Brian Friel, owner of BD Squared, joins host Roger Waldron on this week's Off the Shelf for a wide-ranging and in-depth discussion of the current state of interagency contracting.

The discussion kicks off with some historical context regarding interagency contracting, the creation of the IT GWACs, and the evolving role (mandatory versus non-mandatory) of the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS).

Friel gives an update on POLARIS, Alliant 3, OASIS+, and shares his thoughts on the impact of the wind down of NIH’s interagency contracting vehicles and program.

Turning to NASA SEWP VI, Friel provides his insights, analysis, and outlook for the recently awarded contract vehicle, and touches on interesting policy changes impacting multiple award IDIQs.

Finally, Friel discusses the current status of the Army’s MAPS procurement.

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This week on Off the Shelf, Rob Burton, partner at Crowell & Moring LLP, joins host Roger Waldron to talk about the reorganization of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS).

Burton outlines the six offices (Create, Deliver, Assist, Centralize, Optimize, and Transform) under the new FAS structure, highlighting the key features and functions of the offices. Of note, is the new Transform office that will focus on AI procurement and implementation.

He also discusses the status of NASA SEWP, and outlines the next steps for the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.

Finally, Burton addresses the government’s current procurement policy priorities.

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