If you tried to log into eSRS.gov in the last few days, you already know something changed. The site is gone. And if you use FPDS.gov to research federal contract data, that's shutting down tomorrow.
The General Services Administration just migrated two major federal procurement systems into SAM.gov. The Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) was decommissioned on February 20, 2026. The Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) public website, including the ezSearch tool that many contractors rely on, shuts down on February 24, 2026.
Both systems now live inside SAM.gov. This is part of GSA's ongoing consolidation effort that has already reduced federal procurement systems from 13 down to 4 over the last decade. The goal is to get everything into two systems eventually.
Here's what actually changed and what you need to do about it.
The Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System was the platform where "other than small" prime contractors and their first-tier subcontractors submitted, reviewed, and approved subcontracting reports. If you had subcontracting plan reporting obligations, this is where you filed them.
As of February 20, eSRS.gov is retired. All subcontracting reporting capabilities are now inside SAM.gov.
Who this affects: Large business prime contractors and subcontractors required to submit Individual Subcontract Reports (ISR) and Summary Subcontract Reports (SSR). If you're a small business prime contractor without subcontracting reporting obligations, this migration doesn't change anything for you operationally.
What changed with the move: The new system introduces changes to how reports are filed and how access is managed. If you have subcontracting reporting obligations, it's worth reviewing the new process with your case manager or compliance advisor before your next filing deadline.
What you need to do right now: If you had an eSRS account, you'll need to set up access through SAM. The Federal Service Desk at fsd.gov can help with the transition. Or speak to a Registration and Contracting Specialist at (877) 252-2700
The Federal Procurement Data System has been one of the most valuable free research tools in federal contracting. It's the database where the government publishes detailed information on contract awards, spending patterns, agency procurement activity, and contractor performance. If you've ever researched who's winning contracts in your NAICS code, looked up an agency's spending history, or tried to figure out what your competitors are billing, you've probably used FPDS.
As of February 24, the FPDS.gov public website, login, and search tools (including ezSearch) will cease operating. The remaining government data feeds to FPDS.gov are scheduled to sunset later in fiscal year 2026.
Who this affects: Everyone. FPDS was publicly accessible and widely used by contractors of all sizes for market research, competitive intelligence, and opportunity identification.
Where this data lives now: SAM.gov's contract award search function. You can search federal procurement data and filter by keyword, agency, and legal business name. GSA also added some improvements during the migration, including easier navigation between Contract Opportunities, Contract Awards, and Subaward Reporting records, plus new search filters that weren't available on the old FPDS site.
What you need to do: You need a SAM account to access contract award data, even as a public user.
One important note: GSA acknowledges that it "remains to be seen how effective SAM.gov will be in obtaining the same information previously available through FPDS." If you relied on specific FPDS search capabilities, test the SAM version now to make sure you can still find what you need before the old system goes dark.
This isn't just a website change. SAM is becoming the single platform where almost everything in federal contracting happens. Registration, opportunity search, contract awards data, subcontracting reports, subaward reporting (formerly FSRS.gov, already migrated), and soon contractor performance assessments.
CPARS is next. GSA has announced plans to begin transitioning the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System into SAM.gov later this year, with a phased approach similar to the eSRS and FPDS migrations. If you use CPARS for tracking your performance evaluations or researching past performance of potential teaming partners, expect that interface to change in the coming months.
The bigger picture: The new SAM subcontracting system will incorporate requirements from both the Small Business Act and the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) changes. As the FAR overhaul continues to roll out new class deviations throughout 2026, SAM will be the central platform reflecting those changes in real time.
If you use subcontracting reports (eSRS users): The reporting interface has changed. Confirm your SAM account access is working before your next filing deadline. If you need help navigating the new process, speak with your case manager.
If you use FPDS for market research: Create a SAM user account if you don't have one.
If you're a small business without subcontracting obligations: The eSRS migration doesn't affect you directly. But it's a good reminder to confirm your registration is current.
If you use the Advanced Procurement Portal: USFCR's Advanced Procurement Portal pulls from official federal data sources. As these systems consolidate, having a tool that normalizes the data for you becomes more valuable, not less. If you're spending hours manually searching SAM.gov for opportunities and competitive intelligence, this is worth a conversation.
Speak to a USFCR Registration & Contracting Specialist: (877) 252-2700
What happened to eSRS.gov? The Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System was permanently retired on February 20, 2026. All subcontracting reporting capabilities have moved to SAM. If you had subcontracting plan reporting obligations, you now file those reports through your SAM account.
When does FPDS.gov shut down? The FPDS public website, login, and ezSearch tool shut down on February 24, 2026. The remaining government data feeds to FPDS.gov will sunset later in fiscal year 2026. All contract award data is now searchable through SAM.gov.
Do I need a SAM.gov account to access contract award data? Yes. Even public users now need a SAM user account to search contract award data that was previously available on FPDS.gov.
What system is migrating to SAM next? GSA has announced plans to begin transitioning CPARS (the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System) into SAM later in fiscal year 2026. The migration is expected to happen in phases, similar to the eSRS and FPDS transitions.
Does this affect my SAM registration? The system migrations don't change your SAM registration status. However, any time GSA makes platform changes, it's a good practice to confirm your registration is current and your entity information is accurate.
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