The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement is the most effective voice for commercial companies selling in the Federal market.

On Thursday, the Senate unanimously passed the Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment (ARCA) Act, bipartisan legislation to overhaul the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) acquisition processes. The ARCA Act establishes a centralized Office of Acquisition at the VA, enabling the Department to define major acquisition programs, streamline oversight and contracting processes, strengthen accountability through independent evaluations and reporting, and improve workforce training. The legislation aims to address longstanding challenges in VA procurement and deliver more timely, cost-effective results for veterans.

GSA announced that it is launching OASIS+ Phase II, a major expansion of the program. This new phase aligns the program with Executive Order (EO) 14240, “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement,” and significantly broadens the range of services available to Federal agencies. Phase II adds five new service domains across all six OASIS+ solicitations, bringing the total to 13 domains.

GSA has issued Refresh 30 of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) solicitation, incorporating several updates aligned with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) initiative. Under Refresh 30, GSA is replacing 53 clauses and provisions, adding five new ones, and eliminating 36.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published its FY25 Q4 Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Newsletter. The newsletter features key updates and reminders for contractors.

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement’s 2025 Fall Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market has been rescheduled. The conference will now take place January 14-15, 2026, at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA (same venue). This change ensures the fullest participation from our government speakers and provides an opportunity to deliver the same high-quality programming, engagement, and collaboration that define Coalition events.

Each Federal agency is responsible for posting a contingency plan which covers shutdown operations immediately following a lapse in funding, expected number of furloughed and exempt employees, the divisions or job functions of those who are furloughed or exempt, etc. The Coalition has updated its Government Shutdown resources page with agency plans.