FAR & Beyond: Reflections on GSA’s Value-Added Reseller RFI (Part 2)
This week the Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) submitted comments in response to the General Services Administration’s (GSA’s) Request for Information (RFI), “MAS Valued Added Reseller Pricing – Market Research.” The RFI largely reflects GSA’s interest in better understanding the commercial supply chain, which is a positive step in ensuring the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program provides robust and expanding access to the commercial market. Effective communication between government and industry regarding commercial best practices is consistent with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul’s (RFO) focus on increasing access to the competitive commercial market to meet agency mission requirements.
Sound requirements development is a commercial best practice. Commercial firms spend significant resources on developing requirements that drive cost effective, best value performance in support of their commercial operations. Sound requirements enhance competition and optimize best value performance. Commercial firms also invest in their acquisition workforce, ensuring the acquisition team has the training, resources, and experience necessary to efficiently and effectively manage their information technology (IT) procurement needs. Finally, commercial firms avoid adopting bureaucratic acquisition policies and procedures that drive up costs, increase time to market, and reduce competition. These commercial best practices are critical to results for the American taxpayer. Moreover, as outlined in the FAR & Beyond December 5, 2025, blog, these best practices are keys to leveraging the RFO to deliver best commercial like value outcomes.
In contrast, to the extent the government seeks to impose price controls or other limitations on the IT supply chain, the unintended consequence will be higher prices over the long term, reduced access to technology, and less than optimum performance. Price controls, including price caps and price floors, distort markets, leading to reduced competition and suppressed innovation. While the intent may be to increase affordability, price controls cause long term damage to product quality, supply, and economic growth. The RFO, FAR Companion, Practitioner Albums, and General Services Administration Regulation already provide a sound, sufficient framework for effective, efficient negotiation of pricing at the MAS contract level. Further, competition at the task or delivery order level for agency specific requirements (a commercial best practice) drives value and reduces cost for customer agencies.
The Coalition’s comments in response to the RFI provide context, insight, and explanation of the Value-Added Resellers (VARs) model and the positive, competitive role it plays in the commercial IT supply chain. As a commercial shared service model, VARs deliver cost effective, best value support and services to end users and original equipment manufacturers.
The Coalition’s comments can be found here (attachment can be found here).
DHS Funding Lapse Likely as Lawmakers Depart for Recess
Politico reports that lawmakers have departed for a previously scheduled recess following a failed Senate procedural vote, making a lapse in funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) likely beginning early Saturday morning.
The Senate adjourned after failing to advance DHS funding legislation, which would have served as the vehicle for either a short-term continuing resolution or a broader immigration-related agreement. Negotiations between the White House and Senate Democrats remain ongoing, but no funding agreement has been reached.
A funding lapse would affect multiple DHS components, including the Transportation Security Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Coast Guard. Both the House and Senate remain on call and could return to Washington if a funding agreement is reached.
House Oversight Committee Advances Four Contractor-Relevant Bills
The House Oversight and Reform Committee recently advanced four bipartisan bills that affect federal contractors. The measures will now move to the House floor for consideration.
Value Over Cost Act of 2025
The committee unanimously approved the Value Over Cost Act by a 44–0 vote, according to MeriTalk. Cosponsored by Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), the legislation would update the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program to allow agencies to award contracts and orders based on “best value” rather than lowest overall cost.
Federal Improvement in Technology (FIT) Procurement Act
The FIT Procurement Act advanced on a 42–0 vote. Cosponsored by Representatives Eric Burlison (R-MO) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-IL), the bill would authorize advanced payments for cloud computing services, raise certain acquisition thresholds, and require enhanced cross-functional training for the acquisition workforce.
Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) Improvement Act of 2026
Introduced by Representatives William Timmons (R-SC) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-IL), the FASC Improvement Act advanced on a 40–1 vote. The legislation would strengthen the FASC by expanding its membership and authorities, broadening its scope, and establishing a dedicated program office to support the council’s work.
Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Reform Act
The Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act advanced by a 42–0 vote. Cosponsored by Representatives Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Shontel Brown (D-OH), the bill would reauthorize the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) through 2032 following its temporary lapse in authorization earlier this winter. The legislation would also establish a Legacy Federal Information Technology (IT) Inventory to improve transparency into federal IT systems and require the Government Accountability Office to issue biennial reports on the effectiveness of the TMF.
