GSA’s $13 Billion Fraud Review: A Compliance Wake-Up Call for GSA Contractors
GSA’s $13 billion suspected fraud review puts increased scrutiny of GSA Contractor’s eligibility, certifications, cybersecurity, and supply-chain claims.
Proposed SBA Size Standards Could Push Smaller Contractors out of the Federal Market
The SBA’s proposed overhaul of its small business size standards is being presented as an expansion of opportunity. For thousands of growing and mid-sized businesses, it may be exactly that. But for existing small federal contractors, the proposal could have the opposite effect.
GSA Schedule Competition: How a 99% CPARS Gate was used to Restrict Competition
A recent GAO decision confirms that agencies may narrow a GSA Schedule competition using demanding CPARS criteria. For GSA Schedule contractors, the opportunity may be won or lost during market research, before the RFQ is issued.
GSA Schedule Vendors would Benefit from Proposed Acquisition Reform
GSA Schedule vendors would benefit from OMB’s July 2026 acquisition reform proposals. Here is what GSA Schedule contractors should do now.
GSA OCAS is Consolidating More Buys Through GSA Vehicles: What Contractors Should Do to Stay Competitive
GSA OCAS is turning procurement centralization into a practical pipeline and positioning event for GSA contractors.
GSA Transactional Data Reporting (TDR): Tips for MAS Contractors during Transition
GSA’s current TDR guidance changes how MAS contractors should think about price reductions, reporting timing, and transition sequencing. Here are the practical review steps Schedule holders should take now.
Task Order Proposal Lessons: What Contractors Should Tighten Now
Recent GAO decisions show how missing documents and late solicitation challenges can sink task-order proposals. Contractors should tighten proposal controls before their next bid goes out.
GSA Warns MAS Contractors Against Using Commercial Platforms for Order Fulfillment
GSA warns MAS contractors that using commercial e-commerce platforms can create serious compliance risk. Here is what contractors should review now.
Does Your GSA Consultant have Safeguards in Place to Handle FCI and CUI?
GSA Schedule offers and modifications often require contractors to share CPARS reports, PWS/SOW documents, pricing files, and other sensitive information. Before hiring a GSA consultant, make sure they can properly safeguard FCI, CUI, FOUO, and source selection information.
Who Pays IFF when Sourcing from another Contractor’s GSA Schedule?
Who pays the Industrial Funding Fee (IFF) when one Schedule contractor sources part of the solution from another Schedule contractor.
Proposed FAR CUI Rule: Provide Comments Before July 23, 2026
The FAR overhaul’s proposed cybersecurity and CUI changes give contractors a short comment window and a practical reason to review cloud, incident-reporting, flowdown, and compliance evidence now.
Senate CMMC Grant Proposal Could Fund Level 2 Assessment for Some Small Businesses
The Senate CMMC grant proposal could help small defense contractors offset Level 2 assessment costs if enacted. Here is what contractors should watch now.
Change is Coming for GSA MAS Resellers–Prepare Now
GSA MAS Resellers may see pricing and solicitation changes soon. Here is what Resellers should do now.
SBA 8(a) Rule Would Remove Presumption of Social Disadvantage
SBA 8(a) proposed rule would replace race-based presumptions with evidence-based social disadvantage tests. See what contractors should review now.
How GSA Centralization Is Changing Federal Sales
GSA is moving more small-business outreach, market research, and MAS onboarding through centralized tools. Here is what contractors should watch and how to adjust.