The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Coalition has hit the ground running in 2024 with a multitude of webinars, trainings, and committee meetings, but perhaps none excite us more than bringing back our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts and our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel courses.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Product quality improves and the supply chain is more likely to keep humming along, despite disruptions caused by global or political events — which seem to be common these days. AP teams spend significant time negotiating contracts and terms, and they should make every effort to fulfill their part of the bargain.

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ivalua

JULY 21, 2020

Procurement has been uniquely placed on the business front line of this crisis in helping to pivot supply chains from producing make-up to face masks and to finding thousands of items of remote working equipment overnight, or from manufacturing parts for car engines to ventilators. Agreement on the table stakes, non-negotiable .

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Webinar – Healthcare Focus: Briefing on FY24 NDAA, Feb. 21 On February 21 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET), the Coalition is hosting the webinar, Healthcare Focus: Briefing on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 , with Moshe Schwartz , President of Etherton and Associates. Comments are due to GSA by February 21.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 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., B-422615, Aug.

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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. NW, Washington, D.C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Check out the list of upcoming events and register below: October 3 : Webinar: Bid Protests and Other Recent Federal Contract-Related Litigation – and Impacts on Contractors – Click here to register. October 10 : Webinar: The Nuts, Bolts, & Clicks of CMMC – Click here to register. Click here to register.

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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

AUGUST 15, 2024

Healthcare Spotlight: HHS Announces Medicare Part D Negotiated Prices This week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final drug prices negotiated through its Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program established under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). NAICS-6286 (2024).

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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. Reporting should begin by September 1, 2025.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

GSA will host a webinar on July 22 at 1:00 PM (ET) to discuss the changes outlined in the Refresh. Webinar: CMMC Cybersecurity Requirements for Healthcare Contractors, July 31 The Coalition for Government Procurement and the AMSUS-SM Technology Working Group are co-hosting the following CMMC webinar on July 31 at 12pm ET.

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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. Interested parties can register for the GSA/DOE FY25 RFI informational webinar on August 22. GSA’s next RFI for the GPG Program will open August 1, 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The deadline to avoid a government shutdown is September 30, although Friday, September 27 is seen as the target date for lawmakers to finalize negotiations before returning to their home districts to campaign until the election. Another option is a clean CR through December 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

DoD’s efforts to improve small business participation include the recently awarded defense industrial base consortium agreement which gives industry partners, including non-traditional contractors and small businesses, the opportunity to work with DoD on defense supply chain technology projects and potential research through prototype development.

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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. We look forward to seeing you all there!

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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Webinar – Healthcare Focus: Briefing on FY24 NDAA, Feb. 21 On February 21 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET), the Coalition is hosting the webinar, Healthcare Focus: Briefing on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 , with Moshe Schwartz , President of Etherton and Associates. Register now by clicking here.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

There can be various types of services which supply chain consultants can provide. While these are part of the usual negotiations, an Owner needs competency on their side to address the risks. Thats the job. Working with external consultants is one of the means to identify and mitigate risks.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In a recent Ivalua webinar , Ardent Partners’ Chief Research Officer Andrew Bartolini presented Ardent Partners’ 8th annual Procurement Big Trends and Predictions, and shared findings and insights from the firm’s 2020 research and conversations he’s had with fellow analysts and procurement professionals. Our supply chains became resilient.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The objective of the interim rule is to “…address risks in supply chains by reducing or removing threats and vulnerabilities that may lead to data and intellectual property theft, damage to critical infrastructure, harm to Federal information systems, and otherwise degrade our national security.”

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FedInsider

JANUARY 20, 2025

At a recent FedInsider webinar , thought leaders from both government and industry expanded on the role of automation in establishing zero trust and how to keep it up-to-date with agency and user needs. The Long-Term Zero Trust Vision Security-forward solutions are a non-negotiable.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Program Level: Beginner/Intermediate Delivery Method: Group Online Training * To receive a Training Certificate you must arrive on time and participate in the surveys throughout the webinar. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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.” It also prescribes and/or recommends additional data collection requests for FSS contractors.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

There can be various types of services which supply chain consultants can provide. While these are part of the usual negotiations, an Owner needs competency on their side to address the risks. Thats the job. Working with external consultants is one of the means to identify and mitigate risks.

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Import and Trade Remedies

DECEMBER 16, 2024

On Thursday 12 December, we hosted the webinar “ Trump and Tariffs: A Global Perspective of What Lies Ahead” The session focused on the potential tariff impacts of President-Elect Trump’s second term in office, giving a global perspective on what to look out for, and how best to prepare. Canada trade impacted by the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The training will provide lessons on innovative acquisition and field procedures and negotiation skills. 16 The Coalition is excited to announce our first webinar for 2025! Webinar – US Army MAPS: Steering Your Proposals to New Heights, Feb. Overview of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2025, Jan.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The four priorities of the BCI include: Leveraging Data Across Federal Agencies to Get Lower Prices and Better Terms; Negotiating Common Enterprise-Wide Software Licenses; Saving Money and Avoiding Waste by Getting Contract Requirements Right the First Time; and Getting Better Value from Sole Source and Other High-Risk Contracts.

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Import and Trade Remedies

JANUARY 2, 2025

On Thursday 12 December, we hosted the webinar Trump and Tariffs: A Global Perspective of What Lies Ahead. To listen to the full webinar, please click here. tariffs are, at least in part, a negotiating tactic, the EU and UK are expected to attempt to negotiate with the U.S. As the incoming U.S. trade deficit.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 17, 2025

The announcement adds that, [t]his common-sense pricing model reflects GSAs growing role as a central hub for government procurement, leveraging the full purchasing power to negotiate cost savings, reduce redundancy, and streamline IT acquisition. DoC will investigate the role of foreign supply chains in U.S. manufacturing, U.S.

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