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GSA's OASIS+ : Latest Updates

TYPE: post | DATE: 2023-09-20 | AUTHOR: Aria Fatima | STATUS: publish | ID: 240886

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The General Services Administration (GSA) recently issued a draft Statement of Work for its Best-in-Class Multiple Award Contract (BIC MAC) – the upcoming successor to its One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) Contract. OASIS has been one of GSA’s most successful vehicles, accounting for $35 billion in obligations, and BIC MAC (now OASIS+) is all set to take its place in the coming years. GSA, on 15th June 2023, released the final Request for Proposal (RFP) for the OASIS+ Program.

GSA OASIS+: What is the Recent Update About?

July 3, 2025

OASIS+ Award Delays Widen as 12 GAO Protests Filed

The U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Office of Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC) has announced a delay in the issuance of contract awards and Notices to Proceed (NTPs) for the following OASIS+ small business set-aside tracks: This pause follows 12 formal bid protests filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in response to the apparent award announcements posted on June 18, 2025 under Solicitation 47QRCA23R0002. [IMAGE: 12 formal bid protests filed with the GAO] What Happens Next? View GAO protest status: GAO Protest Docket View the official GSA update: SAM.gov Posting
 Stay tuned for updates as this significant protest event continues to unfold.   June 18, 2025

GSA Announces Apparent Awardees for OASIS+ Small Business Set-Aside

On June 18, 2025, the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC) division announced the apparent awardees for the OASIS+ Small Business (SB) set-aside across seven critical professional service domains. A total of eight small businesses have been identified for contract awards.

The domain-specific distribution of awards is as follows:

These contract awards represent significant opportunities for small businesses to contribute to federal projects requiring specialized professional services. Formal award notifications have already been emailed directly to the successful offerors. Businesses should verify and maintain the accuracy of their information on SAM.gov to ensure smooth progression in the contracting process. Formal awards and Notices to Proceed (NTPs) will commence starting July 2, 2025. Successful vendors will gain access to these contracts on GSA eBuy, following registration in the Vendor Support Center (VSC). GSA emphasizes that award decisions will continue to be announced on a rolling basis, in alignment with Section M.3 of the OASIS+ solicitation.

For additional details or specific inquiries regarding these awards, stakeholders are encouraged to contact the OASIS+ team directly via email at [email protected].

June 17, 2025

Program: OASIS+ Phase II — GSA’s non‑IT professional services IDIQ   The General Services Administration (GSA) has officially launched a Request for Information (RFI) on June 17, 2025, via SAM.gov, signaling the upcoming Phase II expansion of the OASIS+ contract vehicle. This industry-wide solicitation seeks feedback on evaluation criteria and technical capabilities across five new service domains: The RFI supports GSA’s evolving domain-based approach—building on Phase I’s established eight domains—and is open for responses through July 8, 2025, at 5 PM EST.   Key dates to remember: Learn more on SAM.gov and the OASIS+ Interact community

April 16, 2025

OASIS+ WOSB Awards Delayed Due to GAO Protest
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has announced a delay in the contract award process for the OASIS+ Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside following a protest filed with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

 Original Award Date Postponed What This Means  View the official GSA update here: OASIS+ WOSB Protest Delay – SAM.gov Notice
We will continue to monitor this development and share updates when available. Stay tuned for more insights on how this may impact the overall OASIS+ procurement schedule.

