Companies pursuing a GSA contract need to have a minimum of two years of corporate experience before they apply... unless you utilize the Springboard program.  Hop in to the episode to learn more about how your new company can work around this barrier to entry.As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com Episode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcastHelpful Links:If you would like to see this program outlined by GSA, that is available here: https://www.gsa.gov/buy-through-us/purchasing-programs/multiple-award-schedule/help-with-mas-contracts-to-sell-to-government/roadmap-to-get-a-mas-contract/startup-springboard

GSA FASt Lane allows eligible IT contractors to get new contracts and perform contract modifications in a fraction of the time it usually takes (weeks instead of months).  Hop into the episode to see if this is a program you could utilize to make your company more agile.As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com Episode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcastHelpful Links:GSA’s Fast Lane Program outlined: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/multiple-award-schedule-it/fast-lane-making-it-easier

The FAS Catalog Platform is set to replace SIP for all GSA contract holders.  Information for GSA Advantage will now be uploaded in a webportal that integrates with eOffer/eMod.  However, to get started, all GSA contract holders will need to perform the Baseline Modification.  Hop into the episode to hear more.As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com Episode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcast

GSA recently updated their minimum contract sales requirements to allow for a longer easing in period for new contract holders.  Hop into the episode to learn how the new requirements might make your life a little easier.As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com Episode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcastHelpful Links:MAS Solicitation: https://eoffer.gsa.gov/util/publishedsolicitationutil?solicitationNumber=47QSMD20R0001&refreshAmendNumber=0020&scheduleNumber=MAS&solicitationType=SCHEDULES&isMas=YGSA’s link to sales criteria: https://www.gsa.gov/buy-through-us/purchasing-programs/multiple-award-schedule/help-with-mas-contracts-to-sell-to-government/requirements-after-getting-a-mas-contract

If you're at the end of your contract life span, you'll have to close out your sales in the Sales Reporting Portal (SRP).  As a one time process, it can seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be.  Hop into the episode to get a better understanding of what you need to do.As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com Episode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcastHelpful Links:Sales Reporting Portal: https://srp.fas.gsa.gov/

Lots of SINs descriptions have been updated, including some of the major IT SINs like HACS and Cloud.  Hop into the episode to catch up on the essential details and see how it will effect your GSA ambitions.As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com Episode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcastHelpful Links:GSA Interact Refresh 20: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/6/activity-feed/post/c67499eb-ba3d-4382-980f-73f4808386b2/Advanced_Notice_for_MAS_Refresh_20_and_Upcoming_Mass_Modification?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govDeliveryGSA Interact Refresh 21: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/6/activity-feed/post/ddc2720c-c9cb-4a76-9a44-98a056428ebf/Advanced_Notice_for_MAS_Refresh_21_and_Upcoming_Mass_Modification?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govDeliveryMass Mod Portal: https://mcm.fas.gsa.gov/cmservlet/massMods/initialView.htm

GSA is keeping contractors on their toes with two back-to-back refreshes to the solicitation.  Hop into the episode to see why you may or may not have been skipped over for Refresh 18.As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.comEpisode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcastHelpful Links:GSA Interact Refresh 18: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/6/activity-feed/post/2793d5a9-e6f8-422f-addd-a8e2c8555df7/Advanced_Notice_for_MAS_Refresh_18_and_Upcoming_Mass_Modification_-_Updated_12_07_23_AND_11_29_23 GSA Interact Refresh 19: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/6/activity-feed/post/b3b323ab-b99a-4827-a50a-e679a4a872cb/Administrative_Notice_for_MAS_Refresh_19_and_Upcoming_Mass_ModificationMass Mod Portal: https://mcm.fas.gsa.gov/cmservlet/massMods/initialView.htm

GSA has created a new pool for 8(a) program participants who also hold MAS contracts.  These contractors will be highlighted and given special preference with federal opportunities.  Find out how to get in on the ground floor in the episode!As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com Links:GSA Interact: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/6/activity-feed?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govDelivery

There is a new subgroup being added to SIN 541611 for Program Evaluation Services.  They have created a technical board to review all applicants to the new category, find out the details in the episode!As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com

The latest revisions for Joint Venture contract holders and the introduction of a new pool to highlight SBA 8(a) MAS contractors.  Find out more details inside the episode!As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com Episode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcastHelpful Links:GSA Interact Refresh 17: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/6/activity-feed/post/a2963581-a873-4c91-9be4-776af18fc159/Advanced_Notice_for_MAS_Refresh_17_and_Upcoming_Mass_Modification_-_Updated_6_30_2023Mass Mod Portal: https://mcm.fas.gsa.gov/cmservlet/massMods/initialView.htm

We’ve had some significant SIN updates as well as updates to the PPT and the SCLS Wage Determinations.  Find out more details inside the episode!As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com

Things are moving fast at GSA!  The latest refresh updating the MAS Solicitation is temporarily closing itself to new offers and contract modifications.  Find out more details inside the episode!As always if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com Or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project, reach out to us at info@elevategsa.comEpisode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcastHelpful Links:GSA Interact Refresh 14 Update: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/6/activity-feed/post/b24008db-46f8-4d10-9e98-839a0709364d/Advanced_Notice_for_MAS_Refresh_14?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govDeliveryMass Mod Portal: https://mcm.fas.gsa.gov/cmservlet/massMods/initialView.htm

