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The pandemic and its aftermath created a greater awareness of the fragility of global supplychains, and the federal government’s overreliance on adversaries in the supplychain. Two different supplychainsupply regimes essentially govern supply acquisition: The Buy American Act (BAA) and the Trade Agreements Act (TAA).
Dan Ramish: So if it goes into effect, the rule would require that agencies, when they’re placing an order under an existing IDIQ contract, it would be mandatory for the contracting officer to set aside an award of an order that’s over the micro-purchase threshold. Tom Temin: We’re speaking with Dan Ramish. Tom Temin: Right.
Organizational procurement policies often establish thresholds for the application of RFQs, RFPs, REOIs, and IFBs, defining their use within specific procurement methods or strategies. Most organizational procurement policies define thresholds that dictate when a particular method should be used.
The pandemic and its aftermath created a greater awareness of the fragility of global supplychains, and the federal government’s over reliance on adversaries in the supplychain. Two different supplychainsupply regimes essentially govern supply acquisition: The Buy American Act (BAA) and the Trade Agreements Act (TAA).
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.
From May to August 2023, the Government passed into law novel supplychain transparency legislation and introduced amendments and legislative proposals that are impacting, or will impact, compliance with Canadian customs, export controls, and economic sanctions legislation.
Another potential change is an increase to the tariff-rate quota threshold. gigawatts “to ensure domestic module manufacturing continues to grow while manufacturers scale production throughout the supplychain.” We will publish more details about that opportunity to participate when it becomes available.
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.
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.
Similar issues arise with the possibility to creatively structure remuneration under some of these contracts to keep them below regulatory thresholds (eg by ‘remunerating in data’). Tenderer selection The public buyer could take a dual approach.
The interim rule applies to all contracts, including those for commercial products and services and below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. We look forward to your participation! They must also report to the government if they discover that a covered article has been provided or used in the performance of a contract.
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.
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
Participants have the opportunity to win monetary prizes and receive education and mentorship through the accelerator program. This month, CISA extended the charter through 2026 for the Information and Communications Technology SupplyChain Risk Management Task Force. OMB said the new policy goes into affect on March 17. (
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.
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.
We remain committed to this mission at the upcoming Spring Training Conference, ensuring that attendees leave with comprehensive updates on acquisition policies, programs, and initiatives in subjects like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, the medical supplychain, and much more. We look forward to seeing you in May!
Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Joseph P. The new guidance reminds agencies that they need to have “up-to date, written remote work policies that include clear criteria for position determination, and employee eligibility and participation in remote work.” Register for Next Week’s Joseph P.
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GSA Requesting Feedback on Draft SupplyChain Risk Management Questionnaire The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Office of Information Technology Category has developed a supplier assurance questionnaire to gather information regarding cybersecurity supplychain risk management (C-SCRM).
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With spending against governmentwide acquisition contracts reaching an all-time high in fiscal 2023, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy is pushing agencies to make changes to ensure a healthy amount of small business participate on these vehicles. “This memo upends over 30 years of established policy.
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. Lastly the rule would require acquisition planners to consider on-ramps for a long-term multiple award contract.
. $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. To join, please contact Michael Hanafin at mhanafin@thecgp.org.
Public participation is encouraged, with opportunities for both oral and written comments. Request for Feedback on Proposed Rule Raising Procurement Thresholds The Coalition plans to submit comments on a November 29 proposed rule, “Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds.”
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