April 4, 2025

OASIS+ Socioeconomic Set-Asides – Apparent Awardees Announced (April 4, 2025)
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), through the Office of Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC), has released the apparent awardee notifications for the OASIS+ socioeconomic small business set-aside contracts, including:

[IMAGE: OASIS+ Socioeconomic Set-Asides]

Award Notifications: Sent via email to successful offerors
Reminder: Check that your SAM.gov entity registration is active and accurate
What’s Next? Rolling Awards Reminder: Awards will continue to be made on a rolling basis in accordance with Section M.3 of the solicitation. If you haven’t received a notification, your proposal is still under review.
Full awardee list is available in the “Links” section of the SAM.gov announcement: View Official SAM.gov Notice
Questions? Contact the OASIS+ Team: [email protected]

April 3, 2025

OASIS+ Small Business Set-Aside – Awardees Announced
   On April 3, 2025, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), through its Office of Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC), officially released the apparent awardee list for the OASIS+ Small Business (SB) Set-Aside. Award Snapshot: A total of 190 small businesses have been selected as apparent awardees across seven key domains—pending any size status protests: The full list of awardees can be found in the “Links” section of the SAM.gov posting.
Apparent awardees have been notified via email. If you received a notification, be sure to verify that your SAM.gov registration is active and accurate to avoid delays.
What’s Next? Rolling Awards Reminder:
Awards will continue to be issued on a rolling basis, as outlined in Section M.3 of the solicitation. If you have not received notification yet, your offer is still under evaluation. Questions regarding award status should be directed to: [email protected]
Learn more about the OASIS+ program through the OASIS+ website or the OASIS+ Interact Community.

February 5, 2025

GSA Announces Temporary Pause on OASIS+ Program

On February 5, 2025, the General Services Administration (GSA) implemented a short-term pause on the OASIS+ program to reassess its acquisition strategies, commitments, and key approaches under new leadership.

Key Details: Contractors and offerors are advised to stay informed through official GSA announcements and GSA Interact for further updates. For full details and ongoing developments, visit GSA Interact.

February 3, 2025

The General Services Administration (GSA) issued Amendment 0007 for the OASIS+ Small Business Request for Proposal (RFP). This amendment is specifically targeted at offerors who submitted timely proposals by October 20, 2023 and aims to ensure compliance with the latest regulatory updates.

Key Highlights of Amendment 0007: Important Note: Amendment 0007 does not apply to offerors who have already been awarded an OASIS+ contract under this solicitation. This update underscores GSA’s commitment to maintaining transparency and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. For inquiries, contact the OASIS+ Program Office at [email protected].

January 23, 2025

GSA Issues DEI Implementation Notice for OASIS+ Contractors

The General Services Administration (GSA) has released a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) implementation notice on January 23, 2025, providing essential guidance for federal contractors participating in the OASIS+ program.

Key Details:

 For full details, read the official notice: Contractor Notice on DEI Implementation

Stay informed with the latest OASIS+ updates by following official GSA announcements and GSA Interact.

December 19, 2024

GSA Announces OASIS+ Small Business Rolling Awards

The U.S. General Services Administration’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC) has officially announced the first group of OASIS+ Small Business Set-Aside rolling contract awards.

Key Highlights:

Next Steps:

Rolling Awards Reminder:

Questions & Support:

Looking Ahead:

December 17, 2024

OASIS+ Update: Second Group of Rolling Award Decisions Announced.

The U.S. General Services Administration’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC) has released the second group of OASIS+ Unrestricted (UR) rolling award decisions.

Key Highlights:

This second rolling award is part of GSA’s commitment to providing a robust and competitive procurement framework under the OASIS+ contract vehicle.

Here is the complete list of awardees: Awardees List.

December 6, 2024

GSA Announces First Phase of OASIS+ Unrestricted (UR) Contract Awards

GSA has announced the first phase of contract award decisions for the OASIS+ Unrestricted (UR) program, published on December 6, 2024. This phase includes awardees selected as part of the rolling award process, representing businesses with the expertise and capacity to deliver mission-critical services across the designated domains.

Awardees were chosen across six domains:

View the complete list of awardees here

What’s Next?

GSA will continue to release subsequent award phases under the OASIS+ Unrestricted program. Stakeholders, vendors, and federal agencies are encouraged to monitor updates and announcements on the official SAM.gov page to stay informed.

