◆ eSRS decommission to SAM.gov Transition – Impact on GSA MAS Contractors
The General Services Administration (GSA) has announced that eSRS.gov will be decommissioned on February 20, 2026. Subcontracting plan reporting functionality will transition to SAM.gov as part of a broader federal system consolidation effort.
This change impacts federal contractors that are required to submit subcontracting reports under FAR 52.219-9, including large business contract holders of the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).
◆ What This Means for GSA MAS Contractors
If you hold a MAS contract and operate under an approved Small Business Subcontracting Plan (typically required for large businesses), this transition directly affects your reporting obligations. The government would now only allow:
All Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISR) to be submitted through SAM.gov.
All Summary Subcontracting Reports (SSR) to be submitted through SAM.gov.
Currently, these reports are submitted through GSA’s eSRS. After February 20, 2026, eSRS will no longer be available, and reporting will occur exclusively within SAM.gov.
It is important to note that this is a system migration, not a policy change. The reporting requirements, deadlines, and compliance expectations remain unchanged.
◆ Required Actions for MAS Contractors
To ensure uninterrupted compliance and avoid reporting issues, contractors should take the following steps proactively:
Log into your eSRS.gov account before February 20, 2026
Only active eSRS users will be migrated into the new SAM.gov reporting structure. Inactive accounts may not transition automatically.
Confirm you have an active SAM.gov account
Your SAM.gov account should use the same email address associated with your eSRS account.
If you do not yet have a SAM.gov account, you must create one before the transition deadline to ensure continuity of access.
Download and retain historical subcontracting reports
During the transition period, certain legacy data or system functionalities may not be readily accessible. Maintaining internal copies of past ISR and SSR submissions is strongly recommended for audit readiness and recordkeeping purposes.
◆ Why This Is Critical for MAS Contractors
Subcontracting reporting under a MAS contract is a contractual compliance requirement, not an optional administrative task.
Timely ISR and SSR submissions are mandatory under the subcontracting clause incorporated into your MAS contract.
Failure to comply can result in:
• Contract compliance findings
• Negative performance considerations, including potential impact on CPARS evaluations
• Increased scrutiny during Contractor Assessment Visits (CAVs)
• Complications during option renewals, contract modifications, or novations
Because MAS contracts are long-term IDIQ vehicles, maintaining consistent subcontracting compliance is essential for large businesses to protect schedule contract standing and future business opportunities within the GSA MAS program.