OASIS+ Is Not “Just Another Vehicle”—It’s the Future of Federal Services Buying
OASIS+ is not a minor refresh of an existing contract. It is GSA’s next-generation, best-in-class services vehicle, designed to consolidate a massive share of federal professional services spending over the next decade.
With Phase Two approaching in 2026, GSA has released updated draft scorecards that fundamentally reshape how companies are evaluated, qualified, and admitted into each domain.
For contractors, this changes everything.
OASIS+ is no longer about persuasive narratives or strong marketing language. It is a points-based qualification system—and if you don’t score high enough, you are out. Period.
Companies that get this right will have access to billions in task orders across civilian and defense agencies. Companies that don’t will not have opportunities provided by this pool of government contracts.
Learn all the changes and get ahead in the video below:
What Is OASIS+ (and Why Agencies Are Moving Everything There)
OASIS+ is GSA’s Best-in-Class, multi-agency IDIQ for professional services. It is designed to replace fragmented buying and become the default home for complex services.
With Phase Two, OASIS+ now includes 13 domains, covering a broader scope than the original OASIS:
- Management & Advisory
- Engineering & Architecture
- Research & Development
- Environmental
- Logistics
- Facilities
- Intelligence Services
- Enterprise Solutions
- New domains added in Phase Two, including:
- Business Administration
- Financial Services
- Human Capital
- Marketing & Public Relations
- Social Services
Six solicitations—Unrestricted, Small Business, WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, and 8(a)—are expected to open at the same time, followed by a rolling on-ramp model.
While GSA has promised rolling access before, Phase Two represents a reset. Contractors who qualify early are far better positioned than those who wait.
The Scorecards Are the Gatekeepers
The most important update to OASIS+ Phase Two is the domain qualification scorecards.
These scorecards are not guidance documents. They are the evaluation blueprint.
Each domain has its own scorecard that assigns points for:
- Relevant past performance tied to specific NAICS codes
- Size, scope, and complexity of completed projects
- Corporate systems and controls
- Certifications and clearances
- Experience directly aligned to the domain
To be awarded a spot in a domain, a company must meet or exceed the minimum score threshold. Falling short—even by a single point—means you do not get on that domain, regardless of how strong your proposal language is.
This is not subjective. It is arithmetic.
Why “Barely Qualifying” Is a Losing Strategy
One of the biggest mistakes contractors make with OASIS+ is aiming to just meet the minimum score.
That approach is risky.
Scorecards are reviewed line by line, and it is common to lose points during government evaluation due to:
- Interpretation differences
- Documentation gaps
- Conservative scoring by reviewers
If your internal scoring puts you right at the threshold, you are already in danger.
At SAS-GPS, the goal is never to “barely qualify.” The goal is to maximize the possible score so that even if points are lost during evaluation, you remain safely above the line.
In past OASIS submissions, this approach has been the difference between acceptance and rejection.
Why GSA Released Draft Scorecards Early (and Why That Matters)
The release of draft scorecards ahead of Phase Two is a strategic gift—if you use it correctly.
Right now, companies can:
- Map NAICS codes to domains
- Inventory past performance against scorecard criteria
- Run mock scoring exercises
- Identify which domains are realistic, borderline, or non-viable
This enables contractors to make data-driven decisions rather than emotional ones.
Instead of asking, “Can we bid this?” the real question becomes, “Can we score high enough to win access?”
That shift alone saves companies enormous time and money.
How Scorecard Analysis Improves More Than Just OASIS+
Working through the scorecards forces companies to take a hard look at their portfolio—and that has long-term benefits beyond OASIS+.
When done correctly, contractors end up with:
- A clean, organized library of past performance
- Clear alignment between NAICS codes and capabilities
- Stronger capture decisions for future task orders
- Faster proposal development cycles
In other words, scorecard analysis doesn’t just help you get on OASIS+. It improves how you compete after you’re on it.
This is one reason disciplined contractors consistently outperform high-volume bidders.
How SAS-GPS Supports OASIS+ Phase Two Submissions
SAS-GPS has supported dozens of successful OASIS and OASIS+ awards across multiple domains and categories. Every client taken through the full submission process has earned placement.
The approach is deliberate, not transactional.
1. Eligibility and Domain Matching
We start by mapping your NAICS codes, capabilities, and past performance to the relevant 13 domains—quickly eliminating domains you should not pursue.
If it becomes clear early that OASIS+ is not a fit, work stops. Clients are not pushed into full proposal costs just to “see what happens.”
2. Scorecard Analysis and Optimization
We conduct mock scoring for each viable domain, identifying:
- Where you are strong
- Where you are light
- Where points can realistically be improved
Sometimes that means reframing past performance. Sometimes it means teaming or mentor-protégé relationships. Sometimes it means waiting for a future on-ramp.
The goal is always the same: maximize score, minimize risk.
3. End-to-End OASIS+ Submission Support
Once domains are selected, SAS-GPS manages the full submission process, including:
- Narrative development
- Documentation and attachments
- Crosswalks and compliance matrices
Clients stay focused on running their business while SAS-GPS handles the structure, compliance, and execution.
Learn more about our proposal support here.
Who Should Be Paying Attention Right Now
You should be actively evaluating OASIS+ Phase Two if:
- Your NAICS codes align with professional services
- You want access to large, multi-agency task orders
- You are tired of fragmented agency-by-agency bidding
- You want predictable access to federal demand
If you wait until the solicitation drops to assess competitiveness, you are already behind.
Final Thought: OASIS+ Is a Qualification Game, Not a Marketing Contest
OASIS+ Phase Two will reward companies that prepare early, score honestly, and pursue only the domains they can win.
It will reject companies that rely on optimism, generic capability statements, or last-minute decisions.
The scorecards decide who gets in. Strategy decides who wins work.
If you want help understanding what the draft scorecards mean for your company—or whether OASIS+ makes sense at all—SAS-GPS can walk you through it before you invest heavily.
