GSA FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) Support

The FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) is well into the testing stage and is set to replace the SIP system over the next two years for all contract holders. The new program is web-based and links directly with the current eMod system. 

FCP and SenSoft

SenSoft has created software to assist contract holders with creating the new multi-tab Price Proposal Template for modifications. The features SenSoft provided with our SIP alternative have been migrated over to this new system to assist with having clean and compliant product offerings.

Just as with our SIP alternative upload system, our new FCP Upload system will process your photos from any or all of the following types: a zip file, an individual photo file, or a web (URL) address. You can submit almost any photo name, size, and type without worrying about GSA’s specific rules for photos. We convert them to the formats GSA Advantage! requires without hassle. You simply put the photo file name or URL in a column of your spreadsheet. There is no extra charge for photos. 

With part of the FAS Catalog Platform changes, there will be a replacement for the 4P reporting program. Vendors will be able to submit their catalog through the new Compliance and Pricing Tool and receive an output before submitting contract modifications. For more information go here. In addition to that service, the SenSoft FCP software will also automatically delete non-compliant TAA and ETS items when processing your spreadsheets. SenSoft uses the latest GSA Advantage! table of valid country codes and the latest Ability One list of ETS items for validation purposes. 

With FCP, because of its link to eMod, access to the program will require Authorized Negotiator status. If you need to make changes to your authorized negotiators, we have a fantastic contract management team available to assist.

  When your contract has been chosen to start participating in the FCP pilot, you will be provided with what GSA believes is your offering on GSA Advantage!. You will want to review this and compare this to what was approved through eMod before continuing with the transition. SenSoft can help compare the GSA-provided file and your eMod-approved file. 

The development team for FCP has created a demo that you can watch. Please check back regularly as the video is updated regularly with any changes that occur to the system.