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GSA MAS Refresh #24 with Maureen Meyer

GSA MAS Refresh #24 to Bring Instruction Changes, Transition to SBSA SINs, and More 

By Maureen Meyer on January 9, 2024 

Changes are coming to General Services Administration’s (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001. With Refresh #24 and an associated mass modification (mass mod) anticipated in January 2025, it’s important for MAS contractors to know what lies ahead. To help your business determine the impact of Refresh #24, we are breaking down each change discussed by the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) in a recent webinar. 

Changes to Overall MAS Solicitation.

1. Implement revisions to SCP-FSS-001 Instructions Applicable to All Offerors. 

  • Clarify language addressing 12-month waiting period for new offers after cancellation due to low/no sales or compliance issues – Section I (iv)(D). 
  • Clarify Streamline Offer paragraph (d) regarding Joint Ventures (JV). 
  • Add requirement related to “Rejection of Offer” to paragraph (h). 
  • Clarify Accessories definition can be sold alone or with a base item – Section III Price Proposal (ii)(E)(1). 
  • Clarify minimum years of experience must be relevant – Section III Price Proposal (x)(A). 

 

2. Implement minor revision to the Offer and Modification Products Price Proposal Templates (PPT). 

– Update ‘Manufacturer Name’ definition and add note to ‘Glossary’ tab
– Update ‘Change Log’ tab

3. Transition Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA) SINs.

GSA has identified an opportunity to reduce administrative burden, enhance vendor capabilities, and minimize compliance risks by transitioning Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA) SINs under the MAS Solicitation. Currently, the structure of SBSA SINs requires contractors to manage multiple MAS contracts, which increases administrative complexity, limits their ability to offer total solutions under a single contract, and introduces significant compliance risks, particularly concerning the Buy American Act (BAA). This approach disproportionately impacts small businesses, especially since the SBSA SINs are no longer essential for setting aside opportunities under the MAS program. To streamline processes, GSA plans to:

  • Transition SBSA SINs to non-SBSA Equivalent SIN where overlap exists.
  • Remove the SBSA designation from unique SINs.
  • Encourage the use of order-level set aside.

During the transition, contractors can continue operating under the existing structure, and GSA will engage with affected contractors to transition offerings.

Category  SBSA SINs 
Office Management 

Office Services Subcategory (A08): SIN 561320SBSA Temporary Staffing (SBSA) 

Office Supplies Subcategory (A09): SIN 333318SBSA Office Security Equipment and IT Products 
Furniture & Furnishings 

Flooring Subcategory (C01): SIN 314110 Carpet Flooring (SBSA) 

Healthcare Furniture Subcategory (C03): SIN 337127CSB Chair, Convalescent (SBSA) 

Household Dormitory and Quarters Furniture Subcategory (C04): SINs 337122SBSA Household, Dormitory & Quarters Furniture (SBSA) & 3FURNISH Commercial Office Furnishings (SBSA) 

Miscellaneous Furniture Subcategory (C05): SINs 337122OSB Park, Recreational & Outdoor Furniture (SBSA), 337127CFSB Cafeteria and Food Service Furniture (SBSA), 337127CISB Correctional Institution Furniture (SBSA), 337127LFSB Library Furniture (SBSA), 337127TLSB Tables and Lecterns (SBSA), 337215MSB Mail Sorting and Distribution Furniture (SBSA), 337215SBSA Wall Units and Displays (SBSA), 33721RSB Remanufactured Furniture (SBSA) & 33721SBSA Storage (SBSA) 
Industrial Products & Services  Industrial Products Subcategory (E05): SIN 3331SBSA Clearing Equipment 
Miscellaneous  Awards Subcategory (G01): SIN 339999ASB Awards 
Professional Services  Marketing and Public Relations (H08): SIN 323111SBSA Photographic Services and Solutions 
Transportation & Logistics Services  Package Delivery (K03): SIN 492210SB Local Courier Delivery Services 

 

4. Incorporate clause and provision updates, as necessary, through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-02 and GSAR Change 194 (except Change 187). 

Changes to Specific Large Category, Subcategory or SIN.  

1. All Large Categories. 

  1. Add language to “General Information” section. 
    1. CONUS/OCONUS Requirements 

Some requirements may apply only to applications in the Continental United States (CONUS), Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. For products and services proposed internationally (OCONUS), the commensurate standards will apply and should be provided with the offer, but will be reviewed by the ordering activity for compliance with the local requirements and standards.

