Federal News Network

JANUARY 30, 2024

For a perspective, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with federal sales and marketing consultant Larry Allen. I think that the nature of service buyers, typically, they’re going to be over the simplified acquisition threshold, for all but the most modest types of programs. And we’re kind of here. Tom Temin Yes.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Furthermore, the government organisation must make all solicitation documents available at a reasonable price. The prices the organisation pays for the services and goods should be of good value and generally acceptable. The type of contract will determine the threshold since different thresholds exist for specific types of contracts.

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Import and Trade Remedies

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Currently, the functionality of the CARM Client Portal is limited to permitting importers, brokers and trade consultants to create business accounts, view transactions and statements of account, and pay invoices with new electronic payment options. A 60-day public consultation period on the proposed amendments closed on July 26, 2023.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The evaluation can be simple, such as tenders which are price only, or complex which includes technical criteria, pricing and sometimes an interview or demonstration. The pricing evaluation follows the completion of all technical evaluation stages and is usually the easiest to evaluate.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

With bundling, the requirements may eliminate SMEs from contention, and the bidding market may become constrained to a shrinking pool of participants with greater resources to meet the higher thresholds. Escalating bonding and insurance values directly increase bid pricing and that cost flows through to an owner, no matter what.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

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). Coalition Consults are currently available for the following VA contracts: New! The CMMC 2.0

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In addition, procuring agencies are directed to consult with the SBS and PCR if a MAC is not set aside for small business or where less than 30 percent of awardees will be small business. Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Pricing details included in the prospectus. Thank you to our current sponsors of the Fall Training Conference! 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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Pricing details included in the prospectus. 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). Thank you to our current sponsors of the Fall Training Conference! The CMMC 2.0

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

On November 20, tables include: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Ask the Med/Surg Supply BPAs Ask the SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) To view the draft agenda for the governmentwide day, click here. October 28 : Webinar: 2024 (2025 FCPs) Public Law Pricing Update for Covered Drugs – Click here to register. The CMMC 2.0

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Particularly, the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (“PCE”) core inflation rate for January 2024 was 2.8%. [30] 33] Importantly, since the inflation high water marks of 2022, mostly what has occurred is disinflation (decrease of the inflation rate), not actual deflation (price decreases). down from 5.5%

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In addition, procuring agencies are directed to consult with the SBS and PCR if a MAC is not set aside for small business or where less than 30 percent of awardees will be small business. Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Essentially, if a contractor or any affiliate cannot certify that it does not have any contracts for consulting services (defined as “advisory and assistance services” under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101) with a covered foreign entity, the company must maintain a Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plan.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 18, 2024

Accounting Corner: First Glance: Breakdown of the Alliant 3 Draft Solicitation Authored By: Leo Alvarez, Principal, Dylan Schreiner, Manager, and Molly Menoni, Senior Consultant ; Baker Tilly January 18, 2024 The highly anticipated and closely watched second draft of the Alliant 3 solicitation is finally here!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

1 Simplified Acquisition Threshold: The bill would raise the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) from $250,000 to $500,000. Unlike traditional competition requirements, these procedures are more streamlined and flexible. To register for this members-only meeting, click here.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The FAR covers various aspects, including contract formation, administration, pricing, and subcontracting standards, ensuring a standardized approach to federal procurement. Certain modifications may necessitate preliminary price negotiations to protect the governments interests.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Pricing details included in the prospectus. Under certain circumstances contracting officers may require continued performance fixed-price contracts if the contractor already has been paid or funds already have been obligated. 8, A3 Price Template V.2 For more information, please contact Heather Tarpley at htarpley@thecgp.org.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Legitimate sole source situations require thorough justification, including market research and analysis, evidence of unique expertise or specialized needs that only one vendor can fulfill, and a demonstration that the price is fair and reasonable. This must be demonstrated along with ensuring the price is fair and reasonable.

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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).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

For bulk sensitive personal data, there is a yet-to-be-determined volume threshold that must be involved in the transaction for it to be covered. Suggested thresholds in the ANPRM range from data sets on 100 U.S. Government-related data, there is no threshold requirement and the data categories will be covered regardless of volume.

