VWV

MARCH 1, 2024

This applies to all above-threshold procurements. The new SQ provides important guidance on considering bids from Russian/ Belarusian suppliers. A new Procurement Policy Note has been published which provides an updated Standard Selection Questionnaire. or subscribe to our Public Sector law brief.

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VWV

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

However, the big announcement in 2021 was that the introduction of a new procurement regime is unlikely to come into effect until 2023. PPN 10/21 Procurement Thresholds and VAT The procurement thresholds are reviewed every two years, and new procurement thresholds apply as from 1 January 2022.

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Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

114-125 ) to increase the de minimis threshold for imports into the United States from $200 to $800, far exceeding similar thresholds in other countries globally. Growing Concerns According to a November 2023 report by the U.S. 4148 ) This bill was introduced on June 15, 2023, by Sens. 2004 and H.R.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 13, 2023

StateRAMP offers a provisional status for cloud offerings that rely on solutions which have not yet achieved a StateRAMP or FedRAMP Authorization, so long as the suppliers complete a StateRAMP Security Snapshot for the solution to make visible the strengths and risks of the cyber posture.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

It also lowered the approval threshold for EPA increase requests and allowed for the removal and re-addition of contract items at higher, renegotiated prices. GSA published its EPA proposed rule, GSAR Case 2020-G510, Federal Supply Schedule Economic Price Adjustment , on November 16, 2023.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 9, 2024

Both prohibitions will apply to all procurements, including commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items, and purchases below the micro-purchase threshold: Section 5949(a)(1)(A) ( Part A ) prohibits agencies from acquiring electronic products or services that include covered semiconductor products or services.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Of note, the bills would require the NIST guidance to include standards by which a supplier would have to attest compliance in order to be eligible for a federal artificial intelligence contract award. Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold.

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Federal Construction Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2024

On December 26, 2023, the U.S. The proposed rule applies to defense contractors and subcontractors that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI and is expected to be made a part of every DoD solicitation with a value above the micro-purchase threshold (currently, $10,000).

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The new FAR clauses implementing these changes will apply to all contracts, including contracts below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), contracts or orders for commercial products or services (including commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items), and orders under indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracting vehicles.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

1444 of 2022 of 6 July 2023, which underlined the importance of respecting party autonomy in upholding arbitration agreements. Importantly, the CoC clarified that an arbitration clause, which allows a supplier to compel a distributor to arbitrate their disputes, does not constitute an oppressive term. Dubai CoC Case No.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Of note, the bills would require the NIST guidance to include standards by which a supplier would have to attest compliance in order to be eligible for a federal artificial intelligence contract award. Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 11, 2024

Comments on the proposed rule will be accepted until February 26, 2023. These requirements are expected to be included in all DoD solicitations valued above the micro-purchase threshold, except for procurements that are exclusively for commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items. Wolff, Michael G.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

On August 23, 2023, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) issued its notification of final guidance implementing Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) – the Build America, Buy America (“BABA”) Act.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

GSA Requesting Feedback on Draft Supply Chain Risk Management Questionnaire The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Office of Information Technology Category has developed a supplier assurance questionnaire to gather information regarding cybersecurity supply chain risk management (C-SCRM).

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

27] “He noted that in early 2023 this model suggested only a 12% chance of a recession[.]” [28] Other Negative Indicators On top of the foregoing, some negative indicators are sprouting. For consumers, “[c]redit card delinquencies surged more than 50% in 2023 as total consumer debt swelled to $17.5 billion from $11.2 billion.” [37]

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

DECEMBER 27, 2023

On December 26, 2023, the Department of Defense (DoD) released the highly anticipated proposed rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC), a cybersecurity regulatory program that will likely impact most of the government contractor community. Comments on the proposed rule will be accepted until February 26, 2023.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

She highlighted that the notion of the “ruthless businessman” is increasingly being debunked, with 82% of global suppliers and customers preferring mutual growth strategies rather than pursuing individual gains at the expense of others, challenging traditional perceptions of global business.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Whether you’re a supplier trying to land your first contract, a business just getting into understanding government procurement, or a pro looking to stay on top of compliance, this glossary is your go-to guide. The contracting authority or government agency sets the rules, picks the best supplier, and ensures everything runs smoothly.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In 2023, the U.S. This emphasises the importance of being on the right framework agreements for suppliers. Instead of entering into one large contract, these agreements create a list of suppliers pre-approved by the public sector bodies for the goods and services. They establish terms and conditions for future contracts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

