General Services Administration
Every GovConFeed story on General Services Administration — contract awards, policy, enforcement, and protests, newest first.
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Guides
Choosing a Contract Vehicle: GSA MAS vs GWACs vs Open Market
GSA Schedules, GWACs, and open-market solicitations get to the same buyer through very different doors. A framework for deciding which path fits a given requirement, built from FAR 8.4 ordering rules, GSA's own GWAC program pages, and the competition thresholds that govern each route.
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SAM.gov Registration: The Complete Guide — and the Rule Change Most Guides Still Get Wrong
SAM.gov registration is free, mandatory, and easier to fumble than it should be. A practical guide to UEI, entity validation, the 365-day renewal — and the 2024 rule change that means a mid-evaluation lapse no longer kills your bid.
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How FAR Rules Are Made: A Contractor's Guide to the Rulemaking Process
FAR and DFARS rules move through a legally prescribed notice-and-comment cycle — ANPRMs, NPRMs, final rules, interim rules, and class deviations — with mandated review periods contractors can use to shape requirements before they lock into solicitations.
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Guides
IDIQ Contract Vehicles Explained: GWACs, MATOCs, and MACs
A practical breakdown of IDIQ vehicle types — GWACs, MATOCs, MACs, and single-award IDIQs — covering FAR structure, active ceilings, and how to position your firm for task order revenue.
