Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Tom Temin And that $2 million that you mentioned, contract threshold, that is a significant reduction from the requirement for periodic competition now, which is 10 million. But at the same time, this regulation doesn’t take any of that into account. Originally had proposed it.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Government buyers operate under strict purchasing policies designed to ensure accountability and compliance in their procurement processes. Finding someone affected by the lack of your product, who can influence resource allocation, and is well-networked can be invaluable. What should I do if my bid is rejected?

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Interview Transcript: Tom Temin So this was protested, not to the [Government Accountability Office (GAO)], but to the court in the first place, the Court of Federal Claims. The post Contractors have new grounds to protest their way into a multiple-award contract first appeared on Federal News Network. Tell us what happened here.

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Participating in the program opens avenues for securing federal contracts through sole-source awards, eliminating the need for competitive bidding up to a designated threshold. A narrative is a structured account or story that describes a series of events or experiences. Moreover, the 8(a) program extends far beyond contract access.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

But within three months, and following a series of questions from Federal News Network, and possible pressure from Appian, whose platform the Navy is using to build ePS, NAVWAR said the report is erroneous and has no plans to redo it. Today, more than 100 contract actions worth more than $1.5

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Recently, TI Ukraine found an interim solution that combines the flexibility of ProBI with a low “entry threshold.” Thanks to good relationships with Prozorro e-procurement system developers, we can always consult with them to create accurate indicators that account for all nuances and are reliable.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

This symposium is an excellent opportunity for contracts and compliance professionals, Federal account executives, and other professionals to stay informed and ensure their organizations are prepared for current and future cybersecurity requirements from their Federal customers. 1] The Government Accountability Office denied the protest.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Exclusive Engagement Opportunities: With features like peer-to-peer messaging, your logo will be seen as attendees network and connect, associating your brand with valuable professional interactions. Your brand will be seen repeatedly, reinforcing your company’s presence and commitment to the industry. The CMMC 2.0

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Further, confirming the broad applicability of CMMC, DOD confirmed that these requirements will be applicable to contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (which currently sits at $250,000). There will also be time to network with leadership of these contracting programs. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

Because of your partnership, we can provide invaluable opportunities for learning, networking, and collaboration. Entities that meet certain threshold criteria – regardless of size – are covered by the rule. The Coalition sincerely thanks our sponsors of the Spring Training Conference for their generous support!

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 30, 2024

As social network platforms and other tech companies grow, so will the risks of new restrictions. Criteria for Treaty Protection Investors must ensure they meet the threshold conditions contained in the relevant treaties, including: (i) the definitions of a qualifying investor and qualifying investment; and (ii) other requirements (e.g.,

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

I think we recently saw an article that we crossed $100 billion a year market share threshold, which was somewhat unheard of just even a few years ago, but it’s all due to an unknown. And so we do take that into account very, very closely. We’ve made significant strides over the last year.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

AUGUST 20, 2024

1] As manufacturers and sales distribution entities embrace AI and incorporate it into their products and services, they should account for and establish policies, procedures, and processes designed to limit personal injury and property damage (and the related exposure) caused by dangerous defects in products that incorporate AI.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

The platform offers a variety of smart tools to improve the design and implementation of macro-fiscal policies, including the use of machine learning to identify risk thresholds, enabling early detection of potential macro-fiscal challenges.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

Bill Introduced to Extend Skills-Based Hiring to Federal Contractors Federal News Network reports that Reps. On March 6, 2024, the Federal Circuit vacated the CBCA decision on the threshold jurisdictional issue. The Government Accountability Office disagreed and sustained the protest. [6]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The program is currently testing 20 technologies, including electric vehicle supply equipment, germicidal ultraviolet to sterilize air, and greenhouse gas accounting. The first phase realigns the former 20 direct reporting medical markets into nine Defense Health Networks.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 18, 2024

Accounting Corner: First Glance: Breakdown of the Alliant 3 Draft Solicitation Authored By: Leo Alvarez, Principal, Dylan Schreiner, Manager, and Molly Menoni, Senior Consultant ; Baker Tilly January 18, 2024 The highly anticipated and closely watched second draft of the Alliant 3 solicitation is finally here! You won’t want to miss it!

