The General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service is preparing to release Multiple Award Schedule Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001 Refresh 32 in June 2026. This upcoming refresh introduces significant policy, compliance, and operational updates that will impact both current MAS contract holders and companies pursuing new schedule awards.
Contractors should begin preparing now. Once Refresh 32 mass modification is issued, contractors will have only 30 days to review and accept the modification. Refresh 32 continues the government’s push toward stronger regulatory oversight, acquisition modernization, and expanded compliance expectations across the MAS program. It also introduces updates tied to Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Circulars, SIN revisions, and catalog management requirements.
Executive Order 14398 Will Impact MAS Contractors
One of the most significant changes in Refresh 32 is the implementation of Executive Order 14398 and incorporation of FAR 52.222-90. Under this update, federal agencies are directed not to conduct business with contractors that engage in racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. These changes are being implemented through GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-12 Supplement 26-02, which revised Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Parts 9, 12, and 22.
The implementation applies to:
- Existing MAS contracts
- Future MAS contracts
- Existing task orders
- Future task and delivery orders issued under the contract
Contractors should carefully review their internal compliance policies, hiring practices, training programs, and subcontractor relationships to ensure alignment with the updated requirements.
Existing Orders Versus Future Orders
Refresh 32 makes an important distinction regarding when the new terms apply. Orders issued before the modification effective date will remain governed by the terms and conditions that were in place at the time of award. However, all new task orders, delivery orders, and BPA calls issued after the effective date must comply with the updated Refresh 32 requirements. This means contractors may simultaneously manage orders operating under different compliance standards depending on award timing.
Major MAS Solicitation Changes
Several revisions will be incorporated into the SCP-FSS-001 Instructions Applicable to All Offerors. GSA has stated that a draft attachment will be released before the official issuance of Refresh 32. Contractors should closely monitor these draft documents because they often provide early insight into proposal preparation changes and compliance expectations.
Additional solicitation-wide changes include:
- Clause and provision updates tied to FAC 2026-01
- Updates to drone and unmanned aircraft system language across Large Category attachments
- New ICT End-of-Support requirements
- Joint Venture updates aligned with 13 CFR 125.9
- Revisions to the FAS Catalog Platform Product File
New ICT End-of-Support Requirements
Refresh 32 introduces a new requirement related to obsolete Information and Communications Technology equipment. Under the revised “General Information” sections of Large Category attachments, contractors must consider:
- End-of-Support dates
- Availability of security updates
These factors must now be evaluated when managing ICT products and solutions. This change reflects increasing federal cybersecurity concerns surrounding unsupported hardware and software products. For contractors offering IT hardware, software, cloud services, cybersecurity solutions, or communications technology, lifecycle management documentation may become increasingly important during proposal reviews and contract administration.
Drone Program Oversight Changes
Refresh 32 also updates solicitation language involving drones and unmanned aircraft systems. Oversight responsibility for the drones program has moved from the Department of Defense Defense Innovation Unit to the Defense Contract Management Agency Special Programs Unmanned Systems-Experimental office. As a result, contractors operating within these industries should expect updated compliance instructions and revised program references within MAS Large Category attachments.
Joint Venture Requirements Are Changing
Joint Venture offer requirements are being updated to align with recent changes to 13 CFR 125.9. These revisions may affect:
- SBA-approved Joint Ventures
- Mentor-Protégé Joint Ventures
- Proposal documentation requirements
- Ownership and control representations
Companies pursuing MAS contracts through Joint Ventures should carefully evaluate how these changes impact eligibility and proposal preparation strategies.
Important SIN Updates Under Refresh 32
Several Special Item Numbers will receive updates under Refresh 32. Those updates are as follows:
Facilities Large Category
SIN 311423 Non Perishable Foods will be retired under the Food Service Equipment Subcategory. Contractors currently utilizing this SIN should begin evaluating transition strategies and alternative SIN alignment opportunities.
Industrial Products and Services
SIN 532310 Rental and Leasing of Hardware Store Products will receive updated SIN descriptions and revised instructions under the Fuel Management Subcategory.
Information Technology Large Category
One of the most notable additions is the creation of new SIN 518210GM for the Grants Quality Service Management Office Marketplace. This new SIN is a joint effort between GSA and the Department of Health and Human Services in support of Executive Order 14332, Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking.
The new SIN is designed to support:
- SaaS award management systems
- Grants marketplace modernization
- Streamlined federal grant acquisition solutions
This presents a potential opportunity for SaaS providers, grants management platform vendors, and cloud solution providers seeking federal market access. In addition, SIN 54151HEAL Health Information Technology Services will receive revised SIN descriptions. Contractors operating within healthcare IT, interoperability, analytics, EHR modernization, and digital health services should carefully review the updated scope language once released.
Security and Protection Large Category
SIN 812910 Canine Training, Handling, and Caging Products and Services will receive revised descriptions and instructions. SIN 334290L Physical Access Control Systems will also receive a revised SIN title.
Professional Services Large Category
SIN 541620 Environmental Consulting Services will receive an additional note within the SIN description. Environmental consulting firms should review the updated language carefully to ensure continued scope alignment and proposal compliance.
What Contractors Should Do Now
Refresh 32 is more than a routine administrative update. It introduces compliance-driven changes that may directly affect proposal eligibility, contract administration, and future order opportunities. MAS contractors should begin preparing by:
- Reviewing internal compliance programs
- Monitoring draft solicitation attachments
- Evaluating ICT lifecycle management practices
- Reviewing Joint Venture structures
- Assessing SIN alignment and scope
- Preparing for FCP Product File revisions
- Reviewing updated Executive Order requirements
Contractors that proactively prepare for Refresh 32 will place themselves in a stronger position to maintain compliance, reduce modification delays, and remain competitive within the evolving federal marketplace. As GSA continues modernizing the MAS program, contractors that stay informed and adaptable will be best positioned for long-term success in federal contracting.
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