The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update. James Peake , M.D.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

‘Ask the PMO Tables:’ One-on-One Sessions with Government Officials As part of our efforts to facilitate engagement between government and industry, we are excited to announce that the popular “Ask the PMO” Tables will return for both days of the Fall Training Conference! James Peake , M.D., James Peake , M.D.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

‘Ask the PMO Tables:’ One-on-One Sessions with Government Officials As part of our efforts to facilitate engagement between government and industry, we are excited to announce that the popular “Ask the PMO” Tables will return for both days of the Fall Training Conference! James Peake , M.D., James Peake , M.D.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

GSA Requesting Feedback on Draft Supply Chain Risk Management Questionnaire The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Office of Information Technology Category has developed a supplier assurance questionnaire to gather information regarding cybersecurity supply chain risk management (C-SCRM).

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 1, 2023

And now, in federal government contracting news, check out some interesting articles about how the federal government is approaching the use of AI and protecting critical supply chains. 1 first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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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

APRIL 11, 2024

The amendment includes the following eight updates to the solicitations: The provision at FAR 52.204-29, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures, is being incorporated into the solicitation. The guidance also instructs VA staff to limit the sharing and saving of data on VA systems.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

have adequate accounting systems) Management & Advisory Services 829 115 Technical & Engineering Services 816 119 Intelligence Services 241 35 Research & Development Services 219 53 Logistics Services 160 31 Facilities Services 141 0 Environmental Services 87 8 A complete listing of all companies selected for award is posted on SAM.gov.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

The RFI included 13 questions on infrastructure/supply chain resilience, workforce, innovation, acquisition, policy, and regulatory environment. The plan must also look to transition the DoD supply chain to domestically sourced or Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant ingredients.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

We remain committed to this mission at the upcoming Spring Training Conference, ensuring that attendees leave with comprehensive updates on acquisition policies, programs, and initiatives in subjects like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, the medical supply chain, and much more. We look forward to seeing you in May!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The FASC Improvement Act would grant the FASC the ability to directly issue binding removal and exclusion orders to “protect the Federal supply chain from technology companies and products owned or controlled by a foreign adversary.” The VA OSDBU has also been invited to participate with a tabletop.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group discusses the most consequential changes for government contractors here. Section 825 contains two prohibitions designed to curb the use of the LOGINK logistics software used in the People’s Republic of China. Section 833 amends 10 U.S.C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The priority areas are: Asset Management Vulnerability Management Defensible Architecture Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Incident Detection & Response Each priority area includes further alignment goals to address these variations. James Peake , M.D.,

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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. Below, I discuss in detail possible ways to do that. .” Thus, under astronomical inflation (e.g.,

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Inside Government Contracts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Indeed, these provisions may be far more disruptive than requirements imposed by prior year NDAA China provisions that contractors have navigated by reassessing supply chains and increasing due diligence. relationship with Taiwan. LOGILINK and U.S. House Section 866, Senate Sections 1371-73). seaports that accept federal grants.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The objective of the interim rule is to “…address risks in supply chains by reducing or removing threats and vulnerabilities that may lead to data and intellectual property theft, damage to critical infrastructure, harm to Federal information systems, and otherwise degrade our national security.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

percent of all contracting dollars and was a $7.5 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. billion, which accounted for 11.4

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USFCR

MARCH 21, 2025

Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, the government is prioritizing strategies tailored to specific risks faced by different regions. This change means an increased need for expertise in: Emergency Response and Planning : Training programs, disaster recovery services, and logistics management for state and local governments.

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

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Domestic Content: The act enhances domestic content requirements for major weapons systems and expands some domestic sourcing requirements under Title III of the Defense Production Act to allow Australian and United Kingdom businesses to count as domestic sources.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 16, 2024

In parallel, the Pentagon’s release of key Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) contracting rules aims to fortify the defense supply chain against cyber threats. A bipartisan Senate bill seeks to mandate cybersecurity vulnerability disclosures by contractors, enhancing national security. Have a great weekend!

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

13] Fourth , “the PPI includes government purchases, while the CPI does not[.]” [14] Because of the differences, for Government contracts cost and pricing analysis, PPI tends to provide better benchmarks for non-commercial supply or construction contracts. 86] Hence, supply chain realignment is well underway. .”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Legal Corner: Navigating the COTS Exception in Government Contracts Data Security Requirements: A Closer Look at the FAR and DFARS The Legal Corner provides the procurement community with an opportunity to share insights and comments on relevant legal issues of the day. Have questions? Contact maspmo@gsa.gov.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The full agenda explores the theme of “What is Fair and Reasonable,” with acquisition leadership from multiple agencies, including the VA, Defense Health Agency (DHA), and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Be sure to click the link below to join our event list and stay updated. You won’t want to miss these insightful sessions!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

We would like to extend our gratitude to all of our speakers from government and industry for sharing their insights and perspectives with our members and attendees. DLA Publishes Five Year Strategic Plan The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) released its Strategic Plan for 2025-2030 , “DLA Transforms: A Call to Action.”

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