Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Challenge : The City of Des Moines in Iowa wanted to leverage procurement to improve equity and sustainability, but knew its current procurement processes and tools were insufficient. City employees are now able to collaborate on procurement more efficiently, and better plan and track their aspirations around equity and sustainability.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Correspondingly, it also will increase competition and access to commercial services, solutions, and products by eliminating the significant variations in the application of the key MAS procurement rules across the program, all to the benefits of customer agencies, GSA, and industry partners. We look forward to seeing you all there!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Celebrating a Dedicated Procurement Leader: Wishing Tom Sisti a Happy Retirement! It is with mixed emotions that The Coalition for Government Procurement announces the retirement of Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Tom Sisti. Furthermore, he worked as Procurement Counsel detailed to the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

We remain committed to this mission at the upcoming Spring Training Conference, ensuring that attendees leave with comprehensive updates on acquisition policies, programs, and initiatives in subjects like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, the medical supply chain, and much more. We look forward to seeing you in May!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement Endowed Scholarship Fund Proceeds will also support The Coalition for Government Procurement Endowed Scholarship Fund for a deserving veteran studying U.S. government procurement at The George Washington University Law School. Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Inflation is generally down from 2021, but is still high in too many places, and is expected to persist in 2023. ” [5] Iron ore prices are down from 2021, but still above 2015-2019 averages. “In percent from June 2021 to June 2022. .” percent from June 2021 to June 2022. Wages and salaries rose 5.7

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Inside Government Contracts

JANUARY 9, 2024

The FY 2024 NDAA includes numerous supply chain and stockpile management provisions aimed at addressing a host of perceived vulnerabilities and weaknesses in Department of Defense (“DoD”) supply chain networks used to secure goods and services for our national defense.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

DoD’s efforts to improve small business participation include the recently awarded defense industrial base consortium agreement which gives industry partners, including non-traditional contractors and small businesses, the opportunity to work with DoD on defense supply chain technology projects and potential research through prototype development.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It may seem crass or trivializing to speak of procurement at this time, but we must recognize that the procurement system, and our participation in it, is at the center of our nation’s ability to defend itself, to defend its friends, and to uplift the shared human values of the civilized world. The episode can be found here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

FAR & Beyond: Thoughts on “What is Fair and Reasonable? Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Emphasis added.) See Section 2.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 7, 2024

In Memory of Marcia Madsen It is with heavy hearts that the staff and members of The Coalition for Government Procurement mourn the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Marcia Madsen. After several years at Mayer Brown, Marcia’s advice was instrumental in my decision to become President of the Coalition for Government Procurement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Learn More CISA Releases Guidance on Minimum Expectations for Software Bill of Materials The Legal Corner provides the procurement community with an opportunity to share insights and comments on relevant legal issues of the day. The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The solicitation for Polaris was released in early 2021 and faced several pre-award protests focused on its self-scoring methodology and points for past experience. SIZ-6135 (2021). Similar to the recent OASIS+ procurement, Alliant 3 will utilize a self-scoring system to evaluate a contractor’s status as a BIC solution provider.

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Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Following the first year of reporting under Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “ Supply Chains Act ”), Public Safety Canada has presented its inaugural annual report to Parliament and published updated guidance on the reporting requirements.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. In November 2016, Kimberly accepted the position as Director of the EPA’s Office of Acquisition Solutions (OAS), and the Agency’s Senior Procurement Executive (SPE).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As calendar year 2023 ends, the Coalition is looking ahead to 2024 and the policies, programs, and initiatives that will shape the federal procurement system and the delivery of customer agency mission support. Competition and industrial base are important to the vitality of the procurement system.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Introduction You’ve probably read your share of legal blogs about the September 9, 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate for contractors and subcontractors. This compliance headache is shared by procuring Agencies, prime contractors, subcontractors, and supply chain vendors, among others. If that is your preference, stop reading.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

CPI-U Month Increase/Decrease Over Previous 12 Months December 2021 +7.0% November 2021 +6.8% October 2021 +6.2% September 2021 +5.4% August 2021 +5.3% July 2021 +5.4% June 2021 +5.4% May 2021 +5.0% April 2021 +4.2% March 2021 +2.6% February 2021 +1.7% January 2021 +1.4%

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

GAP FACs goal is to modernize the Federal procurement processes by integrating emerging technologies such as AI, data analytics, cloud computing, and cybersecurity into acquisition strategies. The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. Authored by Susan B.

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ivalua

MARCH 3, 2020

This past November, the Trump administration announced that starting in 2021, it would require hospitals to publicly disclose the discounted prices they negotiate with insurance companies as part of a broader push to make healthcare markets more transparent to patients and increase competition. With greater media attention, change is coming.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

This past November, the Trump administration announced that starting in 2021, it would require hospitals to publicly disclose the discounted prices they negotiate with insurance companies as part of a broader push to make healthcare markets more transparent to patients and increase competition. percent in 2017 to 7.2

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This week, the Coalition, along with other industry associations, met with OMB and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) to discuss a number of important topics, including the BCI. The Coalition looks forward to continuing the dialogue with OMB and OFPP on this important initiative. in the federal marketplace.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to see everyone next week at the Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? If you have not registered yet, there is still time to secure your spot and join us as we dive into “What’s Next” in federal procurement. We can’t wait to see you there!

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