Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 5, 2024

The Delhi Arbitration Weekend (“DAW”) 2024 that took place from 6 to 10 March 2024 witnessed two back-to-back panels on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (“ISDS”). Subramanian , looked at the state of ISDS in 2024. ISDS in 2024 The Current State of ISDS: A State’s Perspective Justice V. Sundaram (Senior Advocate), J.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Become a Sponsor of the 2024 Spring Training Conference! We would like to thank our current sponsors: 2024 Spring Training Conference, May 8-9 To view the 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus, click here. Comments are due March 18, 2024. The Coalition’s Spring Training Conference is quickly approaching! Companion legislation, S.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

JANUARY 31, 2024

Since our last Bid Protest Hub article in November, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) has published 37 bid protest decisions, two of which have resulted in decisions sustaining the protester’s challenge. Stay tuned next month for our January 2024 Bid Protest roundup. 1] The RFQ was issued pursuant to FAR subpart 8.4,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Awards are due TODAY, October 25, 2024. Sustainable Excellence Award – Presented to a government agency or contractor that has made outstanding contributions that meet the Federal Government’s sustainability goals. is less than one month away! Authored by Evan D.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update. NW, Washington, D.C.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

But I think, if you think about the timing when we did the survey in January, appropriations for 2024 were not done yet. I think most government contractors have contracts that are negotiated and the prices are negotiated upfront, and then they have to adhere to those prices over the course of the entire five-to-10 year contract.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

2024) involved a request for quotations issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services seeking in-person and virtual training services. ” The GAO sustained the protest. Contractors often negotiate FSS prices that are higher than they expect to actually charge, knowing that agencies may expect discounts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Coalition is thrilled to unveil the agenda for the governmentwide day of our 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ! October 28 : Webinar: 2024 (2025 FCPs) Public Law Pricing Update for Covered Drugs – Click here to register. Join Our Sponsor Lineup for the 2024 Fall Training Conference!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Coalition has hit the ground running in 2024 with a multitude of webinars, trainings, and committee meetings, but perhaps none excite us more than bringing back our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts and our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel courses.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 29, 2024

For forward-thinking governments and government leaders, EV infrastructure is something of a no-brainer—it lays the groundwork for a fully electric future that matches contemporary sustainability goals and eventual cost savings. 2024 issue of Government Procurement. EVs represent a critical component of their strategy.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 13, 2024

Columbia Arbitration Day (“CAD”) was held on 1 March 2024 at the Skyline Level of Columbia’s Faculty House. Clients see value in AI replacing routine tasks but are skeptical of using it in high-level work, such as in M&A negotiations.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

These model clauses aim to serve as guidance for EU Member States when they negotiate (or renegotiate) their BITs with third countries (extra-EU BITs). This might reflect, as they argued, some sort of recognition that the EU Member States ‘need flexibility when negotiating ISDS’ under extra-EU BITs.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

On 6 June 2024, Hogan Lovells and Twenty Essex co-hosted a London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”) event on the topic “ How Can Investment Protection Contribute to the Energy Transition? “ The event brought together leading experts to discuss the intersection of investment law and the global shift towards sustainable energy.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 25, 2024

On Monday 18 March 2024, ESSEC Business School and EFILA co-organized a panel discussion within the framework of the Paris Arbitration Week (“PAW”) 2024, discussing the interactions between Human Rights, Environmental, Societal and Governance (“ESG”), Civil Society and investment arbitration. The event was hosted by Prof.

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Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 9, 2024

On 21 March 2024, the French Senate (French Parliament’s higher chamber) rejected the bill of the French government proposing to approve the EU-Canada Comprehensive Trade Agreement (CETA). A rejection by France means that CETA could no longer apply in the EU, even if all the other EU Member States give their consent on the agreement.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 4, 2024

Regrettably, this possible dark fate for the ECT materialized on 30 May 2024 with the Belgian presidency’s announcement that the Council reached a political compromise on the ECT, thus breaking the stalemate within the EU, which was also painfully preventing non-EU Parties from proceeding toward its modernization.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 15, 2024

On 15 October 2024, Norton Rose Fulbright hosted a breakfast panel discussion on the topic of “ Hot Cakes and Hot Takes: Trends and Developments in Asia’s Energy Sector ” in Brisbane as part of Australian Arbitration Week. By contrast, Australian clauses often include a last step of arbitration if a negotiated price cannot be agreed.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 8, 2024

Background On 4 March 2024 the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on a new Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (the “ Regulation “). The trialogue negotiation process has been fraught with many reporting an unprecedented level of lobbying from all sides.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

IIAs and Model Agreement Drafting Trends As of January 2024, UNCTAD reports 21 IIAs (encompassing both investment treaties and investment chapters in free trade agreements) were signed in 2023; 10 currently have publicly available texts. We are hopeful that 2024 will provide such space, even if prior years have not.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 6, 2023

During the webinar, Allison, Joy, and Ted will cover what manufacturers need to prepare for in advance of the 2023-2024 Public Law Pricing Update season. Coming in 2024 We are thrilled to already have a number of exciting events on the calendar for the first quarter of 2024!

