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 billion in contracts on. The system has executed over $22.6 Today, more than 100 contract actions worth more than $1.5 The service received $5.9 million in 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

Last month, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued a draft Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the proposed governmentwide ASCEND Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for cloud services. 1 Simplified Acquisition Threshold: The bill would raise the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) from $250,000 to $500,000.

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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.) JV Purchase – Right of First Refusal to the Protégé. would not give rise to control and, therefore, affiliation, while the ability to block an ordinary action (e.g.,

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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. Cloud Working Group Meeting on GSA’s ASCEND BPA, Feb.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 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. Cloud Working Group Meeting on GSA’s ASCEND BPA, Feb.

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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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 18, 2024

On January 26, 2023, the procuring agency issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under the FSS. Contractors must implement Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) as described by the Office of Management and Budget.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

To be at the 100-employee threshold, the employer must be a “business enterprise that employs— (i) 100 or more employees, excluding part-time employees; or (ii) 100 or more employees, including part-time employees, who in the aggregate work at least 4,000 hours per week, exclusive of hours of overtime.” [57]

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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.

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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?

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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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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 30, 2024

The memorandum , issued through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), refers to a number of other policy documents. “Maximize orders to small businesses under the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) to the maximum extent practicable.” Below, we dive into these new recommendations. Make BICs work for small business.

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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. 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

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Great Government Through Technology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Ascend Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), to complement GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule Cloud SIN 518210C, will meet the government’s demand for more comprehensive, secure and compliant cloud-based solutions. Ascend offers standardized reporting of this information. The contractor must also notify the eligible users.

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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. 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).

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Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

Crown corporations purchase a variety of goods and services, from professional services to technology to general goods. 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. tip sheet for low-value purchases).

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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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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.

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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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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 20, 2024

The most recent round of new regulations and initiatives finds the administration seeking to strengthen purchasing mandates of sustainable goods and services, as well as laying the groundwork for significant restrictions on the federal procurement of products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They do not require the government to purchase all its requirements from FSS program contracts. 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. Yet, FSS contracts are not requirements contracts.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 4, 2025

I’m sure that you and I know I every once in a while, sit back and look at all the subscriptions I have, and you know, and look at my budget and make sure that where I’m spending my money aligns with my priorities. Tom Temin: And there’s some other issues that look a little puzzling, like the purchase card, $1 cap.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

“This guidance takes an important step in ensuring our diverse base of small businesses have opportunities in a greater diversity of acquisition strategies,” said Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman in a blog posted by the Office of Management and Budget today. “By

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2025

If a multiple-award acquisition is expected to meet or exceed the substantial bundling dollar threshold the agencys small business specialist would be required to notify the PCR if the agency expects less than 30% of the contract awardees to be small businesses. Comments on the proposed rule are due byMarch 17, 2025.

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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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Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

There are four major categories of purchases covered in the CPI-U: food, energy, commodities like cars and clothes, and services like rent and healthcare.” [1] 36] Specifically, unlike the CPI, the PCE does not merely account for goods and services purchased by a consumer, but also purchased on the consumer’s behalf (e.g.,

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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. This procurement aims to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements for MSPV Open Market medical/surgical supplies for nationwide usage.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 25, 2024

In regard to developer information, the disclosure says the system was commercial and off-the-shelf, and that it was purchased pre-built from a third party. Rather, it emphasizes the need to follow best practices, such as setting a reasonable similarity threshold that correlates with the given use case.”

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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 public has until January 28, 2025, to submit comments.

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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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

White House Announces “Better Contracting Initiative” On November 8, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the next phase of the Federal Government’s enterprise approach to purchasing goods and services, known as the “Better Contracting Initiative (BCI).” The new FAR provisions are to be included in all solicitations and contracts.

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