Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Section 1522 requires the executive agent of the DoD-wide cyber data products and services procurement program to evaluate emerging cyber technologies, specifically AI-enabled security tools, for efficacy and applicability to the requirements of DoD.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 11, 2024

DoD plans to include CMMC requirements in all applicable solicitations beginning October 1, 2026. A compliance strategy may evaluate what technical gaps and legal risks exist and how they will be addressed.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

DHS will collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategic roadmaps for each research area that will be used to inform DHS’ budget process beginning in fiscal year 2026. SBA Removes Cap on Loans for Clean Energy Products The US Small Business Association (SBA) has announced the removal of its 504 Loan Program’s lending cap of $16.5

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

FAS is gathering feedback from stakeholders on the following questions: FAS is interested in feedback from contractors on the following: How can FAS effectively evaluate the timely and compliant delivery of products and services to improve customer experience? The VA received 173 proposals for T4NG 2 and selected 30 awardees.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

AI Safety Institute (AISI)” and address the lack of standardized processes for agencies’ evaluation of AI systems before deployment. The AISI will create evaluation tools, test AI models and safeguards, issue guidance on AI safety and risk management, and conduct technical research. million to install and evaluate the systems.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

The new prices will be effective Jan 1, 2026. Offerors with more than one certification did not receive extra points or receive an evaluation preference, they simply had an inherent advantage under the experience and past performance subfactor, which was not prohibited by SBA’s regulation. [2] To access the recording, click here.

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AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

For public sector IT leaders evaluating infrastructure strategies, this post offers an in-depth look at how AWS Cloud technology can unlock the possibilities of open data for the public good. Additionally, the post discusses presence of and investments by AWS in Canada that facilitate partnerships in the national interest.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

DoD plans to include CMMC requirements in all applicable solicitations beginning October 1, 2026. A compliance strategy may evaluate what technical gaps and legal risks exist and how they will be addressed.

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Inside Government Contracts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Government and government contractors from acquiring biotechnology equipment or services from BGI and its subsidiaries and would require the Secretary of Defense to evaluate whether biotechnology acquisitions from other companies headquartered in or organized under the laws of the PRC should be similarly barred.

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Inside Government Contracts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Beginning in January 2026, an article, material, or supply is “manufactured substantially” in the United States if at least 65% of the cost of a shipbuilding component is attributed to materials mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 16, 2025

By April 2026, any public agency at the state or local level which serves a population of 50,000 or more must meet the ADAs requirements; smaller locales have an additional year to meet the deadline.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As such, CMS proposes adding a facility-specialty type called “Outpatient Behavioral Health” to (1) the list of facility-specialty types that are evaluated for network adequacy standards and (2) to the published time and distance standards.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2025

The protests relate to GSAs evaluation of the proposals, including thepast experience scoring.GSA made 102 Polaris awards in the general small business pool based on highest technical ratings and fair and reasonable pricing.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Army is looking to reform processes of the software lifecycle to facilitate the agencys digital transformation, including processes related to requirements, acquisition, contracting, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, cost estimation, data management, sustainment, and talent management.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The Postal Service is aiming for 75 percent of its next-generation delivery vehicles to be electric by 2026, supported by $3 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act. The solicitation also provided that there were mandatory submission requirements that were separate and distinct from scored evaluation credits.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 30, 2025

However, a recent list of recommendations from the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee suggested the development of a model to evaluate, test and assess AI systems that builds on the success of FedRAMP. Department of Labor.

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FedScoop

JULY 22, 2024

But several remain open, including a recommendation for the USSS director, the Office of Human Resources and OCIO to “adjust recruitment and hiring plans and activities” as needed after implementing tracking metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of various workforce activities.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Prioritizing workforce optimization: SBA will continue to evaluate workforce reduction measures, including the overhaul of all advisory boards. SEWP VI proposals were due on February 24, and while NASA will continue to evaluate proposals, the agency cannot make awards until the outstanding protests are resolved.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Finally, the HUBZone price evaluation preference does not apply in the context of an offer from a mentor protg joint venture involving a large business. HUBZone firms must be eligible at the time of offer for a HUBZone contract (like other SBA programs) and must recertify HUBZone program eligibility every three years.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 13, 2025

VA Plans More Electronic Health Record Deployments for 2026 Last week, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced nine additional deployments of its Electronic Health Records (EHR) system scheduled to take place in 2026. PBS will continuously review and update the list.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2025

The EO also establishes the DOGE Service Temporary Organization within the USDS that will advance the DOGE agenda of the President through July 4, 2026, the organizations planned end date. Finally, the HUBZone price evaluation preference does not apply in the context of an offer from a mentor protg joint venture involving a large business.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

And in general, Owen said, many of DOGE’s ideas are easier said than done, particularly with the July 4, 2026, deadline that Musk and Ramaswamy presented for achieving the organization’s goals. At the same time, GAO said agencies still need to fully evaluate how telework impacts agency performance outcomes.

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