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FAR 52.222-90
The existing Refresh 32 guidance identifies a new employment-related clause and recommends reviewing HR and employment policies before accepting the mass modification.
GSA policy update
GSA MAS Refresh 32: What Contractors Need to Know
A practical overview of the existing project guidance for Mass Modification A917, including the changes contractors should review and the steps current Schedule holders and new offerors should consider.
Quick summary
Refresh 32 requires a contract-specific review
Existing project content identifies Refresh 32 as a June 2026 MAS solicitation update tied to Mass Modification A917. It highlights an employment-related clause, End-of-Support product requirements, a revised FCP Product File, and mass modification acceptance. Confirm the exact requirements and deadline in your contract notice and the current solicitation before acting.
Current contractors
Review A917 and your contract-specific notice.
Product sellers
Check support status and catalog data.
New offerors
Use the current solicitation and templates.
Major changes identified in Refresh 32
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End-of-Support product review
Contractors offering hardware, firmware, or software should review manufacturer support status and the End-of-Support information associated with their catalog.
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FCP Product File update
The existing guidance states that the National Stock Number (NSN) column was removed from the Federal Catalog Platform (FCP) Product File template.
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Mass modification acceptance
Active Schedule holders should locate Mass Modification A917 in the GSA Mass Mod Portal, review the incorporated changes, and confirm the deadline shown for their contract.
Who is affected
The update may affect active MAS contractors and companies preparing a new offer, but the required action depends on the company’s contract and offering.
Active MAS contractors reviewing Mass Modification A917
Contractors selling hardware, firmware, or software
Teams responsible for FCP catalog submissions
Companies preparing a new MAS offer under the current solicitation
HR, legal, and contract teams reviewing incorporated clauses
Actions for existing contractors
- 1.Open the mass modification notice and record the deadline shown for your contract.
- 2.Review the incorporated clauses with the appropriate contract, HR, and legal stakeholders.
- 3.Audit affected products and catalog data for support-status issues.
- 4.Download and use the current FCP Product File template.
- 5.Resolve identified issues before electronically accepting the modification.
Actions for new offerors
- Download the current MAS solicitation rather than relying on an older saved version.
- Confirm the clauses and representations applicable to your proposed offering.
- Use the current product and pricing templates.
- Document product support status when offering affected technology products.
- Check all proposal files for consistency before submission.
Refresh 32 FAQ
Existing GSA Contract Support
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