November 22, 2024

OASIS+ Program Clears Final Hurdles: Protests Resolved, Contract Awards Imminent

GSA has resolved the final two active protests for the OASIS+ contract program, clearing the way for imminent contract awards. Protests by Wits Solutions and Venergy Group have been officially closed; one dismissed and the other denied by the Government Accountability Office. With zero active GAO protests remaining, the GSA is poised to move forward with issuing formal awards under the OASIS+ program.

Key Details

1. Resolution of Protests
2. Formal Awards Expected Soon

OASIS+ Program: Contract Award Timelines and Updates for Offerors

The GSA’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital Categories (PSHC) is advancing the rollout of the OASIS+ program, a significant initiative aimed at meeting federal agencies’ services-based procurement needs. The program’s contracts are being awarded on a rolling basis, and the PSHC has provided detailed updates and timelines for each of the six OASIS+ indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts.

Below are the latest developments:

1. OASIS+ Total Small Business (SB) IDIQ

Note: These awards were delayed due to pre-award protests, but the PSHC prioritized resolving the issues to ensure timely access to these contracts.

2. OASIS+ Unrestricted (UR) IDIQ
3. OASIS+ Socio-Economic IDIQs (HUBZone SB, SDVOSB, WOSB)

Initial Awards Recap: The first rolling awards for these categories were issued on September 30, 2024, with customer ordering beginning on October 15, 2024.

4. OASIS+ 8(a) IDIQ

Next Rolling Awards/NTP: Early February 2025, followed by a Post Award Conference.
Availability for Ordering: Mid-February 2025 via GSA eBuy.
Additional Rolling Awards: Anticipated in Q2 FY25.

Initial Awards Recap: The first awards were issued on November 6, 2024, with ordering beginning on November 15, 2024.

Next Steps:

Stay tuned for more updates as the PSHC continues rolling out contracts across all OASIS+ categories. For more details, visit the official GSA post.

November 6, 2024

GSA announces OASIS+ 8(a) awards and Notices to Proceed (NTPs)

The U.S. General Services Administration’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC) Categories is thrilled to announce the first phase of awardees for the OASIS+ 8(a) contract. This milestone is a significant step forward in expanding access for small, disadvantaged businesses to critical opportunities in government contracting. Notices to proceed (NTPs) have been issued, giving awardees the green light to begin work under this streamlined and powerful contract vehicle.

This round of awards includes a diverse range of companies, each bringing valuable expertise to support federal missions. For a complete list of awarded companies, visit the announcement on SAM.gov.

Awardees are encouraged to stay connected through the OASIS+ Interact community and the OASIS+ website. These platforms provide comprehensive guidance and insights to help awardees get started and maximize the benefits of this contract. Stay tuned to OASIS+ updates, event announcements, and best practices to support your success in this program.

October 24, 2024

GSA Announces First Phase of OASIS+ 8(a) Apparent Awardees

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has announced the first phase of apparent awardee notifications for the OASIS+ 8(a) contract vehicle. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.503(a)(2), this significant milestone brings 182 small disadvantaged businesses closer to participating in one of the federal government’s premier contract vehicles for professional services.

Key Details for Government Contractors:
Important Notes:

Rolling Awards Process: The OASIS+ 8(a) awards will be issued on a rolling basis, as outlined in solicitation section M.3, “Basis for Awards.” The government reserves the right to evaluate proposals and issue awards in batches or individually to best serve its interests. If you have not received an award notification yet, your proposal is still under evaluation.

Apparent Awardee Notifications: Successful offerors have been notified via email. These apparent awardees must ensure their System for Award Management (SAM.gov) entity information is active, accurate, and complete. Final responsibility reviews are required before formal awards can be made, in accordance with FAR 9.104.

Formal Awards and Notices to Proceed (NTPs): Formal Phase I awards and NTPs are expected to be issued as early as November 6, 2024. This will initiate a five-year base period of performance, with an option for one additional five-year period.

For Non-Notified Offerors: If you have not received an award notice, please remain patient. Further communication regarding next steps will be provided as the evaluation process continues.

