Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Because the line has been that small business participation is on the upswing in terms of the percentage of dollars from contracting, but the number of players is shrinking. And that shows up in the way they’re evaluating the RFP, for sure. So we need you to live up to the contract you signed.” They want both.

Government 126

Government Government Supply Chain Manufacturing 126

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A score less than 4 indicates mild food insecurity, meaning the participants worry about food and the household may reduce other essential expenses to pay for food. A value between 4 and 7 indicates moderate food insecurity, which means the household is compromising food quality, variety, and quantity.

Data 110

Data Accountability Management Quantity 110

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Currently, the Schedule program is deemed a competitive procedure if participation is open to all responsible sources and orders and contracts under the program result in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the government’s needs. All told, GSA’s proposal is worthy of consideration.

Price 45

Price Innovation Quality Participation 45

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Government Government Internal Control 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JULY 2, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Contract 52

Contract Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JULY 2, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Contract 52

Contract Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52

Capital Edge Consulting

APRIL 10, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

IT 52

IT Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52

Capital Edge Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Price 52

Price Government Contracts Government Government 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JUNE 13, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JANUARY 19, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

MARCH 20, 2024

This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime). Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

Key Principles and Objectives of the FAR The FAR functions not only as a set of rules but also as a navigational tool, directing all government acquisition participants towards ethical practices and efficient procurement. Set-asides are a cornerstone of the FAR’s strategy to ensure small business participation in federal procurement.

Ethics 52

Ethics Procurement Procurement Contracts Price 52

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? The VA OSDBU has also been invited to participate with a tabletop.

Price 52

Price Logistics E-procurement Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

GSA is also looking to reduce PALT through oral and video presentations for technical evaluations. The overall improvement in grades can be primarily attributed to major improvements in the Chief Information Officer (CIO) investment evaluation and cloud computing categories.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Price Buyers 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Robert Skinner, the next iteration will include streamlined cloud capability, greater diversity in cloud service providers, and potentially “an option of not having task orders competed, that we can have an [indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity] as well as task order competition.” Interested parties can register to participate here.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Networking Budget 52

Select GCR

JUNE 11, 2024

The Mechanics of Indefinite Delivery Contracts Indefinite delivery contracts are special contracting mechanisms that offer government agencies the flexibility to acquire goods and services as needed within a set period, without specifying the exact quantity at the time of contract award.

Government 52

Government Government Contract Price 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It may seem crass or trivializing to speak of procurement at this time, but we must recognize that the procurement system, and our participation in it, is at the center of our nation’s ability to defend itself, to defend its friends, and to uplift the shared human values of the civilized world. And, if so, how will such a dispute be handled?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Price Procurement 52

Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

In a nutshell, management is going to inspect, gather information, communicate with stakeholders, perform analyses, evaluate results and procedures, update documents, file reports, and ensure that efforts are documented in case of audit by a Contracting Officer or the U.S. More on that below. So, what does EEO housekeeping look like?

Export 40

Export Evaluation Contract Government Contracts 40

Select GCR

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Two examples are Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and Time and Materials (T&M) contracts. This step is mandatory and ensures that your business is recognized and eligible to participate in federal contracting opportunities. There are various types of government contracts.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Bidding Government Government 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2025

The protests relate to GSAs evaluation of the proposals, including thepast experience scoring.GSA made 102 Polaris awards in the general small business pool based on highest technical ratings and fair and reasonable pricing. This multiple award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (MA-IDIQ) consolidation of two current U.S.

Procurement 40

Procurement Thresholds Professional Services Efficiency 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Army is looking to reform processes of the software lifecycle to facilitate the agencys digital transformation, including processes related to requirements, acquisition, contracting, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, cost estimation, data management, sustainment, and talent management.

E-procurement 40

E-procurement Procurement Thresholds Data 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Offerors would receive an award if they received a minimum number of scored evaluation credits under the following scored evaluation elements: (1) qualifying project experience; (2) federal prime contractor experience; (3) systems, rates, and clearances; (4) certifications; and (5) past performance.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Thresholds Sustainability 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

. $1,000 Donated to Paws for Purple Hearts Thanks to Member Support The Coalition is thrilled to announce a $1,000 donation to Paws for Purple Hearts, made possible by the enthusiastic participation of our members and guests at the Fall Training Conference. GSA plans to reopen the OASIS+ solicitations for on-ramping in fiscal year 2025.

Inventory 52

Inventory Procurement Data Thresholds 52