05/28/2026
Starting on June 2, 2026, FCP will display a Catalog Visibility Status for MAS* catalogs. This will bring transparency to when a catalog has been hidden on GSA Advantage, eLibrary, and eBuy due to issues the vendor must address.
This feature will replace the current manual process where the vendor can only determine catalog visibility by checking eLibrary or GSA Advantage. Now, the vendor will be able to clearly see a visibility status in FCP, as well as a reason if the catalog is hidden. Please note this feature launch does not change a catalog’s current visibility state.
*MAS catalogs with BPAs that are managed in FCP will not have a catalog visibility status until a future enhancement.
What does a status of hidden mean?
When a catalog is hidden, the entire catalog will not show on GSA Advantage or eLibrary, and the contractor can not bid on work in eBuy.
How will it work in FCP?
FCP users can now log in and instantly see the status of their catalogs in a clear, easy-to-read format from their Catalog Overview page. When a catalog is hidden, the Catalog Overview page will display a red banner with hidden status. By clicking on the “Catalog Visibility link” under MAS Contract Information, users can see what must be addressed in order to unhide the catalog.
At initial launch, the reason will default to “Other” with additional information in the description, including references to the original hide request. If you need more information, reach out to your CS/CO.
Coming later in the summer, a full list of reasons will be displayed and available for the workforce to use.
This functionality will be limited to MAS catalogs without FCP-enabled BPAs. Functionality will be incorporated to support hide status for MAS catalogs with BPAs in a future release.
This new level of transparency ensures you always know the current standing of your catalog and can take proactive steps to unhide your catalog.
What should vendors do if their catalog is hidden?
If your catalog is hidden, please work with your contract specialist to address the identified reasons and make sure you can get your catalog back online and in front of buyers. FCP actions will remain available to you while the catalog is hidden so that you can take the necessary steps to fix the issues at hand.
If you need assistance with this process or getting your Pricelist and Terms up on Advantage, reach out to us at [email protected] or book a consult here: [email protected]?anonymous&ep=bwmEmailSignature" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/[email protected]?anonymous&ep=bwmEmailSignature