The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Cybersecurity Update, October 12 In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we are happy to hold a joint virtual Business and Regulatory Issues (BRIC) and Cyber and Supply Chain Security Committee Meeting on October 12 at 11 AM ET. Register for the webinar here. Please check out the Sponsorship Prospectus to learn more.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 5, 2024

Potential Changes to FSS EPA Clauses As you know, one of the Coalition’s priorities in 2022 and 2023 was to increase flexibility in the application of Economic Price Adjustments (EPAs) in the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program during a time of historic inflation. 22 The Coalition is excited to announce our first webinar for 2024!

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ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

TOP TEN CPO PRIORITIES for 2022: Webinar Recap. View Webinar Replay. REDUCE SUPPLY RISK TO ENSURE SUPPLY CONTINUITY . Improving business resilience and reducing supply disruption to protect revenue and profitability has become a top priority in 2022. ALIGN SKILLS AND TALENT WITH CHANGING BUSINESS NEEDS .

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line. That way you can take steps to mitigate the delay and line up alternative sources of supply.” 3) Optimize Decision-Making.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Coalition has hit the ground running in 2024 with a multitude of webinars, trainings, and committee meetings, but perhaps none excite us more than bringing back our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts and our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel courses.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The evaluation can be simple, such as tenders which are price only, or complex which includes technical criteria, pricing and sometimes an interview or demonstration. The pricing evaluation follows the completion of all technical evaluation stages and is usually the easiest to evaluate. Fleet and Logistics Category Manager.

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The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

Even more so now, seasoned professionals in the construction industry have seen budgets disrupted considerably by fluctuations in pricing and lead times that have shredded carefully drafted cost estimates and project schedules. Supply chain issues” has become an accepted catch-all term to explain a range of circumstances.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

We’ll be covering these and more in an upcoming webinar. #1 Too many suppliers in one category may mean it’s time to simplify or negotiate better pricing with fewer vendors. Join experts from The Hackett Group and Ivalua at this webinar as they break down P2P best practices and metrics.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This year’s tables include: November 20: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) November 21: VA FSS Community Care Network (CCN) View the agendas for more details. Pricing details included in the prospectus. James Peake , M.D., B-422615, Aug. 30, 2024. [2]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update. James Peake , M.D.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 25, 2024

In the proposed rule, GSA is proposing that MAS contractors be required to identify whether or not they offer SUP-free packaging for supplies, and if so, “whether the SUP-free packaging is standard or must be specified by the ordering official.” Identification would take place when the contractor submits their price list.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

On November 20, tables include: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Ask the Med/Surg Supply BPAs Ask the SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) To view the draft agenda for the governmentwide day, click here. October 10 : Webinar: The Nuts, Bolts, & Clicks of CMMC – Click here to register. Click here to register.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In the proposed rule, GSA is proposing that MAS contractors be required to identify whether or not they offer SUP-free packaging for supplies, and if so, “whether the SUP-free packaging is standard or must be specified by the ordering official.” Identification would take place when the contractor submits their price list.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Meetings should be multi-lateral to include representatives from operations, supply chain and senior management. A recent example in longer term older contracts is inadequate price escalation clauses that are not responsive to the current inflationary environment. Fleet and Logistics Category Manager.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Webinar – Healthcare Focus: Briefing on FY24 NDAA, Feb. 21 On February 21 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET), the Coalition is hosting the webinar, Healthcare Focus: Briefing on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 , with Moshe Schwartz , President of Etherton and Associates. Comments are due to GSA by February 21.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 18, 2024

Healthcare Spotlight: Webinar – Healthcare Focus: Briefing on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, Feb. Identification would take place when the contractor submits their price list. search on the designated icons and price to meet climate objectives.” Read the full article here.

