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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NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The 140 year-old company has a strong market position; large volume provides necessary scale and competitive advantages in purchasing, sales, logistics, and business support. Tail suppliers are typically low-volume suppliers, often not under contract and with non-standard pricing. billion in annual sales.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

The Government Accountability Office disagreed and sustained the protest. [6] 1] For a solicitation with a revenue-based size standard, a firm’s size is calculated based on its average annual receipts over the last five most recently completed fiscal years. [2] 2] In a recent size protest, quotes were submitted on August 31, 2023.

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ivalua

JULY 22, 2015

Leading manufacturers have proven that best-in-class strategic sourcing can create measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. In last week’s blog , I began discussing telltale signs that you have entered the new age of strategic sourcing. alternatives. alternatives.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Advanced tools such as the GSA Schedules program and federal domestic assistance offer additional pathways to federal contracts, and businesses must also ensure compliance with OFCCP regulations and other federal standards to sustain their standing as federal contractors. What is the role of GSA Schedules in federal contracting?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example. Given the significant pricing policy changes outlined in the PAP, it should have been subject to public review and comment. Given the significant pricing policy changes outlined in the PAP, it should have been subject to public review and comment.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Pricing details included in the prospectus. Sustainable Excellence Award – Presented to a government agency or contractor that has made outstanding contributions that meet the Federal Government’s sustainability goals. Your brand will be seen repeatedly, reinforcing your company’s presence and commitment to the industry.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

Ultimately, if the government has insights into what is being bought, where it’s coming from, who’s producing it, what the carbon impact is, what the competitive pricing are. If you want to grow into sustainability, you can have specialization in sustainability. However, that is just one part of the problem.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Department of Labor (“DoL”), Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), September 13 Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) Summary states that “[o]ver the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.3 1] Similarly, the BLS September 14 Producer Price Index (“PPI”) Summary states that “[o]n an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand moved up 8.7

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AUGUST 17, 2021

Capturing Value occurs when a contract has been established that governs the responsibilities and obligations of both supplier and buyer, and well as when the organization has the right Procure-to-Pay processes in place to ensure compliance to those agreements, goods, services and prices. .

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Pricing details included in the prospectus. For the first time, we will also hear from acquisition leaders with the Commodity & Services Acquisition Center (CSAS) and the Denver Logistics Center (DLC)! Thank you to our current sponsors of the Fall Training Conference! Listen to the full podcast here.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

With GAO’s statistics for Fiscal Year 2023 (“FY 23”) just released, we thought now is the perfect time to share some insights we gained by reading every published decision in which GAO sustained a protest during FY 23. This year GAO reports a sustain rate of 31%, listing the number of sustained cases at 188, versus 59 last year.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

And experts said merely withdrawing the technical assessment, which the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (PEO-MLB) asked for as part of its risk management strategy, doesn’t offset the critical findings. This is specifically what competition avoids: late surprises.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 30, 2024

During the event, attendees continued discussions from the Fall on what constitutes fair and reasonable pricing determinations and explored other critical topics like cybersecurity and protecting the Federal supply chain. The theme of the conference was “ What is Fair and Reasonable, Part 2: Let’s Continue the Dialogue!

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

3705, which requires offerors to submit data other than certified cost or pricing data so that contracting officers may determine the price reasonableness of a contract, subcontract, or modification. Cost Accounting Section 802 amends 10 U.S.C. The provision amends the reporting requirement under 10 U.S.C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

GSA Updates Federal Building Standards to Advance Sustainability On August 5, GSA highlighted the latest iteration of the Public Building Service’s (PBS) P100 Facilities Standards. They are updated every three years to reflect the latest advancements in safe and sustainable building techniques.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

GSA Announces “Green Proving Ground” Emerging Technologies The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Green Proving Ground (GPG) Program, in collaboration with the Department of Energy (DoE), announced its selection of 17 emerging sustainable technologies for real-world evaluation and testing. GSA plans to invest $9.6

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AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 19, 2024

As a pivotal component within the broader DTA initiative, this alliance pools the resources and expertise of its partners to tackle major legal, regulatory, and logistical obstacles that have hindered the growth of digital trade historically.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

FAR & Beyond: Thoughts on “What is Fair and Reasonable? Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Pay a Fair and Reasonable Price ).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

have adequate accounting systems) Management & Advisory Services 829 115 Technical & Engineering Services 816 119 Intelligence Services 241 35 Research & Development Services 219 53 Logistics Services 160 31 Facilities Services 141 0 Environmental Services 87 8 A complete listing of all companies selected for award is posted on SAM.gov.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Addressing environmental concerns in a sustainable business model requires challenging the status quo. We now need more companies and governmental agencies to adopt the best and leading solutions to ensure a planet which is going to sustain our collective ecosystems. ESG is showing us that we can prosper with dignity and respect.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sustainability and the ongoing FAR case addressing greenhouse gas emissions reporting also have the potential to shape the federal market significantly. Stakeholders must appreciate and understand that there is a nexus between requirements and price, especially for small businesses. It is also a regulatory requirement. See FAR 15.405.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This year’s tables include: November 15 Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) GSA Pricing Tools Customer and Stakeholder Engagement (CASE) VA Med/Surg Supply BPAs November 16 VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) VA Pathfinder Program Be sure to check both agendas for more details! How will the scope of the SC-GHG be defined for each procurement?

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