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Federal News Network

MARCH 25, 2024

Significantly, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) is revising its guidance to contracting officers regarding the evaluation/negotiation of MAS contract pricing. As such, 2024 will be the year that shapes the interagency contracting market for the next five to 10 years. Sustainability. Follow-on IT GWACs and more.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

In December 2016, the AU passed the Pan African Investment Code (“PAIC”) —the first continent-wide model investment treaty—to promote sustainable development and “achieve overall balance of the rights and obligations between Member States and the investors under the Code.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 22, 2024

Significantly, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) is revising its guidance to contracting officers regarding the evaluation/negotiation of MAS contract pricing. As such, 2024 will be the year that shapes the interagency contracting market for the next five to 10 years. Sustainability. Follow-on IT GWACs and more.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2022

New sustainability expectations and regulations – 61%. Quality, sustainability and ethical goals are just a few that are put at risk when supplier due diligence is compromised. Just under half of respondents (49%) believe supply chains won’t return to pre-pandemic conditions until 2024.

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Import and Trade Remedies

AUGUST 30, 2023

The submission provides a non-exhaustive list of issues that WTO Members can consider to rebalance trade rules to facilitate sustainable economic transformation in developing countries, especially those in Africa. But the EU’s submission and the September meeting are no more than stepping stones to initiate negotiations at MC13.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This post addresses the ruling of the Portuguese Supreme Administrative Court (the “STA”) of 5 February 2024, following the appeal submitted in the case no. 0201/23.3BALSB (the “Ruling”). The Concession Agreement further provided a series of remedies applicable to force majeure events, which did not include financial compensation.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 31, 2022

Thirty-one of these are Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries, and they are currently working to ensure that the voluntary political agreement translates into international conventions and domestic legislation so that the package can take effect in 2024 as announced recently by OECD in Davos.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Comments on the proposed rule are due on or before October 15, 2024. Nominations Now Open for the 2024 Excellence in Partnership Awards! The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Awards !

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to share the draft agenda for the healthcare-focused day of our 2024 Fall Training Conference, The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ! Join Our Sponsor Lineup for the 2024 Fall Training Conference! Another option is a clean CR through December 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

Date & Location Date: September 12, 2024 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM (ET) Location: Offices of Google – 25 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20001. They are updated every three years to reflect the latest advancements in safe and sustainable building techniques. The P100 Facilities Standards can be downloaded here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

According to GSA’s announcement- Awards of OASIS+ Small Business were made first because the legacy OASIS Small Business contract end date of December 2024 is fast approaching. Earlier this month, NASA extended the submission deadline to August 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM (ET). 24-160 (July 16, 2024). Authored by Evan C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

GSA is also expanding TDR as an option to additional SINs in August 2024. In March, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced the Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2024 to provide financial incentives for healthcare providers that strengthened their cyber defense. SIZ-6287 (2024). [2] For more details, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

The deadline for submitting concept papers is September 30, 2024. The program received a $30 million investment in the Inflation Reduction Act that allowed GSA to expand its scope in 2024. GSA’s next RFI for the GPG Program will open August 1, 2024. 24-329 (COFC July 12, 2024). [4] SIZ-6288 (2024). [5] 14, 2024. [9]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This opportunity allows industry to submit white papers at any time that are aligned with one of the DPA’s areas of focus, including sustaining critical production, commercializing research and development investments, and scaling emerging technologies. Currently, CIO-SP3 is set to expire on April 29, 2024. Access the recording here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In turn, this will lead to more consistent and sound negotiation and administration of MAS contracts. In the past, the regional structure gave rise to differing cultures, negotiation approaches, and interpretations of applicable regulations and solicitation provisions. Responses on the RFI are due November 10.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

CIO-SP3 is currently set to expire on April 29, 2024. NITAAC plans to issue a sources sought notice for the follow-on in late March 2024, and a final solicitation in the summer. Become a Sponsor of the 2024 Spring Training Conference! The update affects all proposals submitted after February 6, 2024.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 7, 2024

These include: (1) negotiations only with the best suited offeror (i.e., Negotiating with the Apparent Successful Offeror The first bright-line violation concerns the way agencies interact with the best suited offeror. Agencies frequently ignore deficiencies and negotiate only with their preferred, but technically unacceptable offeror.

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