The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

that was finalized in February 2024. The Coalition’s 2024 Spring Training Conference – What is Fair and Reasonable, Part 2: Let’s Continue the Dialogue! It’s Not Too Late to Secure Your Sponsorship of the 2024 Spring Training Conference Time still remains to secure your company’s Spring Training Conference sponsorship!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 11, 2024

The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. Government-related data when such transactions involve a “country of concern.” Government-related data. Suggested thresholds in the ANPRM range from data sets on 100 U.S. Government (e.g., For companies in the U.S.

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SmallGovCon

MAY 10, 2024

OHA reminded contractors that the nonmanufacturer rule applies only to acquisitions over the simplified acquisition threshold. 8, 2024) focuses on when the nonmanufacturer rule does not apply. Generally, the micro-purchase threshold is $10,000, and the simplified acquisition threshold is $250,000. SIZ-6276 (Apr.

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Redstone Government Consulting

DECEMBER 26, 2023

New Rule for Filing 1099s: The IRS rule TFA 23O1 reduces the electronic filing requirement from a threshold of 250 Information Returns down to 10. If you file more than 10 Information Returns after January 1, 2024, you are now required to submit those forms electronically. Yes, you read that correctly.

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 29, 2023

We will continue to work hard to provide helpful federal contracting news and updates in 2024 and we truly appreciate your continued support and feedback. Here at SmallGovCon, we would like to thank all of our blog readers for a wonderful year. Happy new year!

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VWV

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

January 2024 - Revised thresholds for new procurements come into effect. Early 2024 - Publication of secondary legislation and response to the consultation process on the secondary legislation. October 2024 - The new Act is expected to come into force after a 6 month 'go live' notice period.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

It is with mixed emotions that The Coalition for Government Procurement announces the retirement of Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Tom Sisti. In addition to his private sector experience, Tom also holds a distinguished career with the government. Tom also was Counsel to the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

The conference begins with remarks from Christine Harada , Senior Advisor in OMB’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), on the governmentwide Better Contracting Initiative , a four-pronged initiative to ensure that the Federal Government receives optimal terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In January 2024, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) published 31 bid protest decisions, two of which resulted in decisions sustaining the protesters’ challenges. 22, 2024. [2] There were also two requests for costs, one of which was denied, and one request for consideration, which was, unsurprisingly, denied.

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 21, 2024

For the former, the information below can serve as a refresher on the basics of economic disadvantage–but also, a source for SBA’s most recent economic disadvantage thresholds (as of 2024, as these are updated periodically for inflation ). What are SBA’s current economic disadvantage thresholds ?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 28, 2024

Federal Circuit Opens the Door for Software Companies Selling Through Resellers to Bring a Contract Claim Against the Federal Government The Legal Corner provides the procurement community with an opportunity to share insights and comments on relevant legal issues of the day. agreements between a prime contractor and the Federal Government).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 4, 2024

We would like to thank our current sponsors: 2024 Spring Training Conference, May 8-9 To view the 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus, click here. The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. agreements between a prime contractor and the Federal Government). Carahsoft”).

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

2024), 2024 WL 201890, the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) addressed whether government disclosure of a company’s trade secrets and commercial information could create a viable claim for a taking under the Fifth Amendment or for breach of an implied-in-fact contract. appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum.

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VWV

APRIL 23, 2024

This applies to all above-threshold procurements. You are able to use the new Selection Questionnaire (SQ) straight away but the deadline to implement it into tenders is 27 June 2024. In addition, there are updated questions relating to construction contracts and central government procurement.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 11, 2024

While we have already posted some updates from 2024, it’s a good time to reflect on the important posts from 2023. This post can tell you all the basics about debriefings, a crucial part of the complicated world of bidding on government contracts. 6 FAR Final Rule: Increased Micro-Purchase and Simplified Acquisition Thresholds.

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VWV

MARCH 1, 2024

This applies to all above-threshold procurements. You are able to use the new Selection Questionnaire (SQ) straight away but the deadline to implement it into tenders is 27 June 2024. In addition, there are updated questions relating to construction contracts and central government procurement.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 12, 2024

The fifth edition of the Bucharest Arbitration Days (“BArD”) took place on 6 and 7 June 2024. Ziyaeva discussed the UK’s use of anti-suit injunctions to enforce arbitration agreements, highlighting the UK Supreme Court’s April 2024 decision in Unicredit v. The general consensus? Mission accomplished.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

On March 7, 2024, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco delivered remarks at the American Bar Association’s 39th National Institute on White Collar Crime announcing a new Department of Justice (DOJ) pilot program that incentivizes whistleblowers to report corporate misconduct by offering monetary rewards. View the full article

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 19, 2024

We get a lot of questions about federal government contracting as federal government contracting attorneys, which makes sense. This is also unsurprising, as the government really did not do the best job in making it clear what this act does. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? call 785-200-8919.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

