The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is preparing to release a new multi-agency contract (MAC) to support federal agencies’ procurement requirement for services. Originally referred to as "Services MAC," the new contract vehicle is now called OASIS Plus, and it will provide federal customers a comprehensive suite of services-based solutions with enhanced competition at the task-order level. It is positioned to succeed OASIS when its ordering period ends in 2024.
OASIS Plus will be organized by a set of domains with the overall purpose of aligning industry partners and order requirements. Each domain represents a grouping of related functional areas that encompass multiple NAICS codes. Qualifying for a single domain will allow an organization to meet the criteria for all NAICS codes assigned to that particular domain.
Building and improving upon the success of the OASIS contract, OASIS Plus aims to alleviate friction from the acquisition process and simplify the buying experience for customers; streamline the contract environment for both large and small businesses; and allow for a continuously open solicitation.
During a recent webinar hosted by Deltek, Baker Tilly professionals Leo Alvarez, principal, and Molly Menoni, senior consultant, gave an overview of the new contract, including:
- Comparing OASIS Plus to OASIS
- Discussing what contractors need to know regarding the RFP process and timeline
- Maximizing teaming opportunities
- Examining the areas of ambiguity that still need to be answered by the GSA
See below for a brief summary of the topics addressed during the webinar.
Part two of the Deltek webinar series is scheduled for Thursday, July 28. The upcoming presentation will cover the latest guidance from GSA, including an overview of Sections L and M from the draft RFP.
Webinar summary
OASIS Plus versus OASIS
Since the inception of One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) in 2014, the contract has generated nearly $50 billion in obligated sales. While many advocated for a carbon copy of the existing program, GSA expanded upon the existing scope of OASIS to create OASIS Plus, an all-inclusive contract vehicle for professional services.
