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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Join Our Sponsor Lineup for the 2024 Fall Training Conference! The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that multiple sponsorship packages are available for the 2024 Fall Training Conference – 2025 Market Outlook: What’s Next? Comments are due no later than October 7, 2024. 89 FR 68274.

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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

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Announcing the 2024 Fall Training Conference: “ 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? “ The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that registration is officially open for the 2024 Fall Training Conference on November 20-21 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA! The CMMC 2.0

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 11, 2024

For bulk sensitive personal data, there is a yet-to-be-determined volume threshold that must be involved in the transaction for it to be covered. Suggested thresholds in the ANPRM range from data sets on 100 U.S. Government-related data, there is no threshold requirement and the data categories will be covered regardless of volume.

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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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Import and Trade Remedies

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Before 1 September 2024, imports valued at ZAR500 or less (c. Therefore, since 1 September 2024, all clothing imports irrespective of their customs value are subject to import VAT at the standard rate of 15% and with respect to consignments valued at ZAR500 or less, import VAT will apply in addition to the 20% flat rate.

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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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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. In a January 19, 2024 letter to U.S. It would maintain the $800 cap but apply lower thresholds with countries on the basis of reciprocity. Blumenauer.

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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. B-422171, Jan.

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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

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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Federal News Network

MAY 1, 2024

Tom Temin Sure, and there are also some updated thresholds for what gets audited, what gets investigated by the government, and also for some of the provisions for equipment and ancillary costs associated with a grant. Let’s talk about maybe the threshold for what gets audited. What are some of the top ones there? Dan Ramish Yes.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

GSA Releases Phase 3 MAS Consolidation Plans for FY24 On April 24, the General Services Administration (GSA) published an Interact notice on its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Consolidation Phase 3 plans for fiscal year (FY) 2024. CIO-SP3, which was set to expire this month, has now been extended through October 29, 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 18, 2024

Accounting Corner: First Glance: Breakdown of the Alliant 3 Draft Solicitation Authored By: Leo Alvarez, Principal, Dylan Schreiner, Manager, and Molly Menoni, Senior Consultant ; Baker Tilly January 18, 2024 The highly anticipated and closely watched second draft of the Alliant 3 solicitation is finally here! To register, click here.

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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. 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

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

6936, the Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2024, was introduced in the House earlier this month by Representatives Ted Lieu (D-CA-36), Zachary Nunn (R-IA-3), Donald Beyer (D-VA-08), and Marcus Molinaro (R-NY-19). Comments are due March 18, 2024. Public comments are due to DoD on February 26, 2024.

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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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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

124.506 , if an 8(a) contract price would exceed a certain threshold ($7 million for manufacturing contracts, $4.5 1, 2024) , the SEC (the federal one, not the football one), had a two-step acquisition plan for data management services. Under 13 C.F.R. million for others), in most cases, the agency must compete the set-aside.

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Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

On 30 October 2024, as part of the Autumn Budget, the Government provided an update on its plans for the introduction of a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). The UK government has also proposed changing the minimum registration threshold from £10,000 to £50,0000.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dan Ramish: So if it goes into effect, the rule would require that agencies, when they’re placing an order under an existing IDIQ contract, it would be mandatory for the contracting officer to set aside an award of an order that’s over the micro-purchase threshold. And this is the latest way they’re trying to do that.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

As we begin 2024, the first two months promise to be especially busy, with a number of key regulations on the horizon. In response to stakeholder input, GSA has provided temporary flexibilities for EPA requests through Acquisition Letter MV-22-02 , which was originally published in March 2022 and has been extended through March 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

Join Us for the 2024 Joseph P. We look forward to continuing this support, and meeting some new service dogs, at the 2024 tournament! 1 Simplified Acquisition Threshold: The bill would raise the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) from $250,000 to $500,000. Secure Your Sponsorship Today!

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VWV

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Consilidation The Procurement Act 2023 will be a consolidation of: Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 but will need to be read alongside the The Procurement Regulations 2024 and the National Procurement Policy Statement 1.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 28, 2024

On March 6, 2024, the Federal Circuit vacated the CBCA decision on the threshold jurisdictional issue. The CBCA held the EULA between Avue and the Federal Government was not a “procurement contract” because the EULA did not obligate Avue to furnish any services, or obligate the Federal Government to pay Avue for any services furnished.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 27, 2024

Comments are due no later than August 19, 2024. The Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) recently announced that it seeks public comments on “whether and how” to amend the rules to clarify whether the CAS apply to indefinite value contract vehicles (or IDVs, otherwise known as indefinite-delivery / indefinite-quantity, or IDIQ, contracts).

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VWV

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 is due to go-live on 28 October 2024. We have set out the notices to consider at each stage of the procurement life cycle for different types of above threshold procurement. A key change in the new Procurement Act is the enhanced transparency regime. Click the image to download the file for future use.

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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. On March 6, 2024, the Federal Circuit vacated the CBCA decision on the threshold jurisdictional issue. SIZ-6261 (2024). [6] 2] 13 CFR 121.104(c)(1). [3] 3] 13 CFR 121.1009(c).

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A number of webinars we have held at GW Law School, including a July 2024 series on emerging international best practices, confirmed that there are many parallels between these “green procurement” strategies. Contractor ¶ 60 (Thomson Reuters, 2024). Strategies In “Green Procurement,” 66 Gov.

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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. A new Procurement Policy Note has been published which provides an updated Standard Selection Questionnaire.

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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. 9 Senate-Passed 2024 NDAA set to Raise DoD Set-Aside Sole-Source Contract Threshold Limits. 6 FAR Final Rule: Increased Micro-Purchase and Simplified Acquisition Thresholds. Questions about this post?

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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. A new Procurement Policy Note has been published which provides an updated Standard Selection Questionnaire.

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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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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

SBA’s commentary states that any comments on the proposed rule “must be received on or before December 24, 2024.” SBA also provides instructions for commenters to please include in any submissions the agency name or Regulatory Information Number (RIN) for this rulemaking, which is RIN 3245–AH95, Docket Number SBA–2024–0002.

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Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Changes to Prevailing Wage Rate Calculations Previously, DOL set a rate as the “prevailing wage” within a county when a threshold of 50 percent or more of applicable workers voluntarily reported that they were paid that rate. Briefing on a pending motion for summary judgment in the ABCSETX case is scheduled to close in mid-January 2024.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 12, 2024

In the last month, we have seen our first-ever contestant cross the threshold of 1,000 votes—Booz Allen Hamilton’s Judi Dotson. The story of the Wash100 Award popular vote contest this week remains the staggering vote count.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

On April 22, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a Final Rule significantly revising the Uniform Guidance for grants, cooperative agreements, and other federal financial assistance. Agencies must implement the Final Rule by October 1, 2024; however, agencies may apply it to federal awards as early as June 21, 2024.

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