Government Contracts & Global Trade

AUGUST 20, 2024

Other courts don’t, and unlike negligence where the manufacturer or seller may be exculpated if it did not intend and could not reasonably foresee a use that caused harm, the threshold instead is what the end user or consumer reasonably expected.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Applicability All government contractors that handle regulated data under DoD contracts such as CUI and FCI are required to meet CMMC. CMMC requirements, however, are not applicable under the proposed rule to government information systems operated by contractors in support of the government. View the full article

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The first phase realigns the former 20 direct reporting medical markets into nine Defense Health Networks. Most DoD assessments were found to take place above a threshold of $111.4 Really, given the severity of this vulnerability, the time to act is now,” she added. VSBC-297-P (2023). [8] 8] 13 CFR 125.18(b)(2)(ii)(B) 9] 13 CFR 125.14(k)

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

million federal employees who will be directly impacted in some way by a federal government shutdown with the majority facing a furlough of an undetermined length. federal government contracts signed every year and they may be impacted by a shutdown. Finally, the federal government spends approximately $1.2

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 18, 2024

They must also report to the government if they discover that a covered article has been provided or used in the performance of a contract. The interim rule applies to all contracts, including those for commercial products and services and below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 11, 2024

Applicability All government contractors that handle regulated data under DoD contracts such as CUI and FCI are required to meet CMMC. CMMC requirements, however, are not applicable under the proposed rule to government information systems operated by contractors in support of the government.

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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Exclusive Engagement Opportunities: With features like peer-to-peer messaging, your logo will be seen as attendees network and connect, associating your brand with valuable professional interactions. If DoD exercises all its options, the contract could be worth up to $9 billion in 10 years. Pricing details included in the prospectus.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

House Committee Approves IT Acquisition Bills with Increases to the MPT and SAT The House Oversight Committee advanced 13 bills last Wednesday, reports Federal News Network. The program will cover the latest developments for VA FSS, CSAS, DLC, and NCS contracts and public law pricing topics for pharmaceutical members. The CMMC 2.0

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Federal News Network

APRIL 30, 2024

It’s a rule that applies to the entire country to the national economy, but it has specific, unique and particular effects on government contractors. Even if they are a manager and they’re a salaried employee rather than an hourly wage earner, this has a big impact on government contractors.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 18, 2024

While the threshold for reporting under CISA’s rule is higher than, for example, under the Department of Defense’s (“DoD’s”) cyber incident reporting rule (which requires reporting of incidents involving activities that “may have” occurred), this is a welcome acknowledgement of the practicalities of cyber incident detection and response.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Further, confirming the broad applicability of CMMC, DOD confirmed that these requirements will be applicable to contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (which currently sits at $250,000). There will also be time to network with leadership of these contracting programs. 89 FR 68274. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

Networking Opportunities In addition to gaining knowledge from the panel discussions, The Cyberside Chat offers a valuable networking opportunity. Attendees will have the chance to connect with government officials and industry peers to share best practices, collaborate, and discuss the latest developments in cybersecurity.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

Bill Introduced to Extend Skills-Based Hiring to Federal Contractors Federal News Network reports that Reps. If passed, the legislation would ban contract solicitations from including these requirements, unless a written justification is provided by the contracting officer explaining why they should be included in a specific solicitation.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

Because of your partnership, we can provide invaluable opportunities for learning, networking, and collaboration. Entities that meet certain threshold criteria – regardless of size – are covered by the rule. The conference also features several great breakout sessions on agency-specific programs to choose from on both days.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Lawmakers are concerned that taking the certification system offline during the final months of the fiscal year will create a “harmful timeline” and cause issues for firms with end-of-year contracting deadlines who need to recertify small business status. Suggested thresholds in the ANPRM range from data sets on 100 U.S.

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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. The construct will be based on zero trust architecture, comprehensive endpoint and network telemetry data, and control capabilities that enable rapid investigation and remediation of threats.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Gain valuable insights from leading government and industry cybersecurity and procurement professionals. Network with peers from government and industry. The proposed changes to the DFARS are primarily to: Add references to the CMMC 2.0 Enhance your understanding of cybersecurity trends, regulations, challenges, and solutions.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

The rule, entitled “Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers under Service Contracts,” requires that contractors and subcontractors who work on “covered Federal service contracts” offer service employees on a predecessor contract a right of first refusal of employment on the successor contract. In January, U.S. General (Dr.)

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Meet with internal counsel beforehand- It is critical to engage with counsel to assure that your plans are sound and consistent with your obligations under the contract and the law Although it may feel like deja vu all over again, the prudent contractor will be prepared to mitigate performance and cost risk. The CMMC 2.0

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Under the new rule, contracting officers will include the primary incident reporting clause, FAR 52.239-ZZ, Incident and Threat Reporting and Incident Response Requirements for Products or Services Containing Information and Communications Technology, in all new solicitations and contracts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The capabilities of SCRIPTS will enable the government to continuously assess industry supplier health. The Department of Defense and agencies within the Federal Civilian Executive Branch will be able to holistically screen and vet vendors and supplier networks to ensure their safety.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

Pursuant to Section 503, a contractor/subcontractor must have an AAP that addresses affirmative action for workers with disabilities if the contractor/subcontractor has at least 50 employees, and is performing a contract/subcontract of $50,000 or more. [25] 28] Moreover, a contractor/subcontractor may be required to have multiple AAPs.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Through these contracts, the SBA ensures that firms owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals can compete in the federal marketplace, fostering equitable access to government contracting dollars.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 4, 2025

Emily Murphy, a senior fellow at the George Mason University Baroni Center for Government Contracting who was administrator of the GSA for Trump 45 joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss the latest details around the agency. Last year, the government got over half $1 billion in rebates. Tom Temin: Yes.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Proposed Rule covers an array of regulatory topics including the Star Ratings program, marketing and communications, agent and broker compensation, health equity, dual eligible special needs plans (“D-SNPs”), utilization management, network adequacy, and access to biosimilars. Below is a summary of some of the Proposed Rule’s key changes.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

FAS Commissioner Sonny Hashmi Departing GSA at End of Year Federal News Network reports that the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Commissioner Sonny Hashmi will be departing the role on December 29. Please join me in thanking Sonny for his service.”

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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. The public has until January 28, 2025, to submit comments.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We don’t have an opportunity to say, is my criteria going to meet that 4% threshold so that I’ll get the maximum possible points on this award? So what does that mean for future government contracts? We do know that most government contracts have multiyear. And so it’s untested.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The donation reflects over 100 orders of the Paws and Refresh, a special conference beverage available during the networking receptions that received tremendous support. The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. Have questions? Contact maspmo@gsa.gov.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The new FAR provisions are to be included in all solicitations and contracts. There is no exception for contracts below the simplified acquisition threshold, for commercial products and services, or for commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) products. There is a separate open FAR case (No. VSBC-297-P (2023). [8]

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