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 acquisition

What small firms need to qualify for OASIS+

Why Polaris is set to dominate the IT landscape

Tips for using past performance to get on GSA faster

Strategic steps every small biz should take now

Timestamps:

[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

Links and Resources:

• Katie Helwig on LinkedIn

• Mild Red LLC

• APEX Accelerators (formerly PTAC)

• Chelsea’s LinkedIn Profile