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This article explores practical approaches to streamline public sector procurement processes and focuses on increasing participation from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The intention is to encourage consideration of ways to simplify and open opportunities for SMEs to efficiently participate in more public procurements.
A number of webinars we have held at GW Law School, including a July 2024 series on emerging international best practices, confirmed that there are many parallels between these “green procurement” strategies. Article 8, for example, warns the procuring agency, “when first soliciting the participation of.
Participants heard from industry experts, shared best practices, and forged new connections with their peers. Roundtable participants said under a certain threshold (around $100K for services and $25K for goods) their client departments have full discretion on how to source. If you missed the event, don’t worry!
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. To register, click here.
On the face of it, it’s obviously a big deal for small businesses because now if you’re on one of these multiple award IQ contracts, the onus is going to be on the buying agency to come up with justifications to not give you task orders up to the simplified acquisition threshold, currently $250,000. Regardless.
Healthcare Spotlight: Webinar – Healthcare Focus: Briefing on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, Feb. 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!
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. The CMMC 2.0
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). The VA OSDBU has also been invited to participate with a tabletop. To register, click here.
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.
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). On October 28, we will host a “2024 (2025 FCPs) Public Law Pricing Updates for Covered Drugs” webinar. The CMMC 2.0
Under both of these circumstances, the procuring agency cannot count the options or orders as an award to a small business or small business program participant for goaling purposes. 121.404(b)(4)(ii)). To that end, SBA’s commentary and proposed new 13 C.F.R. The proposed rule would increase (via 13 C.F.R. Change in Ownership.
Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Joseph P. Now Available: Pharmaceutical Pricing Fun in the Sun Summer Webinar Series The Coalition’s “Pharmaceutical Pricing Fun in the Sun Summer Webinar Series” is now available! More information on the webinars can be found below. SIZ-6281 (2024). [5]
Webinar – Overview of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, Jan 22 The Coalition is excited to announce our first webinar for 2024! We look forward to your participation! To register for the meeting, click here. The NDAA was signed into law on December 22, 2023. To register, click here.
Erv Koehler , Assistant Commissioner of the Office of General Supplies and Services; Mike Shepherd , Director of the Catalog Management Office; and Peter Han , Branch Chief of the Catalog Management Office will participate on the “Catalog, General Supplies and Services” Panel. To view the draft agenda for day two, click here.
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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.
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. Webinar: What Contractors Need to Know about NIST SP 800-171 Cybersecurity, Nov.
. $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.” To register, click here.
Leadership Connect is organizing two webinars for government contractors about what agencies are focusing on right now. There is no exception for contracts below the simplified acquisition threshold, for commercial products and services, or for commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) products. To register click here.
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