On March 6, 2024, the Federal Circuit vacated the CBCA decision on the threshold jurisdictional issue. 2] In a recent size protest, quotes were submitted on August 31, 2023. An unsuccessful offeror filed a size protest, alleging that the prospective awardee had received significant contract awards from 2019 through 2023.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 , signed into law on December 22, 2023, makes numerous changes to acquisition policy. DODIG–2023–041). Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group discusses the most consequential changes for government contractors here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

The final rule saw several changes from its proposed form, including two particularly relevant to the concerns that Coalition members expressed in our comments : The rule specifies that the October 2023 Recommendations on Specifications, Standards and Ecolabels from the EPA control what is considered a sustainable product or service.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

Potential Changes to FSS EPA Clauses As you know, one of the Coalition’s priorities in 2022 and 2023 was to increase flexibility in the application of Economic Price Adjustments (EPAs) in the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program during a time of historic inflation. The NDAA was signed into law on December 22, 2023. Wolff, Michael G.

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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. Altogether, “[u]nless supply disruptions and labor-market pressures subside[ ], the global core inflation rate, excluding energy, could stay at about 5% in 2023, nearly double the five-year average before the pandemic.”

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 5, 2023

All Dutch authorities must publish their above-the-threshold tenders via the TenderNed platform , so businesses can access all public data and documents from a single webpage. Publication of below-the-threshold tenders is voluntary. They used the data to address specific agencies, and posted about it on LinkedIn.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 27, 2024

Last week, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and HM Treasury launched a public consultation on the introduction of a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), following its announcement in December 2023. The CBAM proposal forms part of the UK government’s wider strategy to tackle carbon leakage.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 10, 2023

On October 3, 2023, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council released two new proposed cybersecurity rules. The first blog summarized the Cyber EO’s key provisions and timelines, and subsequent blogs described the actions taken by various government agencies to implement the Cyber EO from June 2021 through September 2023.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The memo highlighted efforts by OMB to partner with SBA, the Domestic Policy Council, National Economic Council, and others to continue to promote efforts meant to increase the diversity of the government’s supplier base, including the use of innovative acquisition practices that lower transaction costs for small businesses. By Susan B.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

Finally, there is no minimum production (or import) threshold that triggers reporting and no “de minimis” level of PFAS content below which reporting is not required. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) at 5 (Aug.

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VWV

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Helping suppliers navigate new rules and seize opportunities under the Procurement Act 2023. With less than 2 weeks until the Procurement Act 2023 (Act) goes live on Monday 24 February 2024, suppliers need to ensure that their organisation is ready for the changes and carry out due diligence against its supply chain.

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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. The Coalition for Government Procurement would like to thank our members for making the 2023 holiday party an unforgettable occasion!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 7, 2024

discussed here ), which aimed “to maximize the use of goods, products, and materials produced in the United States in order to strengthen and diversify domestic supplier bases and create new opportunities for U.S. On June 9, 2023, DoD published a proposed rule to amend the DFARS to implement the E.O. firms and workers.”

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Dashboards of the BI Prozorro analytics module Challenge: Before the launch of the procurement analytics module, the potential for using procurement data in Ukraine was untapped, and both buyers and suppliers could not analyze, visualize and understand public procurement data in ways that would enable effective decision-making.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 5, 2021

18] On this point, it is important to remember that the dollar thresholds for the SCA (in excess of $2,500), [19] the DBA (in excess of $2,000), [20] and the Order-imposed threshold for the FLSA (presently in excess of $10,000) [21] do not apply at the subcontract level. [22] Additionally, DoL has previously made this warning.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

With spending against governmentwide acquisition contracts reaching an all-time high in fiscal 2023, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy is pushing agencies to make changes to ensure a healthy amount of small business participate on these vehicles. The company says almost 55.8% billion and $10.5 billion, respectively.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

SBOM Meta-Information Attributes Author Name: This should reflect the SBOM data creators name (which may not be the supplier). Component Attributes Component Name: This should reflect, as defined by the Components Supplier, the Components public name. Supplier Name: This should reflect the creator of the Component.

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