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. Key executives and officials from Federal agencies will be in attendance to provide the latest updates and discuss “what’s next” in terms of government policies, programs, and initiatives. The CMMC 2.0

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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. The same process will not apply to BABA. Kits” are to be treated as one Manufactured Product.

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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. The second set of rules, which are the subject of this blog, are issued under Title 48 and will be placed in DOD contracts and refer back to the Title 32 rules. These were initially proposed on Dec. The CMMC 2.0

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is reviewing the final regulations, with release expected before the end of the year. The second set of rules, which are the subject of this blog, are issued under Title 48 and will be placed in DOD contracts and refer back to the Title 32 rules. These were initially proposed on Dec. 89 FR 68274.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Of note, the bills would require the NIST guidance to include standards by which a supplier would have to attest compliance in order to be eligible for a federal artificial intelligence contract award. Within six months, the Office of Management and Budget would have to require the implementation of the Framework by federal agencies.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Of note, the bills would require the NIST guidance to include standards by which a supplier would have to attest compliance in order to be eligible for a federal artificial intelligence contract award. Within six months, the Office of Management and Budget would have to require the implementation of the Framework by federal agencies.

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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. The CMMC 2.0

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

million federal employees who will be directly impacted in some way by a federal government shutdown with the majority facing a furlough of an undetermined length. federal government contracts signed every year and they may be impacted by a shutdown. Finally, the federal government spends approximately $1.2

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 18, 2024

Contractors must implement Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) as described by the Office of Management and Budget. They must also report to the government if they discover that a covered article has been provided or used in the performance of a contract. To register, click here.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group discusses the most consequential changes for government contractors here. Website content must be updated biannually and be maintained as open government data assets. View the full article

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 30, 2024

The memorandum , issued through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), refers to a number of other policy documents. One of those is Executive Order 14091 , Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

If passed, the legislation would ban contract solicitations from including these requirements, unless a written justification is provided by the contracting officer explaining why they should be included in a specific solicitation. On March 6, 2024, the Federal Circuit vacated the CBCA decision on the threshold jurisdictional issue.

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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?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is reviewing the final regulations, with release expected before the end of the year. The CMMC 2.0 26, 2023, and the U.S.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

13] Fourth , “the PPI includes government purchases, while the CPI does not[.]” [14] Because of the differences, for Government contracts cost and pricing analysis, PPI tends to provide better benchmarks for non-commercial supply or construction contracts. 64] Compare that to the FY 2023 DoD budget of $816.7

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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.) adding new members, dissolution, bankruptcy, issuing additional capital stock, reclassifying interests, changing the size of the board, sale of all or substantially all of a concern’s assets, etc.)

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Inside Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The proposed rule seeks to achieve these goals through a new Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) clause that would incorporate these two requirements into all federal government contracts. Which Contracts Are Covered Under the Proposed Rule?

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Under the new rule, contracting officers will include the primary incident reporting clause, FAR 52.239-ZZ, Incident and Threat Reporting and Incident Response Requirements for Products or Services Containing Information and Communications Technology, in all new solicitations and contracts.

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GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 28, 2023

Whether through the vaccine mandate, minimum wage increase, emissions disclosure rules, or now with Buy America (BA) rules, the Biden administration has long used the government contracting community to advance its domestic policies. We explore three new updates below.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 20, 2024

Reducing PFAS in Federal Procurement – On April 16, 2024, GSA published a Request for Information seeking public comment on reducing or even eliminating procurement of products with PFAS through GSA contract solutions. The post Sustainable Procurement Update: Spring 2024 appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

Pursuant to Section 503, a contractor/subcontractor must have an AAP that addresses affirmative action for workers with disabilities if the contractor/subcontractor has at least 50 employees, and is performing a contract/subcontract of $50,000 or more. [25] 28] Moreover, a contractor/subcontractor may be required to have multiple AAPs.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 4, 2025

Emily Murphy, a senior fellow at the George Mason University Baroni Center for Government Contracting who was administrator of the GSA for Trump 45 joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss the latest details around the agency. Government should be doing the same thing. What kind of data do they need? Tom Temin: Yes.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Through these contracts, the SBA ensures that firms owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals can compete in the federal marketplace, fostering equitable access to government contracting dollars. The first step is obtaining 8(a) certification, which involves a detailed application process.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

1] Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI) The Balanced Budget Act of 2018 introduced new authorities concerning supplemental benefits that may be offered to chronically ill enrollees in MA plans.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

GAO asked that the Offices of Management and Budget, Science and Technology Policy, and Personnel Management implement AI requirements with governmentwide implications. 5] Agencies may compete orders on the GSA Schedule 8(a) contract even if the value of the order is below the 8(a) competitive threshold ($4.5

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

OMB Aims to Increase Small Disadvantaged Business Spending in FY24 On October 25, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo informing agencies of Federal goals to award 13 percent of Federal procurement dollars to small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) in fiscal year (FY) 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Wishing OFPPs Lesley Field a Happy Retirement The Coalition for Government Procurement would like to extend its warmest congratulations to Lesley Field on her upcoming retirement and express gratitude for her remarkable service to the nation and the acquisition community. Have questions? Contact maspmo@gsa.gov.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The law seeks to improve customer experience and accountability across the Federal Government. 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 public has until January 28, 2025, to submit comments.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The four priorities of the BCI include: Leveraging Data Across Federal Agencies to Get Lower Prices and Better Terms; Negotiating Common Enterprise-Wide Software Licenses; Saving Money and Avoiding Waste by Getting Contract Requirements Right the First Time; and Getting Better Value from Sole Source and Other High-Risk Contracts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 27, 2025

Federal Acquisition Services (FAS) Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum stated that rightsizing the MAS Program is a significant opportunity for us to prioritize value and fiscal responsibility in contracting. Agency heads were directed to provide a compliance plan to the Office of Management and Budget within 90 days.

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