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APRIL 26, 2024

CSGMP stands out as the premier marketing program designed specifically to drive success in the government sphere. By leveraging the Client Success Government Marketing Program, companies gain access to a comprehensive suite of strategic resources tailored for government contracting.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In federal government contracting, however, a contractor may not have the same leeway to raise its prices. ” The GAO sustained the protest. Contractors often negotiate FSS prices that are higher than they expect to actually charge, knowing that agencies may expect discounts. Questions about this post?

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 8, 2024

Under some circumstances, if an IFB is canceled but the requirement remains, the agency may complete the procurement by converting it to a negotiated procurement, but FAR 14.404-1 places limitations on when this is permitted. However, the bid exceeded the Independent Government Estimate (“IGE”) of $46.6 LLC, B-421676.4,

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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Generally, the government contracting markets have been relatively insulated from the economic conditions. I think most government contractors have contracts that are negotiated and the prices are negotiated upfront, and then they have to adhere to those prices over the course of the entire five-to-10 year contract.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

JANUARY 31, 2024

Since our last Bid Protest Hub article in November, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) has published 37 bid protest decisions, two of which have resulted in decisions sustaining the protester’s challenge. Below, we cover a few important GAO decisions you should know from December 2023.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This training will also take place at Miller & Chevalier Chartered (900 16th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006), with virtual attendance available as well.

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Select GCR

APRIL 9, 2024

Key Takeaways Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification requires 51% ownership by a minority group and offers benefits such as access to government contracts, business funding, training, and networking opportunities. One of the most significant benefits is access to government contracts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

On February 27, at Miller & Chevalier Chartered in Washington, DC, we will hold our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts – an intensive, one-day training workshop that teaches the basics of the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program.

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Public Contracting Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The program manager shall, throughout the acquisition process, promote full and open competition and sustain effective competition between alternative major system concepts and sources, as long as it is economically beneficial and practicable to do so. FAR 34.003(c). FAR 34.005. FAR 34.202(b). FAR 35.006(c).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This training will also take place at Miller & Chevalier Chartered (900 16th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006), with virtual attendance available as well.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

So, the FAR definition of a claim requires that any claim for money against the government or by the government against a contractor has to demand payment in a sum certain, which just means that it has to specify a specific amount that is claimed. It seems like it makes it a smoother pathway to sustaining a protest.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Strict laws, such as the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations, regulate public procurement activities in order to maintain accountability and safeguard public funds. Furthermore, private businesses have more flexibility in pursuing informal tendering procedures or direct negotiation with suppliers.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In turn, this will lead to more consistent and sound negotiation and administration of MAS contracts. In the past, the regional structure gave rise to differing cultures, negotiation approaches, and interpretations of applicable regulations and solicitation provisions. Responses on the RFI are due November 10.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

27 The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that on February 27, we will hold our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts – an intensive, one-day training workshop that teaches the basics of utilizing the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. Register now by clicking here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Acquisition Excellence Award – Presented to an organization or individual (government or contractor) for outstanding performance over the year in meeting the mission-critical needs of a Federal agency. We would like to thank Riley Flewelling, for their contribution to this alert. [1] NW, Washington, D.C.

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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. NW, Washington, D.C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

To reduce PALT, FAS has looked to the Commercial Platforms program, which includes “pre-negotiated agreements across the Federal Government with eight commercial marketplaces” that purchase card holders can utilize. GAO sustained the protest. [1] D on’t Miss the 2024 FPS Government Contracts Year in Review!

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Understanding Federal Government Contracting Federal government contracting is a multifaceted process involving the acquisition of goods and services by federal agencies. Governed by a comprehensive set of laws and regulations, this process ensures fairness, transparency, and accountability.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 30, 2024

That’s been true in the national economy, but it’s particularly been true in the government contracting business. But buried in there, the secretary mentioned something about maintenance and sustainment support. It’s going to take a while to negotiate the contracts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Acquisition Excellence Award – Presented to an organization or individual (government or contractor) for outstanding performance over the year in meeting the mission-critical needs of a Federal agency. The rule aligns the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Sustainable Procurement Rule.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The deadline to avoid a government shutdown is September 30, although Friday, September 27 is seen as the target date for lawmakers to finalize negotiations before returning to their home districts to campaign until the election. GAO sustained the protest. [1] Another option is a clean CR through December 2024.

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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. 96] The Contracting Officer is supposed to specify a cap for each upward adjustment. [97]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

GSA Updates Federal Building Standards to Advance Sustainability On August 5, GSA highlighted the latest iteration of the Public Building Service’s (PBS) P100 Facilities Standards. They are updated every three years to reflect the latest advancements in safe and sustainable building techniques.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

GSA Announces “Green Proving Ground” Emerging Technologies The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Green Proving Ground (GPG) Program, in collaboration with the Department of Energy (DoE), announced its selection of 17 emerging sustainable technologies for real-world evaluation and testing. GSA plans to invest $9.6

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This opportunity allows industry to submit white papers at any time that are aligned with one of the DPA’s areas of focus, including sustaining critical production, commercializing research and development investments, and scaling emerging technologies. The office has been conducting listening sessions with industry to gather feedback.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

Accordingly, contractors competing under OT solicitations (as well as government contracting personnel) should be aware of the potential for judicial review of these kinds of acquisitions. Reporting should begin by September 1, 2025.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

These clean-energy efforts advance the goals set forth in the Federal Sustainability Plan which tasks the Federal government with transitioning to 100 percent CFE by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The guide provides an overview of UFDUR, important definitions and terms, and tips on how to navigate the report.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This procurement will mark a key milestone as we continue to incentivize more production and delivery of clean energy,” said GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan, who also emphasized the role of the government’s buying power in supporting demand for carbon-free electricity. In addition, the bill would extend the TMF to 2030.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This most recent direction builds upon the Administration’s ongoing and wide-reaching effort (examples discussed here and here ) to leverage Federal procurement spending in pursuit of climate change and sustainability policy objectives. 4] Merely identifying the percentage of work each party will perform is insufficient.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 7, 2024

These include: (1) negotiations only with the best suited offeror (i.e., Negotiating with the Apparent Successful Offeror The first bright-line violation concerns the way agencies interact with the best suited offeror. Agencies frequently ignore deficiencies and negotiate only with their preferred, but technically unacceptable offeror.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” It also prescribes and/or recommends additional data collection requests for FSS contractors.

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

How can you win a government contract ? This article will show you the steps to take, from understanding different contract types to crafting a winning bid, including how to find government contracts and bidding on them. Get ready to navigate the world of government contracts with confidence.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Close Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Mission Support, EPA Rachel Ross × Rachel Ross Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer Ms. Rachel Posner Ross serves as the Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer for the United States Department of Defense (DoD). As a member of the Senior Executive Service, Ms.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sustainability and the ongoing FAR case addressing greenhouse gas emissions reporting also have the potential to shape the federal market significantly. Additional reporting requirements increase the operational costs associated with the performance of federal contracts. President Biden is expected to sign the bill shortly.

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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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 13, 2025

The new dashboard feature allows Authorized Negotiators to see upcoming baseline modifications up to 60 days in advance of the transition date. In addition, Authorized Negotiators will receive notifications 28 days, 14 days, and 7 days before their onboarding date. billion for 15 years of sustainment.

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