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The SBA doubles down on the Rule of Two

Federal News Network

So the Rule of Two requires federal agencies to set aside procurements for small businesses where there’s a reasonable expectation that at least two small businesses will be able to submit offers at fair market prices and otherwise competitive in terms of quality and delivery. Tom Temin: And that goes back to the 1980s, right?

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The FAR Council drops a long awaited rule proposal for conflicts of interest

Federal News Network

For details, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke to the executive vice president for policy at the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro. I will say the threshold for getting the waiver is pretty high. In addition, this does apply for contracts below the simplified acquisition threshold. So for services.

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Free vs. Paid Tender Portals: Which is Right for Your Business?

Tracker Intelligence

The contracting authority plays a crucial role in public sector tendering processes by setting contract thresholds and criteria for bid evaluations. With tender alerts , smart filters, and user dashboards, teams can automate their workflow and spend more time preparing high-quality submissions.

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Friday Flash 06/07/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Significantly, the ASCEND BPA acquisition strategy includes two other related pools: Pool 2 – Software as a Service (SaaS) and Pool 3 – Cloud Related IT Professional Services. Identifying agency commitments will incentivize industry to compete for the BPA and improve the quality of any responses submitted.

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Friday Flash 04/26/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FAS Executive Panels: IT, Professional Services, and Assisted Services and General Supplies and Services On the afternoon of May 8, leadership from GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) will join us to discuss the priorities and initiatives from their respective offices.

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Friday Flash 09/20/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DFARS clause 252.204-7021, Contractor Compliance with the CMMC Requirements , will be used in solicitations and contracts that require contractors to have a specific CMMC level, including those using FAR Part 12 for commercial products and commercial services, with the exception of COTS items. The CMMC 2.0 To register, click here.

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Friday Flash 10/20/23

The Coalition for Government Procurement

In its place, the realignment focuses and centralizes MAS contracting management structure for the Office of Information Technology Category, the Office of Professional Services & Human Capital Categories, and the Office of General Supplies and Services Categories.