The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Congress Passes $3 Billion VA Supplemental Funding Bill Federal News Network reports that on Thursday, the Senate passed a $3 billion VA supplemental funding bill. The plan to increase its workforce diverges from the VA’s FY25 budget request, where the department proposed reducing its workforce by 10,000 positions, mostly within VHA.

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FedScoop

APRIL 10, 2025

Appearing Wednesday before the House Appropriations Committee, Dodaro cited the GAOs work with DOGE while making the case for the 15% budget increase the watchdog is seeking for fiscal year 2026. The GAO, meanwhile, is factoring newfound national interest in government efficiency into its $933 million fiscal 2026 budget request.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Office of Management and Budget created the QSMO concept in 2019 with a goal to change the business model for shared services. Nulter said the FM QSMOs priorities for 2025 and 2026 include the continued expansion of the marketplace by increasing the number of providers by 200%.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Office of Management and Budget created the QSMO concept in 2019 with a goal to change the business model for shared services. Nulter said the FM QSMOs priorities for 2025 and 2026 include the continued expansion of the marketplace by increasing the number of providers by 200%.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Proposed Rule covers an array of regulatory topics including the Star Ratings program, marketing and communications, agent and broker compensation, health equity, dual eligible special needs plans (“D-SNPs”), utilization management, network adequacy, and access to biosimilars. Below is a summary of some of the Proposed Rule’s key changes.

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Inside Government Contracts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

universities operating so-called Confucius Institutes—cultural institutes funded by the PRC Government or the CCP—and the House bill would specifically require that all such institutes close by September 30, 2026 (House Sections 1041-42; Senate Section 1079). Report on Gifts and Grants to U.S.

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In 2024, the company has prioritized tactical communications and network modernization efforts, reflecting its commitment to staying ahead in the rapidly evolving field of electronic warfare. The Pentagons budget for hypersonic research was $3.8 billion by 2025. Russia, and China, reflecting a global race for supremacy in this area.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 10, 2025

Rather, the Office of Management and Budget is recognizing the constant state of change in how agencies acquire and use AI. In any contractual relationship anywhere, whether it’s public procurement, federal or commercial, the post-award is where dollars are destroyed, said Conrad in an interview with Federal News Network.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

One of its provisions includes the creation of a new senior official within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to serve as the Federal Government Service Delivery Lead. The law seeks to improve customer experience and accountability across the Federal Government.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

billion in spending, falling just below the mandated budget cap set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA). Hale added that Polaris is expected to receive a Best in Class (BIC) designation from the Office of Management and Budget after the vehicle is reviewed. All meetings will be open for public attendance unless stated otherwise.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 30, 2025

The DOGE, established last week through an executive order , is directed to improve the quality and efficiency of government-wide software, network infrastructure, and IT systems. GAO has designated IT Management as a high-risk area, given a history of cost overruns, failed investments, and the scale of government IT systems.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 13, 2025

GSA May Centralize Agency Contracting Under New Initiative Federal News Network reports that the Trump Administration is exploring the possibility of centralizing Federal agency contracting functions within the General Services Administration (GSA). View the Sponsorship Prospectus here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

If a firm recertifies as other than small due to an acquisition by a large business, the firm is ineligible for set-aside orders under an unrestricted contract and orders or options under a small business multiple award set-aside contract, effective January 17, 2026. View the Sponsorship Prospectus here.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

“The DOGE subcommittee will support the Oversight and Accountability Committee’s mission to root out waste, fraud and abuse in the federal government,” the source told Federal News Network. The post House GOP setting up DOGE subcommittee to address ‘wasteful’ federal spending first appeared on Federal News Network.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Among the top questions: What will a budget deal now look like? And what about 2026 now in preparation by the agencies? What’s your sense of what a budget deal might look like or what could happen now? Every agency has built their budget, they’ve submitted it to OMB or reviewed it, etc. Tom Temin: Right.

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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. Stephen Ehikian has been named the Acting GSA Administrator and Deputy Administrator.

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