The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 21, 2024

Just last month, at the Coalition’s Spring Training Conference, a panel of government and industry practitioners engaged in a fascinating discussion on how AI supports agency procurement operations. The potential is enormous. Such access is in the public interest because it promotes efficiency and realism. Moreover, there is precedent for it.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. The Cost Principles also apply to the determination, negotiation, and allowance of costs whenever required by a contract clause. [6]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement (CGP) commends GSA for promulgating the EPA rule. It also lowered the approval threshold for EPA increase requests and allowed for the removal and re-addition of contract items at higher, renegotiated prices.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

The Final Rule also makes many changes to 2 CFR Parts 180 and 200, including, but not limited to, increasing the threshold for audits, clarifying the requirements for fixed amount awards, and implementing a mandatory disclosure rule. Subrecipients must also submit a copy of any written disclosure to the pass-through entity.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Government treasury bills (“T-bills”) becomes higher than the interest rate on 10-year U.S. Government treasury notes. [6] 23] And, as the Government has previously pointed out, “because the committee depends on government statistics that are reported at various lags, it cannot officially designate a recession until after it starts.”

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The Procurement School

JUNE 25, 2023

Since governments depend primarily on voter confidence to remain in office, avoiding such negative publicity is of paramount importance to government bodies. The thresholds at which procuring entities are required to adhere to the CETA requirements are necessarily quite high and are subject to currency conversion and indexing rates.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 18, 2023

So the reason that we need this to be so broad is because the impact could be so broad to the government. Right at the least, the government wants you to be able to, if you know or have indicators of an attack or potential attack, tell the government. And that’s the language that you see in the Truth and Negotiations Act.

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VWV

JANUARY 4, 2021

The current procurement thresholds will remain in force. There are a couple of early signs that the UK Government intends to introduce more radical reforms to reflect the fact that it is no longer bound by the EU procurement rules. State aid has been one of the well-publicised sticking points of the trade negotiations.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. This article begins coverage of FAR 31.205, Selected Costs, which includes forty-seven Cost Principles, each of which governs the allowability of a particular type of cost.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

federal government shutdown creates a number of direct and indirect consequences that impact U.S. federal government shutdown can have serious consequences because of the size of federal spending and its impact on the U.S. government spent $6.27 government spent $6.27 What Is a Government Shutdown?

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VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The postponement allows time for the government to finalise a new National Procurement Policy Statement to set out its procurement priorities. Procurements started after 24 February will be governed by the new rules. For below threshold contracts , Contracts Finder will still be active. When does the Procurement Act take effect?

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

While the theoretical expectation could be that the public buyer would opt for a competitive dialogue or innovation partnership, as procedures targeted at this type of procurement, evidence of EU level practice shows that public buyers have a strong preference for competitive procedures with negotiations.

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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.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 30, 2024

On the face of it, it’s obviously a big deal for small businesses because now if you’re on one of these multiple award IQ contracts, the onus is going to be on the buying agency to come up with justifications to not give you task orders up to the simplified acquisition threshold, currently $250,000.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Such framing sets a higher threshold for establishing a violation of FET. With this objective in mind, the PAIC, lists a range of investor obligations related to corporate social responsibility, use of natural resources, corporate governance, business, ethics and human rights.

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VWV

MAY 19, 2021

Following the recent National Audit Office (NAO) report and challenge by the Good Law Project into government procurement during coronavirus, we discuss the pitfalls of direct awards and the key lessons for higher education institutions. The report found that by 31 July 2020, the Government has entered into £10.5

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 30, 2024

Choosing the ISDS path can be more efficient for investors than dealing with domestic courts, where matters of national security or government action may attract a different (and perhaps less reliable) level of scrutiny. a negotiation period, time limitations, or excluded disputes).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. If enacted, the legislation would mark a significant shift by requiring the use of aspects of the Framework by private sector vendors to the federal government. Authored by Howard W. Waltzman, Stephen Lilley, Evan C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

