What are the requirements for OLMs?

OLMs must meet the following requirements: 

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 Contractor's FSS contract, a mandatory or non-mandatory Government source, or a commercial source in the open market.

Order activities are reminded they must follow the order of priority of sources before considering obtaining an OLM from a commercial source  (see 8.105 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-FSS-GSAR 538))

Updated - April 7, 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

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