 

2. Office Management (A).

Office Services Subcategory (A08): SIN 561320SBSA Temporary Staffing (SBSA). 

    1. Remove SBSA SIN designation and retain SIN. 

Office Supplies Subcategory (A09): SIN 333318SBSA Office Security Equipment and IT Products

    1. SIN will be closed to new awards in eOffer/eMod.
    2. Add SIN modification is required to move items to equivalent SIN.
    3. SIN will be removed in a subsequent Refresh (May 2025).

3. Facilities (B).

Facilities Maintenance and Repair Subcategory (B01): SIN 561210FAC – Facilities Maintenance and Management. 

    1. Add a new SIN Subgroup, ‘Geographic Coverage includes Europe’, to indicate a contractor has the ability to operate, perform or deliver to this area.

4. Furniture & Furnishings (C).

Flooring Subcategory (C01): SIN 314110 Carpet Flooring (SBSA).

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    1. SIN will be closed to new awards in eOffer/eMod.
    2. Add SIN modification is required to move items to equivalent SIN.
    3. SIN will be removed in a subsequent Refresh (May 2025). 

Healthcare Furniture Subcategory (C03): SIN 337125CSB Chair, Convalescent (SBSA).

    1. SIN will be closed to new awards in eOffer/eMod.
    2. Add SIN modification is required to move items to equivalent SIN.SIN will be removed in a subsequent Refresh (May 2025).

      Household Dormitory and Quarters Furniture Subcategory (C04). 
    • SIN 337122SBSA Household, Dormitory & Quarters Furniture (SBSA). 
      1. SIN will be closed to new awards in eOffer/eMod.
      2. Add SIN modification is required to move items to equivalent SIN.
      3. SIN will be removed in a subsequent Refresh (May 2025).

SIN 3FURNISH

    1. Remove SBSA SIN designation and retain SIN. 

Miscellaneous Furniture Subcategory (C05)

    1. SINs 337127LFSB Library Furniture (SBSA), 337127TLSB Tables and Lecterns (SBSA), 337215SBSA Wall Units and Displays (SBSA), 33721SBSA Storage (SBSA). 
      1. SIN will be closed to new awards in eOffer/eMod.
      2. Add SIN modification is required to move items to equivalent SIN.
      3. SIN will be removed in a subsequent Refresh (May 2025). 
  • SINs 337122OSB Park, Recreational & Outdoor Furniture (SBSA), 337127CFSB Cafeteria and Food Service Furniture (SBSA), 337127CISB Correctional Institution Furniture (SBSA), 337215MSB Mail Sorting and Distribution Furniture (SBSA), 33721RSB Remanufactured Furniture (SBSA). 
    1. Remove SBSA SIN designation and retain SIN.

5. Industrial Products (E).

Industrial Products Subcategory (E05): SIN 3331SBSA Clearing Equipment. 

    1. SIN will be closed to new awards in eOffer/eMod.
    2. Add SIN modification is required to move items to equivalent SIN.
    3. SIN will be removed in a subsequent Refresh (May 2025). 
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6. Miscellaneous (G).

 

Awards Subcategory (G01): SIN 339999ASB Awards. 

    1. Remove SBSA SIN designation and retain SIN.

7. Professional Services (H).

 

Marketing and Public Relations Subcategory (H08): SIN 323111SBSA Photographic Services and Solutions. 

    1. SIN will be closed to new awards in eOffer/eMod.
    2. Add SIN modification is required to move items to equivalent SIN.
    3. SIN will be removed in a subsequent Refresh (May 2025). 
  • Technical and Engineering Services (Non IT) Subcategory (H08): SIN 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (Non-IT). 
    1. Add a new SIN Subgroup, ‘Geographic Coverage includes Europe’, to indicate a contractor has the ability to operate, perform or deliver to this area.
       

8. Transportation & Logistics Services (K).

Package Delivery Subcategory (K03): SIN 492210SB Local Courier Delivery Services.

    1. Remove SBSA SIN designation and retain SIN.

These changes are anticipated for January 2025. Contractors, make sure to be on the lookout for the solicitation drop on SAM.gov.