U.S. General Services Administration
Improvements to the Supplier Experience
We want to deliver value by:
- Lowering the financial burden required for you to work with the federal government
- Increasing opportunities for you to compete for federal business
Follow these simple steps to learn more.
- Step 1. Check out the supplier acquisition journey
- Step 2. Learn more about improvements in the FMP Summer '19 Release enhancing your selling experience
- Step 3. Join the conversation by sharing your ideas and feedback
Step 1: Check out the supplier acquisition journey
As a supplier, you go through a series of interactions in different phases to sell solutions in the federal marketplace.
GSA is listening and making improvements to your experience with us and in the federal marketplace! With each release, you learn about what GSA is doing to improve the experience in different phases of the acquisition journey.
Step 2: Learn more about improvements in the FMP Summer ‘19 Release enhancing your selling experience
FAQs (Monthly Webinars)
- Webinars to improve understanding and manage stakeholder expectations of the consolidation of 24 Multiple Award Schedules to one.
- Check the MAS Interact page for information about upcoming webinars.
- For specific questions contact maspmo@gsa.gov
Federal Marketplace Improvement
Yesterday
Suppliers had a lot of questions and were uncertain of the impact of MAS Consolidation.
Today
The Frequently Asked Questions [PDF - 254 KB] are publicly available as a resource for you to learn more about MAS Consolidation. You are also invited to join monthly webinars hosted by the MAS Program Management Office (PMO). This provides the opportunity to learn more about the consolidation and ask any questions you may have. If you are unable to attend the webinars we will also release a recording to be viewed on demand.
Large category, Subcategory and Special Item Number (SIN) Request for Information (RFI)
- Large categories, subcategories and SINs are shared with you to develop better category descriptions.
Federal Marketplace Improvement
Yesterday
You had limited awareness of draft large category, subcategory and SIN structure.
Today
You can see the draft categories, subcategories and SINs that are shared publicly and provide feedback. You are encouraged to review and comment on the draft structure available here.
Solicitation Format Request for Information (RFI)
- The solicitation format, including the terms and conditions and new SCP-FSS-001 Instructions Applicable to New Offeror provision for the consolidated Schedule were posted publicly for your review. The comment period will remain open until July 5, 2019
Federal Marketplace Improvement
Yesterday
You had limited awareness of the new solicitation format to be used for the consolidated Schedule.
Today
You can see the draft solicitation format, including the terms and conditions, for the consolidated Schedule.
- You can now search for wage determinations and bargaining agreements with enhanced search functionality on beta.SAM.gov!
- beta.SAM.gov provides a modern, easy-to-use location to search more than 9,200 wage determinations and bargaining agreements, and replaces the WDOL.gov site, which has been decommissioned.
Federal Marketplace Improvement
Yesterday
Determining correct labor category classifications, base wages, and fringe rates for Service Contract Act (SCA) employees was complex for you, requiring multiple searches to identify and maintain accurate and up-to-date wage determination data, and risking being found out of compliance with SCA regulations.
Today
You will save time by using a simplified process with a modern, multi-variable search tool to quickly find accurate and current wage determinations, with customizable alerts using your beta.sam.gov login.
Acquisition Journey
- GSA created the FAS Sales Reporting Portal, a single platform / portal for all contractors to report sales and remit Industrial Funding Fee (IFF)/Contract Access Fee (CAF).
Federal Marketplace Improvement
Yesterday
You were reporting quarterly sales and remitting IFF/CAF in an antiquated portal. In addition, some suppliers who have both Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) contracts and non-TDR contracts had to use two different portals to report their quarterly and monthly sales, making it difficult to access and monitor sales reporting.
Today
You have access to a single system where you can report your GSA sales and remit applicable IFF/CAF. The portal supports the collection of transactional-level sales data for the TDR pilot and now houses the quarterly sales reporting function for all vendors.
Acquisition Journey
- On January 24, 2018, GSA issued a final rule amending the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to incorporate Order-Level Materials (OLMs) into the Schedules Program.
- We expanded the OLM authority to additional schedules.
- Currently, 83% of vendors eligible for the OLM Authority have elected to participate.
- Check out the revised FAQ Sheet [PDF - 141 KB].
Federal Marketplace Improvement
Yesterday
You had to administer additional contracts for ancillary work and incur additional costs to achieve a total solution for the customer.
Today
You will have greater access and opportunities to compete for more GSA orders and reduce the need to incur additional bid and proposal costs due to the availability of OLMs under authorized GSA Schedules. This increased access reduces the need for multiple contract actions, and offers a way to achieve a total solution under authorized GSA Schedules.
Acquisition Journey
- With FASt Lane, you get shorter processing times for IT Schedule 70 contract actions that directly support federal customer agency requirements.
- As an eligible IT Schedule 70 supplier, you can now request FAStlane status for contract modifications as part of creating the mod in the eOffer/eMod online portal. It's been available for contract offers, but the new release expands FAStlane to mods.
- Check here to see if you are eligible
Federal Marketplace Improvement
Yesterday
As an eligible IT Schedule 70 supplier, you had to send manual emails to your Contracting Officer or the FASt Lane email mailbox to communicate that a contract modification is being requested for processing under the FASt Lane Program.
Today
As an eligible IT Schedule 70 supplier, you can now request that individual mods be processed by FAStlane rules within the eOffer/eMod tool. This increases our responsiveness and operational efficiency, providing you with faster service and quicker access to the federal marketplace.
Acquisition Journey
- A one-year study on the effects of increasing eBuy transparency GSA funded procurements by releasing post-award RFQ information on FedBizOpps.
- For more information on the pilot, please visit our eBuy Open GSA First Pilot web page.
Federal Marketplace Improvement
Yesterday
You only had visibility into post award RFQ notices if you received an award or received an unsuccessful offeror notification. These notices were not open to the general public and limited the view of what opportunities were being posted to eBuy.
Today
You have insight into post-award acquisition decisions and information, helping you understand what is being bought through GSA contracts and allowing you to look for subcontracting opportunities.
Acquisition Journey
Expanding use of SBIR Phase III contracts nationwide
- The SBIR pilot increases access to cutting-edge technology, and also helps agencies meet small businesses participation goals.
- SBIR Phase III contracts are now offered nationwide as an assisted acquisition service from FAS.
Federal Marketplace Improvement
Yesterday
You didn't have an opportunity to sell innovations developed under Research and Development (R&D) activities, to other agencies who could benefit.
Today
Other agencies who want to purchase your innovative technologies can access them through non-competitive sole source SBIR Phase III contracts.
Acquisition Journey
GSA measures success by delivering a modern, easy, and efficient marketplace experience that works for everyone!
Step 3: Join the conversation by sharing your ideas and feedback
Sign up today to join our community of practice!
GSA wants to connect with problem solvers and shape an experience that works better for everyone: buyers, suppliers, and the acquisition workforce! This group will participate in GSA FMP-sponsored stakeholder workshops, usability testing, and focused feedback opportunities.∂
Download a PDF version of the summer release here [PDF - 509 KB]!