In particular, the highly commercial nature of cloud services is pushing up against government-unique requirements, bringing the ASCEND BPA to a “fork in the road.” Or will the BPA continue to “descend” into an overly complex acquisition strategy that incorporates layers of government-unique requirements? Williams and Howard W.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Government and industry experts will explore cutting-edge advancements in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, as well as challenges and best practices in these critical areas. Panelists will discuss the impacts of emerging technologies and strategies to address the latest security and other compliance requirements for contractors.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Consistent with the decision in West Tankers Inc v RAS Riunione Adriatica di Sicurta SpA [2005] EWHC 454 (Comm) at [29], it was agreed that English law governed the transferability of MBA’s rights under the sale contract and whether MSI was entitled to bring the claim in its own name.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

The regulations governing the 8(a) and WOSB Programs do not currently specify the types of blocking power a minority shareholder may have, if any. 121.103(a)(3)) and to add the same language to the regulations governing the 8(a) BD Program (at 13 C.F.R. Specifically, 13 C.F.R. 124.106(h)) and WOSB Program (13 C.F.R.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For government contractors working with various agencies of the United States government, following specific rules for government contractors is essential for compliance and securing contracts. 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

But for government contractors, this has some very unique and I think, deleterious consequences. Those key personnel actually have a huge effect on your on the government’s evaluation of the contractors proposal and on the ability to actually win the job and be able to perform the work. Tom Temin Right. Your approach.

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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. Relief So, how does a contractor obtain inflation cost relief from the Government?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to share the draft agenda for the healthcare-focused day of our 2024 Fall Training Conference, The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ! Announcing the Healthcare Agenda for the Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? We can’t wait to see you there!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

It is with mixed emotions that The Coalition for Government Procurement announces the retirement of Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Tom Sisti. In addition to his private sector experience, Tom also holds a distinguished career with the government. Tom also was Counsel to the U.S.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

For procurements exceeding specified thresholds, justification must document the effort to find alternative suppliers, listing unique technical requirements and companies contacted. A sole source purchase is justified when unique attributes or circumstances dictate that only one provider is capable of supplying the desired goods or services.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Meet the Beneficiary: A Deep Dive with Paws for Purple Hearts The Coalition for Government Procurement is thrilled to support Paws for Purple Hearts (PPH) through the Joseph P. government is pouring into sectors across the country is going.” Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament once again. For companies in the U.S.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

14063 addresses the use of PLAs in the government contracts. Under the proposed rule, contractors performing “large-scale construction projects” will be required to “negotiate or become a party to a [PLA] with one or more appropriate labor organizations.” 14063) issued on February 9, 2022.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 15, 2021

Jay Blindauer A contractor will often incur a significant cost (in time and money) to prepare and submit a proposal for a possible Government contract. First, it is required, meaning by law the Government has to give it. The Competitive Negotiation in a Trojan Horse The 2020 U.S. That is where the debriefing process comes in.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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. The government estimates “75 percent of all entities are awarded contracts that include some ICT.” This is likely to be an area of focus for public comments.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. For example, the PAP directs FSS contracting officers to “leverage the collective buying power of the government to obtain competitive, market-based pricing.”

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

That is the vehicle for non-profit employers of people with disabilities to deliver goods and services to the government. I like to say that we help run the government. A new rule is expected any time now that will overhaul how the Defense Department buys from the Ability One program. And I’ll say, I know where those came from.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 5, 2021

The Order potentially applies to all “workers working on or in connection with a Federal Government contract[.]” [10] This is the same language that DoL used in describing the scope of the 2014 Order, and made clear that an individual being an actual employee is immaterial to assessing the connection. [11] 214(a)-(b). [14]

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 18, 2025

Mr. Jolley added that where a party is a government entity, it may, in some jurisdictions, be nearly impossible to reach a commercial settlement without starting arbitration proceedings because there may be political consequences for government representatives who sign off on a settlement amount. For example, Mr.

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