GSA is issuing the latest Refresh (# 20) to the MAS Solicitation via Mass Mod in April 2024.
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If you are at the end of your contract life span, but still have an open GSA task order than extends beyond your expiration date- don’t panic! You officially have 60 months past your contract expiration date to keep reporting sales on that contract in the sales portal.
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MAS Refresh 19 was issued to correct the Contracting Officer fill-in language for FAR Clause 52.204-30 Alt I. No other changes are associated with this mass mod. A Mass Modification will be issued to all MAS contracts for Refresh 19 and this modification also includes changes associated with MAS Refresh 18.
As always if you have any questions regarding these updates or about the general management of your GSA contract, please don’t hesitate to reach out at info@elevategsa.com.
If you would like to see GSA’s post about this mass mod please pop here: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/6/activity-feed/post/b3b323ab-b99a-4827-a50a-e679a4a872cb/Administrative_Notice_for_MAS_Refresh_19_and_Upcoming_Mass_Modification
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A: Changes to Overall MAS Solicitation:
1. Implement various revisions to SCP-FSS-001 Instructions Applicable to All Offerors
2. Revise I-FSS-639 Contract Sales Criteria
3. Implementation of Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) Orders
4. Clarify MAS Sustainability Language under Section III A
5. Update the Mandatory Attachment for MAS Joint Ventures (JV)
6. Incorporate clause and provision updates
7. Implement various changes to the Offer Price Proposal Templates (PPTs)
B: Changes to Specific Large Category, Subcategory or SIN:
1. Office Management (A):
1. Document Services (A3): Various revisions to SIN 518210DC - Document Conversion Services
2. Records Management (A11): Various revisions to SIN 518210ERM - Electronic Records Management Solutions
2. Miscellaneous (G):
1. Apparel (G5): Revise SIN SIN 339113PA Protective Apparel to add a new subgroup
2. Complementary SINs (G6): Revise SIN OLM Order-Level Materials to add Transportation of Things (K5) to the list of OLM eligible subcategories
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GSA is slated to issue their latest revisions to the MAS Solicitation with Refresh 17 in July 2023. Alongside some more minor updates, there have been significant additions in the new guidelines issued for Joint Venture entities pursuing a GSA schedule, and in the foundation of an 8(a) pool for MAS contract holders (new and existing) in the SBA 8(a) program.
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The SBA and GSA have signed a revised 8(a) Program Partnership Agreement to increase contracting opportunities for 8(a) firms, and make it easier for GSA customers to purchase from 8(a) firms. This will provide for increased ordering flexibility under the MAS Program, including authority for sole source awards to 8(a) firms.
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GSA has begun rolling out the FAS Catalog Platform (FCP), a web based platform that will replace the Schedule Input Program (SIP). (hooray!!)
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Several GSA contractors have been getting emails suggesting that a name change modification must be executed on their contract when they have not in fact changed their company name. When a contractor updates their SAM registration, this information is then pulled over FSS online and if even a slight variation has occurred in the name, it would trigger these emails.
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GSA is issuing the latest refresh (#16) to the MAS Solicitation via Mass Mod sometime in May 2023 via the Mass Mod portal. Below you will find an overview of all the changes implemented by this refresh:
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