Welcome to GSA 101 brought to you by Elevate GSA: where we turn GOVSPEAK into a language YOU speak. My name is Hannah Struss and I have Collin Hartsell here with me and we are going to be talking about the FAS Catalog Platform or FCP that GSA is currently in the process of rolling out.
If you recently received an email titled “Preparing to move to FCP”, then this is for you. For these vendors you will be expected to move your catalog over to FCP by June 10, 2024.
The FCP is going to replace the current Systems Input Program, or SIP as it is commonly known, in the coming months. To prepare GSA recommends taking the following steps:
1. Ensure Authorized Negotiators are up to date in eMod. Ensure all current Authorized Negotiators register for the FCP at https://catalog.gsa.gov/register. Note: You will not see your contract listed until the date GSA has designated you eligible.
2. Ensure your catalog information is accurate and up to date with what your Contracting Officer has on file. This includes Minimum Order amount, lead times, etc. Upon first accessing the FCP, you will need to verify all of this information.
The FCP will automatically provide what is currently on GSA Advantage, and you are required to make any updates to match what has been awarded.
Any discrepancies between what you submit on the FCP Seller Profile for GSA Advantage and what is listed with your Contracting Officer in the contract file will slow down the approval process.
3. Ensure your catalog on GSA Advantage is an accurate representation of what is actually awarded to your contract.
After the CS/CO approves the Seller Profile, you are required to complete a Baseline modification in eMod to provide an authoritative representation of your complete catalog.
The FCP will provide you with a copy of your current Advantage catalog as the basis of the Baseline mod. Because of this, accurate information on GSA Advantage will make this process faster and easier for both you and your CO.
Additional things to keep in mind:
1. All modifications pending in eMod must be approved by June 3, 2024 to prevent a delay in transition to FCP. All SIP files must also be approved by June 3, 2024 to ensure any updates are reflected in FCP.
2. You will not see your contract listed in FCP until June 10, 2024. You also will not be able to use SIP after this date.
3. All other modifications, including Additions, EPAs, Permanent & Temporary Price Reductions, and Deletions, can not be submitted in eMod until the FCP onboarding process is complete with the Baseline modification being approved. Vendors should submit their Seller Profile as soon as they gain system access, so they can move to the Baseline as quickly as possible.
We will be sharing any new or additional helpful information we receive about this process as it becomes available!
As always if you have any questions of if you’d like direct support with your contract please feel free to reach out at podcast@elevategsa.com.
Thanks for listening!
