Federal News Network

OCTOBER 23, 2024

COMET replaced the CIO Application Maintenance, Enhancements, and Operations (CAMEO) procurement that GSA awarded in 2014 to a host of large and small businesses with a total ceiling of $400 million. The post Excitement growing over GSA’s COMET II program first appeared on Federal News Network.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

At The Coalition for Government Procurement, we are grateful for their service and the freedoms that veterans have protected for us all. Join us on November 20-21 as we dive into the future of the Federal procurement system post-election. What’s next for procurement policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The spread of 5G was accelerated by the pandemic, as agencies and businesses alike had to transition to a work-from-home environment, requiring at-home workers to have the same network performance and access as they did in the office. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

This is especially true in the SLED (state, local, and education) market, where procurement processes and regulations can vary widely between jurisdictions. Understand the Process The first step to successfully selling to the government in the SLED market is to understand the procurement process.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

This is especially true in the SLED (state, local, and education) market, where procurement processes and regulations can vary widely between jurisdictions. Understand the Process The first step to successfully selling to the government in the SLED market is to understand the procurement process.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 25, 2024

Spring also means it is time for a Procurement Policy Spring Cleaning Checklist highlighting the key initiatives that will shape procurement operations for customer agencies and industry partners. Increasingly, AI is making its way into procurement operations. Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Price Evaluation.

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FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

For more information regarding concern and/or program cancellation policies please contact: Certs@FedInsiderNews.com * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time, fill out and submit your evaluation to registration as you leave. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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Tendersinfo

JUNE 4, 2021

Here we have listed out few insights about e tendering business that can help you make the right bid. As government bids follow a definite procurement process it is important for Bid Managers to meet all the deadlines and eligibility criteria of Government Procurement.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate’s National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) administers the Scottish national collaborative frameworks and contracts for the whole of the Scottish Public Sector, as well as agreements that can be accessed by central government organisations of the Scottish Government.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

This Wednesday, The Coalition for Government Procurement had the pleasure of hosting the 11 th Annual Joseph P. This fund, which has raised more than $140,000 over the years, has supported veterans as they pursue their education in government procurement law at the GW Law School. Network with peers from government and industry.

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ivalua

MARCH 3, 2020

Yet, these initiatives are rarely owned by Procurement. On the contrary, Procurement often plays the bad cop role, creating barriers to onboard new and innovative suppliers, asking for endless compliance documents, ending the magic of the incubation. Second, Procurement lacks time and resources to perform this kind of tasks.

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ivalua

MAY 7, 2019

As procurement faces an ever-growing list of objectives, digital transformation becomes ever more critical. No surprise then that there is hardly a procurement organization out there that has not started or is now contemplating digital transformation. The first is a drastically exaggerated sense of progress among procurement leaders.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Correspondingly, it also will increase competition and access to commercial services, solutions, and products by eliminating the significant variations in the application of the key MAS procurement rules across the program, all to the benefits of customer agencies, GSA, and industry partners.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Join us on November 20-21 as we dive into the future of the Federal procurement system post-election. Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for procurement policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in government procurement. These profiles are used by procurement officers to identify potential contractors for upcoming opportunities.

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ivalua

AUGUST 28, 2019

In an earlier post , I wrote about the importance and overall success factors involved in digitally transforming Procurement. Virtually every Procurement organization has started or is planning to start this journey, given its importance to meeting Procurement’s ever growing list of objectives. . Yet far too many struggle.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Featured Speakers: Jaime Fitzgibbon × Jaime Fitzgibbon AI/ML Program Manager Jaime Fitzgibbon is a Program Manager in the Defense Innovation Unit’s Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Portfolio and founder of Ren.ai.sance Insights, an AI-focused advisory network based in Vienna, VA.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In fact, the unique complexities, and requirements of public sector procurement challenge even the best laid plans and implementation teams. It is also advisable to establish a change control board for managing post-implementation enhancement requests and evaluations. transparency throughout the procurement lifecycle.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. Public procurement is key to this endeavor because public institutions and state enterprises must procure vast amounts of goods, services, and works to do their jobs.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The governmentwide day on November 20 will feature expert panels addressing “what’s next” after the election for the future of federal procurement. Join us as we dive into what lies ahead for federal procurement in 2025 and beyond! Market and Procurement Outlook Panel: What’s Next?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

Bill Introduced to Extend Skills-Based Hiring to Federal Contractors Federal News Network reports that Reps. Harada currently serves as the Senior Advisor, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, for the Office of Management and Budget. Please find the complete day two DRAFT agenda here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Celebrating a Dedicated Procurement Leader: Wishing Tom Sisti a Happy Retirement! It is with mixed emotions that The Coalition for Government Procurement announces the retirement of Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Tom Sisti. Furthermore, he worked as Procurement Counsel detailed to the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

Announcing the Coalition’s Cyber Side Chat, September 12 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to present its first-ever Cybersecurity Symposium: The Cyber Side Chat on September 12! Gain valuable insights from leading government and industry cybersecurity and procurement professionals. To register, click here.

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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. million to install and evaluate the systems.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

” The White House also released an accompanying Fact Sheet that announces a “new goal to phase out Federal procurement of single-use plastics from food service operations, events, and packaging by 2027, and from all Federal operations by 2035.” Coffey , and Michael E. DLA concluded that the expansion is feasible.

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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Senate Bill Wants NIST to Develop Cyber Guidelines for Drones MeriTalk reports that Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced the Drone Evaluation to Eliminate Cyber Threats Act of 2024 (DETECT) Act last Wednesday. Click here to download and view the Tracker.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 14, 2024

Regulatory Tracker The Coalition’s Regulatory Tracker As a service to our members, the Coalition is also offering a Regulatory Tracker that lists open FAR and DFARS cases relevant to the Federal procurement community, including synopses and status descriptions. Click here to download and view the Tracker.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

DoD Looks to Increase Small Business Opportunities Through National Defense Industrial Strategy According to Federal News Network , the Department of Defense (DoD) National Defense Industrial Strategy provides an opportunity for it to be “more approachable for small businesses.” or virtually HERE. We look forward to your participation!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It may seem crass or trivializing to speak of procurement at this time, but we must recognize that the procurement system, and our participation in it, is at the center of our nation’s ability to defend itself, to defend its friends, and to uplift the shared human values of the civilized world. The episode can be found here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

NITAAC Looks to Extend CIO-SP3 by Additional Six Months Federal News Network reports that the National Institutes of Health IT Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) is seeking to extend the current expiration date of its CIO-SP3 contract vehicle by six months. CIO-SP3 is currently set to expire on April 29, 2024. AI Safety Institute.

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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.” in the Federal marketplace.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Effective communication between government officials and industry partners is of paramount importance in fostering a thriving procurement landscape. The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. government should be careful in its procurement and use of these tools.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

In a nutshell, management is going to inspect, gather information, communicate with stakeholders, perform analyses, evaluate results and procedures, update documents, file reports, and ensure that efforts are documented in case of audit by a Contracting Officer or the U.S. More on that below. So, what does EEO housekeeping look like?

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Almost a decade after its inception, Ukraine’s Prozorro system remains at the forefront of procurement transformation and innovation. 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.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. In November 2016, Kimberly accepted the position as Director of the EPA’s Office of Acquisition Solutions (OAS), and the Agency’s Senior Procurement Executive (SPE). Additional Information Prerequisites & Advance Preparation: None required.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As calendar year 2023 ends, the Coalition is looking ahead to 2024 and the policies, programs, and initiatives that will shape the federal procurement system and the delivery of customer agency mission support. Competition and industrial base are important to the vitality of the procurement system.

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