leverage AI’s potential, and update terms and conditions for vendors.(ibid)

Koses warned that AI introduces risks to acquisition integrity, including an increase in protests and filings that use AI-generated content with fabricated citations. GSA is working to prevent procurement from becoming a contest of “who can write the best prompt” and is redesigning solicitation strategies, evaluation methods, and timelines as AI lowers proposal costs and expands the pool of bidders. (ibid)

GSA aims to preserve fairness and confidence in outcomes while accelerating procurement timelines to meet mission needs. Officials acknowledge that questions remain about AI’s long-term impact on acquisitions. (ibid)

The OneGov initiative remains in its early stages, focusing first on software, AI, and emerging technologies. Federal Acquisition Service experts partner with original equipment manufacturers to understand tools and bring offerings to market quickly. Looking ahead, GSA plans to standardize AI-specific terms and conditions to support OneGov agreements over the long term. (ibid)

Do you have questions as AI reshapes federal acquisition and contracting? Give us a call.

Advance Notice: MAS Refresh 31 and Upcoming Mass Modification

GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) plans to release Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001 – Refresh 31 in February 2026. This refresh introduces several important updates that will affect MAS contractors. (BUY.GSA.GOV 1/12/26)

After GSA issues Refresh 31, contractors must accept the related Mass Modification within 90 days. (ibid)

What’s Changing Overall

GSA will update the General Information section across MAS solicitations to:

  • Add new requirements for Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and services, aligning with federal executive orders and OMB guidance.
  • Update proposal instructions that apply to all offerors.
  • Expand Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) to all remaining service SINs and make TDR mandatory for all MAS SINs.
  • Limit the Startup Springboard Program to vendors that qualify for FASt Lane.
  • Clarify that foreign replica weapons and inert ordnance are excluded from the MAS Program.
  • Update clauses and provisions to align with:
    • TDR requirements
    • Request for Offer (RFO) changes
    • Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06
  • Update subcontracting templates to reflect recent FAR changes. (ibid)

Important Change to Open Market Items

GSA has changed how contractors include open market items under MAS.

  • The previous flexible approach no longer applies.
  • Contractors must now use the Order-Level Materials (OLM) SIN and follow specific OLM rules.

GSA strongly recommends accepting the Mass Modification to add the OLM SIN if you do not already have it.

  • New MAS awardees will continue to receive a Mass Mod to add OLM.
  • Current contractors without the OLM SIN will receive a one-time Mass Modification to add it. (ibid)

Changes by Category

GSA will also revise instructions, templates, and descriptions for specific Large Categories, Subcategories, and SINs, including:

Office Management

  • Updates to office supplies and 3D printing SINs.

Human Capital

  • New and revised SINs covering human resources, talent acquisition, performance management, and retirement services.

Miscellaneous

  • Removal of subcategory limits for OLM instructions.

Professional Services

  • Updates to auditing, training, and workforce development SINs.

Transportation & Logistics

  • Revisions affecting vehicle services, package delivery, courier services, and equipment rentals.

Travel

  • Updates to employee relocation, lodging, and travel agency service SINs.(ibid)

Where to Learn More

For background on these changes and related resources, visit the RFO page on Acquisition.gov.

The MAS Refresh 31 and Upcoming Mass Modification includes many changes, need assistance or have a question, give us a call.