GSA has confirmed that the MAS-TDR grace and trial periods run through the reporting period ending December 31, 2026. This gives contractors time to correct good-faith data-entry issues, but it does not suspend monthly reporting, required fields, or timely IFF payments. Contracting Officer enforcement may begin with the January 1, 2027 reporting period.
GSA Impersonation Emails Are Targeting MAS Contractors
GSA’s MAS PMO has warned contractors about an active phishing scheme involving scammers posing as GSA officials. The GSA Office of Inspector General has also issued a scam alert after fraudulent messages were sent to MAS contractors and SAM.gov-registered entities.
GSA Is Removing the NSN Field from FCP
Effective August 10, 2026, GSA removed the National Stock Number (NSN) field from the FAS Catalog Platform Product File. Contractors whose catalogs still contain NSN data may now need to clean up their listings.
GSA Targets AbilityOne Country-of-Origin Accuracy
GSA has called for a comprehensive review of AbilityOne products sold through GSA channels after identifying products listed as “Country of Origin: USA” that appear to originate in China and other foreign countries. The August 14 letter puts particular emphasis on technology products, supply-chain transparency, and the accuracy of country-of-origin data in the Verified Product Portal (VPP).
FCP Team Reminds GSA MAS Contractors: Don’t Skip the CHANGES Tab Before Submitting a Modification
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.
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.
