1. Can agencies establish additional business practices for OLMs?
Yes, agencies have the flexibility to establish additional business practices for OLMs (see FAR 1.201 (GSA CD RFO-2025-01)). Any such business practices must not conflict with the FSS contract, depending on the specific needs of the order.
2. What industry standards apply to OLM?
1. Can OLMs be used on a fixed-price order
Yes, OLMs can be used to support any type of authorized order, whether it's a fixed-price order, a time and materials order, or a labor-hour order. The type of order doesn't restrict the use of OLMs.
2. Does the 33.33% limitation still apply to OLMs?
1. What are the requirements for OLMs?
OLMs must meet the following requirements:
1. What are OLMs?
An OLM is a product, service, or solution that is not available under the Contractor's FSS contract, but is needed for performance of the order. An OLM can be obtained from another FSS contract, a mandatory or non-mandatory Government source, or a commercial source.
Order activities must follow the order of priority of sources before obtaining an OLM from a commercial source (see FAR 8.105 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-FSS-GSAR 538)).
Updated - August 4, 2026
This document reflects OLM FAQs tied to the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Ordering procedures found in GSAR 538.71. This document is organized as follows:
As of November 1, 2025, GSA is no longer hosting SIP training. All new contractors must use the FAS Catalog Platform (FCP). Existing contractors who need help with SIP should contact the VSC.
“Catalog related mods” are modifications that impact the electronic catalog information on GSA Advantage, such as Additions, Deletions, and Changes to existing offerings (e.g. pricing mods, descriptive mods).
To assist in determining what data/information must be included in your electronic catalog for GSA Advantage, please use the Schedules SIN-MOL-Photo-UPC. This table will indicate which type of file you must use to load your offerings, as well as Maximum Order Limit, whether a UPC is required, and whether a Photo is required. .
While we strive for accuracy, some Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) references on this site may not reflect the most recent changes introduced by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul. Please consult the FAR Overhaul website for the most current information: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.
The JSON Advantage Purchase Order Packet provides documentation and instructions for vendors to follow to begin receiving json purchase orders from GSA Advantage and all other relevant transactions.
JSON Advantage Purchase Order Packet (docx)
Last Updated: 03/19/2025
