OASIS+ Phase II Is Here: What 13 Open Domains Mean for Your Federal Growth Strategy
OASIS+ just changed shape again. With Phase II, GSA has locked in a major expansion of its next-generation professional services contract and aligned it directly with Executive Order 14240, “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement.” For federal contractors, this isn’t a minor update. It’s a structural shift in how agencies will buy complex, non-IT […]
Do You Need Past Performance to Get on GSA? What Counts & What Doesn’t
Clarifies a top misconception for new vendors. Securing a GSA contract often looks like a labyrinth, papers stacked, acronyms swirling, and the quiet worry that your business might not have “enough” history to qualify. Capitol 50 sees this fear in nearly every new vendor conversation. The assumption goes like this: If I don’t have federal past […]
Q4 2025 Federal Contracting: How Contractors Can Capture the Year-End Surge
1. The Q1 Sprint in Federal Contracting There’s an old saying among procurement insiders: “The government buys more in the last quarter than in the first three combined.” Every September—when fiscal clocks run out—agencies rush to obligate the funds that must be spent before they expire. Historically, 25–33% of federal budgets are obligated in that […]
Government Shutdown Nears End — What It Means for Government Contractors?
The shuttered halls of federal procurement are slowly reopening—after weeks of funding stasis, the 2025-2026 federal government shutdown appears to be nearing its end. The 2025 United States federal government shutdown has been the longest in U.S. history, closing doors not only on federal employees but on contracting vehicles, agency procurements and small business opportunities […]
How to Vet and Choose a GSA Contract Consultant
When your business is investigating how to obtain a General Services Administration (GSA) contract — maybe you’re mapping out which GSA SIN Number you’ll go after, or you already hold a contract and want to manage modifications or compliance — picking the right consultant matters. For contractors serious about federal work, this is not “just […]
How early notification affects your GSA mod process
In the life of a GSA contract, modifications are inevitable. Whether you’re updating pricing, adding a new service line, shifting key personnel, or transferring the contract through a novation, change is constant. But one subtle lever can make—or break—the smoothness of your modification: early notification. This is crucial for effective gsa modification guidance. Here’s why […]
FAR Part 19 Is Changing — Here’s How 8(a) Firms Can Stay Competitive
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is undergoing its most significant overhaul in decades, and FAR Part 19—Small Business Programs—is front and center. These changes reshape how agencies must consider small business set-asides, sole-source awards, and competition thresholds. For 8(a) firms, the message is clear: the rules of the game are shifting, and staying competitive requires […]
Timeline and Milestones When Seeking a GSA Contract
Applying for a GSA contract is often compared to a marathon in slow motion. But it doesn’t have to be. While the award process itself can take months, the key milestone—the submission of your offer—can realistically be reached in just 45 days with the right structure and support. Understanding the process is vital for success in navigating […]
How to Obtain a GSA Contract Even If You’ve Never Worked with Federal Agencies
Breaking into federal contracting often feels like staring at a fortress with locked gates. You may be confident in your product or service, but the question lingers: how to obtain a gsa contract if you’ve never sold to a federal agency before? The answer isn’t as far-fetched as it might seem. A GSA contract—also called a Multiple Award […]
What is a GSA Contract (MAS / Schedule)
A GSA contract—often a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), aka “GSA Schedule” or “Federal Supply Schedule”—is a pre-negotiated vehicle through which U.S. federal, state, and many other eligible agencies can buy your goods/services under agreed pricing, terms, and conditions. Winning a GSA contract opens up access to government buying, but the award includes many technical, financial, […]