Post Award Training

GSA has created a new pool for 8(a) program participants who also hold MAS contracts.  These contractors will be highlighted and given special preference with federal opportunities.  Find out how to get in on the ground floor in the episode!

As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com 

Links:

GSA Interact: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/6/activity-feed?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govDelivery

There is a new subgroup being added to SIN 541611 for Program Evaluation Services.  They have created a technical board to review all applicants to the new category, find out the details in the episode!

As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com 

The latest revisions for Joint Venture contract holders and the introduction of a new pool to highlight SBA 8(a) MAS contractors.  Find out more details inside the episode!

As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com

Episode Notes:

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Helpful Links:

GSA Interact Refresh 17: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/6/activity-feed/post/a2963581-a873-4c91-9be4-776af18fc159/Advanced_Notice_for_MAS_Refresh_17_and_Upcoming_Mass_Modification_-_Updated_6_30_2023

Mass Mod Portal: https://mcm.fas.gsa.gov/cmservlet/massMods/initialView.htm

We’ve had some significant SIN updates as well as updates to the PPT and the SCLS Wage Determinations.  Find out more details inside the episode!

As always if you have any questions, or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com 

Things are moving fast at GSA!  The latest refresh updating the MAS Solicitation is temporarily closing itself to new offers and contract modifications.  Find out more details inside the episode!

As always if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com 

Or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project, reach out to us at info@elevategsa.com

Episode Notes:

For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcast

Helpful Links:

GSA Interact Refresh 14 Update: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/6/activity-feed/post/b24008db-46f8-4d10-9e98-839a0709364d/Advanced_Notice_for_MAS_Refresh_14?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govDelivery

Mass Mod Portal: https://mcm.fas.gsa.gov/cmservlet/massMods/initialView.htm

GSA has updated the MAS solicitation that underpins all GSA contracts.  The changes are timely and related to Hazardous Materials, COVID-19 Safety Protocols, and new procedures for Cloud Computing.  Hop into the episode to stay up on the latest news from GSA!

As always, if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com.  

Or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project, reach out to us at info@elevategsa.com.

Episode Notes:

For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcast

Helpful Links:

GSA Interact Refresh 13 Update: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/195/activity-feed/post/95a39fa3-3b74-4fcb-b4b6-4a34060032ff/Advanced_Notice_for_MAS_Refresh_13_and_Upcoming_Mass_Modification

 Mass Mod Portal: https://mcm.fas.gsa.gov/cmservlet/massMods/initialView.htm

GSA has issued updates to the MAS Solicitation for all GSA contract holders.  The updates include the addition of a new IT SIN, changes to Startup Springboard as well ad new variations on the implementation of the COVID-19 Safety Protocols.  Hop into the episode to see how this might effect you and your contract!

As always, if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com.  

Or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project, reach out to us at info@elevategsa.com.

Episode Notes:

For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcast

Helpful Links:

GSA Interact Refresh 11 Update: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/6/activity-feed/post/undefined/Advanced_Notice_for_MAS_Refresh_11

 GSA Interact Refresh 12 Update: https://buy.gsa.gov/interact/community/6/activity-feed/post/undefined/Advanced_Notice_for_MAS_Refresh_12_and_Upcoming_Mass_Modification

Mass Mod Portal: https://mcm.fas.gsa.gov/cmservlet/massMods/initialView.htm

GSA has published an update to the MAS Solicitation that affects all contract holders.  They have made changes to the Service Contract Labor Standard (SCLS) Wage Determinations (WD) numbers in addition to SIN specific updates.  Hop into the episode to find out more!

As always, if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com.  

Or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project, reach out to us at info@elevategsa.com.

Episode Notes:

For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcast

Helpful Links:

Full MAS Refresh 10 Update:

https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/USGSA/2022/03/07/file_attachments/2096279/Significant%20Changes%20Attachment%20for%20MAS%20Refresh%20%23%2010%20-%20March%202022.pdf   

 Mass Mod Portal: https://mcm.fas.gsa.gov/cmservlet/massMods/initialView.htm

In an effort to keep up with the rapid changes in the global economy, GSA has temporarily altered its rules about when and how Economic Price Adjustments (EPAs) can be performed. Hop in to the episode to find out if these rules effect your contract!

As always, if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com.  

Or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project, reach out to us at info@elevategsa.com.

Episode Notes:

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GSA Interact EPA Moratorium Post:  https://www.elevategsa.com/gsablog/2022/8/22/gsa-epa-moratorium

GSA is adding a new requirement for all MAS contract holders who sell products.  Hop in to the episode to learn about the PO Portal and how to keep your contract in compliance!

As always, if you have any questions, or requests for a future episode, please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com.  

Or if you’d like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project, reach out to us at info@elevategsa.com.

Episode Notes:

For more episodes: www.elevategsa.com/podcast

Helpful Links:

PO Portal - poportal.gsa.gov/

PO Portal FAQ and Help - gsaadvantage.gov/images/products/elib/pdf_files/pohp.pdf

PO Portal Video Walkthrough - youtu.be/9KXEEe4uWK8

For further technical support, contact the VSC help center staff at 877-495-4849 or email vendor.support@gsa.gov. 

 If you’re using EDI, contact edistat@gsa.gov for additional training and questions.

Additional Questions? Email advantageorderstatus@gsa.gov.