Can one contract vehicle really change how the government buys?In this episode, Chelsea catches up with Katie Helwig, president of Mild Red LLC, to decode the latest from GSA. From MAS and OASIS+ to the emerging Polaris contract. They explore what small businesses need to know now to stay ahead in 2025’s evolving GovCon landscape.On this episode:How centralized procurement is reshaping federal acquisitionWhat small firms need to qualify for OASIS+Why Polaris is set to dominate the IT landscapeTips for using past performance to get on GSA fasterStrategic steps every small biz should take nowTimestamps:[00:00] – Chelsea & Katie's pre-show chat: baby news and big moves[07:07] – Katie introduces Mildred LLC and talks GSA history[15:54] – What’s inside OASIS+: categories, points, and teaming[25:30] – Polaris: how it differs from CIOSP and MAS[34:16] – GSA MAS: getting on, adding CLINs, and past performance tips[42:24] – July reconnection and next steps🎧 Listen now on:🔹 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/govcon-unscripted/id1766384482🔹 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NL0kFAvmgECLTJpUZYNHyLike and follow us:🔹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GovConUnscriptedUS🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/govconunscriptedpodcast/🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/govcon-unscripted/posts/🔹 JOIN OUR #govcon #community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14618490/New to GovCon? Here's a guide for you:https://share.hsforms.com/288nO18bsRCCmdJZL66pClwbzmvxLinks and Resources:• Katie Helwig on LinkedIn• Mild Red LLC• APEX Accelerators (formerly PTAC)• Chelsea’s LinkedIn Profile

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