The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Williams, and Mickey Liebner; Mayer Brown Bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the US Congress would mandate the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (“NIST”) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (“Framework”) by federal agencies. Register now by clicking here.

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FedInsider

APRIL 25, 2024

JD Jack, General Manager for Google Public Sector Cybersecurity, talks how “security validation” can show you how to look at the tools you have, and find a way to evaluate them. Paul Blahusch, CISO for the Department of Labor, shares where agencies should anticipate weaknesses and how funding should be appropriated.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Williams, and Mickey Liebner; Mayer Brown Bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the US Congress would mandate the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (“NIST”) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (“Framework”) by federal agencies.

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JUNE 18, 2024

Manufacturers can utilize the NIST Self-Assessment Handbook (NIST Handbook 162) to evaluate their implementation of NIST SP 800-171 and gauge their preparedness for DFARS compliance. Risk management plans must also be regularly reviewed and updated in response to evolving threats, ensuring the continued protection of sensitive data.

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FedInsider

APRIL 4, 2024

In October, Executive Order 14110 on the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of AI established the broad outlines for how agencies should evaluate and implement their AI use cases. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

The document, officially titled “Incident Response Recommendations and Considerations for Cybersecurity Risk Management: A CSF 2.0 The new draft guidance also shifts the focus away from “detecting, analyzing, prioritizing, and handling incidents” to incorporating incident response into overall cybersecurity risk management activities.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2024

After 20 years of service, Santina retired from the military and returned to the Texas Military Department as a civilian where she now serves as the agency’s Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

AI Safety Institute (AISI)” and address the lack of standardized processes for agencies’ evaluation of AI systems before deployment. The AISI will create evaluation tools, test AI models and safeguards, issue guidance on AI safety and risk management, and conduct technical research. GSA plans to invest $9.6

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

For government contractors, the Draft Guidelines are not just a set of recommendations but a blueprint for future AI standards and regulations. In identifying concerns for digital identity risk management, NIST focuses on three main concerns: identity proofing, authentication, and federation level. View the full article

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

On March 28, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Memorandum M-24-10 , Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence (Memo), updating and implementing OMB’s November 2023 proposed memorandum of the same name.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Software Acquisition Guide for Government Enterprise Consumers was created by the Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force, a group co-led by CISA and industry representatives. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Accordingly, contractors competing under OT solicitations (as well as government contracting personnel) should be aware of the potential for judicial review of these kinds of acquisitions. 1] The Government Accountability Office denied the protest. To access the recording, click here.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This involves documenting the evaluation of potential alternative supplies and explaining why they could not satisfy the requirements. The review process includes a thorough evaluation by a buyer to confirm that the submission contains complete information, detailed justification, and appropriate documentation supporting fair pricing.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

Congress has directed DLA “to evaluate the feasibility of expanding this program to help all users of the Military Health System access medicines at risk of shortage in a health emergency.” The Warstopper Program helps ensure that service members have access to high-demanded items like masks and medicines in wartime.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

After 20 years of service, Santina retired from the military and returned to the Texas Military Department as a civilian where she now serves as the agency’s Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

In addition, he will provide updates on the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes as part of the integration of technology in delivering best value healthcare. The conference also features several great breakout sessions on agency-specific programs to choose from on both days.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Government contractors may benefit from an “Official business” exemption which would except otherwise covered transactions performed pursuant to a government contract or grant. The guide provides an overview of UFDUR, important definitions and terms, and tips on how to navigate the report.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Departments of Energy and Homeland Security will also address AI systems’ threats to critical infrastructure, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and cybersecurity risks.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example. This PAP fundamentally alters the MAS negotiation process, establishing evaluation standards, requirements, and procedures not found in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR).

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Inside Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For example, the Roadmap notes that CISA will aim to “develop open source program office guidance for federal agencies” and to continue to advance software bills of material (“SBOMs”) within OSS supply chains.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The AISIC will develop guidelines for “red-teaming, capability evaluations, risk management, safety and security, and watermarking synthetic content,” and will be housed within the U.S. The consortium is made up of over 200 organizations, including tech companies, startups, academia, state and local governments, and non-profits.

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Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

OMB Releases Draft Guidance To Agencies for Implementing AI EO On November 1, 2023, OMB released draft guidance on Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence. The draft guidance would implement many of the provisions of the AI EO.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Coalition will keep members apprised about the status of government funding as the situation warrants. Seeking Member Feedback on GSA C-SCRM Questionnaire GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service is developing a voluntary Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Assurance Questionnaire for information and communications technology vendors.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Secretary of Energy is directed to develop AI evaluation tools to identify security risks, including nuclear and energy-security threats. The Secretary of Commerce is directed to use the authority of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to require U.S.

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JANUARY 28, 2025

Each contract type has specific uses and benefits, which are important for any business aiming to work with the government. Key Takeaways Fixed-price contracts allow for clear cost expectations, pushing risk management onto contractors and fostering efficiency. However, this predictability comes with a trade-off.

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FedInsider

APRIL 17, 2025

Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Public procurement is not just about ensuring a single contract; instead, it requires a long-term strategy to stay ahead of the competition. Success in this space requires more than just submitting bids; it demands strategy, consistency, risk management, and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving rules.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In this capacity Kimberly served as the Chair for the Agency’s Procurement Equity Workgroup, the Agency’s Senior Accountable Official for Supply Chain Risk Management, and the Senior Accountable Official for EPA’s Made-in-America implementation. Additional Information Prerequisites & Advance Preparation: None required.

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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.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Coalition for Government Procurement is a non-profit and non-partisan association of firms selling commercial services and products to the Federal Government. First, the government should continue prioritizing buying commercial solutions where appropriate. B-421254.9, B-421254.10, Dec.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As GSA’s Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) and price evaluation tools expand across the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, tracking key terms and conditions and their impact on price will be vital to what is “fair and reasonable.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

For Federal Information Systems using cloud computing services agencies will require Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization at the level determined by the agency. There is a separate open FAR case (No. 2023-002) and CISA rulemaking to establish a common attestation form for this effort.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 10, 2025

The Coalition continues to update its Presidential Transition page with Executive Orders relevant to Government Contractors and associated resources from member law firms. To view the page, click here. For more information on the working groups and participation, click here. In addition, a Chief AI Officer will be identified at each agency.

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