VWV

MARCH 1, 2024

This applies to all above-threshold procurements. The new SQ provides important guidance on considering bids from Russian/ Belarusian suppliers. A new Procurement Policy Note has been published which provides an updated Standard Selection Questionnaire.

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VWV

APRIL 23, 2024

This applies to all above-threshold procurements. The new SQ provides important guidance on considering bids from Russian/ Belarusian suppliers. A new Procurement Policy Note has been published which provides an updated Standard Selection Questionnaire.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 9, 2024

Both prohibitions will apply to all procurements, including commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items, and purchases below the micro-purchase threshold: Section 5949(a)(1)(A) ( Part A ) prohibits agencies from acquiring electronic products or services that include covered semiconductor products or services.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The TAA applies to procurements above certain dollar thresholds. This can present significant challenges for suppliers and contractors, especially in industries with complex global supply chains. ” This means checking your whole supply chain to make sure everything is okay. It ensures that the U.S.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Whether you’re a supplier trying to land your first contract, a business just getting into understanding government procurement, or a pro looking to stay on top of compliance, this glossary is your go-to guide. This includes buying office supplies, building roads or hiring services. Youre not alone!

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In government contracting, if a contract value exceeds a certain dollar threshold and an international trade agreement governing procurement is applicable, the BAA domestic preferences will be waived in favor of permitting acquisition of TAA-compliant products.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 11, 2024

Did the agreement between the supplier and the distributor substantially infringe competition law? To begin with, vertical agreements at different levels of the supply chain entail a more complex analysis than horizontal agreements between direct competitors. and are generally seen as pro-competitive.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Of note, the bills would require the NIST guidance to include standards by which a supplier would have to attest compliance in order to be eligible for a federal artificial intelligence contract award. Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Of note, the bills would require the NIST guidance to include standards by which a supplier would have to attest compliance in order to be eligible for a federal artificial intelligence contract award. Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Companies should make sure they have the appropriate investment of resources for compliance, which likely will require a cross-section of corporate engagement, including information security, legal, compliance, supply chain and business operation stakeholders. Comments on the proposed rule will be accepted until February 26, 2023.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

This provision of the NDAA seems targeted at bridging the communication gap between the agencies by requiring that the parties to a proposed transaction over the HSR threshold provide a copy of their HSR filing directly to DoD. Section 856 requires DoD to establish and carry out a pilot program to analyze, map, and monitor key U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 11, 2024

Companies should make sure they have the appropriate investment of resources for compliance, which likely will require a cross-section of corporate engagement, including information security, legal, compliance, supply chain and business operation stakeholders. Comments on the proposed rule will be accepted until February 26, 2023.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 18, 2024

Legal Corner: CISA Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Will Significantly Impact Government Contractors, Suppliers, and Service Providers The Legal Corner provides the procurement community with an opportunity to share insights and comments on relevant legal issues of the day. What needs to be reported?

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

When a single supplier is the only option for your procurement needs, understanding the nuances becomes essential. This step is crucial to ensure that the selection of a single supplier is justified as the only available source for a product or service. But what happens when only one supplier can fulfill a specific requirement?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

For bulk sensitive personal data, there is a yet-to-be-determined volume threshold that must be involved in the transaction for it to be covered. Suggested thresholds in the ANPRM range from data sets on 100 U.S. Government-related data, there is no threshold requirement and the data categories will be covered regardless of volume.

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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

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. On March 6, 2024, the Federal Circuit vacated the CBCA decision on the threshold jurisdictional issue.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

Feb 2 FAR Interim Rule Implementation of Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCA) Orders Send member comments to Ian Bell at ibell@thecgp.org by Fri., Covered follow-on contracts include most contracts governed by the Service Contract Act (SCA) that exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, currently set at $250,000.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

GSA Requesting Feedback on Draft Supply Chain Risk Management Questionnaire The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Office of Information Technology Category has developed a supplier assurance questionnaire to gather information regarding cybersecurity supply chain risk management (C-SCRM).

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

18] And, for DoD, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (“DFARS”) 216.203-4 limits the use of the FAR EPA clauses to DoD contracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (presently $250,000 with exceptions), and performance is longer than six months. [19] GAO’s competitive prejudice threshold should be similar.

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Inside Government Contracts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The ongoing bi-partisan support for bolstering domestic sourcing is illustrated no better than through this year’s NDAA, which focuses on expanding the domestic supply chain for materials and supplies critical to the U.S.

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GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the face of strong opposition from some powerful lobbying groups like the United Steelworkers Union, DOT maintained fairly robust thresholds in line with the proposed waiver. In some cases, companies may need to carefully review supply chains to ensure their goods are compliant with domestic preference rules.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 7, 2024

discussed here ), which aimed “to maximize the use of goods, products, and materials produced in the United States in order to strengthen and diversify domestic supplier bases and create new opportunities for U.S. This increase aligns the DFARS domestic content threshold with that in the FAR. supply chain.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

Finally, there is no minimum production (or import) threshold that triggers reporting and no “de minimis” level of PFAS content below which reporting is not required. for one-off imports) and regardless of the level or concentration of PFAS in each piece of equipment.

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VWV

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Helping suppliers navigate new rules and seize opportunities under the Procurement Act 2023. With less than 2 weeks until the Procurement Act 2023 (Act) goes live on Monday 24 February 2024, suppliers need to ensure that their organisation is ready for the changes and carry out due diligence against its supply chain.

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Import and Trade Remedies

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Furthermore, both suppliers and consumers benefitted from simplified import procedures. Category 2 – Low value consignments below a specified de minimis threshold for which no duties and taxes are collected, and eligible for immediate clearance and release upon compliance with specific requirements.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The memo highlighted efforts by OMB to partner with SBA, the Domestic Policy Council, National Economic Council, and others to continue to promote efforts meant to increase the diversity of the government’s supplier base, including the use of innovative acquisition practices that lower transaction costs for small businesses.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

By taking advantage of the strategies in this guidance, the federal government will be able to increase the number of small business firms in the federal supplier base and increase contracting opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs).” “This memo upends over 30 years of established policy.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

5] Agencies may compete orders on the GSA Schedule 8(a) contract even if the value of the order is below the 8(a) competitive threshold ($4.5 Of the four projects in this category, two were on track to meet their savings projections (within the Office of Management and Budget’s 10 percent threshold).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

GSA Provides Updated Instructions on Identifying SUP Free Packaging GSA has updated an Interact post that explains how suppliers can garner a Single Use Plastic (SUP) free icon for products on GSA Advantage! To join, please contact Michael Hanafin at mhanafin@thecgp.org. The public has until January 28, 2025, to submit comments.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As CISA has noted , [an SBOM] has emerged as a key building block in software security and software supply chain risk management. SBOMs are defined by CISA as a formal record containing the details and supply chain relationships of various components used in building software.

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Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 7, 2025

In brief Following President Trumps extensive new import tariffs, many companies are grappling with increased costs and supply chain uncertainty. It can be helpful to act sooner rather than later so that all parties in the supply chain have ample notice of changes. Does it list government actions or changes in law?

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