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! Thank you to our members for nominating qualified candidates and continuing to support the EIP Award’s mission of establishing a collaborative and effective procurement system.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Air Force with the expectation that its contract will continue to be renewed during the foreseeable future. The Federal Government’s procurement spend in FY2023 was $765 billion ($470 billion for defense agencies), [106] and most of the procurement spend was discretionary spending. 1304 judgment fund becomes necessary.

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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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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Competition in public procurement is not limited to financial competition; it is a key source of innovation and guarantees the fair allocation of public contracts. This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in government procurement.

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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

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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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

To investigate BTNG’s represented SDVOSB status and eligibility, OHA issued a Notice and Order for the Director of SBA’s Office of Government Contracting (D/GC) to submit a BTNG Case File to OHA. 134.1003(e)(1).” Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? ” 13 C.F.R.

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FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. In that role, he oversees a program portfolio that includes Procurement Services, Business Service Center, and Project Management Office. Additional Information: Prerequisites & Advance Preparation : None required. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

At #OGPEstonia, we had the pleasure of hosting about 200 frontline reformers sharing their experiences, challenges, and successes in boosting inclusion, integrity, participation, and digital transformation in public procurement. Another great story on that here.

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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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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

128.401(e)) Programs. 121.104, that there are “three, narrow exceptions to the general rule that the date on which size is determined for an order or agreement against a [multiple award contract (MAC)] is dependent on whether the underlying MAC was set aside for small business or unrestricted.” 121.104), HUBZone (13 C.F.R.

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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!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

On February 28, again at Miller & Chevalier Chartered, we will hold our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel course. We look forward to your participation! or virtually HERE.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Legal Corner: Bills in US Congress Would Require Federal Agencies and Vendors to Implement NIST AI Framework The Legal Corner provides the procurement community with an opportunity to share insights and comments on relevant legal issues of the day. Authored by Howard W. Waltzman, Stephen Lilley, Evan C.

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FedInsider

APRIL 22, 2024

CPE credit in Business Management & Organization.* * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time and participate in the surveys throughout the webinar. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The EIP Awards recognize individuals and organizations in the Federal procurement community who make significant contributions to the acquisition system. Prepare for 2025: Post-Election Federal Procurement Insights at the Fall Training Conference The 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, Oct. 29 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to once again host its “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel on October 29!

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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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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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Open Contracting Partnership

JANUARY 16, 2025

Government accountability, climate resilience and supporting inclusive economies remain top priorities for leaders around the globe, and stronger public procurement will play a critical role in delivering on them. February: The UKs new public procurement regime goes live.

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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. Additionally, we’ll explore what’s next for the General Service Administration’s (GSA) programs, interagency contracting, and agency acquisition systems.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

The conference, which continues the dialogue from last year on “What is Fair and Reasonable,” will dive into the latest government policies, programs, and procurement topics with sessions including key government officials, industry experts, and legal minds. 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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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Roberts worked as a Functional Analyst Lead for contract writing at CACI, Inc. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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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! The Cyber Side Chat will feature three distinct panels of subject matter experts from government and industry. Why Attend?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

Last year, the Coalition raised $13,000 for PPH through the generosity of our members and participants of the tournament. 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.

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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

AUGUST 1, 2024

OASIS+ Small Business Awardees Announced On July 30, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced the first OASIS+ Small Business contract awardees. 1,383 small businesses have been awarded across seven domains under the small business set-aside contract. OASIS+ Small Business is one of six contracts in the OASIS+ program.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

On February 28, again at Miller & Chevalier Chartered, we will hold our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel course. We look forward to your participation! or virtually HERE.

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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

The Federal Government is a steady customer prepared to make long-term investments. Seeking Member Feedback on GSA’s Single-Use Plastics Proposed Rule On Tuesday, February 13, the Green Committee met for a briefing on GSA’s proposed rule to reduce single-use plastic packaging in Federal procurement.

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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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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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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In August 2024, the Army awarded DPG Services JV LLP a contract for facilities support services. The joint venture consisted of an 8(a) Program participant and a small business. In September 2024, the SBA Area Office found that DPG was a small business for procurement. 121.103(h). 124.513(c)and(d).

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Open Contracting Partnership

JANUARY 23, 2025

Summary: Women-owned and led businesses in Uganda receive just 1% of government contracts. To improve this, government officials and civil society leaders launched a systemic reform designed to change the legal framework, build entrepreneur capacity, improve data, and advocate for greater awareness of the problem and interventions.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

72] “Develop on-the-job training opportunities and/or participate in training programs for the area which expressly include minorities and women, including upgrading programs and apprenticeship and trainee programs relevant to the Contractor’s employment needs, especially those programs funded or approved by the Department of Labor.” [73]

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