Import and Trade Remedies

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Since the Spring Budget 2023, the government has reviewed the authorisation application forms and commenced the co-design process of a Modernising Authorisations policy with industry partners. On 7 December 2023, the government announced a package of customs simplification measures to simplify export and import processes for traders.

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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 theme of this year’s two-day conference will be “ 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ” and will explore the future of the Federal procurement system after the Presidential election.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Register for the Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? The Coalition invites you to register for the 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ! What’s next for the budget and Federal market? What’s next for GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program?

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 1, 2024

An Office of Management and Budget spokesperson said the FAR case is on pause to allow further analysis of security considerations, such as roles and responsibilities for the lifecycle management of the data. “The Agencies now can place orders through April 2025. AI has come a long way in four years.”

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 30, 2024

The memorandum , issued through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), refers to a number of other policy documents. That executive order established a government-wide goal of awarding at least 15 percent of federal contract spending to small disadvantaged businesses in FY 2025. Below, we dive into these new recommendations.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Announcing the Healthcare Agenda for the Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? 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? ! James Peake , M.D.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

GSA plans to reopen the OASIS+ solicitations for open on-ramping in FY 2025. Staff could work within the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and pilot the idea of providing regulatory oversight support. GSA is currently working on a list of properties to sell or dispose of in fiscal year 2025. To register, click here.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A FedScoop analysis of 29 of those documents found that data readiness and access to quality data, a dearth of knowledge about AI and talent with specific expertise, and finite funding levels were among the most common challenges that agencies reported. In the case of the U.S. ” The Export-Import Bank of the U.S.

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Heading into 2025, educational institutions are grappling with tightened budgets, forcing them to make tough decisions about which tools, platforms, and resources to retain and which to cut. Administrators are under pressure to stretch every dollar while continuing to deliver high-quality education.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Do we care about data quality?’” It also comes as the CDO Council nears its sunset in 2025, which there are bipartisan efforts in Congress to avert. We need you to talk about it,” Quiroga said on a panel about data-drive culture. “We We need you to show up and encourage your teams and your groups to say, ‘Hey, are we prioritizing data?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2025

Last weeks FAR & Beyond identified procurement reform as one of five procurement themes that will shape the federal acquisition marketplace in 2025 and beyond. The interim final rule, which became effective on January 13, 2025, builds on previous regulations that protect U.S. Comments on the proposed rule are due by March 17, 2025.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 28, 2025

The reason for the improvements can directly be traced to the efforts by the Financial Management Quality Service Management Office. The Office of Management and Budget created the QSMO concept in 2019 with a goal to change the business model for shared services. That is down from the 56 that needed updating in 2021.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 28, 2025

The reason for the improvements can directly be traced to the efforts by the Financial Management Quality Service Management Office. The Office of Management and Budget created the QSMO concept in 2019 with a goal to change the business model for shared services. That is down from the 56 that needed updating in 2021.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

On November 6, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the contract year 2025 proposed rule for Medicare Advantage (“MA”) organizations and Part D sponsors (the “Proposed Rule”). The UM committee was established in April 2023 in the 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F).

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Open Contracting Partnership

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

For example, if the government decides to conduct a procurement in early 2025, the general plan for the project must have been announced in at least the last quarter of 2024. Second, by examining the quality of a project through news reports. “When a project is not in the plans, it automatically violates the law.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

“This guidance takes an important step in ensuring our diverse base of small businesses have opportunities in a greater diversity of acquisition strategies,” said Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman in a blog posted by the Office of Management and Budget today. “By

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

Comments on the proposed rule are due March 4, 2025. GSA plans to make additional awards for the women-owned, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business pools in FY 2025. Most of the rule is effective January 16, 2025, with an exception involving recertification for mergers and acquisitions involving large businesses.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

While Republicans in both the Senate and House were able to move their respective budget resolutions a step forward this week, the risk of a shutdown remains elevated. It also directs agencies to develop reorganization plans no later than March 13, 2025. The Phase 2 plans should be implemented by September 30, 2025.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

With nearly 35 years of government service, including 24 years at the Office of Management and Budget and over 16 years as the Deputy Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy in the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Ms. Fields career is a testament to dedication, professionalism, and excellence in public service.

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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. billion in spending, falling just below the mandated budget cap set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 10, 2025

In 160 days, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will receive a consolidated list of regulations that meet these criteria from agencies and will consider which ones warrant rescission or modification” in the Unified Regulatory Agenda. For more information on the working groups and participation, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 30, 2025

As we move into 2025 and look further ahead to our upcoming 50 th anniversary, we are reenforcing our commitment to advancing common sense in government procurement by embracing the Coalitions full name – The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement. The guidance was set to be finalized in June 2025.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

For example, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is launching a centralized data management strategy for the sharing of acquisition data across the Federal Government. The external goals exist to ensure that quality data is developed, which is then managed with responsible governance.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to see everyone next week at the Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? What’s next for the budget and Federal market? Attendees will gain critical insights into: What’s next for the VA budget and healthcare investments? 16 A3 Self-Scoring Worksheet V.3

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FedScoop

MARCH 14, 2025

Since the second Trump administration began, advocates have expressed concern about NOAAs future, given a recommendation in the Heritage Foundations Project 2025 that the agency should be dismantled. Hazelton said terminations hit a variety of roles, including jobs involving data collection, modeling, quality control, and computer expertise.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 13, 2025

The Phase 2 plans should be implemented by September 30, 2025. The report notes that the remaining 14 recommendations are critical to reducing EHR risks and delivering a quality system. We are excited to drive more efficiency, cost savings, and deregulation in the procurement system than ever before in 2025.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The Coalition is pleased to announce that sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2025 Spring Training Conference, June 11-12, to be held at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA! Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available for the Spring Training Conference! View the Sponsorship Prospectus here. Takeaways Scope of the Order.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Although the OMB Directive was ultimately rescinded on January 29, 2025, the policies contained in the Directive have not been effectively rolled back and are the subject of ongoing litigation. While this Order should put a temporary stop on certain aspects of Trumps funding freeze and related EOs, it also raises many questions.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 27, 2025

Registration Now Open for the 2025 Spring Training Conference: The New Federal Market, June 25 – 26 The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Spring Training Conference: The New Federal Market ! Survey responses are due no later than March 31, 2025.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2025

The EO directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to streamline the Federal contracting process to enhance speed and efficiency, reduce costs, and require Federal contractors and subcontractors to comply with our civil rights laws. The Federal Government currently employs around 2.2

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