GSA MAS Refresh #30 Is Out: What You Really Need to Know
GSA has released Schedule Refresh 30 (Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001), the seventh refresh of 2025, to align with the FAR and GSAR updates from the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul. This refresh rolls in new FAR clauses, removes outdated ones, and reshapes proposal instructions, so MAS contractors should take the time to understand what’s changed and how it affects their current and future offers.
Security & Compliance: Major Clause Updates
Refresh 30 brings in a series of security-focused FAR clauses, all with GSA deviations. These updates directly affect what contractors can sell and how they operate.
Major additions include:
- FAR 52.204-27 – the anti-TikTok clause banning “covered applications” such as TikTok.
- FAR 52.204-23 – blocking the use of Kaspersky-related software.
- FAR 52.204-25 – restricting telecom and surveillance products from certain foreign entities.
- FAR 52.240-1 (Nov 2024) – the American Security Drone Act clause, preventing the use of drones or related systems from prohibited foreign manufacturers.
At the same time, GSA removed many older MAS clauses—especially outdated SAM and security provisions—to streamline the contract and remove redundant requirements.
Proposal & Pricing Rules Have Shifted
Contractors will see changes in how they must present their pricing.
The Pricing Terms spreadsheet now includes three new columns that require:
- The limit of your proposed price escalation
- Your rationale for it
- Whether the adjustment matches your commercial practice
If you plan to escalate prices for inflation or labor costs, you must now clearly justify those increases.
Some requirements were also removed. For example:
- The MAS-specific professional compensation plan requirement is gone.
- Clause I-FSS-644 no longer requires proving an uninterrupted source of supply.
Order-Level Materials (OLM) rules were cleaned up as well. GSA removed the old ordering procedures and updated the SIN description to clarify which categories—60 in total, ranging from IT hardware to office furniture—can use OLM authority. New pricing templates, such as the one for Local Courier services, now align more closely with their SIN scopes.
Important Category-Specific Changes
Drones & UAS
Refresh 30 significantly narrows MAS drone offerings.
- MAS will not award most drone systems unless they are part of the DoD’s Blue sUAS program.
- After December 22, 2025, federal funds cannot be used to buy “FASC-prohibited” drones.
Anyone offering unmanned aircraft must make sure their products fall within the approved list.
Order-Level Materials
The OLM SIN update now clearly defines which product and service categories are eligible.
This matters because OLMs are negotiated at the order level and sit outside the standard price list.
If your offering isn’t in an eligible category, it can lead to a disqualified quote.
Information Technology
IT-related clauses tightened across the board.
- The ByteDance app ban and telecom-equipment restrictions mean contractors must thoroughly vet hardware, software, and embedded technology.
- The 518210FM Financial Management Services SIN was updated to reflect FY2026 financial system changes, so contractors in that area must review their technical descriptions.
Transportation & Logistics
For local courier services (SIN 492210), the pricing template removed all expedited-shipping line items to match the SIN 492110 scope. Courier firms should remove any rush-delivery fees from their MAS pricing.
Other transportation SINs were not significantly revised, but the FAR 52.222 labor-related clauses may still impact pricing.
Why This Refresh Matters
These changes matter because MAS contractors must stay current or risk lost business.
New clauses affect compliance (e.g., failing to flag a banned drone or software could invalidate an offer) and new proposal forms impose extra steps.
In short, contractors need to update escalation details, confirm OLM eligibility, ensure IT compliance with new security clauses, and validate drone offerings against Blue sUAS and FASC rules.
Overall Thoughts from iQuasar’s GSA MAS Experts
For MAS contractors, Refresh 30 is a meaningful update that demands careful attention. The combination of new security restrictions, revised pricing rules, and category-specific changes means every contractor should take time to adjust their internal processes, offering structures, and proposal materials.
What do you think about GSA MAS refresh #30 updates? (Please comment on this post)
- Changes are minor- Contractor can manage internally.
- Changes are significant- Have to carefully review the changes document and comply accordingly.
- Changes seem major and need support- The changes seem very critical and would like guidance from an expert to comply with these changes.
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