GSA Interact Update: Multiple Award Schedule - GSA planning transition to FAS Catalog Platform (FCP)

GSA planning transition to FAS Catalog Platform (FCP)

Calling MAS contractors! GSA is planning the transition to the new FAS Catalog Program (FCP) and needs your input. All MAS contractors are encouraged to fill out the FAS Catalog Platform User Transition Form.  

Based on this information, GSA will create and share a draft transition schedule. The transition will occur in Fiscal Year 2024 and beyond, and the first focus will be on catalogs published to GSA Advantage! Ultimately all MAS contracts will be moved to the FCP. To learn more, visit catalog.gsa.gov where vendors can access the FCP public user guide, FAQ, and contractor training playlist. 

Authorized Negotiators will also receive the form in direct communications. This survey should be completed by an employee within the company holding the MAS contract and should not be completed by a consultant or third-party. One response per company is encouraged; conflicting responses, or a failure to fill out the form, may result in a delay in the transition of your contract to the FCP. 

Contractors can take the following actions now to prepare to transition: 

• Ensure Authorized Negotiators are up to date
  
  
• Submit a full catalog replacement file 

The FCP was previously called the Common Catalog Platform. These two applications are the same and will be referred to as FCP moving forward. The FCP will:

• Replace the outdated Schedule Input Program (SIP) with a modern application.

• Interact with eMod to integrate the contract and catalog management workflows.

• Use a new Product File, which consolidates and combines the current Products Price Proposal Template (PPT) fields with the fields required for selling items on GSA Advantage!.

• Automatically provide a Compliance & Pricing report for Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) items during the vendor submission process to streamline negotiations.

We greatly appreciate the feedback from industry we have already received, and look forward to working with all of you as we launch the FCP.

Questions? Email us at CatalogManagement@gsa.gov