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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.

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.

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.

Get Ready: MAS Refresh 29 and Mass Modification Ahead

GSA has clarified (from an update on 21 August) that rotary aircraft (helicopters) will temporarily fall under MAS SIN 336413. This measure ensures agencies meet ongoing requirements and vendors can compete while GSA develops a long-term acquisition strategy. (GSA Interact August 26, 2025)

The GSA Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) will issue MAS Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001 – Refresh #29 in August 2025. Contractors must accept the associated mass modification within 90 days of issuance. (ibid)

Key Changes to the MAS Solicitation

Replace Price Proposal Templates (PPTs) with new FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) Product and Services Plus Files. The PPT for “541930” Translation and interpretation services and 611630 linguistic training and education” will be replaced by the FCP Services Plus File.
Update GSAR clause 552.238-103 ELECTRONIC COMMERCE with clear catalog requirements and references.
Add consolidated GSAR 552.238-120 to replace legacy Economic Price Adjustment clauses 552.216-70 and I-FSS-969.
Remove 19 retired Small Business Set-Aside SINs for the MAS Solicitation and all associated documents.
Revise SCP-FSS-001 Instructions Applicable to All Offerors.
Incorporate GSAR Change 187 updates. (ibid)

Changes to Specific Categories and SINs

Furniture & Furnishings (C): Revise SIN 33712 (Daycare, Preschool & Classroom Solutions).
IT (F): Revise SIN 518210C (Cloud Services) and SIN 54151HACS (Cybersecurity Services).
Miscellaneous (G): Remove Awards (G01) and Personal Hair Care Items (G04).
Scientific Management (I): Revise SIN 334515 (Diagnostic & Testing Equipment).
Security & Protection (J): Revise SIN 334220 (Surveillance Systems) and SIN 336413 (Aircraft Armoring & Helicopter Equipment). (ibid)

Questions about the MAS Refresh 29? Give us a call.

Transactional Data Reporting gets really big

GSA Expands TDR to Boost Transparency and Smarter Federal Buying

The U.S. General Services Administration is expanding its Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) program to provide federal buyers and industry partners with clearer insight into what the government purchases and how much it pays. Starting in June 2025, GSA will extend TDR to 62 additional product and cloud service Special Item Numbers (SINs), with full expansion to all SINs by the end of fiscal year 2026. Moving forward, TDR participation will be mandatory for all SIN holders. (U.S. General Services Administration June 9, 2025)

“GSA is leveraging technology to drive innovation, create a more efficient government, and improve citizen experiences. Data is central to these efforts to deliver the best outcomes and reduce costs in federal acquisition,” said GSA Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian. “Expanding our use of Transactional Data Reporting will provide critical insights into pricing and procurement, ultimately ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.” (ibid)

TDR captures pricing and purchasing data for goods and services sold through GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). It eliminates outdated sales tracking requirements, reduces contractor reporting burdens, and provides actionable data that drives smarter buying decisions. (ibid)

“Comprehensive data on purchased items and corresponding prices will empower our contracting officers to negotiate effectively and secure the best value for taxpayer dollars,” said Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum. “Much like our private industry partners, GSA depends on data to make the best decisions about procurement. Transactional Data Reporting will provide the federal government with the critical and essential market intelligence to help aid the government’s effort to create a transparent, optimized and streamlined marketplace for goods and services.” (ibid)

GSA designed the expanded TDR program to streamline operations, lower administrative costs, and make it easier for small businesses to participate in federal contracting. (ibid)

TDR Delivers Key Benefits:

Drives Best Value: Shared pricing insights sharpen competition and improve government-wide procurement results.
Reduces Burdens: Simplified reporting saves vendors thousands of hours annually.
Unlocks Market Intelligence: Agencies and suppliers gain valuable data for smarter planning and stronger supply chains. (ibid)

This expansion marks a major step toward a more data-driven, efficient, and inclusive federal marketplace. If you have questions concerning any part of the TDR expansion, give us a call.