SmallGovCon

JANUARY 11, 2024

This post can tell you all the basics about debriefings, a crucial part of the complicated world of bidding on government contracts. 9 Senate-Passed 2024 NDAA set to Raise DoD Set-Aside Sole-Source Contract Threshold Limits. 6 FAR Final Rule: Increased Micro-Purchase and Simplified Acquisition Thresholds. Need legal assistance?

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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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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

On April 22, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a Final Rule significantly revising the Uniform Guidance for grants, cooperative agreements, and other federal financial assistance. Changes to 2 CFR Parts 25, 170, 172, and 175 incorporate newer statutory requirements and make certain plain-language revisions.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

That is the vehicle for non-profit employers of people with disabilities to deliver goods and services to the government. I like to say that we help run the government. A new rule is expected any time now that will overhaul how the Defense Department buys from the Ability One program. And I’ll say, I know where those came from.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

federal government shutdown creates a number of direct and indirect consequences that impact U.S. federal government shutdown can have serious consequences because of the size of federal spending and its impact on the U.S. government spent $6.27 government spent $6.27 What Is a Government Shutdown?

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the following paragraphs, we will explore the key elements of this transformative agenda and the opportunities for action available to governments in the region. As a result, addressing passive waste through capacity-building measures can generate large savings for governments. What is Smart Public Procurement?

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Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

Macroeconomic and fiscal policy is at the brink of a transformative shift due to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), which is poised to revolutionize fiscal governance and policy formulation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). AI can introduce data-driven insights for more evidence-based and transparent budgeting.

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GovCon Chamber of Commerce

JANUARY 20, 2024

These procurement forecasts alert small businesses to future opportunities and contain a wealth of government contracting market research for small business vendors. What are the two biggest barriers to success in government contracting? In this review, we walk step by step to illustrate how to get the most value from these documents.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

OPM kicked off its AI Job Analysis survey last Friday, as part of how it is meeting the requirements in the AI in Government Act and the October executive order on AI. The CRA requires agencies to submit "major" rules to Congress and the Government Accountability Office for review and approval.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

“ The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that registration is officially open for the 2024 Fall Training Conference on November 20-21 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA! Announcing the 2024 Fall Training Conference: “ 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next?

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 11, 2023

With this solution, customers with highly-regulated workloads and complex compliance requirements can better manage and govern their multi-account environment. Carefully considering the operating model that will govern the use of LZA is key. The solution can be used by customers at different stages of cloud adoption.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

During the session, they will explore the complexities of cybersecurity regulations, focusing on the implications for both government and industry. Attendees will have the chance to connect with government officials and industry peers to share best practices, collaborate, and discuss the latest developments in cybersecurity.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Approach: The new director of the procurement agency led the development of a data-driven corruption risk monitoring system and worked with a reform team to strengthen the institutional capacity of government buyers, improve cross-agency coordination and increase collaboration with civil society. More recently, it canceled a RD$1.3

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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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

The conference begins with remarks from Christine Harada , Senior Advisor in OMB’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), on the governmentwide Better Contracting Initiative , a four-pronged initiative to ensure that the Federal Government receives optimal terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that multiple sponsorship packages are available for the 2024 Fall Training Conference – 2025 Market Outlook: What’s Next? The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. Authored by Eric S. 26, 2023, and the U.S.

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

When working with federal government contractors, particularly in the federal intelligence sector, it is always fascinating to observe and comprehend how data is utilized, whether it be for identifying opportunities, analyzing past performance, or finding potential partners.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 30, 2024

Larry Allen Tom, I think that the change coming from the Office of Management and Budget, where they are going to implement the rule of two for task orders against all multiple award IDIQ contracts except the GSA schedules, is potentially a big deal depending on the size of your company. What’s your take?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

In particular, the highly commercial nature of cloud services is pushing up against government-unique requirements, bringing the ASCEND BPA to a “fork in the road.” Or will the BPA continue to “descend” into an overly complex acquisition strategy that incorporates layers of government-unique requirements?

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

When working with federal government contractors, particularly in the federal intelligence sector, it is always fascinating to observe and comprehend how data is utilized, whether it be for identifying opportunities, analyzing past performance, or finding potential partners.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. Within six months, the Office of Management and Budget would have to require the implementation of the Framework by federal agencies. Authored by Howard W. Waltzman, Stephen Lilley, Evan C.

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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. No standard exemption for Commercially Available, Off – The-Shelf (COTS) items.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Navy ePS program is on track, on budget and hitting all of its milestones, and since the report came out, they’ve onboarded yet another tranche of users and migrated $1.6 Lawmakers and the Government Accountability Office also highlighted concerns about the program. billion in contracts on. The system has executed over $22.6

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. Within six months, the Office of Management and Budget would have to require the implementation of the Framework by federal agencies. Public comment is due to the Federal Government on or before February 26, 2024 via regulations.gov.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 18, 2024

As a continuation of flagship vehicles Alliant and Alliant 2, Alliant 3 will provide government agencies with integrated information technology (IT) solution services for evolving needs. Contractors must implement Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) as described by the Office of Management and Budget. To register, click here.

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Inside Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

On January 30, 2024, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (“FAR Council”) proposed a new “ Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal Contracting ” rule for government contractors. Conclusion As drafted, the proposed rule has the potential to impact a wide range of government contracts, though the precise scope remains unclear.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The first blog summarized the Cyber EO’s key provisions and timelines, and subsequent blogs described the actions taken by various government agencies to implement the Cyber EO from June 2021 through September 2023. We have covered developments under this Executive Order as part of a series of monthly posts.

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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.) The regulations governing the 8(a) and WOSB Programs do not currently specify the types of blocking power a minority shareholder may have, if any. Specifically, 13 C.F.R.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 1, 2024

So when I look at language like a conflict of interest mitigation plan, it allows the company to take a look at the work that it’s doing for the department, but also for those other governments and saying, all right, so where is the potential for conflict of interest here? I will say the threshold for getting the waiver is pretty high.

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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. government for its own use. We explore three new updates below.

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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. As a result of such review, the FTC or DOJ could take legal action to block transactions that the government determines might substantially lessen competition.

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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. Click here to register.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 20, 2024

Acting in furtherance of Executive Order 14057 and the Office of Management and Budget Memo M-22-06, which directed federal agencies to prioritize procurement of non-PFAS products, GSA is seeking public input on a range of questions, including: What product areas should GSA exclude at this time and why? View the full article

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to share the draft agenda for the healthcare-focused day of our 2024 Fall Training Conference, The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ! Announcing the Healthcare Agenda for the Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? We can’t wait to see you there!

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The use of AI by the US Federal Government is an important focus of the AI Executive Order. It will be subject to a new governance regime detailed in the Draft Policy on the use of AI in the Federal Government (the ‘Draft AI in Government Policy’, see also its Factsheet ), which is open for comment until 5 December 2023.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), NIST 800-171, Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs), software attestation, new FAR cybersecurity cases, Section 889, FedRAMP, and the work of the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) are all in various stages of government review and/or public comment.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

For example, the PAP directs FSS contracting officers to “leverage the collective buying power of the government to obtain competitive, market-based pricing.” They do not require the government to purchase all its requirements from FSS program contracts. Yet, FSS contracts are not requirements contracts.

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