OASIS+ Webinar

Last week, we hosted a live webinar focused on one of the most important developments in the federal marketplace: the release of GSA’s final Phase II RFP amendments for OASIS+.

The session was led by Marina Goren, Founder of Smart BD Consulting, who walked through what OASIS+ actually represents for the small business community — and why firms in and around the 8(a) program need to be paying close attention.

This isn’t just another GWAC update.

Across the federal market, agencies are under increasing pressure to simplify acquisition, reduce protest risk, and shift spending toward Best-in-Class vehicles, GSA schedules, and large governmentwide contract vehicles. At the same time, there is real uncertainty around the long-term structure and usage of the 8(a) program. Whether that uncertainty is political, structural, or procedural, the result is the same: firms concentrated in a single contracting path are exposed.

OASIS+ is not a replacement for 8(a). But it is quickly becoming one of the most important parallel lanes for firms that want to remain visible and accessible as buying behavior evolves.

During the session, Marina covered:

• What OASIS+ is and how it differs from the legacy OASIS vehicle
• What “continuous open” really means and how rolling admissions change strategy
• How small businesses should think about timing, readiness, and positioning
• When to apply directly vs. partner
• What to expect inside the Symphony (OSP) submission portal

The key takeaway: OASIS+ is part of a broader shift in how the government intends to buy. Firms that understand that shift early will be better positioned over the next five to seven years.

If you missed the live session, you can access the recording below:

Watch the webinar replay here.

If you are evaluating whether OASIS+ makes sense for your firm or how it fits alongside your 8(a), schedule, or other GWAC strategy, please reach out to the 8aStrategies team. The goal isn’t to chase every vehicle. It’s to build a durable positioning strategy in a market that is clearly consolidating.

The procurement environment is changing. The firms that adapt early tend to benefit disproportionately.