SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

124.506 , if an 8(a) contract price would exceed a certain threshold ($7 million for manufacturing contracts, $4.5 It would sole source the first part to 8(a) participant Peregrine Advisors Benefit, Inc. Peregrine) and compete the second part, worth $43 million, for 8(a) participants to bid on. Under 13 C.F.R. B-422187 (Feb.

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Around the world, governments are embracing “green procurement” – environmentally sustainable strategies to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and other forms of pollution. government in April 2024 issued a final rule calling for contracting officials to plan to procure sustainable and services “to the maximum extent practicable.”

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

A few days ago, the Centre for International Governance Innovation indicated that ‘The global order is under strain, propelled by the complex interplay of numerous trends and impacts. There would be no incentive for third countries to negotiate agreements to gain reciprocal access if participation was already allowed ( Annamaria La Chimia ).

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Federal News Network

JULY 12, 2024

Two different supply chain supply regimes essentially govern supply acquisition: The Buy American Act (BAA) and the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). The BAA, however, is a price evaluation preference, which means if the price of a Chinese product is low enough, the federal government will buy that product.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 3, 2024

More specifically, each BPA holder shall be provided a specific request for quote (RFQ) for procurement requirements of an anticipated total dollar value exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Achieving best value success also through the use of competitive pricing is also government policy and practice.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 3, 2024

More specifically, each BPA holder shall be provided a specific request for quote (RFQ) for procurement requirements of an anticipated total dollar value exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Achieving best value success also through the use of competitive pricing is also government policy and practice.

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FedScoop

JUNE 24, 2024

government, the private sector, and academia to make sure that we understand how we try to approach these highly sensitive, high-risk areas of information.” They all want to do a good job. They’re not quite sure exactly how to do that job.” Callahan continued: “We have to develop guidelines and procedures in collaboration with the U.S.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Many federal contractors know of and participate in the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program. Currently, the DoD’s Mentor-Protégé Program has a deadline for hopeful participants to apply for inclusion. Also, the DoD will remove the deadline to apply to participate in the program. Need legal assistance? call at 785-200-8919.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 28, 2024

If you are a small business government contractor who ever utilizes subcontractors to complete federal set-aside contracts, knowing what a “similarly situated entity” is for a given contract is vital to your success. So, let’s take it back to the basics of “similarly situated entities.”

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The changes apply to all solicitations and contracts, including those at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and for commercial-off-the-shelf products and services. It is in the best interest of the government to apply whistleblower protections through a clause in all federal government contracts.”

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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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Select GCR

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Eligibility for EDWOSB certification requires a business to be 51% unconditionally owned by economically disadvantaged women, satisfying strict financial thresholds and NAICS code criteria related to underrepresented industries. What is EDWOSB Certification? While all EDWOSBs are WOSBs, not all WOSBs qualify as EDWOSBs.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 12, 2024

Two different supply chain supply regimes essentially govern supply acquisition: The Buy American Act (BAA) and the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). The BAA, however, is a price evaluation preference, which means if the price of a Chinese product is low enough, the federal government will buy that product.

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 19, 2024

This article provides some key considerations to enhance the reader’s understanding of the FAR prescriptions, AND, the user/participants experience using the CPARS. the performance events in particular that more than met contract performance requirements to the extent that the Government realized a benefit or benefits of a kind.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 23, 2024

KS&T was a market participant in OCTP with tracking accounts for emission allowances in Ontario and California. In 2018, following changes within Ontario’s government, OCTP was abruptly ended. In particular, it attributed broad powers to the government regarding their allocation, creation, and removal without compensation.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Participants have the opportunity to win monetary prizes and receive education and mentorship through the accelerator program. OPM kicked off its AI Job Analysis survey last Friday, as part of how it is meeting the requirements in the AI in Government Act and the October executive order on AI.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the following paragraphs, we will explore the key elements of this transformative agenda and the opportunities for action available to governments in the region. As a result, addressing passive waste through capacity-building measures can generate large savings for governments. What is Smart Public Procurement?

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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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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The UK Government hosted an AI Safety Summit on 1-2 November 2023. Participants expressed a range of views as to which risks should be prioritised, noting that addressing frontier risks is not mutually exclusive from addressing existing AI risks and harms.’ There is also, of course, the (flagship?)

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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

MARCH 28, 2023

To address those issues, the European Commission was planning to ‘ Elaborate a data initiative for public procurement data covering both the EU dimension (EU datasets, such as TED) and the national ones ’ by the end of 2020, which would be ‘ complemented by a procurement data governance framework ’ by mid 2021. This is the correct approach.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

The conference, which continues the dialogue from last year on “What is Fair and Reasonable,” will dive into the latest government policies, programs, and procurement topics with sessions including key government officials, industry experts, and legal minds. In addition, there is a new Ask the PMO – VA Prosthetics Table.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

However, an investigation by GAO indicates that large business contractors aren’t meeting their small business subcontracting goals as often as the government would hope. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog. million for construction contracts).

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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. Last year, the Coalition was fortunate to raise $13,000 for PPH through the generosity of our members and participants of the tournament. This year’s Joseph P.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 4, 2024

Federal Circuit Opens the Door for Software Companies Selling Through Resellers to Bring a Contract Claim Against the Federal Government The Legal Corner provides the procurement community with an opportunity to share insights and comments on relevant legal issues of the day. agreements between a prime contractor and the Federal Government).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

During the session, they will explore the complexities of cybersecurity regulations, focusing on the implications for both government and industry. 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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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 9, 2024

Both prohibitions will apply to all procurements, including commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items, and purchases below the micro-purchase threshold: Section 5949(a)(1)(A) ( Part A ) prohibits agencies from acquiring electronic products or services that include covered semiconductor products or services. View the full article

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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. 121.404(b)(4)(ii)).

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

APRIL 15, 2020

The Integrity Commission expertly convened a group of potential users from a range of government agencies to attend the workshop. Another government agency, meanwhile, is interested in matching up how much companies declare in income with the value of the contracts they have been awarded.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

14063 addresses the use of PLAs in the government contracts. A PLA is in essence a collective bargaining agreement between a local trade union and contractor that governs employment terms, including wages and benefits, for union and non-union workers. 14063) issued on February 9, 2022. ” FAR 52.222-33.

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Participating in the program opens avenues for securing federal contracts through sole-source awards, eliminating the need for competitive bidding up to a designated threshold. This tailored assistance aims to enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of participating businesses.

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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

APRIL 25, 2024

The conference begins with remarks from Christine Harada , Senior Advisor in OMB’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), on the governmentwide Better Contracting Initiative , a four-pronged initiative to ensure that the Federal Government receives optimal terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

“ The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that registration is officially open for the 2024 Fall Training Conference on November 20-21 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA! Announcing the 2024 Fall Training Conference: “ 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next?

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This result appears to be correct as Russian law was not the law governing the arbitration agreement and the APC does not make it impossible for Russian parties to participate in arbitration. The Court dismissed the relevance of the APC.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 12, 2024

This decision could restrict the ability for small businesses to access task orders and prevent them from fully participating in SEWP VI.” All small businesses deserve the right to compete for government contracts, and we must ensure the fine print in these large deals allows them to do so.

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GovCon Chamber of Commerce

JANUARY 20, 2024

These procurement forecasts alert small businesses to future opportunities and contain a wealth of government contracting market research for small business vendors. What are the two biggest barriers to success in government contracting? on my profile to see more government contracting content like 25,715 other people do.

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