Future On-Ramping: GSA plans to reopen OASIS+ solicitations for on-ramping in FY 2025. Prospective offerors who missed the initial submission deadline on October 20, 2023, are encouraged to prepare their proposals for future submission opportunities.

Action Items for Contractors:

This announcement is a pivotal development for 8(a) small businesses seeking to engage with federal agencies through the OASIS+ contract vehicle. Being an apparent awardee positions your company to access a broad spectrum of opportunities to provide professional services to the government. Questions related to the award announcements should be submitted via the Google Form linked on the official SAM announcement page. If your inquiry includes attachments, email them to the OASIS+ Team at [email protected].

September 23, 2024

GSA Extends OASIS+ Proposal Validity to April 2025 – Action Required by October 8, 2024

The General Services Administration (GSA) has issued a critical notice for all OASIS+ offerors. Companies that submitted proposals by October 20, 2023, must extend their proposal validity period to April 20, 2025. This extension must be submitted through the OASIS+ Submission Portal (OSP/Symphony) by 4:00 PM ET on October 8, 2024. Failure to do so will result in ineligibility for award if decisions are made after the current expiration date of October 19, 2024.

Key Details:
  1. Extension Request: GSA is requesting this extension to finalize the evaluation and award process for all OASIS+ solicitations.
  2. Submission Process: A fillable template letter is provided on SAM.gov, though offerors may use their own format if it clearly states the extension agreement without conditions.
  3. Single Submission: One offer extension letter can cover all OASIS+ proposals submitted by an offeror.
  4. Flexibility in Format: While the provided template is recommended, offerors can use their own letterhead as long as the extension agreement is clearly stated.
  5. Technical Support: For OSP-related issues, offerors should contact [email protected].
  6. Additional Information: Detailed upload instructions are available here.
This extension request highlights the complexity of the OASIS+ evaluation process and GSA’s commitment to a comprehensive review of all proposals. It’s a critical step for businesses in the federal contracting space, as OASIS+ represents a major vehicle for integrated professional services. Offerors are strongly advised to act promptly to maintain their eligibility. This extension could have substantial implications for the government services industry, and interested parties should stay informed about further updates on the OASIS+ award process.

August 13, 2024

The General Services Administration (GSA) has announced a delay in awarding the One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) Small Business contracts due to protests filed in response to the apparent awardee announcements made on July 30, 2024. This delay affects the previously scheduled contract awards and Notices to Proceed (NTP) that were set for August 12, 2024.

Key details:

Despite this setback, the GSA plans to reopen OASIS+ solicitations for open on-ramping in FY 2025, encouraging prospective vendors and unsuccessful applicants to prepare for future opportunities.

July 30, 2024

The U.S. General Services Administration’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC) Categories has announced the results of the OASIS+ Small Business Set Aside contract program evaluations.

Awardees: 1,383 small businesses will be awarded contracts across seven (7) domains. Barring size status protests and final responsibility determinations, the number of companies authorized to participate by domain follows: Domain/Awardees

Formal awards and notices to proceed (NTPs) for the Small Business contract will be sent to award recipients as early as August 12th, 2024 following award announcements to ensure contracts awarded contain the same period of performance and the fair opportunity pools are adequately populated for initial task order solicitations.

All who submitted offers in response to solicitation 47QRCA23R0001 has receive formal notification of the evaluation outcome, including successful apparent awardee and unsuccessful notices.

GSA plans to reopen the OASIS+ solicitations, for open on-ramping, in FY 2025. Prospective vendors and those who received notification that they were unsuccessful during this initial round of evaluations are encouraged to continue working on their proposals in readiness for submission when the solicitation reopens. Monitor this forum for future updates.

April 22, 2024

On April 22, 2024, GSA’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital Categories (PSHC) will issue a post closing solicitation amendment to incorporate the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Case 2020-11, as prescribed in FAR 4.2306(c), and to incorporate solicitation changes to update additional information in all six OASIS+ solicitations. The Amendment is number 0006.

