03.28.2025
GSA to cut 577 schedule vendors, 31 SINs
In March 2025, GSA announced it will cut 31 underused or overlapping SINs and remove 577 vendors from the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) to streamline procurement.
- SIN Cuts: 31 redundant and low-usage SINs will be eliminated, including 11 in the professional services category and seven in the office management area.
- SIN Additions: a few IT Services will be expanding their subcategories to include or expand AI, Cloud, HACS, etc.
- Vendor Removals: Vendors not meeting sales or compliance thresholds risk losing their contracts.
03.20.2025
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Trump EO Issued: Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement
This Executive Order directs federal agencies to transfer procurement of common goods and services to the General Services Administration (GSA), aiming to reduce duplication and increase efficiency.
Key Provisions:
Agencies must submit plans within 60 days to transition purchasing to GSA.
GSA will develop a central procurement strategy within 90 days.
GSA will be named the executive agent for all government-wide IT acquisition contracts.
Impact on GSA MAS Vendors:
More Opportunities: Centralized procurement may open access to contracts from more agencies through GSA.
Simplified Processes: Standardized acquisition procedures could reduce red tape for vendors.
Higher Competition: Consolidation may increase vendor competition, raising the need for strong pricing and differentiators.
Streamlined Contracts: Vendors will deal primarily with GSA, simplifying contract management.
In short, MAS vendors should expect broader access, more competition, and a push toward streamlined compliance and pricing efficiency.
03.20.2025
Hiring freeze to extend ‘at least’ through 2025, GSA tells employees
GSA Administrator Ehikian said a few things in a GSA-wide employee meeting:
- The hiring freeze at GSA will extend through 2025 &
- Agencies have frozen 200k gov credit cards
- The GSA Administrator anticipates a significant increase in the agency’s buying authority… He said the executive order will “quadruple” GSA’s contracting volume.
GSA will oversee procurement across all ten categories, including information technology, medical supplies, and professional services.
This news points toward one conclusion: getting your GSA contract will position your business to expand your access to government contracts in the coming months.
03.11.2025
GSA considers takeover of contracting work at other agencies amid reorganization
The General Services Administration (GSA) is planning to centralize federal procurement by absorbing the contracting responsibilities of several civilian agencies, including OPM, DOE, SBA, and HUD. This initiative, currently in a pilot phase, would eliminate or transfer acquisition staff from those agencies to GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS). A “tiger team” is overseeing the reorganization, with FAS Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum receiving regular updates.
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02.28.2025
Acquisition Reform through Best Value and the Schedule
The FoRGED Act, part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026, proposed changes to the statutory authority for the GSA MAS to embrace best value acquisition procedures. This reform aimed to open opportunities for innovation and efficiency in government procurement.
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02.18.2025
Rollbacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives
The administration began rescinding DEI programs, affecting federal contracting opportunities for minority-owned businesses. Black business leaders expressed concerns about the need for broader structural changes to support minority entrepreneurs.
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02.11.2025
Executive Order on Agency Reorganization
President Trump directed federal agencies to prepare reorganization plans aimed at reducing the workforce and improving efficiency. This order emphasized the elimination of non-essential functions and was part of broader efforts to downsize the federal government.
01.20.2025
Establishment of DOGE
President Trump signed an executive order creating the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk. DOGE’s mandate is to modernize federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity. This initiative has led to major changes at agencies including the GSA.
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