SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) sustained the Service-Disabled Small Business (SDVOSB) status protest of BTNG Enterprises, LLC (BTNG). which] means that one or more qualifying veterans controls both the long-term decision-making and the day-to-day operations of the Applicant or Participant.”

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Recently, governments at various levels recognized the pivotal role played by small enterprises, allocating substantial funds to support their development. In this blog, we delve into the agencies and departments of the government that invested in small businesses throughout the year, exploring the impact it had on government contracting.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Diving into government contracting with SAM requires a clear roadmap to success. SAM.gov stands as a crucial portal for businesses seeking federal contracts. This article delivers a concise guide on effectively using SAM, from completing your registration to enhancing your contracting strategy.

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The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainability has emerged as a critical factor for businesses seeking to thrive and make a positive impact. To demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices, many organizations are turning to certifications and ecolabels.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JANUARY 16, 2025

Fortunately, our team is already hard at work helping you make public procurement better for everyone: we kicked off the year supporting reforms in Thailand and sharing how New York City is increasing participation and access to city contracts. Celebrating a decade of OCP Amazingly, we turn 10 this year!

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

1] There are different restrictions that explain this low participation of women-led companies in the awarding of public procurement contracts. As a result, encouraging the participation of women-led SMEs in public procurement processes can help promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. B‑421740, B-421740.2, B‑421740, B-421740.2,

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

For small businesses looking to tap into the vast opportunities presented by government contracting, understanding the intricate process and effectively marketing your products and services to government contracting officers is crucial.

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FedInsider

JULY 16, 2024

Challenges include finding solutions that are personalized, scalable, measurable, sustainable and able to fit in the flow of work. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 8, 2024

It is no doubt that the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program is a first-class program: there is a reason that some of us around here tend to say that it is one of the most important of federal government contracting programs. Benefits like business development assistance and priority on many federal contracting opportunities.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Contractors brought protests to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) more than 2,000 times last year, up more than 20% from fiscal 2022. GAO sustained them at more than twice the rate of the year earlier, siding with contractors in about a third of the cases. Tom Temin These were filed at the pre award stage, correct?

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APRIL 30, 2024

WOSB certification connects you with other women-owned businesses, industry groups, and government agencies focused on promoting diversity and inclusion. Many government agencies prioritize contracting and funding opportunities for WOSBs, recognizing the importance of empowering women in business.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 27, 2024

While application of the final rule is limited to purchases from the FSS, GSA believes that the final rule will “also create positive spillovers as non-FSS contracting firms adopt similar policies to compete with FSS contractors in non-FSS markets.” The final rule is effective starting July 8, 2024. View the full article

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Challenge : The City of Des Moines in Iowa wanted to leverage procurement to improve equity and sustainability, but knew its current procurement processes and tools were insufficient. City employees are now able to collaborate on procurement more efficiently, and better plan and track their aspirations around equity and sustainability.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Maintaining an active SAM registration through annual renewals and timely updates is necessary to sustain eligibility and visibility for federal opportunities and contracts. Maintaining an up-to-date CAGE Code is essential for active status in government contracting systems.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Government expenditure through public procurement is essential since it ensures that there are contracts available to be bid in a fair, open, and competitive manner. Value for money procurement goes beyond selecting the lowest-cost supplier; it considers the most advantageous combination of price, quality, and sustainability.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

This year, we received nominations across four categories: Lifetime Acquisition Excellence , Acquisition Excellence , Sustainability/Green Excellence , and Advocating for Veterans. The MAGIC Committee, which created a framework for government and industry collaboration with the GSA regions, held its inaugural in-person event in November 2019.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 4, 2024

In 2024, rural development and public contracting opportunities are poised to play a significant role in bolstering economic growth and sustainability in underserved communities. This article delves into the key trends, opportunities, and strategic approaches to maximize public contracting benefits for rural development.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As the largest portion of the economy that is directly in government’s hands, public procurement is now at the forefront of interventions in digitizing government business, and advancing inclusive development, sustainability, and open government. This was not always the case.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

They leveraged Paraguay’s high quality, publicly accessible open contracting data to measure the existing participation of these smaller businesses and to understand their challenges in working with government buyers. Fewer than 300 MSMEs participate in a procurement market worth almost US$3 billion annually.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

And the advent of 5G Advanced supports new use cases and verticals, such as extended-reality (XR) devices, sustainable network design, quantum communication, and new models for edge/fog computing. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in government procurement. The report also revealed that supplier diversity needs to be improved, with many government contracts going repeatedly to a narrow set of large firms.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Generally, the government contracting markets have been relatively insulated from the economic conditions. So the government agencies that are looking at the vendor like, “yeah, we have that problem too. So we need you to live up to the contract you signed.” ” Tom Temin And what about small business?

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 19, 2024

They just don’t want to bid on government contracts because federal government contracts and a lot of state government contracts come with rules for your carbon footprint, rules for your labor practices, yes, for your DEI, you name it. And I think government community is working.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

Prime contractors are primary entities responsible for managing and executing a contract. They agree with a client or an owner, typically for large-scale projects such as construction, government contracts, or major corporate initiatives. It is a wealth of revenue that these local contacts want to keep within their municipality.

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FedInsider

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Federal government, a “State Scoop 50” leader for driving innovation in state IT, and he was nominated as a “Security Pioneer” for his sustained contribution to cybersecurity.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We look forward to your participation! 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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 4, 2024

However, the Federal Circuit held that in certain circumstances third parties are in privity with the Federal Government and therefore may become a contractor within the meaning of the CDA (and, in turn, have jurisdiction to bring a claim under the CDA). This would be a big win for software companies that sell indirectly to the Government.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold. Finally, agencies are encouraged to utilize data and available procurement tools to ensure new entrants and small businesses are participating in their contracting base. Register now by clicking here.

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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.

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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 826 also requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to issue implementing guidance no later than thirty days after the NDAA’s enactment.

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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. Don’t Miss the 2024 FPS Government Contracts Year in Review! To register for the Small Business Summit, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The new FAS structure provides an opportunity to increase transparency through sustained engagement with industry in this important area. FAS and the federal government as a whole are in the midst of a management transition towards data-driven decision making. Third, the alignment provides an opportunity to improve data management.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The award decisions received protests on the evaluations of small business participation, veteran employment, and relevant experience. However, the Court is allowing protests related to small business participation, veteran employment, and relevant experience to stand. The VA OSDBU has also been invited to participate with a tabletop.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 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 VA OSDBU has also been invited to participate with a tabletop. GAO sustained the protest. [1]

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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

APRIL 11, 2024

As you have become accustomed to, both days will conclude with a networking reception that encourages all conference participants to continue conversations from the day, collaborate with other procurement professionals, and build valuable connections. The Government Accountability Office disagreed and sustained the protest. [6]

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