GSA OCAS exclusively uses existing GSA contract vehicles, including MAS, GWACs, and IDIQs to solicit client requirements. Here is what small businesses should do now.
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.
SBA Finalizes New Evidence Standard for 8(a) Social Disadvantage
The U.S. Small Business Administration has finalized a significant change to how individually owned businesses establish social disadvantage when applying to the 8(a) Business Development Program. Beginning September 10, 2026, applicants will no longer rely on the...
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.
SAM.gov Missing NAICS Codes: What Contractors Should Do
UPDATE (July 28, 2026): Since reports of this issue first surfaced, SAM.gov has confirmed that the system error has been corrected. The issue affected certain entity registration renewals submitted between March 24 and July 22, 2026. Impacted entities will receive an...
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.