The following are the specific updates that will be made to the solicitations:
 The amendment will be issued via SAM.gov, in accordance with FAR 15.206(c), to all offerors who responded to the OASIS+ solicitation(s) prior to the closing date, and have not (at the time of the amendment posting) been removed from award consideration. The due date for response to Amendment 0006 will be May 15, 2024. Response to Amendment 0006 is mandatory. Offerors that do not respond to the amendment will be removed from award consideration. NOTE: New offers will not be accepted as a result of this amendment. GSA plans to reopen the solicitations for new offer submissions in FY25.  

September 20, 2023

The GSA’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital Categories (PSHC) will extend the proposal submission period for all six OASIS+ Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to October 20, 2023, at 4:00 PM EDT. The official amendment will be posted before September 22, 2023, to formalize the extension.

The OASIS+ solicitations are being extended to allow for an update to the OASIS+ Submission Portal (OSP) to add one missing data field to support the submission of a Collection of Task Orders awarded under Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts (IDIQs), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), or Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs) for evaluation credit per the solicitations’ instructions found in paragraph L.5.2.1.

August 8, 2023

As the due date for OASIS+ proposals draws closer, GSA’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC) announced on August 8th that it plans to release a program update no later than the week of August 14 that will include:

In addition, PSHC will host an OSP demonstration webinar on August 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

GSA has encouraged offerors to build out their proposal submissions, including forms J.P-3 Project Verification Form and J.P-6 Past Performance Rating Form (as applicable).

July 05, 2023

The GSA has extended the deadline for submitting questions via OSP to Jul 14, 2023, 04:00 PM ET. providing the offerors additional time to review the RFPs, explore OSP, and provide feedback.

In addition to removing “Draft” from Page #1 of the RFP and extending the deadline for questions (L.3.5), some other changes incorporated in Amendment 0001 are as follows:

As of Jul 03, 2023, the OSP is open to building proposal submissions and seeing live scoring.

June 26, 2023

GSA’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC) released an important update to OASIS+.
The Office has released the following resources for interested offerors:

The deadline for questions remains July 6th, 2023 (4:00 p.m. Eastern Time).

June 15, 2023: FINAL RFP RELEASED

GSA has released the final Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for six contracts that encompass the OASIS+ program. The six final solicitations include the following set asides and unrestricted contract opportunities:

Offerors must submit all questions regarding the solicitation by 4:00 p.m. ET on July 6, 2023, while the proposals are due no later than 4:00 p.m. ET on September 13, 2023.

May 01, 2023

GSA’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital has dropped a new update that the department is still finalizing the acquisition strategy for the new OASIS+ contract program. The Agency will provide an update on the timing in the next couple of weeks. Any questions related to OASIS+ or to this program update should be sent via email to [email protected].

March 30, 2023

GSA’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC) is still finalizing the details of the acquisition strategy for the new OASIS+ contract program, and the final solicitation is anticipated to be published within the next 30 days. Any questions related to OASIS+ or to this program update should be sent via email to [email protected].

March 22, 2023

GSA released a pre-solicitation notice for the upcoming release of the One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+), Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), Multi-Agency Contracts (MAC). It is estimated that GSA will be releasing the Final RFP around Apr 06, 2023, with a response time of 90 days. This makes Jul 05, 2023, as submission deadline if GSA follows what they have said in the notice.

March 15, 2023

Apre-solicitation virtual Industry Day event was held on March 15, 2023. During the pre-solicitation Industry Day, the OASIS+ team shared information about sections of the draft RFP and highlight important topics before the final RFP release in Q2 FY23.

March 14, 2023

GSA released Industry Q&A & Feedback from Draft RFP #1 – Phase 2, which had a total of 338 questions.

