The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

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VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Act was initially set to go live on 28 October 2024, but this has now been delayed to 24 February 2025. For below threshold contracts , Contracts Finder will still be active. For above threshold contracts , the new Central Digital Platform will be the primary tool for finding upcoming opportunities.

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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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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 11, 2024

On January 23, 2024, the Paris Court of Appeal (“CoA”) dismissed an action for annulment of an arbitral award on public policy grounds, namely a violation of EU competition law. Despite negotiations, GBO notified CAI that the agreement was terminated, alleging several breaches.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Such framing sets a higher threshold for establishing a violation of FET. In 2019, the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (“AfCFTA”), negotiated under the auspice of the AU, entered into force. This changed seven years later with the adoption of the Protocol on Investment to the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement.

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Import and Trade Remedies

AUGUST 30, 2023

For example, the submission proposes that the current prohibition under Article 3(1)(b) of the SCM Agreement against conditioning access to subsidies on the satisfaction of local content requirements should not apply to developing country Members, provided that the use of domestic goods does not exceed a threshold to be agreed by Members.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

22] Plainly, approximately (22) months after October 2022 is on or about August to September 2024. could enter a recession by the late summer to early fall of 2024. 25] On February 4, 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York stated that the probability of recession in the next twelve months is at 61.473%. [26] billion.” [37]

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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. 5] Thus, OHA found the JV ineligible for award.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 30, 2024

Similarly, the cryptocurrency industry is not shielded from increased regulatory burdens, and Swiss cryptocurrency exchange, Nexo, initiated an arbitration against Bulgaria under the Switzerland-Bulgaria BIT in January 2024, following criminal investigations into the company. a negotiation period, time limitations, or excluded disputes).

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

On 12 January 2024, the English Court of Appeal issued an important decision on the interpretation of contractual prohibitions on assignment in the context of an insurance subrogation dispute between Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co Ltd (“ MSI ”) and Dassault Aviation SA (“ Dassault ”).

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

On August 23, 2024, the Small Business Administration (SBA) posted a proposed rule to update and clarify aspects of various SBA small business programs, including but not limited to the HUBZone Program and 8(a) Business Development Program. OHA’s 2024 decision in Size Appeal of Saalex Corp. d/b/a Saalex Solutions, Inc. ,

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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. The CMMC 2.0

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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

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. See the article above for more details. Government (e.g.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 20, 2025

2024 appeared to be one of the busiest years for investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) reform, with significant advances in the United Nations Commission on Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Working Group III discussions and the adoption of the modernized Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). Gn nvars post, Meaningful Consensus or Delaying Disagreements?

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 18, 2025

Due to the short timelines of emergency arbitration proceedings, an application filed during an inconvenient time of year can compel even the most intransigent parties to come to the negotiation table. Mr. Park added that third-party funders may not consider disputes below a certain threshold. For example, Mr.

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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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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Roberto’s views were first published as an Op-Ed for EU Law Live on 7 Nov 2024. There would be no incentive for third countries to negotiate agreements to gain reciprocal access if participation was already allowed ( Annamaria La Chimia ). These decisions take place through the negotiation and conclusion of international agreements.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

17, 2024 report. Source: GovWin by Deltek’s Federal Contracting Trends to Watch in 2024 report. The small business specialist should notify the PCR for any non-set-aside order over a threshold negotiated between the agency and SBA,” the memo added. The company says almost 55.8% billion and $10.5

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The judgment of the Singapore International Commercial Court (the Court) in DJO v DJP and others [2024] SGHC(I) 24 ( DJO ) provides helpful guidance on when an award may be set aside for breach of natural justice. Facts In 2015, DJO was negotiating various contracts for the operation of a network of railway lines in India.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 23, 2025

According to the Singapore Court of Appeal (SGCA) in Asiana Airlines, Inc v Gate Gourmet Korea Co, Ltd and others [2024] SGCA(I) 8 ( Asiana Airlines ), Singapore courts may grant such injunctionsbut only exceptionally. The SGCA clarified that the threshold for identifying vexatious or oppressive conduct is a high one.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The parties’ “war chests” and ever escalating party costs raise questions of equality of arms in the proceedings and affect their willingness to enter into settlement negotiations as well as the terms of such settlement. This finding reflects the exceptional nature of a grant of security for costs and the high threshold applied by tribunals.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

FAR & Beyond: What is Fair and Reasonable: Looking Ahead to 2024! 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. President Biden is expected to sign the bill shortly.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

Notably, DoD released a final rule on November 15, 2024 to update DFARS 212.371 to add the contract clause at DFARS 252.204-7012, along with other DFARS cybersecurity clauses, to the list of solicitation provisions and contract clauses that are inapplicable to contracts for the acquisition of COTS items. 89 FR 102448.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Congress Releases Compromise $895 Billion FY25 NDAA Meritalk reports that the House of Representatives and Senate published their final negotiated version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. According to GSA, the next release of rolling awards will be on or about December 17, 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The four priorities of the BCI include: Leveraging Data Across Federal Agencies to Get Lower Prices and Better Terms; Negotiating Common Enterprise-Wide Software Licenses; Saving Money and Avoiding Waste by Getting Contract Requirements Right the First Time; and Getting Better Value from Sole Source and Other High-Risk Contracts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 27, 2025

Streamline and centralize procurement Maximize the negotiating power of volume buying: In support of the Administrations Executive Order , well continue to centralize government procurement for common goods and services in order to negotiate the best prices for the taxpayer. 4th 1, 2024 WL 4675411 (9th Cir. 101 et seq.

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