The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 21, 2024

Just last month, at the Coalition’s Spring Training Conference, a panel of government and industry practitioners engaged in a fascinating discussion on how AI supports agency procurement operations. The potential is enormous. The next logical step is to provide industry partners with direct access to the algorithm and pricing database.

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Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 12, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical role of flexibility in fiscal governance. This index serves as a robust measure, evaluating the precision and adaptability of these clauses across various critical dimensions. Integrating escape or exceptional event clauses has emerged as a vital mechanism amid these challenges.

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 19, 2024

We get a lot of questions about federal government contracting as federal government contracting attorneys, which makes sense. This is also unsurprising, as the government really did not do the best job in making it clear what this act does. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? call 785-200-8919.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 26, 2024

Two weeks ago, FAR & Beyond focused on the “Competing Global Supply Chain Approaches” governing federal acquisition. This blog continues to explore the mixed supply chain messages the federal government is communicating to the industrial base. The exception is triggered by a waiver of the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR).

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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. Consequently, the protester first filed an agency level protest challenging the evaluation, which was denied, and then filed a protest with the GAO.

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GovSpend

JUNE 18, 2024

Below, we recap her primary takeaways, giving readers a comprehensive guide to winning more government contracts with GovSpend. Analyze Partner Performance : GovSpend’s analytics tools help you evaluate potential partners by showing their award trends, top agencies, and recent sales activities.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Since the beginning of Fiscal Year 2024, the Government Accountability Office has published 35 decisions, but only two of which resulted in decisions sustaining the challenge. Two categories of successful protest arguments discussed in our previous blog are Improper Past Performance Evaluations and Flawed Best Value Analyses.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Government supply chain as directed by the Federal Acquisition Security Council (“FASC). According to the Final Rule, FASC will evaluate sources and/or covered articles that may present supply chain risk, conduct reasonable diligence into the covered articles and/or sources identified, and will issue a recommendation for next steps.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 12, 2024

Two different supply chain supply regimes essentially govern supply acquisition: The Buy American Act (BAA) and the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). The BAA, however, is a price evaluation preference, which means if the price of a Chinese product is low enough, the federal government will buy that product.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Author: Graham Allen In the second of two parts of “Navigation the Five Steps of the Procurement Journey” we’ll be covering posting, evaluation, award and close out. Step 4 Evaluation Once the procurement closes bids are evaluated. The first evaluation stage is the mandatory requirements which are evaluated either ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The UK Government hosted an AI Safety Summit on 1-2 November 2023. There seemed to be some recognition of the need for more State intervention through regulation, for more regulatory control of standard-setting, and for more attention to be paid to testing and evaluation in the procurement context.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

During the session, they will explore the complexities of cybersecurity regulations, focusing on the implications for both government and industry. Attendees will have the chance to connect with government officials and industry peers to share best practices, collaborate, and discuss the latest developments in cybersecurity.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Interview Transcript: Tom Temin So this was protested, not to the [Government Accountability Office (GAO)], but to the court in the first place, the Court of Federal Claims. And if the protester was correct, that may change the outcome of the new evaluation that the agency has to conduct to comply with the court’s ruling.

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GovLoop

APRIL 26, 2023

“We want to use data more and more to make data-based or data-oriented decisions,” said Kevin Steeprows, Field Chief Technology Officer with Red River, a technology transformation company serving government and enterprise customers. That means evaluating the systems that are already in place and finding out who can access them.

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Select GCR

JUNE 4, 2024

We cover the eligibility criteria, application steps, and the tangible benefits you can gain from this program, aiming to enhance your competitive edge in government contracting. Such contracts are a significant boon, providing a secure revenue stream and a foot in the door of government contracting.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

For procurements exceeding specified thresholds, justification must document the effort to find alternative suppliers, listing unique technical requirements and companies contacted. This involves documenting the evaluation of potential alternative supplies and explaining why they could not satisfy the requirements.

