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. 17] However, FAR 16.203-4 limits the use of the FAR EPA clauses to fixed-price contracts. [18]

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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. This is particularly true in the Government contracts space.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Most DoD assessments were found to take place above a threshold of $111.4 GAO found that DoD policy does not provide clear direction about which M&A DoD should prioritize for assessment other than those above the HSR threshold.

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Select GCR

MAY 28, 2024

Key Takeaways Federal contractors are varied entities, ranging from sole proprietors to large corporations, and must comply with a wide range of federal regulations, including labor, IT security, and environmental laws, as well as adhere to specific types of government contracts such as supply, service, and construction.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 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).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Recently, SBA and GSA created a GSA Schedule 8(a) contract which will allow 8(a) concerns to receive 8(a) competitive orders under their GSA Schedule contract after graduation up until the time the next contract option is exercised. [5] million or $7 million for orders with a manufacturing NAICS code).

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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

Billion in Obligations in Demand Forecast On November 6, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) held a meeting with industry associations, including the Coalition, to present its demand forecast. The new FAR provisions are to be included in all solicitations and contracts. You won’t want to miss these insightful sessions!

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