OASIS+ Strategy for Non-Awardees and Subcontractors

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Government Contractor’s Playbook

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The GovCon Brief is your trusted source for news, insights, and strategy in the world of government contracting. Whether you're a seasoned contractor, a small business exploring federal opportunities, or a consultant navigating the FAR, this podcast delivers weekly briefings on what matters most. We break down new regulations, high-impact RFPs, contracting trends, and insider perspectives to help you stay informed and competitive in the federal marketplace. Hosted by experts in the field, each episode blends analysis, actionable tips, and real-world stories from the frontlines of procurement.

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OASIS+ Strategy for Non-Awardees and Subcontractors

Government Contractor’s Playbook

12 minutes 27 seconds

3 weeks ago

OASIS+ Strategy for Non-Awardees and Subcontractors

Did your firm miss out on securing a prime spot in the latest OASIS+ award round? Don’t panic—you are far from out of the running! In October 2025, GSA announced an expansion, adding 118 new primes, including 106 across various small business set-aside pools (such as 8(a), SDVOSB, and WOSB). This expansion has deepened the contracting bench, but more importantly, it has kicked the door wide open for proactive subcontractors and future entrants.

In this essential episode, we break down what the latest award distribution means for non-awardees and potential partners. Learn why OASIS+ should be viewed less like a one-time RFP and more like a perpetual tournament, thanks to GSA’s recurring on-ramp model, which is expected to reopen submissions as early as late FY2025 and continue through 2026.

We provide a post-award playbook for staying competitive and visible:

The Subcontracting Boom: Discover how new primes—especially those holding unrestricted awards—are actively seeking firms to fill technical, geographic, and socio-economic gaps. If your firm holds socio-economic certifications (like SBA 8a certification, disabled veteran small business certification, or women owned small business certification), you are already ahead in the teaming game.
Targeted Outreach: Learn how to identify your top 10–15 target primes by filtering the awardee list by domain and NAICS code (like Management & Advisory Services, NAICS 541611, or Technical & Engineering, NAICS 541330).
Actionable Visibility: We detail how to tailor your capability statement to emphasize OASIS+ service domains and ensure your SAM.gov and DSBS profiles are updated with relevant keywords (such as "Government Contract Proposal Writing" or "8a contracts services") so primes can find you.
Future Readiness: Crucially, we explain how past performance as a subcontractor counts. Securing even a single task order now can build the strong credentials you’ll need to polish your self-scoring worksheet and nail the next on-ramp submission.

If your long game includes a prime spot on OASIS+, or if you want to capture valuable task orders now, this episode provides the strategic insights and action steps you need.