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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. Incorporated other minor grammatical and/or formatting changes.

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PNWC's Government Contracting Update

DECEMBER 23, 2019

First, the simplified acquisition threshold currently sits at $150 thousand but there is a FAR proposal on the table that will increase that threshold to $250 thousand. We have been discussing some of the procurement related provisions buried in the bill. There are several things to note here. Second, the request must be in writing.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 4, 2024

Federal Circuit Opens the Door for Software Companies Selling Through Resellers to Bring a Contract Claim Against the Federal Government The Legal Corner provides the procurement community with an opportunity to share insights and comments on relevant legal issues of the day. agreements between a prime contractor and the Federal Government).

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Also, in moves that were likely aimed to increase participation, or at least interest among potential mentors, the DoD is proposing a reduction of the dollar threshold associated with mentor eligibility, and increasing the length of a mentor protégé agreement. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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VWV

JANUARY 4, 2021

The current procurement thresholds will remain in force. There are a couple of early signs that the UK Government intends to introduce more radical reforms to reflect the fact that it is no longer bound by the EU procurement rules. The Government has committed to consulting on a new subsidy control regime.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

However, an investigation by GAO indicates that large business contractors aren’t meeting their small business subcontracting goals as often as the government would hope. In any case, GAO recommends further training of contracting officers on evaluating large business compliance efforts. million for construction contracts).

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

That is important because some judges tend to side with the government and others tend to side with industry so we may be able to discern where this latest set of protests are going.” The number of points needed to meet the threshold to win a spot on the contract went down. “Those six are represented by the same one or two law firms.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

When the government purchases goods and services from private businesses, the process is known as public procurement. Such a service requires the government to procure contracts in a well-managed and efficient manner. Furthermore, when the government improves its public procurement process, it can save significant amounts of money.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

“ The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that registration is officially open for the 2024 Fall Training Conference on November 20-21 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA! Announcing the 2024 Fall Training Conference: “ 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next?

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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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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 9, 2024

Both prohibitions will apply to all procurements, including commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items, and purchases below the micro-purchase threshold: Section 5949(a)(1)(A) ( Part A ) prohibits agencies from acquiring electronic products or services that include covered semiconductor products or services. View the full article

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Federal Construction Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2024

CMMC builds from existing cybersecurity requirements by requiring that contractors and subcontractors undergo Self-Assessments, Third-Party Assessments, or Government Assessments, as required, to ensure that mandated information protection requirements have been implemented.

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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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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 2, 2024

An arbitration award violates procedural public policy if it disregards fundamental procedural principles to such an extent that it appears incompatible with the values recognized in a state governed by the rule of law (para.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

Macroeconomic and fiscal policy is at the brink of a transformative shift due to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), which is poised to revolutionize fiscal governance and policy formulation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). One critical area is economic forecasting.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Similar issues arise with the possibility to creatively structure remuneration under some of these contracts to keep them below regulatory thresholds (eg by ‘remunerating in data’). Second, to incentivise or recompense high levels of positive commitment to the regulatory goals. However, both approaches present challenges.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

It is with mixed emotions that The Coalition for Government Procurement announces the retirement of Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Tom Sisti. In addition to his private sector experience, Tom also holds a distinguished career with the government. Tom also was Counsel to the U.S.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

MARCH 22, 2022

Other than potential issues with how the contractor’s proposal was evaluated, the protester will typically have little insight into the decision-making process until the debriefing. The debriefing allows the contractor to collect information about the procurement and award decision.

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

When working with federal government contractors, particularly in the federal intelligence sector, it is always fascinating to observe and comprehend how data is utilized, whether it be for identifying opportunities, analyzing past performance, or finding potential partners.

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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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GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

When working with federal government contractors, particularly in the federal intelligence sector, it is always fascinating to observe and comprehend how data is utilized, whether it be for identifying opportunities, analyzing past performance, or finding potential partners.

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