Winvale

09/04/2026

September is shaping up to be another busy month in the federal marketplace. From MAS Refresh #33 and TDR reporting to a potential major change in SBA size standards, there’s plenty for government contractors to keep up with. We’ve gathered the latest updates, resources, and opportunities in Winvale’s September GSA newsletter so you can catch up in one place. https://hubs.la/Q04wKLRc0

09/04/2026

The first round of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) sales were due on August 30th, and contractors who had any questions or issues during the process might be dreading inputting August GSA Schedule sales this month (due September 30). Don't stress--we have you covered with TDR FAQs: https://hubs.la/Q04wKtwT0

GSA is expanding TDR eligibility to all SINs, meaning all remaining non-TDR Schedule holders will be required to transition to TDR. Here are some FAQs on TDR.

09/01/2026

Attention GSA contractors: GSA plans to release MAS Solicitation Refresh #33 this month. Within this Refresh, GSA wants to expand FASt Lane eligibility, add a new supply chain security revision, and make several updates to specific Lage Categories and SINs. Are you ready for the changes? Here's everything you need to know:https://hubs.la/Q04w6tjn0

GSA recently posted the draft changes for the newest Refresh, Solicitation Refresh #33, which will be released in September. Here's what you need to know.

08/27/2026

Major news from the SBA: a newly proposed rule would significantly increase size standards and change the methodology, allowing more than 114,000 additional business to qualify as small. Comments are due from industry on September 21, 2026. Here's what we know so far: https://hubs.ly/Q04vzmP40

The SBA proposed a rule that would not only adjust the small business size standards going forward, but also adjust the methodology of measuring these standards.

08/26/2026

Just got your GSA Schedule but don't know where to start? The first goal of many new contractors is naturally to start marketing their contract and be successful in their efforts. Here are the first steps to take immediately after getting your contract awarded: https://hubs.la/Q04vqV4R0

In this blog, we’ll be covering the first steps that every contractor should take to market your GSA MAS contract post-award.

08/25/2026

Attention GSA contractors: we are seeing a major increase in the number of scam emails pretending to be GSA Contracting Officers/Specialists. These emails may look very realistic and will alert you of an outstanding fee or contract noncompliance with an unsafe attachment or link. It's important to double check the email domain (check for .gov) and always confirm with your consultant or CO/CS over the phone before you respond to a sensitive email. If you see one of these emails, you can report it using GSA OIG's hot line here: https://hubs.la/Q04vg51f0

08/24/2026

Looking to get a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)? Many companies don't realize GSA has several free resources they can use to track competition, sales trends, and demand. Read more in our latest blog: https://hubs.la/Q04v4WG00

Many contractors don’t realize GSA provides free tools to assist with this research, such as Schedule Sales Query Plus (SSQ+), GSA Advantage!, and CALC.

08/21/2026

Are you a small business offering professional services and you're interested in selling to the government? OASIS+, GSA's non-IT professional services vehicle has Solicitations set-aside specifically for socioeconomic small businesses. Here's what you need to know: https://hubs.la/Q04tVwhN0

This article will help you understand your eligibility under the different OASIS+ Solicitation pools and help you navigate the application process.

08/19/2026

While "Best Value" and "Fair and Reasonable Price" sound similar, what they mean for your pricing under GSA MAS contracts is quite different. In our latest blog, we go over the true meaning of these concepts and how they play a role in the acquisition of a GSA Schedule: https://hubs.la/Q04tBCrn0

While “best value” plays a larger role in federal procurement, “fair and reasonable” pricing is the main factor used in GSA MAS offers.

08/17/2026

If you offer products and you’re looking to reduce the time spent resolving routine catalog issues in the FAS Catalog Platform (FCP), it's worth taking advantage of the “Quick Update” feature. Here's what you need to know: https://hubs.la/Q04tdSXH0

The “Quick Update” feature is available when the FCP detects and flags issues with your products such as pricing discrepancies or other minor data integrity issues.