The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold. Further, agencies are encouraged to include on-ramps and discouraged from including off-ramps for organic growth in their MACs. MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts, Feb.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Agencies across the government are issuing operating plans in the event of a lapse in appropriations. Of particular concern will be the standard provisions in those clauses that may limit the government’s liability for termination costs in the event that the contracts are eventually terminated without new funding.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

First , when size recertification is triggered pursuant to any scenario outlined in the new proposed regulation 125.12, the date to determine size will either be the date of the triggering event or, if the CO has requested recertification with the offer, the date of initial offer for a particular order or agreement (per 13 C.F.R.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

In any event, as Professor Harvey has previously pointed out, “GDP growth tells us about the past. 55] Given the inter-connectedness of the global economy, these events that will have some degree of negative impact on the U.S. Either of which might be an indicator of decreasing demand for labor, possibly because of slowing business.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Beyond the FAR, other significant laws such as the Armed Services Procurement Act and the Small Business Act provide additional guidance on contract negotiation, pricing, and subcontracting. Certain modifications may necessitate preliminary price negotiations to protect the governments interests.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

” [9] Consequently, without a major intervening event (or more than one event) that corrects the imbalance between demand and supply across multiple commodities and markets (such as, possibly, an economic downturn), price relief will likely occur gradually. GAO’s competitive prejudice threshold should be similar.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

To learn more about the event and register, click here. During an event on Monday, Justina Gallagos, Deputy Director of the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), highlighted the increase. Suggested thresholds in the ANPRM range from data sets on 100 U.S. This year’s Joseph P. Government (e.g.,

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 15, 2021

And, in any event, who wants a competitor wearing down the Government’s welcome mat by performing while a protest is ongoing? 2305(b) , and FAR 6.401(b) , it is apparent that the term implies competitive negotiation source selection procedures, as typified by FAR Part 15 but not necessarily limited to FAR Part 15. [19] 3703 , 10 U.S.C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Access to Contractor Information and Systems: In the event of a security incident, federal contractors will be required to provide CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) and the contracting agency with full access to applicable contractor information, information systems, and personnel.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms. in the Federal marketplace.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

percent pay raise for service members, millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine (a sliver of the separate $105 billion supplemental that is currently being negotiated to support Ukraine and Israel), and funding for competition with China in the Indo-Pacific. The event will be held virtually on January 30, from 10 – 11:30 AM (ET).

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 18, 2025

Due to the short timelines of emergency arbitration proceedings, an application filed during an inconvenient time of year can compel even the most intransigent parties to come to the negotiation table. Mr. Park added that third-party funders may not consider disputes below a certain threshold.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 5, 2021

18] On this point, it is important to remember that the dollar thresholds for the SCA (in excess of $2,500), [19] the DBA (in excess of $2,000), [20] and the Order-imposed threshold for the FLSA (presently in excess of $10,000) [21] do not apply at the subcontract level. [22] Additionally, DoL has previously made this warning.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 23, 2025

The SGCA clarified that the threshold for identifying vexatious or oppressive conduct is a high one. Arbitration clauses are often described as midnight clauses because, in practice, they may be included following minimal negotiations (as discussed here ).

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The parties’ “war chests” and ever escalating party costs raise questions of equality of arms in the proceedings and affect their willingness to enter into settlement negotiations as well as the terms of such settlement. This finding reflects the exceptional nature of a grant of security for costs and the high threshold applied by tribunals.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Networking events and matchmaking sessions provide valuable opportunities for 8(a) participants to engage with government representatives and other key stakeholders. Its important for potential participants to understand that if competitive negotiations occur before SBAs acceptance into the 8(a) program, the application may not be accepted.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Administratively, where applicable, the procuring Agency can invoke its rights under FAR Clause 52.215-2 (Audit and Records-Negotiation) to inspect contractor records to verify compliance with the Vaccine Mandate (review payroll records, vaccine records, exemption records, etc.). exercises an option, or issues a new order? Still enforceable?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The four priorities of the BCI include: Leveraging Data Across Federal Agencies to Get Lower Prices and Better Terms; Negotiating Common Enterprise-Wide Software Licenses; Saving Money and Avoiding Waste by Getting Contract Requirements Right the First Time; and Getting Better Value from Sole Source and Other High-Risk Contracts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The training will provide lessons on innovative acquisition and field procedures and negotiation skills. Request for Feedback on Proposed Rule Raising Procurement Thresholds The Coalition plans to submit comments on a November 29 proposed rule, “Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Congress Releases Compromise $895 Billion FY25 NDAA Meritalk reports that the House of Representatives and Senate published their final negotiated version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. billion in spending, falling just below the mandated budget cap set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA).

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Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 7, 2025

New York) interpret such clauses narrowly, excusing non-performance only if the clause explicitly refers to the event in question, while some (e.g., California) uphold force majeure clauses even if the clause does not refer to the event at issue, as long as the event was unforeseeable when the contract was made.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 27, 2025

Join us on June 25-26 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia, for an exciting two-day event focused on the new Federal marketplace. As always, the first day will explore governmentwide issues, and the second day focuses on the healthcare market. We have already kicked off this effort with four agencies.

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