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.
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