Public Contracting Institute

JULY 16, 2024

Understanding OTAs: A Game-Changer in Government Contracting Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) have emerged as a powerful tool in the ever-evolving landscape of government contracting, fostering innovation and streamlining procurement processes for contractors in the federal marketplace. What are Other Transaction Agreements?

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

In the era of digital transformation, blockchain technology emerges as a beacon of hope for enhancing transparency and integrity in public procurements. By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment.

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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. Close transcript to return to live CART.

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FedInsider

MARCH 14, 2024

Historically, the federal government has tended to be a “late adopter,” in part out of caution, in part because procurement regulations made it slow and cumbersome to install. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 6, 2023

Public procurement can shape our world. On 15-16 June, together with the governments of Albania, Italy and the Netherlands, we held a conference on Open and Sustainable Procurement in Europe for about 100 procurement leaders from 25 European countries. There were many, many more great examples to share.

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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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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Francis is highly sought-after as a speaker and moderator of high-profile events in the federal community. Close transcript to return to live CART.

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Public Contracting Institute

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Check our Join Our E-mail List page for detailed guidance on the certification process. Continued government backing through programs like VETS 2 places veteran-owned enterprises at the forefront of federal procurement. Provide proof of majority ownership and control of the business by veterans.

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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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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. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament! Why Attend?

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Challenge : The City of Des Moines in Iowa wanted to leverage procurement to improve equity and sustainability, but knew its current procurement processes and tools were insufficient. City employees are now able to collaborate on procurement more efficiently, and better plan and track their aspirations around equity and sustainability.

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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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FedInsider

APRIL 22, 2024

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. .* * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time and participate in the surveys throughout the webinar. Close transcript to return to live CART.

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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

APRIL 25, 2024

With each passing day, we eagerly prepare to converge upon the Fairview Park Marriott for this two-day event that continues to explore last Fall’s theme of “What is Fair and Reasonable” when it comes to market conditions, contract terms, policies, and regulations.

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FedInsider

APRIL 22, 2024

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. In that role, he oversees a program portfolio that includes Procurement Services, Business Service Center, and Project Management Office. Close transcript to return to live CART.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The basic idea is to set aside the traditional colors of money DoD uses for various phases of the development of a big weapons platform — R&D, procurement and sustainment — and instead, let IT program managers draw from one bucket of money throughout a program’s lifecycle as they continuously improve what they’re offering.

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Inside Government Contracts

JANUARY 9, 2024

The FY 2024 NDAA includes numerous supply chain and stockpile management provisions aimed at addressing a host of perceived vulnerabilities and weaknesses in Department of Defense (“DoD”) supply chain networks used to secure goods and services for our national defense. The key provisions in the law include: Multi-year procurement authority.

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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. Authored by Evan C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

In addition, this year’s event includes a Longest Drive/Closest to the Pin contest. 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. manufacturers.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The need for COOP leads naturally to the question of resilience – how quickly agencies can recover from events beyond their control. The Department of Defense in June hosted a climate resilience workshop that addressed ways to enhance adaptation and resilience through collaboration, and an interagency event will build on its success.

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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. E-commerce follow-on. Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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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

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

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Effective communication between government officials and industry partners is of paramount importance in fostering a thriving procurement landscape. In addition, below are considerations for member companies to manage contract and cost risks in the event of a shutdown: Review your contract- What is the contract type?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

OMB Aims to Increase Small Disadvantaged Business Spending in FY24 On October 25, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo informing agencies of Federal goals to award 13 percent of Federal procurement dollars to small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) in fiscal year (FY) 2024. in the Federal marketplace.

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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. For a copy of the slides, click here.

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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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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 15, 2024

Public procurement can be used to promote social objectives, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. In 2022, 16 of the 19 surveyed countries in LAC (or 84%) had central e-procurement systems and reported having policies or strategies in this area to pursue social objectives.

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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

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This week, the Coalition, along with other industry associations, met with OMB and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) to discuss a number of important topics, including the BCI. Your input is highly valued as we continue to prepare for an informative and engaging event. in the federal marketplace.

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