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Competing global supply chain approaches

Federal News Network

Depending on the item and the value of the acquisition, the TAA or other specific free trade agreements might apply because the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has waived the BAA for many supply acquisitions above specific thresholds, ranging from 50,000 to 174,000.

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SBA Recognizes Inflation in Size Standards, Eligibility for 8(a) and EDWOSB Programs

Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

Specifically, the Interim Final Rule includes the following major actions: Adjusting the economic disadvantage thresholds applicable to the 8(a) Business Development and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) programs, and the dollar limit for small business size standards for certain industries. [1] 17, 2022). [2]

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SBA Recognizes Inflation in Size Standards, Eligibility for 8(a) and EDWOSB Programs

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

Specifically, the Interim Final Rule includes the following major actions: Adjusting the economic disadvantage thresholds applicable to the 8(a) Business Development and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) programs, and the dollar limit for small business size standards for certain industries. [1]

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Competing Global Supply Chain Approaches  

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Depending on the item and the value of the acquisition, the TAA and/or other specific free trade agreements might apply because the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has waived the BAA for many supply acquisitions above specific thresholds, ranging from 50k to 174k.

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“(Don’t) Let the Chips Fall Where They May”:  FAR Council Previews Proposed Rule Implementing the Covered Semiconductor Prohibition  

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Prohibition Section 5949 contains two prohibitions on the purchase or use of “covered semiconductor products or services,” defined as those designed, produced, or provided by Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) or Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC), and any of their affiliates.

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Interim Rule Effective in December Establishes Requirements for Contractors to Remove Identified Products and Services from the U.S. Government Supply Chain

Government Contracts & Investigations

In other words, there are no exceptions for purchases below the micro-purchase threshold or the simplified acquisition threshold. The new FAR clauses are required to be included in all solicitations and contracts, regardless of the dollar size of the contract, the type of contract, or the type of offeror.

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Friday Flash 04/26/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

The conference begins with remarks from Christine Harada , Senior Advisor in OMB’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), on the governmentwide Better Contracting Initiative , a four-pronged initiative to ensure that the Federal Government receives optimal terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.