March 8, 2023

GSA’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC) is issuing a revision to the second draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the OASIS+ Program. Attachment J.P-8 Domain Qualifications Matrix and Scorecards Rev 3-8 has replaced the previous version released on March 07, 2023.

March 7, 2023

GSA’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC) issued a revision to the second draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the OASIS+ Program. Attachment J.P-8 Domain Qualifications Matrix and Scorecards Rev 3-7 replaced the previous version released on March 06, 2023.

March 6, 2023

On March 6, 2023, GSA’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC) released the second draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the OASIS+ Program, taking one step further on the journey of the next generation Best-in-Class Multi-Agency Contracts for complex non-IT services. The OASIS+ Draft RFP contains all sections of the solicitation and qualification matrices for the Unrestricted and Total Small Business vehicles. GSA has included a cover letter with draft RFP #2 outlining changes made in response to comments and feedback from Draft #1.

PSHC has made several adjustments to the OASIS+ acquisition strategy based on stakeholder feedback received in response to the first draft RFPs released in November 2022. Details about the changes that are reflected in the second draft RFPs include (but are not limited to) the following:

  1. Clarified the NAICS strategy and the overall fair opportunity process
  2. Updated various areas of Sections L and M
  3. Clarified teaming arrangements as related to evaluation and performance
  4. Updated OASIS+ subcontracting plan and goal requirements
  5. Removed the concept of volume submission
  6. Affirmed no CPARS at Master IDIQ level, but Master IDIQ Performance Management added to Section F
  7. Removed the post-award Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting requirements from OASIS+ UR, remaining in compliance with the current regulatory requirements
  8. Removed sustainability-related evaluation criteria for OASIS+ SB
  9. Refined scope language in each of the domains
  10. Adjustments made to credits on the Domain Qualification Matrices
  11. Two clauses have been created for OASIS+ (and are currently under the review process), including a $250,000 minimum sales criteria clause and a cancellation clause specifically for MACs

In addition to the second draft RFP, PSHC posted a portion of the questions and answers in response to the first draft RFP which contained 301 questions. The remaining Q&As will be posted before Industry Day. PSHC is planning to host a pre-solicitation virtual Industry Day event that will focus on sharing information about sections of the draft RFPs and highlighting important topics before the final RFPs are released in Q2 FY23. Please note that we will not be taking live questions during this event.

November 15, 2022

GSA’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC) has released the draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the OASIS+ Program, bringing the agency one step closer to standing up the next-generation Best-in-Class Multi-Agency Contracts for complex non-IT services.

The publication of the OASIS+ Draft RFP is only for market research purposes and is not a request for offers. The Draft RFP contains all sections of the solicitation and qualification matrices for the Unrestricted and Total Small Business vehicles. The qualification matrices for all proposed socioeconomic vehicles included in the final RFP will mirror the Total Small Business qualification matrices.

GSA has included a cover letter with the draft RFP requesting targeted feedback on specific strategy areas. Interested parties are highly encouraged to review the draft RFP and the associated survey and provide feedback as outlined in the SAM.gov notice. The comment deadline is December 31, 2022.

PSHC will use the Symphony Procurement Suite for OASIS+ proposal submission and evaluations, and the platform will be opened for early registration with the release of this draft RFP. While registration is not required at this time, offerors are highly encouraged to register and use the system for asking questions and submitting feedback on the draft RFP. While using Symphony for asking solicitation-specific questions is preferred, if there are any problems with registration, offerors can submit general feedback or questions related to this draft RFP via email to [email protected].

For additional information regarding Symphony and how to register, please visit the most recent program update posted on the OASIS+ MAC Community of Interest.

September 15, 2022

The Office of Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC) released the eighth in a series of program updates to OASIS+ to keep the industry informed. This update includes the remaining draft Qualifications Matrices for the initial phase of the procurement. The following domains are now included in the Qualifications Matrix document:

Each matrix includes specific evaluation criteria and relative evaluation credit to qualify for specific Domains on OASIS+. Additionally, the government is providing a new provisional attachment that includes a list of NAICS and PSC codes under consideration to demonstrate project relevance (Criteria 1 – QP-Relevance), provided the code is selected specifically for that project. Furthermore, this attachment will also be used to demonstrate the breadth of experience. Instructions are included in this attachment.

