Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 17, 2024

and discourage parties from bypassing arbitration by presenting winding up petitions. The standard of “ existence of dispute ” without any bona fide requirements appears to be a comparatively lower threshold indicating heightened deference to the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal when an operational debt is disputed.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

On General Role and Operation of CAS The event kicked off with a presentation by Hervé Le Lay of the general role and operation of the CAS. decisions made by referees or umpires or juries), unless there are fraud or corruption allegations, but this is a high threshold to reach. This does not cover field of play matters (i.e.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold. Finally, agencies are encouraged to utilize data and available procurement tools to ensure new entrants and small businesses are participating in their contracting base. To register, click here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This decision, that the present post analyses, was rendered “against” Russian parties approaching Russian Arbitrazh Courts in spite of arbitration agreements. 12 SchH 5/22 ). It offers a strategic option for non-Russian parties to affirm the exclusivity of arbitration, even when the seat of arbitration lies outside of Germany.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

However, to assess the (abstract) potential of procurement as a regulatory tool, it is worth distinguishing between practical and legal challenges, and to focus on legal challenges that would be present at all levels of public buyer capability. However, both approaches present challenges.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold. Finally, agencies are encouraged to utilize data and available procurement tools to ensure new entrants and small businesses are participating in their contracting base. To register, click here.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

On 26 September 2024, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) hosted the 19th ICC New York Conference on International Arbitration, which brought together over 300 participants from 40 countries to discuss critical developments in international business and arbitration.

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GovCon Chamber of Commerce

JANUARY 20, 2024

Final decisions about competition, small business participation, and estimated value are made whenever a solicitation is posted to SAM.gov. Ideally, long-range acquisition forecasts are presented in spreadsheets to allow for data manipulation The typical fields include: Title and description What criteria define your slam dunk?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The FIT Act would authorize agencies to make advanced payments for cloud computing services, increase the simplified acquisition threshold from $250,000 to $500,000 and the micro-purchase threshold from $10,000 to $25,000, and require Federal procurement officers to take cross-functional training. The CMMC 2.0 Comments are due on Oct.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 18, 2024

During the presentation, Schwartz will provide an update on recent healthcare legislation in the fiscal year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The interim rule applies to all contracts, including those for commercial products and services and below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. To register, click here.

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How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Moreover, the case raised questions on the extent to which the parties to a dispute leading to a request for a preliminary reference can seek to clarify in front of the ECJ the underlying circumstances of the dispute, where the referring court has presented an incorrect or biased fact pattern.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In addition, you will provide attendees with the chance to download and revisit their favorite presentations, catch up on the ‘dead-easy’ breakout sessions they may have missed, or delve deeper into the information shared by our guest speakers. Most DoD assessments were found to take place above a threshold of $111.4

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Notably, from FY 2018-2022 GAO found “numerous examples of defense-related M&A that potentially presented risks” to DoD but for which DoD did not participate in antitrust review, in many cases because it appears that the FTC and DOJ may not have reached out to DoD for input and DoD was otherwise unaware of the transaction.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

To be at the 100-employee threshold, the employer must be a “business enterprise that employs— (i) 100 or more employees, excluding part-time employees; or (ii) 100 or more employees, including part-time employees, who in the aggregate work at least 4,000 hours per week, exclusive of hours of overtime.” [57] gross domestic product (“GDP”). [84]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This conference presents a valuable opportunity for professionals in the Federal procurement community to stay ahead of the curve and prepare for changes on the horizon. Participants will also preview upcoming improvements that are planned for future release and provide input to development teams on these features.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

To wrap up the mainstage sessions, Moshe Schwartz , President of Etherton and Associates (confirmed) will provide a presentation on the federal healthcare market. During the presentation, Schwartz will explore upcoming trends and shifts in federal healthcare procurement, identifying key policies and emerging opportunities for 2025.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

Further, confirming the broad applicability of CMMC, DOD confirmed that these requirements will be applicable to contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (which currently sits at $250,000). Members that would like to participate in the VA FSS Working Group, please contact Joseph Snyderwine at jsnyderwine@thecgp.org.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Further, confirming the broad applicability of CMMC, DOD confirmed that these requirements will be applicable to contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (which currently sits at $250,000). Guest presenters include Mayer Brown attorneys Luke Levasseur and Evan Williams.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

