Phase 2: Resistance is Futile
Although we covered this last month, it’s worth another review as GSA moves to phase two of the MAS consolidation.
As you know, GSA is merging the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program contracts from 24 different schedules into one. Notices of changes to terms and conditions for current contract holders under the MAS program should be received by contract holders in the coming months.
The consolidated schedule makes it simpler for the government to make purchases and will roll out in three parts:
- Creation of a new contract vehicle for all future acquisitions
- Bring current contract holders onto the new consolidated schedule
- Consolidate those businesses that have multiple contracts across many schedules(Federal Times January 31, 2020)
Terms and conditions are being standardized and all current contract holders and contractors, placed on the consolidated schedule, must respond to them by July 31, 2020. (ibid)
Questions about the consolidation and how you and your contracts are affected? Give us a call.