Public Contracting Institute

JULY 31, 2024

In the world of government contracting, understanding the basics of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) is crucial. Let’s explore the six essential elements that make RFPs and RFQs successful in government contracting.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

JULY 11, 2024

The unique regulatory landscape of Government Contracting makes it difficult for both new and sophisticated commercial businesses to enter the space. In addition, potential subcontractors should be aware that the Government has created several programs to assist companies looking to enter the Federal market.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Coalition has hit the ground running in 2024 with a multitude of webinars, trainings, and committee meetings, but perhaps none excite us more than bringing back our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts and our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel courses.

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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. Webinar: VA Covered Drug Price Updates, Oct.

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FedInsider

APRIL 25, 2024

To view this webinar: Be Prepared: The Cyber Wild West is Still Wild. JD began his military career as an Apache aviator before transitioning to serve as a military attaché conducting diplomatic engagement and negotiations in over 30 countries throughout Europe and the former Soviet Union. He holds a bachelor’s from the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Webinar – Healthcare Focus: Briefing on FY24 NDAA, Feb. 21 On February 21 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET), the Coalition is hosting the webinar, Healthcare Focus: Briefing on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 , with Moshe Schwartz , President of Etherton and Associates. Comments are due to GSA by February 21.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

GAO denied a protest challenging the eligibility of the JV for award, finding the protester’s interpretation of the Seaport contract ordering procedures to be unreasonable. [3] We would like to thank Riley Flewelling, for their contribution to this alert. [1] 3] [1] Radiance Technologies, Inc. , B-422615, Aug. 30, 2024. [2] B-422779, Sep.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Plus, you will be able to advise your in-house clients regarding topics such as: Disclosure of company records; Establishing management and compliance processes; Establishing ethics programs and mandatory disclosure; Avoiding penalties; and Identifying resources to assist with continuing legal support of your internal GSA/VA Schedule programs.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

Per SBA, “[w]here the purchasing concern is not able to fulfill the requirements of the existing mentor-protégé agreements as written,” the protégé should be able to either negotiate a revised MPA with the purchasing concern or terminate the MPA if the protégé believes the new entity is not a good fit. View the full article

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Check out the list of upcoming events and register below: October 3 : Webinar: Bid Protests and Other Recent Federal Contract-Related Litigation – and Impacts on Contractors – Click here to register. October 10 : Webinar: The Nuts, Bolts, & Clicks of CMMC – Click here to register. Click here to register.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 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. The negotiated pricing is the first in a series that will be conducted through the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 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. To register, click here. For any assistance with registration, please contact Madyson Whiting at mwhiting@thecgp.org.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

GSA will host a webinar on July 22 at 1:00 PM (ET) to discuss the changes outlined in the Refresh. Government contractors may benefit from an “Official business” exemption which would except otherwise covered transactions performed pursuant to a government contract or grant. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

Interested parties can register for the GSA/DOE FY25 RFI informational webinar on August 22. This, of course, includes the government contracting industry. 2 The Service Contract Act itself is just four pages long. GSA’s next RFI for the GPG Program will open August 1, 2024.

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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. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your expertise and stay current with best practices in FSS contracting. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Register for a Webinar Series on “How to Do Business with DHS” The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a series of webinars on “How to Do Business with DHS” throughout 2024. GSA will accept this version of the J.P-5

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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. On October 28, we will host a “2024 (2025 FCPs) Public Law Pricing Updates for Covered Drugs” webinar.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

A JV agreement must also itemize the equipment, facilities, or resources that the parties to the JV will provide in performance of the contract. [3] 3] For indefinite contracts there must be at least a general description, and the JV agreement did not provide such a description. Webinar: VA Covered Drug Price Updates, Oct.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

View from Main Street: Size Recertification Confusion Updates on Timely Topics Impacting the Government Contracting Industry from Vice President of Acquisition Policy, Ken Dodds Historically, the length of government contracts did not exceed five years and size was determined at the time of offer (including price) for the contract.

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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.” Webinar: What Contractors Need to Know about NIST SP 800-171 Cybersecurity, Nov.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A JV agreement must also itemize the equipment, facilities, or resources that the parties to the JV will provide in performance of the contract. [3] 3] For indefinite contracts there must be at least a general description, and the JV agreement did not provide such a description. 5] Thus, OHA found the JV ineligible for award.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Program Level: Beginner/Intermediate Delivery Method: Group Online Training * To receive a Training Certificate you must arrive on time and participate in the surveys throughout the webinar. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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FedInsider

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform as we explore why organizations should maintain accurate inventories of SaaS applications, identifying and managing shadow SaaS apps, and implementing robust governance practices to secure and optimize their SaaS ecosystems. To view this webinar: How to Defend Your Expanding Attack Surface.

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The Procurement School

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Many times, there are contract performance issues but either there is no documentation or documentation begins late in the process. The following links provides more information on the Federal Governments contract management process Contract Management – Buyandsell.gc.ca

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The current Administration believes that the BCI will generate an additional $10 billion in savings and cost avoidance annually while also improving the performance of Federal contracts. Leadership Connect is organizing two webinars for government contractors about what agencies are focusing on right now.

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