GSA has updated the MAS solicitation that underpins all GSA contracts.  The changes are timely and related to Hazardous Materials, COVID-19 Safety Protocols, and new procedures for Cloud Computing.  Hop into the episode to stay up on the latest news from GSA!As always, if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com.  Or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project, reach out to us at info@elevategsa.com.Episode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcastHelpful Links:GSA Interact Refresh 13 Update: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/195/activity-feed/post/95a39fa3-3b74-4fcb-b4b6-4a34060032ff/Advanced_Notice_for_MAS_Refresh_13_and_Upcoming_Mass_Modification Mass Mod Portal: https://mcm.fas.gsa.gov/cmservlet/massMods/initialView.htm

GSA has issued updates to the MAS Solicitation for all GSA contract holders.  The updates include the addition of a new IT SIN, changes to Startup Springboard as well ad new variations on the implementation of the COVID-19 Safety Protocols.  Hop into the episode to see how this might effect you and your contract!As always, if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com.  Or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project, reach out to us at info@elevategsa.com.Episode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcastHelpful Links:GSA Interact Refresh 11 Update: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/6/activity-feed/post/undefined/Advanced_Notice_for_MAS_Refresh_11 GSA Interact Refresh 12 Update: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/6/activity-feed/post/undefined/Advanced_Notice_for_MAS_Refresh_12_and_Upcoming_Mass_ModificationMass Mod Portal: https://mcm.fas.gsa.gov/cmservlet/massMods/initialView.htm

GSA has published an update to the MAS Solicitation that affects all contract holders.  They have made changes to the Service Contract Labor Standard (SCLS) Wage Determinations (WD) numbers in addition to SIN specific updates.  Hop into the episode to find out more!As always, if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com.  Or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project, reach out to us at info@elevategsa.com.Episode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcastHelpful Links:Full MAS Refresh 10 Update:https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/USGSA/2022/03/07/file_attachments/2096279/Significant%20Changes%20Attachment%20for%20MAS%20Refresh%20%23%2010%20-%20March%202022.pdf    Mass Mod Portal: https://mcm.fas.gsa.gov/cmservlet/massMods/initialView.htm

In an effort to keep up with the rapid changes in the global economy, GSA has temporarily altered its rules about when and how Economic Price Adjustments (EPAs) can be performed. Hop in to the episode to find out if these rules effect your contract!As always, if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com.  Or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project, reach out to us at info@elevategsa.com.Episode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcastGSA Interact EPA Moratorium Post:  https://www.elevategsa.com/gsablog/2022/8/22/gsa-epa-moratorium

GSA is adding a new requirement for all MAS contract holders who sell products.  Hop in to the episode to learn about the PO Portal and how to keep your contract in compliance!As always, if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com.  Or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project, reach out to us at info@elevategsa.com.Episode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcastHelpful Links:PO Portal - poportal.gsa.gov/PO Portal FAQ and Help - gsaadvantage.gov/images/products/elib/pdf_files/pohp.pdfPO Portal Video Walkthrough - youtu.be/9KXEEe4uWK8For further technical support, contact the VSC help center staff at 877-495-4849 or email vendor.support@gsa.gov.  If you’re using EDI, contact edistat@gsa.gov for additional training and questions.Additional Questions? Email advantageorderstatus@gsa.gov.

GSA will issue a mass modification to update the MAS Solicitation to Refresh 9.  Hop into the episode to find out what is changing and whether it affects your contract!As always, if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com.  Or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project, reach out to us at info@elevategsa.com.Episode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcastHelpful Links:Advance Notice for Refresh #9 from GSA: https://interact.gsa.gov/document/advanced-notice-mas-refresh-9-and-upcoming-mass-modification?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govDelivery Pathways to Success and Readiness Assessment: https://www.gsa.gov/buying-selling/purchasing-programs/gsa-schedule/selling-through-schedule/guide-to-preparing-a-schedule-offerProvision and Clause Updates:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/08/11/2021-16362/federal-acquisition-regulation-federal-acquisition-circular-2021-07-introduction https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/archives/loose_leaf/GSAM_Latest_Change_Order_1402017506.pdf

Mass Refresh 8 to the MAS Consolidated GSA solicitation is currently being rolled out to contractors.  This refresh is in direct response to an Executive Order issued on September 9th, 2021 mandating COVID Safety Protocols for all federal contractors.  If you're curious about what is included and if it applies to you, hop into the episode!As always, if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com.  Or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project, reach out to us at info@elevategsa.com.Episode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcast Details about the COVID safety protocols: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/Executive Order: (Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors)

GSA is replacing DUNS numbers with their own Unique Entity ID starting in April 2022.  Additionally, GSA is issuing MAS Refresh 7 to the MAS solicitation which will change some SIN descriptions and requirements, as well as issue updates to some of the documentation required to execute modifications.  Connect to the episode to find out how to get your new UEI assignment and how the upcoming refresh affects your company.As always, if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com.  Or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project, reach out to us at info@elevategsa.com.Episode Notes:For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcastMass Mod Portal: https://mcm.fas.gsa.gov/GSA MAS Refresh #7 Details: https://interact.gsa.gov/document/advanced-notice-mas-refresh-7-and-upcoming-mass-modification