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As the Acquisition World Turns: OFPP turns heat up on primes

Federal News Network

The micro-purchase threshold, the simplified acquisition threshold, the 8(a) sole source contract ceiling and several other similar acquisition limits are likely to increase in 2025. In 2023, GAO received more than 350 protests alone over CIO-SP4. In 2024, GAO heard 346 protests, which is down from 368 in 2023.

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GSA’s commercial platforms program to grow by five providers

Federal News Network

GSA created the CPI program under a proof-of-concept moniker with awards to Amazon, Fischer and Overstock Government in 2020 under direction from Congress with a goal of capturing data on and managing products under the micro purchase threshold of $10,000. GSA is expanding the number of providers from three to eight, including six new ones.

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A red light for corruption: How the Dominican Republic is using open data, better processes & collaboration to fight corruption

Open Contracting Partnership

Challenge: In 2020, public procurement in the Dominican Republic lacked public trust and credibility due to several high-level corruption scandals. The island’s procurement agency faced more than 250 open complaints and allegations of collusion and low competition in the procurement process. in 2020 to 59.7%

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Bid Protest Hub – January 2024

Government Contracts & Investigations

1] The agency issued the solicitation through GSA’s e-Buy system, stating that the proposed “wheel loader equipment must meet the salient features or specification of the Caterpillar 980 or exceed the specifications attached” and included a two-page specification sheet. Sustained Protests In American Material Handling, Inc.,

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Interim Rule Effective in December Establishes Requirements for Contractors to Remove Identified Products and Services from the U.S. Government Supply Chain

Government Contracts & Investigations

On October 5, 2023, the FAR Council released an Interim Rule on “ Implementation of Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) Orders.” In other words, there are no exceptions for purchases below the micro-purchase threshold or the simplified acquisition threshold.

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SBA Proposed Rule Would Enact Material Changes as Well as Promote Regulatory Uniformity Across Size and Status Programs

Government Contracts Legal Forum

128.401(e)) Programs. e) provide the following: For a single award small business contract or any unrestricted contract, a concern that recertified as other than small or other than the required small business program status: Remains eligible to receive options and May receive orders or agreements issued. 745 (2023).

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Friday Flash 02/09/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Legal Corner: Bills in US Congress Would Require Federal Agencies and Vendors to Implement NIST AI Framework The Legal Corner provides the procurement community with an opportunity to share insights and comments on relevant legal issues of the day. Authored by Howard W. Waltzman, Stephen Lilley, Evan C.