Acquisition is an eternal function to keep the government running. I’m actually very excited that I will continue to serve the federal government. But also it’s going to be an opportunity for me to continue to work with government agencies to help with their digital modernization. It is also constantly changing.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 17, 2024

How domestic courts approach challenges to arbitration awards is of increasing importance as foreign parties often decide to seat an arbitration in a jurisdiction that they believe will provide the greatest stability to governing the arbitration process.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Indian Supreme Court (“ Supreme Court ”) in Government of India v. HSBC PI Holdings (Mauritius) Limited , 2024 SCC Online SC 345, where it rejected a challenge to the enforcement of a Singapore-seated foreign award on the ground of arbitrator’s bias.

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Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 12, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical role of flexibility in fiscal governance. While triggers and conditions regarding the escape clauses are generally straightforward, there is room for improvement in framing activation around events beyond government control.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 27, 2024

Interested parties, including businesses outside the UK and trade and professional bodies, can share their views until 13 June 2024 on the proposal set out by the UK government for the design and administration of the mechanism.

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SmallGovCon

JULY 18, 2024

However, on June 14, 2024, the House of Representatives approved language for the upcoming 2025 National Defense Authorization Act that would change things if it becomes law. On top of this, it also would allow DoD contracting officers to sole source contracts to VOSBs if the contracts are below certain dollar thresholds.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

While that new structure comes into place, Derrios also is giving State’s acquisition workforce new tools and creating new governance bodies to help reduce time to contract award. The threshold [for review] is $250 million and over. We can approach industry in a means where we can leverage our buying power.” So it’s pretty high.

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Inside Government Contracts

MARCH 12, 2024

On March 7, 2024, the Department of Transportation’s (“DOT”) Federal Highway Administration (“FHWA”) announced a proposed rule to rescind a longstanding general waiver of Buy America requirements for manufactured products (the “Manufactured Products Waiver”). Comments on the RFI are open until May 13, 2024.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

However, the English High Court (the “Court”) has departed from this default position in its recent ruling in General Dynamics United Kingdom v The State of Libya [2024] EWHC 472 (Comm) (“General Dynamics”). In this post, we dissect the Court’s decision in General Dynamics and reflect on its principal takeaways.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 11, 2024

The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. Applicability All government contractors that handle regulated data under DoD contracts such as CUI and FCI are required to meet CMMC. Wolff, Michael G. contract termination, debarment, etc.)

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 23, 2024

The start of 2024 was no exception to this phenomenon. Set to start operations on 1 February 2024, arbitrateAD is the latest addition to the region’s expanding institutional landscape. million – a response to the growing criticism directed at DIAC’s significantly lower threshold of around USD 270,000. million in value.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Since the beginning of Fiscal Year 2024, the Government Accountability Office has published 35 decisions, but only two of which resulted in decisions sustaining the challenge. To meet this threshold, a protester must demonstrate that, but for the agency’s actions, it would have had a substantial chance of receiving the award.

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GovCon Chamber of Commerce

JANUARY 20, 2024

These procurement forecasts alert small businesses to future opportunities and contain a wealth of government contracting market research for small business vendors. On January 17, 2024, 100 people joined Neil McDonnell for a LinkedIn live training called “A Beginner's Guide to Federal Agency Long-Range Acquisition Forecasts in 2024."

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 9, 2024

On May 3, 2024, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) regarding the prohibition on semiconductors produced by certain Chinese manufacturers, enacted in Section 5949(a)(1) of the James M. Comments and responses to the FAR Council’s questions are due on July 2, 2024.

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Import and Trade Remedies

OCTOBER 3, 2023

2023 has proven to be another dynamic year under the Government of Canada’s trade agenda, which showed no signs of slowing over the summer. The official launch of CARM Release 2, originally scheduled for October 2023, was delayed until May 2024 for the majority of persons importing goods into Canada.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 2, 2024

On 26 April 2024, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (“SFSC ” ) rendered decision 4A_486/2023 , upholding the unpublished Final Award in Clorox Spain S.L. This criticism, even if it were true, would not reach the high threshold for a violation of public policy, in any event (para. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (“ Clorox v.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Meet the Beneficiary: A Deep Dive with Paws for Purple Hearts The Coalition for Government Procurement is thrilled to support Paws for Purple Hearts (PPH) through the Joseph P. GSA is also expanding TDR as an option to additional SINs in August 2024. government is pouring into sectors across the country is going.”

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

On February 2, 2024, the United States filed an amicus brief (the “Amicus”) responding to a request from the United States (“US”) Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit to provide the US’ position regarding the enforcement of three “intra-EU” investment arbitration awards issued under the Energy Charter Treaty (“ECT”) against the Kingdom of Spain.

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