What’s NEW with Polaris GWAC
The Polaris Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) provides the opportunity for access to highly qualified small business information technology (IT) service providers. The purpose of GSA’s Polaris GWAC continues to be to achieve partner base expansions, provide...
Government Transitions to the Unique Entity Identifier
From DUNS to UEI Beginning April 4, 2022, All federal agencies will cease referencing the Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) and begin using a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). All potential vendors will be provided a UEI through System for Award...
Grow with GSA’s Cooperative Purchasing Program
Expand Your Customer Base with State and Local Customers GSA Schedule contractors are familiar with the large list of agencies that can purchase from their Schedule and know the benefits of having a GSA Contract — streamlined federal acquisition; but did you...
Readiness Assessment & Pathway to Success – Updates with GSA Refresh 9
Effective December 17, 2021, existing and prospective contractors pursing GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule must be aware document requirement changes in MAS Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001 refresh 9. Updates to Pathways to Success and Readiness Assessment Under Refresh 9 All...
Plan for Advancing Equity in Federal Procurement
The White House recently posted a memorandum outlining Biden’s Advancement in Equity within the Federal Procurement describing upcoming action plans to maximize opportunities for Small Disadvantaged Businesses. Historically, Small Businesses, such as small...
GSA Cloud Services BPA Coming in 2022!
GSA published a new Request for Information (RFI) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) under Special Item Numbers (SINs) 518210C “Cloud and Cloud-Related IT Professional Services”, 54151S “IT Professional Services”, Ancillary, and...
Executive Order 14028: Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity
The recently released Executive Order (EO) on Cybersecurity, addresses the continuous threat of malicious cyber campaigns that have caused harm to the security and privacy of the American people, both in the private and public sectors.
GSA’s Refresh 9 MASS Modification
(Update) Vaccine update Refresh 9 When GSA announced the modification, the summary did not include the updates to the Executive Order 14042 regarding vaccine mandates and safety protocols. We provided a detailed overview of the Executive Order 14042 and how it affects...
What is the Polaris GWAC
The Polaris Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) is part of the efforts to support small businesses as well as historically marginalized and underserved small businesses. Polaris will now include a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)...
FAQs on Updates to COVID Vaccine Guidance for Federal Contractors
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Issued a COVID-19 Workplace Safety: Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors on September 24, 2021, addressing who is covered, timelines, and other questions. Whom does this guidance apply to? The Task...
VA’s GSA Schedule 621 I Refresh 14 Mass Modification
The Department of Veteran’s Affairs Federal Supply Schedule (VA FSS) has issued a mandatory mass modification for all current Schedule 621I Professional and Allied Healthcare Staffing Services vendors. Mass Modification No. 14, issued 01 October 2021 updates the...
NASA Small Business Opportunities Virtual Expo 2021
NASA is hosting a free Small Business Virtual Expo Thursday October 7, 2021. The expo is hosted by NASA’s Office of Small Business, and will focus on small business opportunities and will provide industry-specific networking opportunities in breakout rooms. Industries...
When You Lose a Bid: Brief Explanations and Debriefings
According to the Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) 8.4, unsuccessful bidders are entitled to either a brief explanation of why they were not chosen or a debriefing. Brief Explanations vs. Debriefings What are the differences? For starters, the time frame for...
GSA MRO Requisition Is Now Awarded
The GSA FAS Region 6 Heartland Acquisition Center (HAC) has awarded the Maintenance, Repair and Operations Requisition Channel Generation Two (RC2) awards. RC2 is the next generation of the current Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Best In Class (BIC)...
GSA to Host Small Business Event
GSA will be hosting Small Business Works 2021 September 29, 2021. Small Business Works is a virtual small business training and matchmaking event. GSA is hoping the event provide attendees tools and resources to succeed in the Federal Marketplace. Small Business Works...
Executive Order Mandates COVID Vaccination for Federal Contractors
Guidance given regarding the Executive Order signed on 9/9/2021 that will mandate vaccination for federal contractors.
Report Order Status for GSA Advantage! Orders
To improve customer satisfaction, the GSA is creating new penalties on contractors not reporting timely order status updates for purchases placed on GSA Advantage!. GSA Schedule holders that do not report order status may have their catalogs removed beginning October...
GSA Advanced Notice of Solicitation Refresh 7
GSA refresh No. 7 will be releasing to the MAS solicitation this month. All existing GSA Schedule contracts will receive a mass modification email to accept the latest solicitation changes. GSA Schedule holders will have 90 days to accept the Refresh #7 MAS Mod so our...
Services MAC – How to Prepare for GSA’s Upcoming Multi-Agency Contract
GSA is gearing up to provide the Services MAC (formerly known as BIC MAC) to support professional services for customer agencies. A Request for Information (RFI) for the Services MAC was issued on June 2, 2021, and is due on June 21.