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Changes Made to the Solicitation (Refresh 27)

Impact of Changes

Overall Solicitation Policy Updates

- Removal of items tied to revoked Executive Orders (e.g., E.O. 14057, 13990) related to environmental and social governance

- Exclusion of DEI-related offerings per E.O. 14151 and E.O. 14173

- Revised “General Out of Scope Items” list to exclude items like toys, musical instruments, promotional products, etc.

Aligns solicitation scope with current Federal policy priorities; narrows allowable offerings and provides clarity to vendors on prohibited categories.

Proposal Instructions (SCP-FSS-001)

- Mandatory TDR participation for all Product SINs and SIN 518210C

- Letter of Supply only required for Category F (IT) and Subcategory A10 (Printing)

- Clarified accessory vs. option item requirements

- Extended reapplication waiting period to 24 months for canceled/expired contracts

- Clarified standalone item proposal guidance

Increases data transparency through TDR, reduces burden on non-IT resellers, and provides clearer submission and eligibility criteria.

Retirement of SINs

- 10 SINs retired across multiple categories (e.g., gloves, packaged healthcare furniture, toys, musical instruments, awards)

- Alternative procurement channels identified

Streamlines offerings under MAS, focusing on market demand and administrative efficiency; reduces redundancy and simplifies contractor offerings.

Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)

- TDR Pilot ended

- TDR now mandatory for all Product SINs and SIN 518210C

- TDR mandatory start date aligned with quarterly cycle

- Vendors must capture transactional data and mark end of Price Reductions Clause obligations

Provides consistent, comprehensive pricing data across GSA offerings; removes Price Reductions Clause burden from contractors participating in TDR.

Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS)

- Incorporated updated Wage Determinations (WDs)

- No clause/policy changes, but vendors must ensure pricing and WD numbers are current in their SCA matrix

Keeps labor standards current with market wages and policy; ensures compliant pricing and transparency for SCLS-applicable services.

Price Proposal Template (Products)

- PRODXACC tab revised to note that accessories sold only with base products must be submitted via Text File instead of GSA Advantage!

Enhances product listing accuracy and ensures proper purchasing restrictions for accessories.

Clause/Provision Updates

- Incorporated FAC 2025-04 and GSAR Change 199

- GSAR Change 187 excluded

Keeps solicitation in alignment with the latest Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Office Management Category

- Clarified that Letters of Authorization (not LoS) suffice for repair-related services (A05)

- Removed Media Products Subcategory (A06)

- Renamed Media Services to Media (A07), revised SIN 511120 to 'Technical Publications and Industry Reports,' and excluded general media like novels, children's books, etc.

- Printing (A10) requires OEM-issued LoS

Ensures vendor authorization for specific services, narrows media scope, and enforces OEM validation to uphold procurement quality.

Facilities Category

- Revised SIN 561210FAC to exclude standalone janitorial/electrical/plumbing unless bundled or HVAC-specific

- Clarified technical standards for elevator/fire system services

- Removed fuel/utilities/janitorial subgroups

- Revised FOB instructions for Facilities Supplies (B04) for items >70 lbs

Narrows scope to technical services with specific qualifications; clarifies delivery terms to reduce cost disputes and improve shipping accuracy.

Furniture and Furnishings

- Renamed SIN 33721P from 'Packaged Office Furniture' to 'Packaged Furniture'

- Revised SIN 339920S to focus on fitness/outdoor gear, excluded promotional/sports gear

Updates reflect actual federal needs and discourage inappropriate use of MAS for consumer goods.

Miscellaneous Category

- Revised flag descriptions to exclude promotional/customizable items

- Removed Musical Instruments subcategory

- Apparel SIN 3152 renamed to 'Workwear Clothing' and restricted to job-specific clothing; SIN 339113PA revised for protective apparel only

- 4PL SIN revised to remove Vendor-Consigned Inventory (VCI); clarified pricing instructions

Clarifies scope to reduce misuse of MAS for general merchandise; aligns categories with mission-critical gear; simplifies and standardizes logistics service pricing.

Travel Category

- Revised SIN 531 Employee Relocation template to include 'Per Employee' as unit of issue

- Revised SIN 531 Employee Relocation requirements, added SB spend reporting, removed NAICS 531390, updated language

Improves clarity and data capture for relocation services and supports small business tracking and compliance.