The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Within six months, the Office of Management and Budget would have to require the implementation of the Framework by federal agencies. Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Risk Management Utilities 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

On August 23, 2023, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) issued its notification of final guidance implementing Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) – the Build America, Buy America (“BABA”) Act.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Procurement Thresholds 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

OMB Launches Acquisition Data Strategy The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a circular on May 30 entitled “Strategic Management of Acquisition Data and Information.” 1 Simplified Acquisition Threshold: The bill would raise the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) from $250,000 to $500,000.

Procurement 52

Procurement Data Strategic Planning Management 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

setting employee compensation, hiring and firing of employees, setting a budget, borrowing money, purchasing equipment, paying dividends, etc.) Application of HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference (PEP). would not give rise to control and, therefore, affiliation, while the ability to block an ordinary action (e.g., 745 (2023).

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Participation Purchasing Contract 52

GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 28, 2023

OMB Guidance On August 14, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued final guidance that will serve as an aid for the heads of federal agencies to implement domestic preference requirements as required by the Build America Buy America Act (BABA). We explore three new updates below.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Transportation Transportation Supply Chain 130

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. percent for Federal civilian employees next year, consistent with the President’s fiscal year 2025 budget. The theme of this year’s two-day conference will be “ 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next?

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Networking Budget 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into a range of timely topics, including the next steps for procurement policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the evolving budget and market landscape, and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Price Buyers 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

Under the ACCESS Act, the Office of Management and Budget would be instructed to issue guidance for agencies to implement the bill within 180 days of its enactment. Harada currently serves as the Senior Advisor, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, for the Office of Management and Budget.

E-procurement 98

E-procurement Procurement Procurement Contracts Supply Chain 98

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is reviewing the final regulations, with release expected before the end of the year. 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). The CMMC 2.0

Procurement 52

Procurement Thresholds Contract Consulting 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

The unfinished requirements include developing a list of common categories of “critical software” and incorporating cost analysis of the EO’s requirements into the budgeting process. Entities that meet certain threshold criteria – regardless of size – are covered by the rule. What needs to be reported?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Thresholds Procurement 52

Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

Roundtable participants said under a certain threshold (around $100K for services and $25K for goods) their client departments have full discretion on how to source. If the amount is over the threshold, sourcing is led by the procurement team, whether through a public bid, NOI, or limited tendering option. Enhancing RFPs (e.g.,

Procurement 52

Procurement Eprocurement Purchasing Participation 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

This provision of the NDAA seems targeted at bridging the communication gap between the agencies by requiring that the parties to a proposed transaction over the HSR threshold provide a copy of their HSR filing directly to DoD.

Government 40

Government Government Export Data 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

FAR & Beyond: Thoughts on “What is Fair and Reasonable? Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.”

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

b) details a set of governance reforms to be implemented in view of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s guidance to strengthen the effective and appropriate use of AI, advance AI innovation, and manage risks from AI in the Federal Government. Section 10.1(b) Section 10.1(b) Section 10.1(b) Section 10.1(b)

Risk Management 69

Risk Management E-procurement Procurement Evaluation 69

Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

In a nutshell, management is going to inspect, gather information, communicate with stakeholders, perform analyses, evaluate results and procedures, update documents, file reports, and ensure that efforts are documented in case of audit by a Contracting Officer or the U.S. More on that below. So, what does EEO housekeeping look like?

Export 40

Export Evaluation Contract Government Contracts 40

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 4, 2024

There are specific dashboards that analyze prices on the central e-catalog , medical procurement , buyer evaluations , Energy Services Company (ESCO) procurement, or internal auditing practices. Recently, TI Ukraine found an interim solution that combines the flexibility of ProBI with a low “entry threshold.”

Public Procurement 67

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Buyers 67

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. Lastly the rule would require acquisition planners to consider on-ramps for a long-term multiple award contract.

Procurement 40

Procurement Thresholds Professional Services Efficiency 40

Select GCR

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Including a detailed plan for meeting project requirements, timelines, and budget considerations can significantly strengthen the proposal. The SBA Associate Administrator for Business Development approves requests for competitive 8(a) awards below certain thresholds, ensuring that all parties comply with program requirements.

Contract 52

Contract Participation Government Contracts Price 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As GSA’s Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) and price evaluation tools expand across the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, tracking key terms and conditions and their impact on price will be vital to what is “fair and reasonable.” National Cybersecurity Strategy. million or $7 million for orders with a manufacturing NAICS code).

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Supply Chain Price 52

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.

Transparency 52

Transparency Utilities Quality Networking 52

FedScoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Similarly, Homeland Security Investigations, which evaluates global threats, said it will “continue to test and optimize the use of open-source models in supporting law enforcement investigations.” The Federal Emergency Management Agency, meanwhile, appears to be in a preliminary phase with the technology.

Inventory 125

Inventory Thresholds Budget Evaluation 125

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.

E-procurement 40

E-procurement Procurement Thresholds Data 40

Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

However, the FOMC evaluates the 2% goal against the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (“PCE”) (addressed below). 61] In the Congressional Budget Office’s (“CBO’s”) February 2023 Budget and Economic Outlook the “CBO projects a federal budget deficit of $1.4 64] Compare that to the FY 2023 DoD budget of $816.7

Government Contracts 40

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 40

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. The MPJV did not submit a qualifying project from the MPJV or the protg.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Thresholds Sustainability 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

With nearly 35 years of government service, including 24 years at the Office of Management and Budget and over 16 years as the Deputy Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy in the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Ms. Fields career is a testament to dedication, professionalism, and excellence in public service.

Inventory 52

Inventory Procurement Data Thresholds 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

For example, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is launching a centralized data management strategy for the sharing of acquisition data across the Federal Government. Contractors must implement Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) as described by the Office of Management and Budget.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Telecommunication Contract 52