SAM.gov downtime

      On March 15, GSA posted a notice on SAM.gov that users currently are not able to generate any standard, administrative, or ad hoc reports in SAM.gov. GSA said it is “looking into the issue.”

      In addition, GSA has announced that SAM.gov will be offline from 8 pm EST on April 1 until no later than 9 am EST on April 4 to implement the new unique identifier system, replacing the DUNS system.

Read more:
SAM.gov notice: www.sam.gov

GSA mass mod/refresh

      The GSA announced Mass Modification #10 to its Schedules, including these changes:

• Clarifying when remanufactured items are allowed under certain SINs;
• Updating standards for service contract wage determinations;
• Allowing extension of FSS contracts;
• Incorporating minimum wage rules; and
• Changing SINs for Facilities Solutions and Packaged Furniture subcategories.

Read more at:
GSA Interact: https://interact.gsa.gov/node/467967

Final rule on OLM

      The GSA issued a final rule, effective April 1, on various updates and corrections to the GSAR regarding Order Level Materials (OLM). For one, the final rule removes “unnecessary language” regarding OLM and federal travel.

Read more at:
Fed Register final rule: https://bit.ly/3if7EoA

Inside this edition:

White House and GSA to spend $3.4B for border entry upgrades

Congress OKs $1.5T spending

Services MAC small biz plans

Jackie Robinson-Burnette: How to improve SBA’s 8(a) program

Buy American final rule

FSS extensions

On 8(a) set-aside exceptions: Attorney Ralph Thomas responds to SBA

Column: Considering Leaving the Small GovCon Roller Coaster?

Washington Insider:

Ralph Thomas email

Coronavirus Update