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AUGUST 20, 2024

30, 2026, according to a 2020 memo from Kim Herring, the then-acting principal director of the Office of Defense Contract and Pricing. It’s typically called out in the request for proposals that there will be a past performance, a technical assessment and evaluation of price and volume.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

With a background in banking, finance, and economics, she worked at Rwanda’s Development Board and in the private sector before entering public procurement and she’s a current member of the MAPS steering committee for the period of 2024-2026. Currently, the first violation leads to debarment for one year.

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MARCH 12, 2024

The designated work locations for this project are in Missouri, Switzerland, California, Arkansas, and Idaho, with an expected completion date set for June 2026. Northrop has secured a firm-fixed-price contract from the Army, valued at over $92 million, for the production and delivery of the XM343 Standoff Activated Volcano Obstacle System.

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AUGUST 20, 2024

These changes can mean that some areas lose their HUBZone map status but are acknowledged as redesignated areas, allowing them a transition period until July 1, 2026, after which they will no longer qualify. It is designed to encourage business development in economically distressed areas. What are the benefits of HUBZone certification?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This year’s tables include: November 20: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) November 21: VA FSS VA Prosthetics Community Care Network (CCN) View the agendas for more details. Pricing details included in the prospectus.

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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

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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MARCH 27, 2023

Almost all governments are looking to onboard CTCs, with most of Europe being covered by 2026. France 2024: The Details From the outside, France 2024 appears simple–even trivial, but the impact is extraordinary. And France is not alone in Europe. What are the implications?

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

3705, which requires offerors to submit data other than certified cost or pricing data so that contracting officers may determine the price reasonableness of a contract, subcontract, or modification. Section 805 becomes effective on June 30, 2026 for the Entity Prohibition and June 30, 2027 for the Goods and Services Prohibition.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

Potential Changes to FSS EPA Clauses As you know, one of the Coalition’s priorities in 2022 and 2023 was to increase flexibility in the application of Economic Price Adjustments (EPAs) in the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program during a time of historic inflation. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

GSA anticipates that results from this year’s evaluations will be available in 2026. DLA and Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC) made the decision “due to limited sales and the availability of other government efforts, such as GSA’s Commercial Platform Initiative, to provide open competition for commercial items.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Pricing details included in the prospectus. Under certain circumstances contracting officers may require continued performance fixed-price contracts if the contractor already has been paid or funds already have been obligated. 8, A3 Price Template V.2 The pilot is expected to sunset in 2026. What is the funding profile?

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Import and Trade Remedies

JANUARY 25, 2024

CBAM is the EU’s landmark tool that seeks to put a fair price on the carbon emitted during the production of carbon intensive goods that enter the EU. During the current transitional phase (running from 1 October 2023 to 31 December 2025), only reporting obligations will apply, with carbon pricing taking effect as of 1 January 2026.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 30, 2024

million tons of CO2 per year for storage at the Porthos facility, which is expected to begin operations in 2026. Companies such as Air Liquide, Air Products, ExxonMobil and Shell have already partnered with the Dutch government to capture 2.5

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The FoRGED Act is the procurement blueprint for the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026. The current statutory language has been interpreted by some to require lowest price regardless of terms and conditions at the contract level. Competition at the order level includes price competition.

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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. Training will continue throughout the entire month of January. GSA received 569 proposals for this pool in total.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

Healthcare Spotlight: VA Planning for Mid-2026 Federal Electronic Health Record Rollout On December 20, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released an update on the rollout of its Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Until then, the VA will continue improving the EHR system for current users.

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Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The CBAM proposal forms part of the UK Government’s wider strategy to tackle carbon leakage, which is caused by the movement of production activities and associated emissions from one country to another as a result of different levels of carbon pricing and climate regulation.

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Import and Trade Remedies

JANUARY 21, 2025

Intercompany valuations on imports : Companies should carefully consider both the transfer pricing and customs valuation implications resulting from increased costs through tariffs. We expect these regimes and mechanisms to become more robust over the next year or two, and it is important to continuously monitor to ensure compliance.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 30, 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. Implement minor revision to the Offer and Modification Products Price Proposal Templates (PPT) Update Manufacturer Name definition and add note to Glossary tab Update Change Log tab 3.

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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. Electric vehicles now represent 13 percent of the Federal fleet, with the Postal Service leading efforts to electrify its vehicle fleet.

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Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Additionally, the EU is currently reviewing the steel safeguard measures imposed back in July 2018 (and extended twice and due to apply until 30 June 2026) as a response to the Section 232 tariffs introduced by the US in 2018. We expect that these safeguard measures may be expanded as a result of the US Section 232 tariff announcement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The VA plans to resume deployments in mid-2026 at four Michigan facilities. Please submit your feedback to Joseph Snyderwine at JSnyderwine@thecgp.org by March 14. If confirmed, Lawrence plans to work with VA Secretary Doug Collins to identify solutions and best practices.

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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. Please submit your feedback to Joseph Snyderwine at JSnyderwine@thecgp.org by March 14.

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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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