GSA Flags Workforce Challenges in Implementing FAR Overhaul
FedScoop reports that Jeff Koses, Senior Procurement Executive at the General Services Administration (GSA), highlighted workforce readiness challenges associated with implementing the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO).
Speaking at a Washington, D.C. event, Koses explained that while GSA met the six-month deadline to rewrite the FAR, cutting nearly 484 pages in response to an executive order, the agency now faces a compressed timeline to train and prepare the acquisition workforce. Unlike previous FAR updates, which allowed years for workforce training, GSA had only a short window to roll out the changes following the rewrite.
Koses noted that implementation efforts were further complicated by last fall’s government shutdown, which coincided with the completion of the first phase of the RFO. He emphasized that the primary challenge now is ensuring “community readiness,” including providing the workforce, industry partners, and new entrants with the support and resources needed to operate under a streamlined acquisition framework.
GSA’s efforts are also impacted by a reported 30 percent reduction in its acquisition workforce over the past year, affecting both senior leadership and entry-level personnel. Koses underscored that rebuilding institutional knowledge and training newer staff will be critical as the agency moves forward.
In addition, Koses pointed to the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in acquisition processes as both an opportunity and a challenge. As GSA advances OneGov initiatives and explores AI-enabled tools, questions remain about how AI will affect requirements development, solicitations, and proposal evaluations while also guarding against risks such as AI-generated inaccuracies and protest vulnerabilities.
Sponsorships Available for the 2026 Spring Training Conference!
The Coalition’s 2026 Spring Training Conference will take place on May 13-14, 2026 at the Fairview Marriott in Falls Church, VA. This two-day event will focus on governmentwide and healthcare procurement issues, and will dive into current developments in the dynamic world of federal procurement, with insights from key government decision makers and industry experts.
Several sponsorship opportunities are available for the Spring Training Conference. Sponsorship provides a valuable opportunity to showcase your organization, support the conference program, and connect with attendees from across the federal procurement community.
View the opportunities here and secure your sponsorship today! If you have any questions, or are ready to secure your sponsorship, please contact Heather Tarpley at htarpley@thecgp.org.
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SBA Takes Enforcement Action Against 154 8(a) Participants
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced on February 11 that it has initiated termination proceedings against 154 Washington, D.C.-based firms participating in the 8(a) Business Development Program following an internal program integrity review. According to the agency, the firms failed to meet statutory “economic disadvantage” eligibility requirements, including limits related to net worth, adjusted gross income, and total assets.
The affected firms will be suspended from the program for at least 30 days before any final termination decision is made. SBA officials stated that the firms collectively received nearly $1.3 billion in 8(a) set-aside and sole-source federal contracts between fiscal years 2021 and 2024, with nearly $1 billion awarded through noncompetitive sole-source contracts.
The action follows a review conducted by SBA’s Office of Government Contracting and Business Development. SBA cited examples from the review, including one firm that reported total assets exceeding $35 million, more than five times the statutory limit, and another that reported a net worth of at least $24 million while continuing to pursue 8(a) contracting opportunities.
SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said that the agency is prioritizing enforcement of statutory requirements and restoring integrity to federal small business contracting programs. In 2025, the agency required all active 8(a) firms to submit three years of financial documentation and suspended more than 1,000 firms that did not comply.
SBA also noted recent policy changes affecting program admissions, including clarifying that eligibility decisions may not be based solely on race. The agency indicated that additional reviews and enforcement actions may follow as it continues to evaluate program compliance.
Polaris Woman-Owned Track Moves Forward with First Awards
Washington Technology reports that GSA has begun the first round of selections for the woman-owned track of its Polaris IT contract. A Sam.gov notice identified 55 companies as “apparently successful” offerors while proposal evaluations continue. No firms have been eliminated, and the announcement starts the clock for size and status protests to be reviewed by SBA.
Polaris enables federal agencies to procure emerging technologies and IT services from small businesses, including AI, automation, and other advanced solutions. The contract vehicle includes four tracks, though the general small business track remains in litigation. The service-disabled veteran-owned small business (23 awardees) and HUBZone (30 awardees) tracks were finalized in November, with additional award phases still possible.
GSA Will Decommission eSRS.gov on February 20
GSA has announced that the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS.gov) will be shut down on February 20, 2026, with all subcontracting plan reporting capabilities moved to SAM.gov.
Only active eSRS.gov users will be transitioned to SAM.gov. Agencies and entities must take the following steps to prepare their accounts:
- If you have not logged into your eSRS.gov account within the last six months, please do so by February 20, 2026.