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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

AUGUST 29, 2024

This proposed rule followed SBA’s July 22, 2024 notification of tribal consultation meeting and request for comments (which Crowell covered here ). These cases include: OHA’s 2021 decision in Size Appeal of Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd., Application of HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference (PEP).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example. Given the significant pricing policy changes outlined in the PAP, it should have been subject to public review and comment. The questions all go to the integrity of the data being used to assess fair and reasonable pricing.

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Procurement Notes

JULY 28, 2021

And the CO’s protégé, the Contract Specialist, wrote a price analysis that is a modern art masterpiece (it was based on adequate price competition). 16] See Bobnreen Consultants, Inc., For example, U.S. Therefore, this office will summarily dismiss such protests without rendering a decision on the merits.” [24] 24] The U.S. .

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Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

At the same time, the Government also published its response to the public consultation undertaken by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and HM Treasury (HMT) earlier this year (on which we previously posted a blog ). The consultation proposed the use of this approach for an initial period of at least 2027-2030.

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Import and Trade Remedies

OCTOBER 31, 2024

On the other hand, this was also beneficial to consumers reliant on eCommerce stores offering competitive prices, reduced taxes, and a wide range of selection. Furthermore, both suppliers and consumers benefitted from simplified import procedures. The post South Africa: Do all good things come to an end?

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Federal News Network

MARCH 4, 2025

Interview transcript: Tom Temin: I’m glad you can fit us in between the Baroni Center work and all the consulting you’re doing. And there it seems to be pulled based on NAICS codes and looking at who’s doing consulting work. And they’ve got a 30 day pause on this dollar threshold. Tom Temin: Yes.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 5, 2021

Not Just Employees For the most part, it does not matter whether the individual worker is an employee, owner-operator, consultant, apprentice, or otherwise. 31] If the individual hits the 20% threshold, the minimum wage still only applies to the workweek hours that are on or in connection with the covered contract/subcontract.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 4, 2024

There are specific dashboards that analyze prices on the central e-catalog , medical procurement , buyer evaluations , Energy Services Company (ESCO) procurement, or internal auditing practices. Recently, TI Ukraine found an interim solution that combines the flexibility of ProBI with a low “entry threshold.”

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 9, 2025

Once the tribunal is in place, it can request consolidation from QICCA after consulting with the parties. Future adjustments to QICCA’s threshold remain to be seen. According to Price Waterhouse Cooper, the Gulf countries, including Qatar, are expected to remain financially resilient.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

FAR & Beyond: Thoughts on “What is Fair and Reasonable? Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Pay a Fair and Reasonable Price ).

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Access to Federal Marketplace 8(a) set-aside contracts cover a wide range of goods and services, including construction, IT services, professional consulting, and administrative support. SBA Regulations To participate in the 8(a) program, firms must adhere to strict SBA regulations regarding eligibility and pricing.

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AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In the Alarm thresholds section, configure: In Group samples by , choose Average In Type of data to sample , choose CPU Utilization. Using Amazon CloudWatch alarms Consult the user guide for detailed instructions on setting up alarms and monitoring your AWS resources effectively. Enable Alarm action and choose Stop.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Stakeholders must appreciate and understand that there is a nexus between requirements and price, especially for small businesses. Data context in assessing fair and reasonable pricing is foundational to sound acquisition business decisions. 10] [1] Karthik Consulting, LLC, B-421610.2, 2] Karthik Consulting, LLC v.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The pre-proposal conference video series includes: Alliant 3 Overview Small Business Offeror Types Small Business Subcontracting Plan C-SCRM Pricing VETS 4212 Federal Contracting Reporting MRCL, ORA, GHG, Series Close Alliant 3 Proposals are due on February 3, 2025. 5] Jefferson Consulting Group, LLC, B-421775.5, 6] [1] 71 FR 66434. [2]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The BCI includes four priorities to make certain that the Federal Government receives “better terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.” The BCI is part of an effort that began in the Obama-Biden Administration to address agencies paying inconsistent and often higher prices when compared to the commercial market.

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