Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Challenge: In 2020, public procurement in the Dominican Republic lacked public trust and credibility due to several high-level corruption scandals. The island’s procurement agency faced more than 250 open complaints and allegations of collusion and low competition in the procurement process. More recently, it canceled a RD$1.3

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Government supply chain as directed by the Federal Acquisition Security Council (“FASC). In other words, there are no exceptions for purchases below the micro-purchase threshold or the simplified acquisition threshold. In August 2021, the FASC issued a Final Rule adding a new 41 C.F.R.

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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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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Public Procurement Glossary Public procurement can feel like a maze of unfamiliar terms and endless abbreviations. Thats exactly why this Public procurement glossary existsto make things simple. No fluff, no confusing jargonjust procurement terms and abbreviations explained in a way that actually makes sense.

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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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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In January 2024, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) published 31 bid protest decisions, two of which resulted in decisions sustaining the protesters’ challenges. There were also two requests for costs, one of which was denied, and one request for consideration, which was, unsurprisingly, denied. Thus, the GAO sustained the protest.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

GTI-WP/2020:01, Budapest: Government Transparency Institute. They were selected based on the implementation of recent open contracting reforms and the availability of procurement data for both before and after the reforms. Measuring the benefits of open contracting: Case studies on Mexico, Paraguay, and Slovakia.

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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

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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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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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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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. Relief So, how does a contractor obtain inflation cost relief from the Government?

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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. We look forward to seeing you at the Conference on May 8-9!

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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

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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Procurement Notes

JUNE 15, 2021

Jay Blindauer A contractor will often incur a significant cost (in time and money) to prepare and submit a proposal for a possible Government contract. First, it is required, meaning by law the Government has to give it. Particularly, a required debriefing is not available in all procurements. 2305(b)(6)(A) and 41 U.S.C.

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Procurement Notes

JULY 28, 2021

Jay Blindauer Bid protests are crucial to the proper functioning of the procurement system. And the CO has a Supervisory CO, Chief of the Contracting Office (“CoCO”), or Head of Contracting Activity (“HCA”) who needs the CO to finish the award so the CO can move on to the next procurement. Court of Federal Claims (“CoFC”).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 7, 2024

In Memory of Marcia Madsen It is with heavy hearts that the staff and members of The Coalition for Government Procurement mourn the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Marcia Madsen. After several years at Mayer Brown, Marcia’s advice was instrumental in my decision to become President of the Coalition for Government Procurement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

For example, the PAP directs FSS contracting officers to “leverage the collective buying power of the government to obtain competitive, market-based pricing.” They do not require the government to purchase all its requirements from FSS program contracts. Yet, FSS contracts are not requirements contracts.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The use of AI by the US Federal Government is an important focus of the AI Executive Order. It will be subject to a new governance regime detailed in the Draft Policy on the use of AI in the Federal Government (the ‘Draft AI in Government Policy’, see also its Factsheet ), which is open for comment until 5 December 2023.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

For a Government contractor or subcontractor, that means it is time for equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) housekeeping. 26] Section 503 and VEVRAA AAPs also apply (when thresholds are met) to a construction contractor/subcontractor on a Federal construction project, but not for a construction project that is merely Federally-assisted. [27]

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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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Procurement Notes

JUNE 5, 2021

The Order potentially applies to all “workers working on or in connection with a Federal Government contract[.]” [10] This is the same language that DoL used in describing the scope of the 2014 Order, and made clear that an individual being an actual employee is immaterial to assessing the connection. [11] 214(a)-(b). [14]

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

A few days ago, the Centre for International Governance Innovation indicated that ‘The global order is under strain, propelled by the complex interplay of numerous trends and impacts. The Council also called ‘for resuming discussions on the EU’s international procurement instrument’ (see here ). As recently indicated by D.L.

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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. To get your free subscription to the ITA Arbitration Report, 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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Procurement Notes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Relying upon available authorities without asking Congress to pass a law, the President announced upcoming mandates for—Government agencies, Government contractors, and any employer with at least 100 employees—to require each of their employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination. 2105. . § 102(4)(B).

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

Jay Blindauer In October 2022, I circulated “ An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor [.]” Hence, PPI tends to be more germane to Government contractors and subcontractors. medical care, which is typically partially paid for by an employer and/or the Government). [37] Much has occurred since.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Hilary Cairnie, Troutman Pepper -&- Jay Blindauer, Blindauer Law PLLC The first author, Hilary Cairnie , is a partner with Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP (“Troutman Pepper”), and the head of the government contracts practice for the firm. 14,042 is being implemented by each procuring Agency developing its own FAR Subpart 1.4

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Congress is expected to pass an additional continuing resolution (CR) by next Friday to avoid a government shutdown. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) ruled that NITAAC must certify the scores. Congress Must Pass CR Before Dec. In February 2024, several protests moved to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

White House Announces “Better Contracting Initiative” On November 8, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the next phase of the Federal Government’s enterprise approach to purchasing goods and services, known as the “Better Contracting Initiative (BCI).” in the federal marketplace. To register, click here.

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