More details regarding the above highlights can be found in the documents on the OASIS+ Interact page.

GSA has noted that it will continue to update this posting with the latest OASIS+ developments. It still intends to release a Draft RFP for total Small Business and Unrestricted in the Fall of 2022.

August 13, 2022

GSA released the 7th update on the OASIS+, in which the draft of section B, section G, and section H was released. These sections include a proposed strategy for on-ramping/off-ramping, among other important highlights related to transactional data reporting and other contract requirements.

GSA has also released an updated draft Qualifications Matrix document in which qualifying criteria for the Environmental and Facilities Domains have been included. Each matrix includes specific evaluation criteria and relative evaluation credit to qualify for a Domain. Additionally, each Domain’s tab includes a list of NAICS and PSC codes under consideration to demonstrate project relevance (Criteria 1 – QP-Relevance), provided the code is selected specifically for that project.

GSA is also anticipating more updates related to remaining Domain qualifications next month culminating in a complete draft RFP in the first quarter of FY2023. In case the offerors have to provide feedback or have any questions related to this program update, then can send them through an email to [email protected]

July 15, 2022:

The update stated that there would be six domains, and each domain would have a different qualification method based on the draft domain qualification matrix. This matrix provides specific evaluation criteria for each domain and lists the NAICS and PSC Codes that offerors can leverage in a domain. The domains are as follows:

These were the other main updates released:

June 22, 2022:

A new oasis is on the horizon. OASIS’s successor GSA BIC MAC (GSA’s New Professional Services IDIQ) that has been in the making for over a year now, has now been named OASIS Plus (OASIS+). GSA announced yesterday that it intends to release the Draft RFP in Fall of 2022. Further updates will be posted on buy.gsa.gov and interested parties are encouraged to keep an eye on this new Interact page for updates. Now is a good time to review this upcoming opportunity, and consider adding it to your business’s proposal pipeline.

Earlier Updates

OASIS+ will be organized by Domains – which are functional groupings of services, representing a common scope, spanning multiple NAICS codes. The purpose of these Domains is to align order requirements to industry partners that are qualified to perform the services covered under them. Right now, GSA anticipates awarding Domains in phases. We have presented an overview of each Domain with some examples below. These examples are not completely exhaustive but general indications of the types of services to be performed.

Management and Advisory: This Domain encompasses a broad range of management and consulting services to help federal agencies enhance their performance, accomplish mission objectives, and provide operational guidance and support on administrative and management challenges. Some of the examples of this Domain include but are not limited to acquisition and grants management support, business case development/analysis support, change management, configuration management, information analytics, leadership, and organizational assessments and risk assessment, mitigation, and management.

Technical and Engineering: This Domain includes requirements for providing specialized engineering, geoscience, or other technical professional skills performed by engineers, geologists, geophysicists, and technicians to optimize operating conditions and problems to assist the government. This Domain generally encompasses the application of physical laws and principles of engineering in the design, development, and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and systems; and providing expert advice and assistance on technical functions and issues.

Research and Development (R&D): The Research and Development (R&D) domain is concerned with achieving any specific or general R&D goals for basic research, applied search, and experimental development. The services for the R&D include the physical, engineering, and life sciences; nanotechnology; biotechnology; and social sciences and humanities. Examples include but are not limited to R&D of automated processes or robotics, psychological science research, life science research, mathematical science research, physical science research, biotechnology research, and process development.

Intelligence Services: This Domain covers technological capabilities to enhance Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance mission requirements for the defense and intelligence ecosystem. This service will encompass command and control strategies for intelligence advantage, highlighting a number of initiatives unique to their specific primary missions and in support of solutions for Command, Power and Integration support, Cyber and Tactical Network science, Information Superiority Support, Intelligence Information, Electronic Warfare, Network Visualization, Signals Intelligence, Software Development for specific IT Services, and many more.