- If you do not already have a SAM.gov account, create one using the same email address that is associated with your current eSRS.gov account. For assistance with creating a SAM.gov account, please visit fsd.gov.
- If you already have a SAM.gov account, please ensure your SAM.gov account email is one of the emails associated with your eSRS.gov account.
GSA recommends downloading records you may need prior to the decommission of eSRS as some functionalities will not be available during the transition period. For information and guidance regarding this transition, please visit SAM.gov/esrs.
FPDS Transitions to SAM.gov Beginning February 24
The Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) is being fully transitioned into SAM.gov. Beginning February 24, 2026, FPDS’ public website, login, and search tools (including ezSearch) will be decommissioned, with remaining feeds to sunset later in FY 2026. Moving forward, SAM.gov will serve as the single authoritative source for federal contract award data. Users should now plan to access and search FPDS data exclusively through SAM.gov.
More details are available at sam.gov/fpds.
GSA Office of Centralized Acquisition Services Hosting Information Session
The GSA Office of Centralized Acquisition Services (OCAS) is hosting an Information Session and Pipeline Review on February 17 at 2:00 PM (ET).
During this session, OCAS leadership will share updates on procurement for common goods and services, with a focus on streamlining governmentwide acquisition and highlighting upcoming opportunities for industry partners.
OCAS was established to modernize how federal agencies buy commonly used products and services. Through an enterprise-wide approach, OCAS aims to reduce duplication, lower costs, and maximize the government’s buying power, utilizing key acquisition solutions such as the GSA MAS Program and OASIS+.
Registration is now open and can be found here.
GSA Hosts MAS Office Hours on Ordering Procedure Updates
GSA recently hosted a MAS Office Hours session focused on Updates to MAS Ordering Procedures on January 15. The session provided attendees with an overview of current guidance and considerations related to ordering under the MAS Program.
Presentation slides and a video recording of the discussion are now available and can be accessed here.
While the session did not include a formal Q&A, GSA highlighted that MAS ordering procedures include several built-in flexibilities that agencies and contractors can leverage. These include the use of Order-Level Materials (OLMs) and the OLM SIN, Contractor Team Arrangements (CTAs), and the ability for MAS contractors to leverage other MAS contractors to support and supplement task and delivery orders.
Additional information on these flexibilities is available through GSA resources, including the Vendor Support Center (VSC) and GSA.gov. GSA also noted that additional guidance related to OLM usage and open market items is expected to be released soon.
DOE Expands Industry Collaboration with Genesis Mission Consortium
FedScoop reports that the Department of Energy (DOE) plans to launch a Genesis Mission Consortium to strengthen public-private partnerships supporting its AI-powered national research platform. The consortium will serve as a centralized collaboration hub, creating structured partnerships and working groups focused on model validation, data governance, data sharing, and improving overall research efficiency.
Federal agencies have expanded engagement with industry, including updates to FedRAMP and broader efforts to accelerate emerging technology adoption. DOE has taken a similar approach for the Genesis Mission, issuing requests for information and partnering with 24 technology companies to support the platform’s development.
DOE leadership has emphasized the importance of continued public-private collaboration as the initiative moves forward, with additional partnerships expected. The agency faces several near-term milestones this year, including delivering a risk-based cybersecurity strategy within two months and demonstrating initial platform capabilities by mid-year, with further rollouts planned.
CIA Expands Private-Sector Partnerships Under New Acquisition Model
Federal News Network reports that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has launched a new acquisition framework aimed at accelerating and strengthening partnerships with private-sector technology companies. The initiative is designed to enable the CIA to more rapidly adopt cutting-edge commercial technologies.
The framework introduces centralized vendor vetting and a streamlined IT authorization process to reduce the time between identifying mission needs and deploying solutions. Led by the agency’s newly appointed chief procurement executive, the effort leverages the CIA’s unique acquisition authorities to quickly onboard emerging technologies in areas such as AI, biotechnology, financial technology, and microelectronics.
The move reflects the CIA’s broader effort to better integrate emerging technologies into its intelligence mission, amid governmentwide and Congressional initiatives to modernize acquisition practices and accelerate the adoption of innovative tools.
CISA Orders Agencies to Replace Unsupported Edge Devices
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently issued a binding operational directive requiring federal agencies to remove or upgrade certain “end-of-support” (EOS) edge devices. CISA defines EOS as any device, firmware, or software that no longer receives timely, supported updates from its original equipment manufacturer. “Edge devices” are those that operate at network boundaries and are accessible from the public internet.
