Is DOGE Killing GSA Contracts, or Creating Opportunity for the Right Contractors?
In 2025, one government tracker took public credit for cancelling tens of billions of dollars in federal contracts, and nearly every contractor with a GSA Schedule started asking the same quiet question: am I next? Here is the short version on DOGE and GSA contracts in 2026. DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency, drove the […]
Can Service Contractors In Facilities, Maintenance, Or Field Work Really Succeed On GSA?
A GSA Schedule can work for service contractors in facilities, maintenance, repair, field operations, and related work, but only when the company has the right category fit, relevant experience, pricing discipline, and federal sales plan. MAS is not only for IT or product-heavy vendors. The challenge is that operational service companies usually need a more […]
Can Startups Still Use GSA’s Startup Springboard in 2026? What Refresh 31 Changes Mean
If you run an emerging tech company and you’ve been planning a GSA Schedule submission through Startup Springboard, the door just got narrower. Refresh 31 landed on April 2, 2026, and it tied Springboard eligibility directly to FASt Lane, which only opens to offers under the IT Category. For non-IT startups, the practical answer is […]
Is Getting a GSA Contract Enough to Start Winning Federal Work in 2026?
Securing a GSA Schedule is a milestone, but it does not generate sales on its own. In 2026, federal buying is more centralized and strategic, which means contractors must actively position, market, and manage their contract to win work. Does a GSA Schedule Guarantee Government Sales? A GSA Schedule provides access to federal buyers, not […]
Should My Company Pursue GSA Schedule, OASIS+, or Alliant 3 in 2026?
Federal buyers are consolidating procurement around a few high-impact contract vehicles. With momentum behind OASIS+ and Alliant 3, service firms are reassessing where to invest. The right choice depends on demand, timing, and how agencies actually buy your services. What Is the Difference Between MAS, OASIS+, and Alliant 3? MAS is a broad federal supply […]
Is GSA OneGov Changing How Agencies Buy Software and IT Services in 2026?
Federal agencies are accelerating their shift toward shared acquisition models, and OneGov sits at the center of that transformation. As the U.S. General Services Administration expands standardized software agreements and negotiates enterprise pricing, IT vendors are facing a clear signal about where federal demand is heading in 2026. For commercial technology companies, OneGov is not […]
How Is GSA Changing AI Procurement in 2026? What Contractors Need to Know Before Selling AI to the Government
Artificial intelligence procurement is no longer just a technology conversation—it’s an acquisition transformation. In 2026, federal agencies are redefining how AI is evaluated, purchased, and governed. For contractors, especially those offering AI-enabled software, automation, analytics, cybersecurity, and contact center solutions, success now depends on procurement readiness—not just product capability. With developments from the U.S. General […]
Do I Need to Switch My GSA Schedule to TDR in 2026? What MAS Refresh 31 Means for Contractors
If you’re asking whether GSA TDR is mandatory in 2026, you’re asking the right question. Under MAS Refresh 31, U.S. General Services Administration signals that Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) will apply to all MAS SINs, with non-TDR language and CSP-1 references removed from the solicitation. New offers must be submitted under TDR, and existing contractors who have not […]
Building a GSA-Driven Business Development Engine for Small Firms
A GSA contract without a structured business development engine becomes administrative overhead. Reporting continues. The Industrial Funding Fee applies. Compliance obligations remain fixed. Revenue does not. Many small firms secure a GSA Schedule Contract and assume agencies will locate them through eBuy or GSA Advantage. That assumption creates inconsistent task order flow, weak SIN performance, […]
GSA’s Cybersecurity Review Is Now a Contract Eligibility Threshold
The shift occurred without passing through the acquisition signals contractors typically rely on to assess timing and exposure. There was no rulemaking sequence to monitor and no solicitation language flagging a change in eligibility. GSA contract actions involving controlled unclassified information are now subject to a cybersecurity approval threshold applied before award, and contractors encountering […]