Nextgov reported that GSA released a set of updates as part of the first refresh of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) consolidation solicitation—the vehicle that will replace the 24 schedules currently in place—to conform to changes in administration policy and clarify some technical details.

The refresh will feature a number of updates, including incorporating the latest rule prohibiting contracts that use telecommunication equipment produced by certain Chinese companies, including Huawei. The original rule was published in August and included in the first consolidation solicitation. Read more here.