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ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Procurement Leaders Webinar. It would be simple if buyers were only looking for the lowest-cost supplier, but they have to consider other factors as well such as price, transport, lifecycle of the product, and environmental and social components. Speakers: Arnaud Malardé, Ivalua | Hélène Vermont, Michelin Group.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This year’s tables include: November 20: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) November 21: VA FSS VA Prosthetics Community Care Network (CCN) View the agendas for more details. Pricing details included in the prospectus. James Peake , M.D.,

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GovSpend

APRIL 16, 2025

In a recent webinar hosted by GovSpend, attorney Maria Panichelli , partner at McCarter & English and an expert in federal contracting law, outlined the growing risks contractors face and, more importantly, how to survive them. The full presentation and webinar recording are available here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Software Acquisition Guide for Government Enterprise Consumers was created by the Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force, a group co-led by CISA and industry representatives. The rule consolidates the four existing MAS EPA clauses into a single clause.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Pricing details included in the prospectus. Under certain circumstances contracting officers may require continued performance fixed-price contracts if the contractor already has been paid or funds already have been obligated. 8, A3 Price Template V.2 For more information, please contact Heather Tarpley at htarpley@thecgp.org.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Healthcare Spotlight: HHS Announces Medicare Part D Negotiated Prices This week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final drug prices negotiated through its Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program established under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

Contractors should also be aware of the following opportunities that the Government is considering to reduce plastics in the Federal supply chain: The fact sheet touts past Federal accomplishments, including the FSS Single Use Plastics Final Rule that the Coalition commented on in February. Reporting should begin by September 1, 2025.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

GSA will host a webinar on July 22 at 1:00 PM (ET) to discuss the changes outlined in the Refresh. The Coalition supports the continued expansion of TDR as an option for MAS contractors. To view all upcoming changes associated with Refresh 22, click here. Interested parties can attend using the Zoom link here. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

The amendment includes the following eight updates to the solicitations: The provision at FAR 52.204-29, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures, is being incorporated into the solicitation. 2] In a recent size protest, quotes were submitted on August 31, 2023.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

The RFI included 13 questions on infrastructure/supply chain resilience, workforce, innovation, acquisition, policy, and regulatory environment. Interested parties can register for the GSA/DOE FY25 RFI informational webinar on August 22. GSA’s next RFI for the GPG Program will open August 1, 2024. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 18, 2024

Where the cause is unknown, an entity should report if there is a “reasonable belief” that unauthorized access was caused by a third-party provider or supply chain compromise. During the webinar, they will address key hurdles and risks when a joint venture seeks and then holds a GSA Schedule.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

Potential Changes to FSS EPA Clauses As you know, one of the Coalition’s priorities in 2022 and 2023 was to increase flexibility in the application of Economic Price Adjustments (EPAs) in the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program during a time of historic inflation. To register for the meeting, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

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 supply chain, and much more. We look forward to seeing you in May!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

DoD’s efforts to improve small business participation include the recently awarded defense industrial base consortium agreement which gives industry partners, including non-traditional contractors and small businesses, the opportunity to work with DoD on defense supply chain technology projects and potential research through prototype development.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example. Given the significant pricing policy changes outlined in the PAP, it should have been subject to public review and comment. The questions all go to the integrity of the data being used to assess fair and reasonable pricing.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 7, 2024

Implements an enhanced price preference for domestic products. supply chain. supply chain. supply chain. DoD contractors should also assess the impact this final rule will have on their contracts and supply chains, if any. and deemed critical to the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

November 15 Jack Tekus , Management Analyst, MAS PMO, GSA Derek Tribble , Senior Procurement Analyst, GSA GSA Pricing Tools: GSA’s Catalog Management team will be present to discuss various agency solutions and tools. What is the funding profile? Is the contract fully or incrementally funded?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

During the briefing, they answered member questions on labor categories, economic price adjustments, TDR, joint ventures and other topics. Webinar – Healthcare Focus: Briefing on FY24 NDAA, Feb. Webinar – The Latest Alliant 3 Draft RFP: A Review of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Feb. Comments are due to GSA by February 21.

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 5, 2024

Price: $189.00 per session Schedule: Second Thursday of the Month, 2:00-3:30pm ET Covers: CMMC, CUI, cloud computing, and supply chain issues This comprehensive series combines expert teaching with practical advice, making it an invaluable resource for government contractors. Price: $189.00 Price: $299 Duration: 1.5

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The objective of the interim rule is to “…address risks in supply chains by reducing or removing threats and vulnerabilities that may lead to data and intellectual property theft, damage to critical infrastructure, harm to Federal information systems, and otherwise degrade our national security.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

FAR & Beyond: Thoughts on “What is Fair and Reasonable? Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Emphasis added.)

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