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FAR Council updates whistleblower protection, small business rules

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6 in an effort to “more clearly articulate SBA’s intent with regard to certain aspects of the 8(a) program to eliminate confusion and decrease burdens on procuring activities and 8(a) participants,” the final rule stated. The FAR Council finalized the Small Business Administration’s changes to the 8(a) program earlier this week.

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FAR 8.4 Blanket Purchase Agreement Orders To Be Set-Aside or Not to Be Set-Aside? That is the Question

Public Contracting Institute

The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (SBJA), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-5, and the setting aside of General Services Administration (GSA) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Schedule Orders ? How does the Act provide for the setting-aside of BPA Orders? Would the IDV be a more appropriate arrangement?

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FAR 8.4 Blanket Purchase Agreement Orders To Be Set-Aside or Not to Be Set-Aside? That is the Question

Public Contracting Institute

The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (SBJA), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-5, and the setting aside of General Services Administration (GSA) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Schedule Orders? How does the Act provide for the setting-aside of BPA Orders? Would the IDV be a more appropriate arrangement?

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The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) lauds NITAAC for the third year in a row

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Globally recognized, EPEAT helps purchasers, manufacturers and resellers buy and sell environmentally preferable electronic products. The Global Electronics Council, which owns and manages EPEAT, also facilitates the EPEAT Purchaser Awards. The more federal agencies participate, the greater the overall savings.

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Need Storage? Find a Place (and a Partner) for Your Excess Equipment

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Since these items are being purchased at considerable volume, it’s likely that individual government offices will not have the needed equipment storage space. Are you a government procurement agent who needs to store a large quantity of excess equipment? What unique solutions have you found to your storage needs? The post Need Storage?

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Three new story arcs of ‘As GSA’s Acquisition World Turns’

Federal News Network

And a new branch of the story line emerges with the release of the draft performance statement of work for the ASCEND cloud service blanket purchase agreement after “being in a coma” for almost 18 months. Foes are vanquished, in this case Boston Consulting Group, losing its OASIS+ bid protest at the Government Accountability Office.

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Carbon Neutrality by 2050: The Net Zero Journey

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– Actions on the products and services purchased. First of all, we must identify the suppliers with the highest emissions either by physical quantity or amounts spent. Part 2: Act on the products and services purchased. It is essential to deepen the analysis at the level of the goods purchased.