CISA will provide agencies with a list of devices that meet both criteria. The directive applies to all Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies and establishes several compliance deadlines. Within three months of the February 5 publication, agencies must submit an initial inventory of covered devices on their networks. Agencies then have twelve months to decommission all identified devices and identify those approaching EOS status. Within 24 months, agencies must implement a process to continuously identify and replace EOS edge devices.
Legal Corner: A Recent Federal Circuit Case Highlights the Perils of Not Intervening in a Bid Protest and Raises Issues Caused by a Party’s Failure To File a Redacted Pleading
Authored by Luke Levasseur, Evan Williams & David O’Neill; Fox Rothschild
A federal contractor whose contract award is challenged in a bid protest often faces a dilemma: whether to intervene and participate in the litigation. Intervention generally requires an awardee to retain counsel who can be admitted under a protective order at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC)—which can be resource-intensive. However, failing to have counsel advocating for the awardee results in government counsel alone defending the procurement process and any allegations that arise with respect to the awardee’s proposal. Although an awardee’s interests are often consistent with the agency’s, they can sometimes diverge sharply—and an awardee’s failure to have an advocate admitted under the protective order and in the fight can result in a lost award.
There are no guarantees that an awardee’s intervention can save a protested contract award, as GAO, COFC, and agency corrective action decisions often turn on the issues related to the quality of the agency’s evaluation or award process that are outside the awardee’s control. That said, a recent and ongoing Federal Circuit appeal, Global K9 Protection Group LLC v. U.S., illustrates that choosing not to intervene can result in other parties litigating with respect to the awardee’s interests with the awardee being absent in the litigation. Among other things, such an absence from bid protest litigation can cost the awardee a lost contract award, potential termination(s) of other contracts held by the awardee, and harm to the awardee’s business reputation.
Background
The Global K9 Protection Group LLC (Global K9) protest involves a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) “procurement for Third-Party Canine-Mail Screening with Real-Time X-ray Analysis [and] interpretation.” The agency’s evaluation and award process were subjected to a series of protests and corrective actions, most of which are not relevant (or discussed) here. Ultimately, USPS awarded clusters of service areas to two offerors: American K-9 Detection Services, LLC was awarded four clusters, and K2 Solutions, Inc. (K2) was awarded seven clusters. Global K9 protested the evaluation and award decision.[1]
At the COFC, K2 received a redacted copy of Global K9’s initial bid protest. Because the protest grounds shown in the redacted protest did not appear to attack K2’s proposal, K2 chose not to intervene and, instead, relied on the agency’s and U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) defense of the agency’s evaluation and award decision.
After production of the agency record at COFC, Global K9 filed an amended complaint that, among other things, attacked K2’s proposal as containing misrepresentations regarding K2’s past performance. Contrary to the requirements of paragraph 12 of the court’s protective order, Global K9 did not file a redacted copy of its amended complaint. Although K2 was monitoring theprotest docket at COFC, it apparently did not appreciate the risk presented by an amended complaint as it did not seek or otherwise receive a copy of the redacted version of the amended complaint from the agency (or the court). As a result, K2 was unaware that its proposal and past performance had become important issues in the protest.
The parties to the protest (without K2) briefed and argued the issues raised by Global K9’s amended complaint and the record. Among other things, the COFC found that K2’s proposal made a series of intentional material misrepresentations regarding its past performance on which the evaluators and agency relied. Accordingly, the trial court granted the plaintiff’s motion for an injunction regarding the award decision and disqualified K2 from performance of the challenged award.
When K2 learned what had occurred at the COFC, including the judicial findings and injunction, K2 belatedly moved to intervene in the bid protest proceedings. The court denied K2’s motion as moot and untimely. To compound K2’s problems, during the trial court proceedings, the agency apparently recognized issues with K2’s performance and initiated termination proceedings on an existing contract, which later resulted in a termination for default.
Key Takeaways for Contractors
K2’s reliance on the agency and DOJ to litigate the bid protest in a way that also protected its interests proved to be a critical error. This case raises important issues and potential problems that government contractors must understand and guard against.
Government and Intervenor Interests Can Diverge
Although an awardee’s interests in defending an award decision are generally similar to the government’s, the government’s interests are not identical. Agency and DOJ counsel are required to balance defending the agency’s decision-making in a specific protest with protecting the government’s interests in the integrity of public procurement. Simply put, agency counsel do not represent an awardee and cannot be relied on to focus on what is best for the awardee.
