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JUNE 16, 2021

The pandemic was a wake-up call for businesses worldwide, who struggled to overcome operational disruption — everything from the transition to remote working, to supply chain chaos. MENA countries import a lot of food; disrupted supply chains and price increases mean potential food shortages. Enter eProcurement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Join us at the Fall Training Conference, Nov 20 – 21 The 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. Requests for transparent pricing across the AI lifecycle.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Coalition invites you to explore the agendas and register for the 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ! Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. Pricing details included in the prospectus.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Prepare for 2025: Post-Election Federal Procurement Insights at the Fall Training Conference The 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. James Peake , M.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. James Peake , M.D.,

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Without competitive bidding, prices go up, and the quality of goods and services languishes. Additionally, this lack of diversity in supply chains can lead to overreliance on a few select suppliers. Yet, limited competition in the procurement landscape can be disastrous.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

In Rwanda, it helped that e-GP was included in a top policy priority seeking to make all government business electronic by 2025. It also introduced a fine of 5% for the contract value or bidding price for violating procurement rules. The RPPA is also reviewing who supplies produce for school meals. “We

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By implementing CMMC, the DoD aims to create a unified standard for cybersecurity across the defense supply chain, ensuring that sensitive information is protected at every level. The DoD published the final rule in December 2023, and they’re planning to start using it in phases beginning in 2025.

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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? ! Pricing details included in the prospectus. Don’t Miss Out! James Peake , M.D.,

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Import and Trade Remedies

JULY 5, 2024

The programs, set to end by March 25, 2025, provide point-of-sale incentives for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles. In particular, the Government seeks comments on whether restrictions on the Canadian EV supply chain are required to safeguard net-benefits to Canadians and Canadian national security.

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University of Bristol

OCTOBER 21, 2024

From February 2025, it will introduce a new system of procurement regulation that is meant, among other goals, to create flexibility and to allow for a different balancing of competing considerations in guiding procurement in the public interest.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Announcing the Governmentwide Agenda for the Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? 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? ! Pricing details included in the prospectus. Click here to register.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Section 811 requires development and implementation of a streamlined requirements development process, to improve alignment with modern technologies and reduce time to deliver capabilities, by October 1, 2025. The prize competition must be established within 270 days of enactment, and expires on December 31, 2025.

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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 8, 2024

The Software Acquisition Guide for Government Enterprise Consumers was created by the Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force, a group co-led by CISA and industry representatives. The rule consolidates the four existing MAS EPA clauses into a single clause.

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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. GSA is currently working on a list of properties to sell or dispose of in fiscal year 2025. Reporting should begin by September 1, 2025. ” Meeting these goals will require further rulemaking.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Healthcare Spotlight: HHS Announces Medicare Part D Negotiated Prices This week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final drug prices negotiated through its Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program established under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

The RFI included 13 questions on infrastructure/supply chain resilience, workforce, innovation, acquisition, policy, and regulatory environment. The plan must also look to transition the DoD supply chain to domestically sourced or Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant ingredients. To view the comments, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

During the meeting, he will discuss CASE’s initiatives for fiscal year 2025 and plans for outreach to customer agencies. To register, click here. The meeting will be held virtually. Please provide any feedback or questions for the meeting to Joseph Snyderwine at JSnyderwine@thecgp.org. To register, click here.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

Department of Labor (“DoL”), Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”). 3] Because economists often consider food and energy prices to be too volatile, they may pull those items out to see what is called “core inflation.” [4] Here, I provide some of the latest information and updates.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

November 15 Jack Tekus , Management Analyst, MAS PMO, GSA Derek Tribble , Senior Procurement Analyst, GSA GSA Pricing Tools: GSA’s Catalog Management team will be present to discuss various agency solutions and tools. He also suggested passing continuing resolutions through January 15 or April 15 if necessary. What is the funding profile?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The President is set to release his 2025 budget request on March 11, which usually kicks off appropriations negotiations for the next fiscal year. national security, law enforcement, supply chains, foreign policy, or public health and safety. Funding under the CR for the remaining six agencies has been extended through March 22.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Final awards would then be issued in January 2025. During the briefing, they answered member questions on labor categories, economic price adjustments, TDR, joint ventures and other topics. CIO-CS was awarded to 65 companies in 2015, and NITAAC anticipates that the number of awards for the follow-on will grow by at least 30 percent.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

Aimed primarily at imports from key trading partners, these tariffs are set to significantly affect a wide array of goods, directly highlighting the impact of US tariffs on UK supply chains. The Impact of US Tariffs on UK Supply Chains 1. How Procurement Professionals Can Respond 1.

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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in this week’s Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? Your participation played a key role in fortifying the partnership between industry and the Federal Government.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

This is a crucial step in supporting a diverse and resilient federal marketplace, driving cost savings, and improving the overall supply chain. Major change to ‘rule of two’ For the first time, the memo is applying this concept broadly across multiple award contracts.

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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

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Senate Passes FY25 NDAA The Hill reports that on December 18, the Senate voted 85 to 14 in favor of passing the $895 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The unrestricted contract ordering period will end on March 1, 2025. Comments are due to the Army on January 13, 2025. eastern time).

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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. The case has been sent back to NITAAC which must file an update by January 21, 2025.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 10, 2025

Procurement Reform 2025 provides an opportunity to meaningfully reduce regulatory burdens and eliminate barriers to entry for commercial firms seeking to support the federal customer. 2025 also likely see increased procurement for AI to support data management and modernization. The post Happy New Year!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 10, 2025

We begin the new year with the top five procurement themes that will shape the federal acquisition marketplace in 2025 and beyond. Procurement Reform 2025 provides an opportunity to meaningfully reduce regulatory burdens and eliminate barriers to entry for commercial firms seeking to support the federal customer. Happy New Year!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The BCI includes four priorities to make certain that the Federal Government receives “better terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.” The BCI is part of an effort that began in the Obama-Biden Administration to address agencies paying inconsistent and often higher prices when compared to the commercial market.

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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. 89 FR 102448.

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Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 7, 2025

On 2 April 2025, United States President Donald J. Trump has invoked his authority under the US International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) to impose the following tariffs on imports into the United States: A baseline 10% tariff on all imports (except Canada and Mexico), effective on 5 April 2025 at 12:01 a.m.

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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? Proposals are due on January 10, 2025 by 4:00 PM (ET). Interested parties can submit feedback on the proposed rule by January 13, 2025. James Peake , M.D.,

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Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As reported in our earlier blog here , on Monday 10 February 2025, President Trump announced that 25% tariffs will be imposed on all steel and aluminum products imported into the United States (US), including from the EU and the UK which were previously subject to exclusions. These tariffs are due to come into effect on 12 March 2025.

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