The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Healthcare Spotlight: HHS Announces Medicare Part D Negotiated Prices This week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final drug prices negotiated through its Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program established under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement Price 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Software Acquisition Guide for Government Enterprise Consumers was created by the Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force, a group co-led by CISA and industry representatives. To register, click here. To register, click here.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Bidding 52

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 31, 2023

risk management governance] Develop, implement and disclose AI governance and risk management policies, grounded in a risk-based approach – including privacy policies, and mitigation measures, in particular for organizations developing advanced AI systems. This reduces the list of AI Principles ‘proper’.

Transparency 64

Transparency Accountability Risk Management Evaluation 64

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

Section 848 gives the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment two years to report on continued risk management for pharmaceutical supply chains supporting the DoD. Reporting should begin by September 1, 2025. For any assistance with registration, please contact Madyson Whiting at mwhiting@thecgp.org.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Bidding E-procurement Procurement 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

For instance, when a consultant possesses unique expertise and specialized knowledge based on their individual talent or creativity, sole source procurement can be justified. Therefore, procurement teams must implement strategies to manage these risks effectively. How is fair pricing ensured in sole source procurement?

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

The AISI will create evaluation tools, test AI models and safeguards, issue guidance on AI safety and risk management, and conduct technical research. Coalition Consults” for Healthcare Members The Coalition is proud to offer our latest new resource for our healthcare members, called Coalition Consults. B-422177, Jun.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Evaluation E-procurement Manufacturing 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The deadline to avoid a government shutdown is September 30, although Friday, September 27 is seen as the target date for lawmakers to finalize negotiations before returning to their home districts to campaign until the election. The plan notes that the effectiveness of cyber risk management varies among agencies.

Price 52

Price Supply Chain Logistics Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

After extensive deliberation, SBA, in consultation with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy and other federal agencies, determined that firms would have to recertify their size if they became large as a result of an acquisition or merger. 5] SBA’s size recertification rules are well intentioned. To register, click here.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Data Price Thresholds 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It also will provide a more effective framework for managing workload across the MAS program. In turn, this will lead to more consistent and sound negotiation and administration of MAS contracts. FAS and the federal government as a whole are in the midst of a management transition towards data-driven decision making.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Supply Chain Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The AISIC will develop guidelines for “red-teaming, capability evaluations, risk management, safety and security, and watermarking synthetic content,” and will be housed within the U.S. SIZ-6208 (2023 ); Size Appeal of Odyssey System Consulting Group , Ltd. , AI Safety Institute. SIZ-6258 (2023). [5] SIZ-6178 (2022). [7]

Price 52

Price E-procurement Ethics Purchasing 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The rule notes that recommendations from CISA are to be implemented only after consultation between the contractor and the agency. For Federal Information Systems using cloud computing services agencies will require Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization at the level determined by the agency.

Telecommunication 52

Telecommunication Supply Chain Contract Data 52

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. Equal Employment Opportunity Reporting Season Begins Oct.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Contract 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 18, 2025

Large corporations often view disputes as a risk management tool, whereas smaller entities may perceive them as a critical threat. Due to the short timelines of emergency arbitration proceedings, an application filed during an inconvenient time of year can compel even the most intransigent parties to come to the negotiation table.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Negotiation Consulting Participation 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 13, 2023

While with the Suspension and Debarment Division, she completed a detail to the Office of Administration and Resources Management as special assistant to the Assistant Administrator. In 2021, Kimberly was the recipient of the Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service, recognizing her career of leadership and service to EPA.

Sustainability 119

Sustainability Leadership Capacity Insurance 119

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

percent pay raise for service members, millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine (a sliver of the separate $105 billion supplemental that is currently being negotiated to support Ukraine and Israel), and funding for competition with China in the Indo-Pacific. 10] [1] Karthik Consulting, LLC, B-421610.2, 3] 13 CFR 124.503(i)(2). [4]

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Supply Chain Price 52

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.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Telecommunication Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 10, 2025

Majority of Tariffs Paused for 90 Days NPR reports that the majority of country-specific tariffs have been paused for 90 days in order to allow for negotiations. For the report, the Commission consulted with over 1,800 stakeholders, reviewed classified and unclassified materials, visited sites across the U.S.,

Procurement 52

Procurement Innovation Evaluation Data 52

Federal News Network

MARCH 12, 2025

Greg Giddens, a partner with Potomac Ridge Consulting and a former executive director of the Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction at the Veterans Affairs Department, said 30 days will give them some obvious things that need to change. “What are the policies and procedures built up over time and are burdening the workforce?

Data 113

Data Procurement Contract Efficiency 113

Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Canada’s countermeasures The Canada Tariffs were implemented, despite a months-long effort by the Government of Canada negotiating with the U.S. Duty Mitigation & Risk Management North American businesses relying on cross-border manufacturing supply chains, where goods historically flowed freely between Canada, the U.S.

Export 45

Export Supply Chain Import Manufacturing 45

Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 4, 2025

Canada retaliated swiftly by implementing retaliatory tariffs; however, both sets of tariffs were paused for 30-days while the US and Canada negotiated whether the tariffs would come into force. This list is currently open for public consultation until March 25, 2025.

Export 45

Export Supply Chain Import Consulting 45