Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

In the world of government contracting, small businesses play a crucial role in fostering innovation and economic growth. The Public Contracting Institute (PCI) is committed to supporting these enterprises through comprehensive training and resources. Types of Set-Asides Total Small Business Set-Asides: 23.6% 8(a) Set-Asides: 5.3%

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This column was originally published on Roger Waldron’s blog at The Coalition for Government Procurement and was republished here with permission from the author. The PAP is an effort to support FSS contracting officers in determining what is a fair and reasonable price for offered products and services under an FSS program contract.

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 9, 2024

Understanding key clauses and provisions in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is crucial for success in government contracting. Changes Clause (FAR 52.243-1) The Changes Clause is a fundamental provision that allows the government to make unilateral changes to the contract within its general scope.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 31, 2024

In the world of government contracting, understanding the basics of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) is crucial. Let’s explore the six essential elements that make RFPs and RFQs successful in government contracting.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Government treasury bills (“T-bills”) becomes higher than the interest rate on 10-year U.S. Government treasury notes. [6] 23] And, as the Government has previously pointed out, “because the committee depends on government statistics that are reported at various lags, it cannot officially designate a recession until after it starts.”

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 18, 2024

Demystifying FedRAMP Certification: The Pathway to Secure Federal Contracts As a government contractor, securing federal contracts is crucial for business growth and success. One critical aspect of winning government contracts is achieving FedRAMP certification.

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 1, 2024

As we prepare for our 16th episode of Season 11, here are a few Episode 16 FAR Facts for us to think about: The Government may authorize and consent to a contractor’s use of inventions in the performance of a Federal Government contract even though such use would violate a third party’s U.S. FAR 27.102(b) and FAR 52.227-1.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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 ). Yet, FSS contracts are not requirements contracts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 9, 2024

The performance results showed that contract level pricing was better under TDR than under Most Favored Customer (MFC) pricing. Small businesses generated stronger growth under TDR than small businesses under MFC pricing. The PRC is a vestige of the 1980’s MAS program and serves as a significant barrier to entry.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is thrilled to announce the 2023 recipients of the Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Awards! The recipients of the 2023 EIP Awards demonstrated exemplary dedication, expertise, and commitment to advancing the partnership between government and industry.

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Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

The Procurement Team involves divisions like Procurement Manager, Budget Holder, Management of the contract, and representatives of different sectors. The higher the value of the contract higher is the team size hence it important to understand the metrics based on which a bid is successful.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Coalition for Government Procurement would like to thank everyone who attended this week’s Fall Training Conference: “ What is Fair and Reasonable? Your participation played a key role in the dialogue between industry and the Federal Government as we explored the variety of factors that impact a fair and reasonable determination.

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NIH NITAAC

MARCH 8, 2022

Perhaps you can see by the roles and actions above that interactive market research trains the government team’s muscles and prepares them for similar activities in oral presentations. These sessions provide industry with an opportunity to help the government with relevant feedback and real time to rehearse oral presentations.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Jay Blindauer A contractor takes on a Government contract to make money, and inflation is getting in the way. With inflation eroding value for this long, a Government contractor may need to obtain contract relief. ” [5] Iron ore prices are down from 2021, but still above 2015-2019 averages.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 3, 2024

Notably, the MAS program not only plays a central role supporting customer agency missions, but it also has a long track record of implementing key Administration policy goals, like supporting socio-economic goals. Pricing Policy Overreach Potential contractors often confront conflicting rules requiring rationalization.

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Great Government Through Technology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Agencies across government continue to struggle with buying and adopting cloud technologies. 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.

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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.” Emphasis added.)

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Select GCR

JANUARY 28, 2025

When dealing with government procurement, understanding the different types of contracts is crucial. This guide breaks down the major contract types government agencies use, including fixed-price, cost reimbursement, time and materials, and IDIQ contracts.

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