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GSA’s commercial platforms program to grow by five providers

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The House Armed Services Committee’s initial goal was to make federal procurement less complex and more competitive through the use of commercial platforms. Lawmakers detailed its desire for GSA to pilot online commercial platforms in Section 846 of the 2018 Defense Authorization bill.

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Friday Flash 11/01/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

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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Friday Flash 11/08/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

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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2024 Spring Training Conference – What is Fair and Reasonable, Part 2: Let’s Continue the Dialogue! 

The Coalition for Government Procurement

This will be accomplished by thought-provoking sessions with government officials, industry experts, and legal minds who will share their expertise and perspectives on the latest procurement topics, focusing on governmentwide issues on day one, and healthcare specific issues on day two.

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Friday Flash 10/04/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

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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What’s the Difference Between Direct vs Indirect Procurement?

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What does Procurement mean? An organization’s Procurement function is responsible for managing spend, in other words the buying goods and services that are used to make the products sold to customers as well as the purchasing of products and services used to run the organization on a day to day basis. What is Direct Procurement?

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OHA Sustains Status Protest: Self-Proclaimed SDVOSB Awardee Not Certified by VetCert, Not Eligible For SBA’s Grace Period, And Not Veteran Owned or Controlled

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McKenna Brytan concerned a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Request for Quotations (RFQ) for portable dehumidifiers, set aside for SDVOSBs under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333415, Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. 134.1003(e)(1).”