The FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) team recently issued a reminder encouraging GSA MAS contractors to review the CHANGES tab before submitting catalog modifications.
The FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) just made catalog management more efficient
As of June 15, 2026, GSA expanded the Quick Update feature, giving contractors more flexibility to remove flagged items from Product File modifications while allowing compliant products to continue through the review process.
GSA Issues Compliance Reminder on Commercial E-Commerce Platforms for MAS Orders
If your company fulfills GSA MAS orders through Amazon or other third-party marketplaces, it’s time to review your process.
GSA TDR for Services: Reporting Is Becoming More Detailed
GSA is expanding TDR expectations for labor-based services contractors, and services reporting will require much more structure than simply entering monthly sales totals.
Price Reporter at the Coalition Spring Training Conference: What We Heard, What We Learned, and What Comes Next
There are conferences where companies show up, shake hands, collect business cards, and leave with a few photos for LinkedIn.
Then there are conferences that feel like a weather report for an entire market.
The Coalition’s 2026 Spring Training Conference was the second kind.
MAS Refresh 32 is LIVE
GSA published MAS Solicitation Refresh 32, along with an upcoming mass modification that Schedule contractors must accept within 30 days after issuance.
MAS Orders Are More Flexible, But OLM Compliance Still Comes First
MAS orders are getting more flexible – but compliance still controls the process.
How to Price Your Government Contract Proposals Without Sacrificing Profit
Key Points:
- Competitive pricing is not about offering the lowest bid. It is about balancing market expectations, contract requirements, and sustainable profit margins.
- Accurate proposal pricing starts with a complete cost analysis that includes direct costs, indirect expenses, subcontractor pricing, and compliance obligations.
- Historical award data, market research, and contract type considerations can help contractors develop more realistic and competitive pricing strategies.
- Successful government contractors regularly review pricing performance, manage risk proactively, and refine their pricing models based on actual contract results.
How CMMI Certification Can Improve Your GovCon Proposal Scores
Key Points:
- CMMI certification helps demonstrate process maturity, operational discipline, and contractor reliability during proposal evaluations.
- Government agencies often view CMMI as a risk reduction indicator that supports consistent project delivery, quality management, and performance oversight.
- Contractors can improve proposal scores by integrating CMMI throughout technical, management, quality, and risk sections rather than simply listing a certification.
- When supported by measurable results and past performance evidence, CMMI can become a meaningful competitive advantage in the GovCon marketplace.
GSA Shares Results of SIN 33411 VAR Industry RFI
GSA has released the summary of responses to its Request for Information (RFI) on IT hardware sold through Value Added Resellers (VARs) under SIN 33411.
