Planned Release: February 2026
The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), is preparing to issue MAS Solicitation Refresh #31, introducing several program-wide, category-specific, and compliance-driven updates. GSA has released a draft outlining anticipated changes summarized below.
Major Highlights – GSA MAS Refresh #31 (Feb 2026)
A. Overall MAS Solicitation – Expected Changes
Mandatory Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)
- TDR will be mandatory for ALL MAS SINs
- Effective Date: April 1, 2026
The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), is preparing to issue MAS Solicitation Refresh #31, introducing several program-wide, category-specific, and compliance-driven updates. GSA has released a draft outlining anticipated changes summarized below.
Detailed Expected Changes – Draft MAS Refresh #31
This section provides a deeper review of each proposed change, including scope, applicability, and anticipated contractor impact.
A. Program-Wide MAS Solicitation Changes
Mandatory Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)
GSA proposes to expand TDR requirements across the entire MAS program.
- TDR will be mandatory for all MAS SINs
- Effective Date: April 1, 2026
- Non-TDR offers must be withdrawn and resubmitted under TDR-compliant terms
- Existing contractors will receive a mass modification, which must be accepted within 90 days of issuance
AI Compliance Requirements
New AI-related compliance language will be incorporated across applicable category attachments.
- Aligns with federal AI Executive Orders
- Reflects OMB guidance on responsible AI use
- Applicable to contractors offering AI-enabled products or services
SCP-FSS-001 Instruction Updates
- Revised offer instructions applicable to all MAS offerors
- Updates reflect modernized acquisition policies and solicitation structure
Startup Springboard Program Revisions
- Limited to FASt Lane–qualified offerors
- Restricted to IT Category offers only
- Requires alignment with federal IT initiatives and agency sponsorship
Open Market Item (OLM) Policy Changes
- Increased scrutiny of open market item usage
- Contractors are strongly encouraged to add the OLM SIN via mass modification
- Certain OLM subcategory limitations will be removed
Firearms & Ammunition Clarifications
- Updated language excluding:
- Foreign replicas
- Inert ordnance
Regulatory & FAR Alignment
- Updates to align with:
- RFO
- FAC 2025-06
- FAR subcontracting updates, including revised subcontracting plan templates
B. Large Category and SIN-Specific Changes (Detailed)
🅐 Office Management
- Office Supplies SINs
- Removal of catalog-wide references
- Elimination of the 80/20 rule
- Printing & 3D Printing SINs
- Expanded additive manufacturing definitions
- Updated instructions and templates
🅓 Human Capital
- Addition of a Separation & Retirement SIN
- Revisions to HR-related SIN descriptions
- Alignment with OPM HCBRM 4.0
🅖 Miscellaneous
- Removal of OLM subcategory limitations
- OLM SIN strongly recommended for all contractors
🅗 Professional Services
- Updated SIN descriptions and instructions for:
- Auditing
- Training services
🅚 Transportation & Logistics
- Revised SIN instructions and templates for:
- Aviation
- Delivery
- Transportation solutions
- Vehicle rental
🅛 Travel
- Updated templates and SOWs for:
- Relocation
- Lodging
- Travel agency services
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