Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

How the School of Applied Research in Public Procurement trained community leaders to dig into government contracting issues in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It inspired the creation of a free self-guided e-course on Open Contracting Basics too.

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Procureware

APRIL 12, 2019

Most procurement software projects are focused on efficiency; however, transparency needs to have equal attention. Trust is the cornerstone of procurement and transparency builds trust. Step 1: Post Solicitations Online Public notification of bid opportunities is a cornerstone of public procurement in most developed countries.

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Procurement Notes

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Jay Blindauer Whether a procurement, grant, or cooperative agreement, [1] if the at-issue arrangement qualifies as a contract, the Government cannot simply cease performing contract payments. For a grant or cooperative agreement that is not a contract, the Government has more flexibility to halt payments.

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AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 19, 2024

At the heart of the initiative lies the Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance , a collaboration uniting leading American and African tech companies behind the mission of accelerating e-commerce and digital trade in Africa. This effort focused on enabling the deployment of Choppies’ state-of-the-art Farmer’s app across its supplier network.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

The regulations governing the 8(a) and WOSB Programs do not currently specify the types of blocking power a minority shareholder may have, if any. 121.103(a)(3)) and to add the same language to the regulations governing the 8(a) BD Program (at 13 C.F.R. 128.401(e)) Programs. Specifically, 13 C.F.R. 121.104), HUBZone (13 C.F.R.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

The guidance looks to “reduce duplicative work for agencies and companies” and supports Government-wide re-use of agencies’ already existing authorization work. Empower the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assign a task force to investigate a potential pilot project. leadership abroad.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement Endowed Scholarship Fund Proceeds will also support The Coalition for Government Procurement Endowed Scholarship Fund for a deserving veteran studying U.S. government procurement at The George Washington University Law School.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Lacking another CR or full funding bill, the government faces a shutdown. While DoD previously focused on grants and procurement commitments, the office is now looking at loans and loan guarantees to move forward with defense industrial base initiatives. or virtually HERE.

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The Contractor's Perspective

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Federal contractors could be impacted by PFAS in two primary ways: first, contractors may face PFAS-related litigation resulting from the manufacture and distribution of affected products and second, contractors may have to adjust specifications to comply with the government’s shift away from products containing PFAS. In Boyle v.

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Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The updated guidance clarifies the scope of reporting obligations for the foreign parents of Canadian companies, as well as companies involved in the creation and distribution of intangible goods. The Government of Canada is uniquely positioned to compare the statistics of reporting entities on a year-to-year basis.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 7, 2025

Government of the Republic of Lithuania v. 200.213.614, 08 October 2019 Richard Hansen, Linklaters LLP, ITA Reporter for the Netherlands This decision rejects a setting aside claim under Articles 1065(1)(c) (mandate), (d) (reasoning) and (e) (public policy) DCCP. Pertamina International Marketing & Distribution Pte Ltd v.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The final rule, entitled Improving Consistency Between Procurement and Nonprocurement Procedures on Suspension and Debarment , is based on the recommendations of the Interagency Suspension and Debarment Committee (ISDC). The Government Accountability Office will make a ruling on these protests by April 16.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement: A Reaffirmed Commitment 2024 marked the 45 th anniversary of the Coalitions founding, a significant milestone in our journey of advocating for sound federal procurement policy on behalf of the American taxpayer and our members.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As always, the Coalitions Spring Training Conference will serve as a unique opportunity to engage with Federal procurement leaders and connect with industry colleagues. The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. Authored by Samuel S.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

27, USAIDs Senior Procurement Executive Jami Rodgers issued a notice on USAIDs implementation of the Foreign Assistance Pause EO. The injunction required the government to distribute it to all of its contractors by Feb. The government would also be responsible for interest under FAR 52.232-25.

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Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Read the Government of Canada’s press release here. You can stay updated by subscribing the Baker McKenzie’s Import and Trade Remedies blog by clicking here and entering your e-mail address. The Government of Canada is reported to be preparing aid packages for Canadian importers and exporters impacted by the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Coalition Launches Presidential Transition Web Page The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement is pleased to announce a new Presidential Transition web page for contractors on our website at www.thecgp.org. DOGE), the GPEL is a list of recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement system.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2025

to distribute economic opportunity; Returning employees back to the office; Eliminating equity and climate change mandates for GSA contractors; Accelerating the disposition of underutilized and inefficient buildings; and Improving transparency and accountability within GSA and strengthening governmentwide partnerships including with our contractors.

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