The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 13, 2024

Day One Speakers Keynote Speakers: Christine Harada , Senior Advisor, OFPP, OMB Moshe Schwartz , President, Etherton and Associates Panelists: Bonnie Evangelista , Acting Deputy Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer for Acquisitions, DoD Polly Hall , Senior Advisor to the Chief Procurement Officer, DHS Udaya Patnaik , Chief Innovation (..)

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Select GCR

JUNE 18, 2024

Non-compliance with DFARS can result in serious ramifications for defense contractors, including contract issues, legal action, financial penalties, and reputational damage, emphasizing the importance of leveraging expert guidance and ensuring compliance across the supply chain.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

GSA Requesting Feedback on Draft Supply Chain Risk Management Questionnaire The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Office of Information Technology Category has developed a supplier assurance questionnaire to gather information regarding cybersecurity supply chain risk management (C-SCRM).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Williams, and Mickey Liebner; Mayer Brown Bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the US Congress would mandate the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (“NIST”) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (“Framework”) by federal agencies.

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FedInsider

MAY 29, 2024

To view this webinar: How to Fight Threats to the Software Supply Chain. As DCISO, Nate assists in the development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive information security strategies, risk management, agency incident response plans, and programs. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Williams, and Mickey Liebner; Mayer Brown Bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the US Congress would mandate the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (“NIST”) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (“Framework”) by federal agencies.

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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. James Peake , M.D.,

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 13, 2023

These efforts send a strong signal to companies interested in the federal contracting space: For those hoping to tap into the $700 billion market, cyber supply chain risk management (C-SCRM) must be a priority. The key is to start by making the effort and investments necessary to secure your cyber supply chain.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 8, 2024

NIST has an AI risk management framework now, and some other publications, that are guidance for the development of AI. All companies are dealing with this now, but particularly government contractors, I think need to think specifically about their AI use when it’s supporting a government contract.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 2, 2024

Agrees to Pay $5.325 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims for Overcharging Federal Agencies and Allegations of DEA Violations and Lack of Compliance as to Listed Chemicals Administrator Guzman Announces Transformation of Customer Experience for Federal Contracting Certifications The post SmallGovCon Week in Review: July 29-Aug.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Software Acquisition Guide for Government Enterprise Consumers was created by the Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force, a group co-led by CISA and industry representatives.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

The document, officially titled “Incident Response Recommendations and Considerations for Cybersecurity Risk Management: A CSF 2.0 The new draft guidance also shifts the focus away from “detecting, analyzing, prioritizing, and handling incidents” to incorporating incident response into overall cybersecurity risk management activities.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

Contractors should also be aware of the following opportunities that the Government is considering to reduce plastics in the Federal supply chain: The fact sheet touts past Federal accomplishments, including the FSS Single Use Plastics Final Rule that the Coalition commented on in February.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

The RFI included 13 questions on infrastructure/supply chain resilience, workforce, innovation, acquisition, policy, and regulatory environment. The AISI will create evaluation tools, test AI models and safeguards, issue guidance on AI safety and risk management, and conduct technical research.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

This bipartisan bill would focus government resources on increasing transparency, oversight, and responsible use of federal AI systems and centrally codifying federal governance of agency AI systems. participation from stakeholders, such as government contractors, in critical AI-based activities. View the full article

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Government contractors may benefit from an “Official business” exemption which would except otherwise covered transactions performed pursuant to a government contract or grant. 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

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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

We remain committed to this mission at the upcoming Spring Training Conference, ensuring that attendees leave with comprehensive updates on acquisition policies, programs, and initiatives in subjects like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, the medical supply chain, and much more. We look forward to seeing you in May!

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

These requirements include the Supply Chain Risk Management control family, identifying where CUI is located, and who can access CUI within a covered network. The post The Holidays Come Early: NIST Unwraps Final Draft Revision 3 to NIST SP 800-171 appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Managing Risks and Ensuring Compliance in Sole Source Procurements While sole source procurement can be an effective solution for specific procurement challenges, it is not without its risks. Therefore, procurement teams must implement strategies to manage these risks effectively.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The priority areas are: Asset Management Vulnerability Management Defensible Architecture Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Incident Detection & Response Each priority area includes further alignment goals to address these variations.

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Inside Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For example, the Roadmap notes that CISA will aim to “develop open source program office guidance for federal agencies” and to continue to advance software bills of material (“SBOMs”) within OSS supply chains.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

percent of all contracting dollars and was a $7.5 Seeking Member Feedback on GSA C-SCRM Questionnaire GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service is developing a voluntary Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Assurance Questionnaire for information and communications technology vendors.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Seeking Member Feedback on GSA C-SCRM Questionnaire GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service is developing a voluntary Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Assurance Questionnaire for information and communications technology vendors.

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Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This report builds upon the three volumes of recommended practices for software supply chain developers, suppliers, and customers issued by the ESF in 2022. It also builds upon and supports OMB Memorandum M-22-18. The draft guidance would implement many of the provisions of the AI EO.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In addition, for certain systems, contractors will be required to develop a System Security Plan, implement and maintain extensive security controls, conduct annual security assessments and cyber threat hunting and vulnerability assessments, and comply with continuous monitoring and supply chain risk management requirements.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In addition, for certain systems, contractors will be required to develop a System Security Plan, implement and maintain extensive security controls, conduct annual security assessments and cyber threat hunting and vulnerability assessments, and comply with continuous monitoring and supply chain risk management requirements.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The post FAR Council’s Cyber Harvest: New Incident Reporting and Federal Information System Requirements Await Government Contractors appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum. View the full article

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Hope the federal contracting stories from this week aren’t too scary. But it’s also the last weekend to prepare and to stock up on candy for those trick or treaters.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 7, 2023

FAR & Beyond: Coalition Testimony on Safeguarding the Federal Software Supply Chain The Coalition for Government Procurement was invited to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability’s Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation on November 29.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The AISIC will develop guidelines for “red-teaming, capability evaluations, risk management, safety and security, and watermarking synthetic content,” and will be housed within the U.S. The consortium is made up of over 200 organizations, including tech companies, startups, academia, state and local governments, and non-profits.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Public procurement is not just about ensuring a single contract; instead, it requires a long-term strategy to stay ahead of the competition. Success in this space requires more than just submitting bids; it demands strategy, consistency, risk management, and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving rules. The secret?

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In this capacity Kimberly served as the Chair for the Agency’s Procurement Equity Workgroup, the Agency’s Senior Accountable Official for Supply Chain Risk Management, and the Senior Accountable Official for EPA’s Made-in-America implementation. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) Releases Implementation Guidance Following President Biden’s AI Executive Order On November 1, 2023, OMB released draft guidance on Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In addition, for certain systems, contractors will be required to develop a System Security Plan, implement and maintain extensive security controls, conduct annual security assessments and cyber threat hunting and vulnerability assessments, and comply with continuous monitoring and supply chain risk management requirements.

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