The Coalition for Government Procurement is the single most effective voice for commercial service and product companies selling in the federal market. For over 30 years, the Coalition has brought together public and private sector procurement leaders to work towards the mutual goal of common sense acquisition. Our members have access to the latest federal compliance and policy information, which serves as the foundation of a successful federal business.
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News
The Coalition Warns Mandates could Harm Small Biz
Small companies with a contract in the General Services Administration’s Multiple Award Schedules program would suffer if regulators adopt guidance that replaces agencies’ flexibility with rigid set-aside mandates, said Roger Waldron, president of The Coalition for Government Procurement.
The Coalition has concerns that officials could overstep the intent of the law. “Regulatory guidance that limits agency flexibility when using the [Schedules] program or otherwise applies rigid, mandatory set-aside rules would lead to [a] reduction in opportunities for small businesses by dividing the market and adding unnecessary complexity,” The Coalition wrote in comments Jan. 3 about the rule. Read more.
Events
MAS Basic Training
February 2-3, 2012
This intensive two-day Multiple Award Schedules Basic Training will teach you how to obtain and manage your GSA schedule, market your GSA contracts, comply with Federal procurement requirements, follow policy changes, and prepare for MAS audits.