Redaction Requirements and Transparency Rules Are Different at GAO and COFC and Are Not Always Strictly Enforced
In a bid protest at GAO, the protester must file a redacted version of its protest within one day of the original filing (4 C.F.R. § 21.1(g)). The rule does not specify the deadline for redacted supplemental protests, which are subject to agreement among the parties. Importantly, GAO’s electronic docket is only accessible to parties, and a non-intervening awardee must request information regarding filings (and redacted filings) from the agency during the bid protest. If no party (or GAO) requests preparation of a redacted version of a filing, such a redaction likely will not be prepared. As a result, the only way for an awardee to ensure it receives all permissible information regarding an ongoing protest regarding its awarded contract is to retain counsel and intervene.
The COFC has a different rule regarding redactions. Paragraph 12 of the court’s standard protective order requires any party filing a sealed document to “promptly” serve on the other parties a proposed redacted version. Once all parties agree, the redacted version is supposed to be filed publicly. But as shown in the Global K9 case, parties do not always prepare public, redacted copies, and there is no strict enforcement mechanism that consistently enforces this rule. As a result, a non-intervening awardee may (like K2) not learn about critical issues until it is too late.
Ways To Intervene and Reduce Resource Requirements
Finally, it is important to know that an awardee can retain outside counsel to intervene and protect its interests without devoting the level of resources necessary to engage in all-out litigation. Instead, an intervenor can work with counsel to participate with the understanding that counsel will primarily rely on government counsel’s briefing. Under such an approach, the intervenor can focus primarily on analyzing supplemental protest grounds or amended complaints and inform the awardee’s/intervenor’s personnel of the issues and risks (to the extent permissible under the protective order) and brief issues only to the extent necessary to defend the intervenor’s award.
The Global K9 Appeal
We refer to the appeal as Global K9 because that party appears first in the Federal Circuit caption. However, Global K9, the government, and the other protester from the COFC proceeding are all appellees at the Federal Circuit. Only K2, which was not a party at the trial court (given COFC’s denial of K2’s intervention motion), is appealing to the Federal Circuit, and K2’s appeal necessarily focuses primarily on the denial of its motion. As noted above, the appeal is still pending.
During the oral argument, the appeals court panel raised a series of interesting issues regarding K2’s failure to pursue and obtain a redacted copy of the amended complaint. In addition, the panel addressed several problematic aspects of Global K9’s failure to comply with the protective order’s requirements and prepare and file on the public docket a redacted copy of the amended complaint. The Federal Circuit traditionally (and appropriately) has expressed concern regarding judicial transparency that is compromised when materials are excessively redacted or (as here) when no redacted copies of filings in a judicial proceeding are made available to the public.
At bottom, K2 lost the contract it was awarded and more when the protester failed to file a redacted copy of the amended complaint (and K2 failed to seek such a copy then intervene in a timely manner)—and the parties litigated and resolved K2’s “misrepresentation” and problematic performance issues without K2 receiving clear notice or presenting a timely defense in response to those attacks in the litigation. Although K2’s problems were, in part, its own fault as it chose not to intervene and actively protect its interests, there are substantial fairness concerns raised by the impact of Global K9’s failure to comply with COFC’s redaction rules and the fact that none of the parties to the protest did anything to timely inform K2 that its proposal and past performance had become substantial issues in the protest. These are some of the issues the Federal Circuit may address in its decision, and we will follow and discuss these matters when the appeal is resolved.
[1] A second disappointed offeror protested its non-selection based on a previous determination that it had failed to mitigate an organizational conflict of interest, but its grounds are not relevant to this post and are not discussed further.
VA Data Shows Reduced Hiring Timelines for Healthcare Staff
Federal News Network reports that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reduced healthcare hiring times by more than 50 percent since May 2025, according to agency workforce data. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) reported a 108-day hiring timeline in May, followed by significantly shorter timelines in subsequent months.
The reported improvement coincides with the Office of Personnel Management’s rollout of a governmentwide Merit Hiring Plan directing agencies to reduce time-to-hire to an average of 80 days or less. However, the VA has also revised how it reports hiring metrics. Historically measured as “time to hire,” the department now reports “Merit Hiring Plan time to hire,” defined as the number of days between hiring need validation and a tentative job offer.