As you have become accustomed to, both days will conclude with a networking reception that encourages all conference participants to continue conversations from the day, collaborate with other procurement professionals, and build valuable connections. In addition, there is a new Ask the PMO – VA Prosthetics Table.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

2024 EIP Awards categories: Lifetime Acquisition Excellence Award – Presented to an individual in the contracting community (government or industry) for demonstrating a life-long commitment to advancing “common sense in government procurement.” Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Joseph P.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

Our luncheon speaker on May 8 is Moshe Schwartz , President of Etherton and Associates, who will deliver a presentation on “The Federal Procurement State of Play,” highlighting current policy trends impacting the procurement landscape. Entities that meet certain threshold criteria – regardless of size – are covered by the rule.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Last year, the Coalition was fortunate to raise $13,000 for PPH through the generosity of our members and participants of the tournament. In 2013, Paws for Purple Hearts launched its first Training Boot Camp, where Service Dogs who participated in Canine-Assisted Warrior Therapy® were matched with an impaired Warrior.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

Join us on January 22 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET) for an Overview of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 , presented by Moshe Schwartz , President of Etherton and Associates, Inc. We look forward to your participation! The NDAA was signed into law on December 22, 2023. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Other topics addressed include measures to increase small business participation, improvements to the continuous monitoring process that reviews authorized apps, and upgrades to the FedRAMP Marketplace to handle new products. 11] Do you have a topic you wish to have covered or a question on how Live Oak Bank can support your business?

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Reciprocity’ is the key word in the present EU approach to the international dimension of public procurement markets. There would be no incentive for third countries to negotiate agreements to gain reciprocal access if participation was already allowed ( Annamaria La Chimia ). This conclusion is hardly disputable.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

26] Section 503 and VEVRAA AAPs also apply (when thresholds are met) to a construction contractor/subcontractor on a Federal construction project, but not for a construction project that is merely Federally-assisted. [27] 28] Moreover, a contractor/subcontractor may be required to have multiple AAPs.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The Court noted that the grounds of fraud (substantive and procedural) arose during the arbitration, but were not raised at that time, as the respondent did not participate in the proceedings and only began to raise them after they had been closed, and the arbitrator had heard, considered, and rejected the arguments for reopening the proceedings.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 20, 2025

Similar to previous years, Working Group IIIs work was presented to and finalized at the UNCITRAL Commissions 57th session , some of the outcome of which are presented below. The 48th session in April advanced discussions of the draft statute of an Advisory Centre ( A/CN.9/WG.III/WP.238 9/WG.III/WP.238 9/WG.III/WP.235 9/WG.III/WP.239

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2025

Proposed Rule to Increase Small Business Participation on Multiple-Award Contracts The FAR Council published a proposed rule to issue policy on small business participation on certain multiple-award contracts. The training for this impending change will begin during regularly scheduled office hours, beginning January 16th.

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Procurement Notes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

39] Hence, if an employee has a condition that makes taking the COVID-19 vaccine medically improvident (such as being allergic to a vaccine ingredient, or presently undergoing a medical treatment not compatible with the vaccine), failing to accommodate the employee may violate the ADA. It reaches far into the future.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The February 26 meeting will include presentations and panel discussions on FedRAMPs Roadmap, authorization processes, and Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL). Public participation is encouraged, with opportunities for both oral and written comments. Registration will be open prior to the meetings at [link] fscac.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 12, 2025

Three versions of the MOI were presented during the dispute (Award, para 368). Theoretical Approach to Pre-Investment Expenditures Tribunals typically apply a high threshold for pre-investment expenditures under the definition of investment ( McLachlan, Shore, and Weiniger , 2017, p.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Gruden provides a cyber retrospective, outlining the evolution of government cybersecurity requirements to the present-day implementation of CMMC. ” This proposed rule implements a statutory requirement to adjust acquisition related thresholds every five years to account for inflation.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

. $1,000 Donated to Paws for Purple Hearts Thanks to Member Support The Coalition is thrilled to announce a $1,000 donation to Paws for Purple Hearts, made possible by the enthusiastic participation of our members and guests at the Fall Training Conference. Thank You for Joining Us at the Coalitions Holiday Party!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Billion in Obligations in Demand Forecast On November 6, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) held a meeting with industry associations, including the Coalition, to present its demand forecast. The presentation included information on DLA contract obligations in FY23 and previous years, and demand projections for FY24.

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