Beyond the Award: Making Your MAS Contract Work for You
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Small Business (OSB) is hosting its Monthly OSB National Training (MONT) titled "Beyond the Award: Making Your MAS Contract Work for You." This online event is designed for vendors to gain insight into Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) post-award activities, focusing on contract maintenance, engagement with federal agencies, and strengthening market presence. The training is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Training
Participants will learn about:
- Contracting & Sales Compliance
- Conducting market research and strengthening marketing strategy
- Increasing visibility and value in the Government marketplace
- Targeting federal agencies procuring products or services
- Outreach & Leveraging Relationships
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
- Location: Online (Registration required)
- Speakers: Tommy Williams (MAS Industry Engagement Manager, PSHC) and Jemeek Morris (Small Business Specialist, OSB)
Additional Information
This training emphasizes that becoming a MAS contract holder is just the beginning, and maintaining the contract is crucial. OSB is the chief advocate for small and disadvantaged businesses within GSA, promoting access to procurement opportunities and providing training. Registration information will be sent via email after sign-up. More GSA events can be found at www.gsa.gov/events. For additional resources and upcoming training, visit the Small Business Resources page or contact an OSB small business specialist.