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The previous four Cost Corner articles addressed the Cost Principles pertaining to the general criteria for determining the allowability of costs, direct and indirect costs, accounting for unallowable costs, and penalties for unallowable costs. But see Information Systems & Networks Corp. 45] See J.F. Taylor, Inc., 55] J.F.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

Covered follow-on contracts include most contracts governed by the Service Contract Act (SCA) that exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, currently set at $250,000. FCI or CUI) exists on its network and where the data traverses. The rule implements an executive order of the same name signed in November of 2021. In January, U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

He began with the Government Accountability Office before serving as Chief Counsel to the then-GSA Board of Contract Appeals. Network with peers from government and industry. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), “[t]hese selected drugs accounted for $56.2 Tom also was Counsel to the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 11, 2024

These requirements are expected to be included in all DoD solicitations valued above the micro-purchase threshold, except for procurements that are exclusively for commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items. FCI or CUI) exists on its network and where the data traverses.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The Centre’s work has involved 300-plus AWS accounts across various groups, including external collaborators, UBC staff, students, and researchers. High-level technical solution AWS recommends using AWS Control Tower as a foundational landing zone for managing multi-account environments with prescriptive controls.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Contractors considering protest should note that the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) will be closed during the shutdown. This may include temporarily blocking access to company networks and clearly communicating expectations to affected workers. on the first day that GAO reopens.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The rule applies to contracts below the simplified acquisition threshold, and to commercial products, including commercial off the shelf (COTS) items, and commercial services.

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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. However, a recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlighted the importance of improving data collection in these spaces. The CMMC 2.0

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

House Committee Approves IT Acquisition Bills with Increases to the MPT and SAT The House Oversight Committee advanced 13 bills last Wednesday, reports Federal News Network. The VA expressed confidence in its ability to navigate the staffing challenges pressed by the shortfall and will work to manage claims in the interim. The CMMC 2.0

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 1, 2024

I will say the threshold for getting the waiver is pretty high. In addition, this does apply for contracts below the simplified acquisition threshold. And in fact, GAO, the Government Accountability Office, did an assessment of where we stood with all three of these acts, and released a report this summer. So for services.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

FAS Commissioner Sonny Hashmi Departing GSA at End of Year Federal News Network reports that the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Commissioner Sonny Hashmi will be departing the role on December 29. Please join me in thanking Sonny for his service.”

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Governed by a comprehensive set of laws and regulations, this process ensures fairness, transparency, and accountability. DFARS includes clauses that enhance accountability and oversight regarding contractors cybersecurity practices, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Cost Accounting Section 802 amends 10 U.S.C. Although consolidation of the DIB has been an area of increased regulatory focus in recent years, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report in October 2023 finding that DoD lacked sufficient resources and insight to perform its M&A monitoring and assessment function.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Significantly, FSS Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), which leverage individual agency requirements, now account for over 53% of the dollar value of orders under the program. billion, which accounted for 11.4 GAO recommended that OMB lead efforts with the FRPC to develop new benchmarks for utilization that account for telework.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 16, 2024

Alstom Transport et Société Alstom Network UK Ltd v. A high threshold is applicable to s. It will also involve a consideration of the defences, which may be skeletal at that stage and should take into account all reasonably foreseeable defences to the claim. Société Alexander Brothers Ltd, Court of Appeal of Versailles, RG No.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

OFCCP regulations state that “[t]he contractor must provide for the implementation of equal employment opportunity and the affirmative action program by assigning responsibility and accountability to an official of the organization.” [1] 1] Hence, someone must be identified as the head of the EEO program (e.g.,

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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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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Facts In 2015, DJO was negotiating various contracts for the operation of a network of railway lines in India. In 2020, the Respondents sought an adjustment of the Contract on account of additional labour costs arising from the Indian Ministry of Labours increase in minimum wages. DJO rejected the claim for adjustment.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) ruled that NITAAC must certify the scores. Government Makes Significant Progress in Meeting Sustainability Goals This week, Federal News Network reported on findings from the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) on the governments sustainability goals. Court of Federal Claims.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The donation reflects over 100 orders of the Paws and Refresh, a special conference beverage available during the networking receptions that received tremendous support. GSA declined to award to the firm and the firm filed a protest at the Government Accountability Office (GAO). GAO denied the protest. [5]

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