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. These were initially proposed on Dec.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for the budget and Federal market? What’s next for GSA’s IT and Professional Services Categories, including the Schedules and GWACs? What’s next for interagency contracting?

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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.

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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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Federal News Network

JANUARY 1, 2024

OFPP is revamping its goal of creating enterprisewide software licenses or developing requirements for professional services contracts right the first time or reducing risks in sole source or other similar types of contracts. “It Part of that effort means improving the management of software purchasing.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

We remain committed to this mission at the upcoming Spring Training Conference, ensuring that attendees leave with comprehensive updates on acquisition policies, programs, and initiatives in subjects like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, the medical supply chain, and much more. We look forward to seeing you in May!

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Great Government Through Technology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Ascend will include recently updated standards on supply chain risk management (SCRM) and cyber SCRM (C-SCRM). It will provide access only to FedRAMP– or Department of Defense Cloud Authorization Services (DCAS)– authorized cloud solutions. Ascend offers standardized reporting of this information.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

ASCEND is a competitive, multiple-award, multi-agency BPA that addresses the governmentwide demand for cloud solutions, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) cloud solutions, Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud solutions, and Cloud IT professional services.

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Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Under the BCI, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) will launch a new, centralized data management strategy and tools to allow for greater sharing of price data and information on vendors and contracts across agencies within the Federal Government. The Initiative’s four prongs include: 1.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The FASC has the authority to issue recommendations for the removal of certain products and services (removal orders) from Federal agency information systems, as well the exclusion of sources (exclusion orders) from Federal agency procurement actions.

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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. “Use billion, which accounted for 11.4

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

And to that end, we’re launching a new centralized data management strategy supported by a new draft Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circular to facilitate a more robust sharing and analyzing of acquisition data across the federal enterprise. “One of the areas of focus that we’re launching [Nov.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Seeking Member Feedback on GSA C-SCRM Questionnaire GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service is developing a voluntary Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Assurance Questionnaire for information and communications technology vendors.

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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. Of the four projects in this category, two were on track to meet their savings projections (within the Office of Management and Budget’s 10 percent threshold).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We were thrilled to explore the key issues impacting the federal procurement landscape, including agency programs and initiatives, the budget and policy outlook post-election, and what lies ahead for 2025 and beyond. Your participation played a key role in fortifying the partnership between industry and the Federal Government.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2025

OMB Reports Significant Improvement of Federal Websites in 2024 Nextgov reported on findings from the Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) data snapshot highlighting improvements in the publics experience with government websites. Comments on the proposed rule are due byMarch 17, 2025. A First Look at MAPS: What to Expect from the U.S.

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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. Under the BCI, Federal agencies have been tasked with specific projects to achieve these objectives. There is a separate open FAR case (No.

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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. Army Releases MAPS Draft Sections L & M On December 13, the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

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 primary responsibility of this position will be to coordinate Federal efforts to improve government service delivery.

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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 Guidance provides a minimum expectation for creating a baseline SBOM.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This year’s event will explore the key issues shaping the federal procurement landscape, including agency programs and initiatives, the budget and policy outlook post-election, and what lies ahead for 2025 and beyond. What’s next for the budget and Federal market? What’s next for GSA’s Assisted Acquisition Services?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Department of the Army has reimagined its acquisition approach by consolidating ITES-3S and RS3 into a unified, efficient contract vehicle: the Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS). With an impressive $50 billion ceiling over 10 years, MAPS is one of the most sought-after federal contracts for FY 2025.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Among other things, President Trump has sought to eliminate DEI and affirmative action-based programs and has put a 90-day pause on all foreign development assistance funding.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Among other things, President Trump has sought to eliminate DEI and affirmative action-based programs and has put a 90-day pause on all foreign development assistance funding.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2025

The EO directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to streamline the Federal contracting process to enhance speed and efficiency, reduce costs, and require Federal contractors and subcontractors to comply with our civil rights laws. IT/Services Committee Meeting with GSA’s Tiffany Hixson, Feb.

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