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Friday Flash 02/09/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold. Further, agencies are encouraged to include on-ramps and discouraged from including off-ramps for organic growth in their MACs. Register now by clicking here. MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts, Feb.

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Friday Flash 08/16/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Sustainable Excellence Award – Presented to a government agency or contractor that has made outstanding contributions that meet the Federal Government’s sustainability goals. The rule aligns the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Sustainable Procurement Rule.

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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

Procurement Notes

EPA Clauses The FAR If a contractor has a contract with a Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) Economic Price Adjustment (“EPA”) clause—which was designed to protect the Government and the contractor from cost fluctuations—then at least a partial remedy should be available through that clause. [17] Not easy to do.

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Top Rules for Government Contractors: Essential Knowledge for Compliance

Select GCR

One of the significant changes introduced by FASA was raising the simplified acquisition threshold from $25,000 to $100,000, and later to $250,000, making it easier for contractors to access federal contracts. Certain modifications may necessitate preliminary price negotiations to protect the governments interests.