LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

JULY 25, 2022

In case you missed it, Sean Milani-nia and I recently hosted a webinar regarding the importance of CPARS performance evaluations for federal contractors. Too often, we encounter contractor comments that are too generic or that fail to include important information that could have resulted in a better evaluation rating.

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FedInsider

MARCH 25, 2024

To view the CART feed for this webinar: Register for this webinar, login from the link provided, and click on the CART Tab and click the link to begin using CART. 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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Government Contracts & Global Trade

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This is session 4 of 4 in the Introduction to Government Contracts webinar series. In this session, Cara Wulf and Philip Lee identify what to do when things go “wrong” during performance of a Government contract. Understand the contract disputes resolution process.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This is session 2 of 4 in the Introduction to Government Contracts webinar series. In this session, Cara Wulf and Philip Lee discuss the Government procurement process in a nutshell, as well as the Procurement Integrity Act and consequences for violations.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Learning Objectives We’ll Discuss: Identify techniques to enhance third-party work to minimize the need for post-production remedies Outline metrics for improved developer productivity and modernization initiatives Evaluate ways to include data masking, data classification, data security, etc., Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 31, 2024

In the world of government contracting, understanding the basics of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) is crucial. Let’s explore the six essential elements that make RFPs and RFQs successful in government contracting.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

To view the CART feed for this webinar: Register for this webinar, login from the link provided, and click on the CART Tab and click the link to begin using CART. He also supported the development, deployment and testing and evaluation of commercial and military systems such as IRIDIUM and MILSTAR.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Agenda Learning Objectives Complimentary Registration Live Captioning CART Agenda Join us as thought leaders from government and industry delve into the challenges of modernization and share insights on how to harness AIOps to secure and manage data efficiently and effectively. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Agenda Learning Objectives Complimentary Registration Live Captioning CART Agenda Join us as thought leaders from government and industry outline what it means to put the customer first, how it changes the process of digital transformation, and the benefits they have seen from emphasizing CX. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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FedInsider

AUGUST 2, 2024

CPE credit in Business Management & Organization.* * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time and participate in the surveys throughout the webinar. CPE credit in Business Management & Organization.* * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time and participate in the surveys throughout the webinar.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 3, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, conducting thorough market research is not just a best practice—it’s a requirement. At Public Contracting Institute (PCI), we understand the intricacies of FAR compliance and offer expert guidance to help you navigate these waters successfully.

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FedInsider

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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Bonfire

MAY 17, 2022

Many Bonfire clients have asked this question, so on May 12th we asked Sheena Fain from the City of Akron and Robert Tatum from the Cayman Islands Government to join us in a discussion of the topic. Here are the highlights of this discussion or you can watch the webinar here. But first, what is vendor diversity?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This language would require suppliers to adhere to specified actions that are “consistent with the Framework” (although the bills do not specify what these actions will be) and provide “appropriate access to data, models, and parameters…to enable sufficient test and evaluation, verification, and validation.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This language would require suppliers to adhere to specified actions that are “consistent with the Framework” (although the bills do not specify what these actions will be) and provide “appropriate access to data, models, and parameters…to enable sufficient test and evaluation, verification, and validation.” To register, click 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. To view this webinar: Be Prepared: The Cyber Wild West is Still Wild. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

FAS is gathering feedback from stakeholders on the following questions: FAS is interested in feedback from contractors on the following: How can FAS effectively evaluate the timely and compliant delivery of products and services to improve customer experience? Don’t Miss the 2024 FPS Government Contracts Year in Review!

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

Currently, SBA’s regulations on joint ventures provide that a procuring activity may not require a protégé firm to individually meet the same evaluation or responsibility criteria as that required of other offerors generally. Application of HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference (PEP). United States , 165 Fed. 745 (2023).

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FedInsider

APRIL 4, 2024

CPE Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) has arrived with the force of a tsunami across the federal government. 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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Check out the list of upcoming events and register below: October 3 : Webinar: Bid Protests and Other Recent Federal Contract-Related Litigation – and Impacts on Contractors – Click here to register. October 10 : Webinar: The Nuts, Bolts, & Clicks of CMMC – Click here to register. Click here to register.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

However, the Federal Circuit held that in certain circumstances third parties are in privity with the Federal Government and therefore may become a contractor within the meaning of the CDA (and, in turn, have jurisdiction to bring a claim under the CDA). The Government Accountability Office disagreed and sustained the protest. [6]

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FedInsider

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2024

To view the CART feed for this webinar: Register for this webinar, login from the link provided, and click on the CART Tab and click the link to begin using CART. 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

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.

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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. million to install and evaluate the systems.

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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. More information on the webinars can be found below. SIZ-6281 (2024). [5]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

GSA will host a webinar on July 22 at 1:00 PM (ET) to discuss the changes outlined in the Refresh. Government contractors may benefit from an “Official business” exemption which would except otherwise covered transactions performed pursuant to a government contract or grant. To register, click here.

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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.” GAO Reports on Expansion of DLA Warstopper Program On July 29, GAO released a report on the Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Warstopper Program.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

CIO-SP4 Faces Additional Protests Nextgov reports that the National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) CIO-SP4 contract vehicle is under protest once more, with at least four additional complaints being filed with the U.S. GSA will accept this version of the J.P-5 Access the recording here.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

Webinar – Overview of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, Jan 22 The Coalition is excited to announce our first webinar for 2024! A compliance strategy may evaluate what technical gaps and legal risks exist and how they will be addressed. To register for the meeting, click here.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

RFP simplification involves careful consideration of evaluation criteria and with desired outcomes identified. Smaller government contracts and projects with SMEs can often provide savings and a high level of performance and accountability. With fewer layers of bureaucracy, it is easier to assess and measure service quality.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

Recording Now Available – Joint Ventures on the GSA Schedule: Understanding Unique Challenges and Risks On April 24, the Coalition hosted a webinar with guest presenters Jacelyn Ferriell , Senior Manager, Government Contracting, Aprio and David S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

However, the White House’s incorporation of SC-GHG into the Federal procurement process has the potential to be just as significant to the contracting community by providing a cost metric (in dollars) needed for contracting agencies to evaluate and confer a preference on bids and contractors with lower GHG emission profiles.

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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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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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