Federal News Network

JANUARY 30, 2024

On the face of it, it’s obviously a big deal for small businesses because now if you’re on one of these multiple award IQ contracts, the onus is going to be on the buying agency to come up with justifications to not give you task orders up to the simplified acquisition threshold, currently $250,000. Regardless.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Check out the list of upcoming events and register below: October 3 : Webinar: Bid Protests and Other Recent Federal Contract-Related Litigation – and Impacts on Contractors – Click here to register. October 10 : Webinar: The Nuts, Bolts, & Clicks of CMMC – Click here to register. Click here to register. The CMMC 2.0

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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. The interim rule applies to all contracts, including those for commercial products and services and below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Read the full article here.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The TAA applies to procurements above certain dollar thresholds. .” If you’re a business owner who wants to sell to the government, you need to make sure your products come from these approved countries. This can be tricky, especially if you get parts from different places around the world. It ensures that the U.S.

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The Softly Spark

AUGUST 3, 2023

To learn more about these and other certifications, check out Softly’s YouTube channel for informational webinars on certifications such as Cradle to Cradle, EWG Certified, and Global Organic Textile Standard. Funding from government programs may be available to help offset the cost of certification!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Most DoD assessments were found to take place above a threshold of $111.4 GAO found that DoD policy does not provide clear direction about which M&A DoD should prioritize for assessment other than those above the HSR threshold. Webinar: VA Covered Drug Price Updates, Oct.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold. 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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

1 Simplified Acquisition Threshold: The bill would raise the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) from $250,000 to $500,000. View the webinar recording here. Unlike traditional competition requirements, these procedures are more streamlined and flexible. Listen to the full podcast here.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

SBA has expressly stated that this change is meant to prevent abuse and strengthen the integrity of the HUBZone Program. In recognition of increased burdens on prime contractors vis-à-vis order-level subcontracting reporting, SBA is proposing to extend due dates for subcontracting reports from 30 to 45 days (e.g.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Further, confirming the broad applicability of CMMC, DOD confirmed that these requirements will be applicable to contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (which currently sits at $250,000). On October 28, we will host a “2024 (2025 FCPs) Public Law Pricing Updates for Covered Drugs” webinar. The CMMC 2.0

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 18, 2024

While the threshold for reporting under CISA’s rule is higher than, for example, under the Department of Defense’s (“DoD’s”) cyber incident reporting rule (which requires reporting of incidents involving activities that “may have” occurred), this is a welcome acknowledgement of the practicalities of cyber incident detection and response.

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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. 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 (e.g.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Further, confirming the broad applicability of CMMC, DOD confirmed that these requirements will be applicable to contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (which currently sits at $250,000). These proposed rules represent continued affirmation to DOD’s dedication to rolling out CMMC soon. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

On March 6, 2024, the Federal Circuit vacated the CBCA decision on the threshold jurisdictional issue. During the webinar, they will address key hurdles and risks when a joint venture seeks and then holds a GSA Schedule. To register for the webinar, click here. To register for this members-only meeting, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Now Available: Pharmaceutical Pricing Fun in the Sun Summer Webinar Series The Coalition’s “Pharmaceutical Pricing Fun in the Sun Summer Webinar Series” is now available! More information on the webinars can be found below. The proposed changes to the DFARS are primarily to: Add references to the CMMC 2.0

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

Webinar – Overview of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, Jan 22 The Coalition is excited to announce our first webinar for 2024! Webinar – Overview of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2024 , Jan 22 The Coalition is excited to announce our first webinar for 2024!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

While the threshold for reporting under CISA’s rule is higher than, for example, under the Department of Defense’s (“DoD’s”) cyber incident reporting rule (which requires reporting of incidents involving activities that “may have” occurred), this is a welcome acknowledgement of the practicalities of cyber incident detection and response.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 7, 2024

Like the FAR rule, the new DFARS rule: Modifies the definition of domestic end product, qualifying country end product, and domestic construction material by increasing the domestic content threshold to 65 percent for calendar years 2024 through 2028, and to 75 percent beginning in calendar year 2029.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Webinar: What Contractors Need to Know about NIST SP 800-171 Cybersecurity, Nov. 7 The Coalition and AMSUS-SM are pleased to co-host a webinar on NIST 800-171 for both AMSUS-SM and Coalition members on November 7 at 12:00 PM (ET). To register for the webinar for Coalition and AMSUS-SM members only, click here.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

For a primer on this emerging landscape, refer to Crowell & Moring’s recent webinar Critical Reporting Requirements for Products Containing PFAS: What Companies Need to Know (and Do) Now. What are PFAS chemicals and where are they used in government contracting?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2025

If a multiple-award acquisition is expected to meet or exceed the substantial bundling dollar threshold the agencys small business specialist would be required to notify the PCR if the agency expects less than 30% of the contract awardees to be small businesses. Webinar – US Army MAPS: Steering Your Proposals to New Heights, Feb.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

Request for Feedback on Proposed Rule Raising Procurement Thresholds The Coalition plans to submit comments on a November 29 proposed rule, “Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds.” 16 The Coalition is excited to announce our first webinar for 2025!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Request for Feedback on Proposed Rule Raising Procurement Thresholds The Coalition plans to submit comments on a November 29 proposed rule, “Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds.” Webinar – US Army MAPS: Steering Your Proposals to New Heights, Feb.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Leadership Connect is organizing two webinars for government contractors about what agencies are focusing on right now. There is no exception for contracts below the simplified acquisition threshold, for commercial products and services, or for commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) products. To register click here.

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