Enterprise Solutions: This Domain comprises non-IT services that assist national security systems in accordance with 40 USC § 11103 (a). It contains specialized and highly technical mission objectives that require special management attention due to their importance to the agency’s mission, high development, operating, or maintenance costs, high risk, or high return, or their significant role in the administration of agency programs, finances, property, or other resources.

Environmental Services: This Domain is concerned with faster, more cost-effective ways for agencies to meet environmental objectives. Requirements generally involve diverse teams of scientists, engineers, and other technicians with expertise in areas such as air and water quality, climate change, asbestos contamination, remediation, ecological restoration, and environmental law such as Planning and Documentation Services for the development, planning, facilitation, coordination, and documentation of and/or for environmental initiatives or mandates in chemical, radiological, and/or hazardous materials. Examples include but are not limited to air monitoring, air toxicology, criteria pollutants and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions strategy and analyses, Carbon capture, utilization and storage, Geographical information systems (GIS) support, among others.

Facilities: Evident from the name, this Domain encompasses utility infrastructure, paved services, building maintenance, and real property assets and equipment. The scope for this Domain could include support for federal or industrial real property such as Department of Defense (DOD) installations, hospitals, cemeteries, etc. However, it does not include major/primary purpose construction. Examples include but are not limited to Civil engineering services, Commissioning services, Communication services – general, Building inspection services (including OSHA), Building management services, Cathodic protection, and corrosion control, etc.

Logistics: This Domain focuses on planning and designing, implementing, or operating systems or facilities providing the required distribution and movement of products, ensuring that goods are delivered successfully by road, air, water, rail, or pipeline. This requirement includes reliable strategies for Specialized Cargo Management, Rapid Deployment Of Supplies and Equipment Through Communication and Logistics Systems, ILS Risk Assessment, Schedules Creation and Performance Tracking, Food and Perishable Goods Supply Services, and many others.

Two of the domains included in the recent update, Enterprise Solutions and Logistics, were not among the initial concepts but have been included in the recent update.

What Services Have Been Excluded from the Scope of OASIS+?

According to the recent update, the following services are excluded from the scope of OASIS+:

 

How will GSA prioritize and sequence Domains?

Based on data-driven assessments of need, the GSA will prioritize and add additional Domains (e.g., gaps in existing BIC solutions, anticipated demand changes, emerging administration directives). Future Domains will be unveiled in close collaboration with stakeholders and market research to back them up. GSA is taking the following criteria into account for prioritizing and sequencing Domains for the new Services MAC:

 

The Way Forward

GSA’s Office of Professional Services and Human Capital Categories (PSHC) will be releasing further program updates and other sections of the draft RFP in the coming months, ensuring that the industry has enough time to provide feedback before the complete draft solicitation is released (possibly in the next calendar year). GSA is currently accepting questions and feedback from the industry related to this update.

OASIS+ is a golden opportunity to work with the GSA, make a mark in the government marketplace, and take your business to the next level. Our teams closely monitor contract vehicles such as GSA’s OASIS+ and track all their latest developments.

Bidding for large-scale contract vehicles such as these entails a lot of administrative and resource-intensive exercises for small businesses. iQuasar can help you prepare and guide you through the process of developing a winning proposal. iQuasar supports Small Businesses in bidding for contract vehicles, including GSA MAS, OASIS, Polaris, GSA FSS, Alliant SB, 8(a) STARS, HCaTS, Navy SEAPORT-E, CATS+, MOBIS, RMAS, other GWACs, and NIH CIO-SP4. Our team of experts will manage the entire process by helping you assess your eligibility, increase your readiness levels, prepare a proposal development strategy tailored to your firm’s unique requirements, and create a high-quality and compliant proposal response to help you win.

 

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