The updated reporting approach has drawn Congressional attention as lawmakers examine the VA’s workforce trends alongside broader agency reorganization plans. While the VA has reduced overall staffing levels in recent years, it continues hiring frontline healthcare employees, with nearly 20,000 VHA hires in fiscal 2025 to date.
The hiring data was discussed during a recent House Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing focused on the VA’s restructuring efforts and workforce strategy.
Make the Most of Your Coalition Membership!
Coalition membership offers a variety of opportunities to stay engaged, informed, and connected across the federal procurement community. One of the most impactful ways to get involved is by joining Coalition committees and working groups, where members collaborate with peers and help shape the Coalition’s policy priorities. For a list of current committees and working groups, and to join, please contact Madyson Whiting at mady.whiting@thecgp.org.
In addition to conferences, members are encouraged to stay engaged by attending Coalition webinars, participating in committee meetings, and joining us at trainings and events throughout the year. These opportunities provide valuable insights, collaboration with peers, and ongoing engagement with government and industry leaders. For more information or assistance with registration, please contact Madyson Whiting at mady.whiting@thecgp.org.
Members can also take advantage of member-only visibility opportunities, including the ability to share job postings in the Friday Flash. This benefit allows organizations to promote open positions directly to the Coalition’s membership base. To include a job posting in the Friday Flash, please contact Michael Hanafin at mhanafin@thecgp.org.
Finally, members may request targeted data support related to federal procurement programs, such as the VA or GSA Schedules. For inquiries about data availability and scope, please contact Michael Hanafin at mhanafin@thecgp.org.
If you have questions about your current membership benefits, or would like to discuss upgrading your membership level, please contact Matt Cahill at mcahill@thecgp.org.
Recording Now Available: Small Business Year in Review
The Coalition hosted a webinar, Small Business Year in Review, on February 4, featuring David Black, Partner at Holland & Knight; Jon Williams, Partner at PilieroMazza; and Ken Dodds, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at the Coalition.
During the session, the panel provided a comprehensive overview of key regulatory developments and decisions from the past year affecting both small and large business contractors. The discussion covered updates from SBA, notable Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) cases, recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Court of Federal Claims (COFC) decisions, and Part 19 of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.
The webinar offered timely insights into the evolving small business regulatory landscape and highlighted considerations for contractors navigating compliance, eligibility, and protest developments in 2025.
The recording is now available on the Member Portal. For assistance accessing the webinar, please contact Mady Whiting at mady.whiting@thecgp.org.
The Coalition thanks David, Jon, and Ken for sharing their expertise on small business issues with our members.
Recording Now Available: GSA Contract Best Practices
The Coalition hosted a webinar, GSA Contract Management Best Practices, on February 5, featuring Sergey Bogol, Vice President of GSA Contract Management Operations at Price Reporter.
With more than 20 years of experience supporting GSA contractors, Sergey shared practical strategies that successful contractors use to protect, manage, and grow their GSA Schedule business. As agencies and contractors look ahead to 2026, the session provided a contract management playbook centered on repeatable routines designed to strengthen compliance and enhance long-term performance.
During the webinar, Sergey outlined three core pillars for sustained success under the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program. He discussed best practices for maintaining compliance, strategies contractors can use to expand their federal business, and automation and scaling techniques that support operational efficiency and growth.
The recording is now available on the Member Portal. For assistance accessing the webinar, please contact Mady Whiting at mady.whiting@thecgp.org.
The Coalition thanks Sergey for sharing his expertise on GSA contract management with our members.
Save the Date: Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament, Aug. 19
The Coalition’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament will take place on August 19, 2026 at the beautiful Whiskey Creek Golf Club in Ijamsville, MD. This event attracts a dedicated group of players of all skill levels eager to enjoy some friendly competition and a round of golf with friends and colleagues while supporting a wonderful cause for our veterans.
Proceeds from this year’s golf tournament will once again support Paws for Purple Hearts (PPH). PPH improves the lives of veterans and wounded service members facing mobility challenges and trauma-related conditions through assistance dogs and canine-assisted therapeutic programs. To date, PPH has supported over 20,000 veterans and wounded service members across the country.
The tournament also supports The Coalition Endowed Scholarship Fund at The George Washington University Law School. This fund assists qualified veterans pursuing graduate studies in U.S. government procurement, helping them build careers in federal acquisition and continue their service to the nation in a new way.
Several sponsorship opportunities are available for the Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament. Learn more about these opportunities here. We look forward to seeing you in August!
