Thank You to Our Title Sponsor: Bosma Enterprises!
The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement is proud to recognize Bosma Enterprises as the Title Sponsor of the 2026 Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Charity Golf Tournament.
The tournament, taking place on August 19 at the Whiskey Creek Golf Club, brings the government procurement community together for a day of networking, camaraderie, and friendly competition, all while raising funds to support veterans and the next generation of government procurement professionals.
As the exclusive Title Sponsor, Bosma will offer a unique, hands-on experience to kick off the tournament at HOLE #1. As an AbilityOne federal contractor, Bosma will offer participants the opportunity to wear vision impairment simulation glasses while teeing off, providing a firsthand glimpse into the challenges associated with different types of vision loss. It’s a fun and memorable activity that also helps raise awareness of Bosma’s mission to support individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Proceeds from the tournament support Paws for Purple Hearts, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of veterans and wounded service members through highly trained assistance dogs and its innovative Canine Assisted Warrior Therapy® program, as well as the Coalition’s Endowed Scholarship Fund at The George Washington University Law School, which helps support law students pursuing careers in the government procurement field.
Thank you again, Bosma Enterprises, for your generous Title Sponsorship and continued support of this special event!
We look forward to seeing everyone on the course! To register and play, click here.
Calling All Golfers: Join Us for the 13th Annual Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Charity Golf Tournament!
Gather your clubs, invite your colleagues, and join us on Wednesday, August 19, for the 13th Annual Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Charity Golf Tournament at the beautiful Whiskey Creek Golf Club in Ijamsville, Maryland.
Each year, the tournament brings the government procurement community together for a day of golf, networking, camaraderie, and friendly competition, all while honoring the legacy of Joe Caggiano and supporting two causes that make a lasting difference in the lives of veterans.
Set against the scenic backdrop of the Catoctin Mountains, Whiskey Creek Golf Club is one of the premier courses in the region. Its rolling fairways, picturesque views, and beautifully maintained course provide the perfect setting for a memorable day on the links.
This year’s tournament will once again benefit Paws for Purple Hearts, which trains and places life-changing service dogs with veterans, and the Coalition’s Endowed Scholarship Fund at The George Washington University Law School, which supports veterans pursuing careers in government procurement law.
Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just looking for a fun day on the course, the tournament offers something for everyone. The scramble format makes it a great opportunity to enjoy friendly competition with coworkers and industry colleagues, while contests like Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin give golfers the chance to compete for great prizes before wrapping up the day at the networking reception.
Not a golfer? You can still join us by registering for the Veranda Club, where you’ll enjoy the scenic views of Whiskey Creek Golf Club and take part in the networking reception following the tournament.
Whether you register a foursome, sign up as an individual golfer, or join us at the Veranda Club, you’ll be helping continue Joe Caggiano’s legacy while supporting veterans through two meaningful initiatives.
Registration is now open. Click here to reserve your spot today.
GSA Looks to Expand OneGov Offerings
NextGov reports that GSA is exploring ways to expand its OneGov initiative beyond discounted software and AI offerings to include additional products and services from participating companies. Since launching in 2025, OneGov has reached agreements with roughly two dozen vendors, generated an estimated $1.18 billion in savings, and provided AI capabilities to more than 3.4 million federal employees across multiple agencies. Although many of the current OneGov discounts are temporary, GSA views them as a pathway to longer-term industry partnerships while working to make doing business with the federal government more attractive by reducing regulatory barriers and streamlining the acquisition process.
CMMC Task Force Begins Comprehensive Program Review
DefenseScoop reports that the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) task force, established to conduct a comprehensive review of the program, held its first internal meeting on July 16. .
The CMMC program is designed to ensure that defense contractors meet contractual requirements to protect controlled unclassified information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI). The program was being rolled out in phases, with each phase increasing the potential certification requirements needed to work with the DoW. Phase 2, which was set to begin November 10, 2026, would’ve introduced requirements for 3rd party assessment certifications. The DoW is concerned that costs associated with these assessments, and CMMC compliance more generally, could drive innovative and small businesses out of the defense industrial base.
Department of War (DoW) Chief Information Officer (CIO) Kirsten Davies, who recently paused phase two of the CMMC program indefinitely, spoke to reporters about the review. She said the task force will hold public listening sessions in the coming weeks, though details have not yet been released. Davies did not indicate what changes, if any, may result from the review, but described it as a comprehensive, “soup-to-nuts” evaluation of the program.
While the long-term future of CMMC remains uncertain, a recent memo and accompanying class deviation clarified the current requirements. The deviation requires contracting officers to remove any requirement for third-party certification of CMMC Level 2 compliance from current solicitations and contracts and prohibits including such requirements in new solicitations. Contracting officers may continue to require CMMC Level 1 or Level 2 self-assessments to help protect sensitive information.
The task force’s recommendations will be informed by an ongoing request for information (RFI) seeking feedback on potential CMMC reforms. Davies said the task force will have approximately 15 days to review the comments before submitting its final report.
The Coalition is currently collecting member comments for submission. If you would like your feedback incorporated, please email your comments to Greg Waldron at gwaldron@thecgp.org by COB August 3.
Introducing the Coalition Community Corner!
Looking for a place to share news with the Coalition community? We’re excited to introduce the Coalition Community Corner, a new member benefit designed to help you connect with fellow members and highlight opportunities across the government procurement community.
The Coalition Community Corner is your hub for member announcements, including:
- Job postings
- Upcoming events
- Educational articles, research, and thought leadership that provide value to Coalition members
The Coalition Community Corner provides a dedicated space to reach fellow Coalition members. We encourage all members to take advantage of this new resource and help make it a valuable forum for sharing information and strengthening connections across our community.
Interested in submitting an announcement? Contact Michael Hanafin at mhanafin@thecgp.org to have your announcement featured in the Coalition Community Corner.
OMB Sends Updated RFO Legislative Package to Congress
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has sent to Congress the Administration’s latest legislative proposals supporting the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). The package includes a mix of new proposals and updates to previously proposed legislative changes aimed at streamlining the federal acquisition system, reducing administrative burdens, and improving procurement efficiency.
Several proposals would significantly increase acquisition thresholds over time. These include raising the simplified acquisition threshold to $500,000 for all acquisitions, with a phased increase to $10 million for commercial products and services over five years, and increasing the micro-purchase threshold from $15,000 to $100,000 over the same period.
Other proposals would promote a best-value standard for the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, expand commercial acquisition authorities, align civilian and defense procurement authorities, streamline bid protest procedures, support acquisition workforce training, and reduce statutory reporting requirements.
The legislative package also includes proposals to facilitate small business innovation, expand advance payment authority for commercial acquisitions, modernize various procurement statutes, and reduce administrative burdens across the acquisition system.
A summary of all 20 legislative proposals is available here.
GSA Introduces New Supply Chain Risk Management Provision and Clause
GSA has introduced a new Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) provision and clause as part of Wave 3 of its Revolutionary GSAM/R Overhaul (RGO).
The new GSAR provision (552.540-70) and clause (552.540-71) formalize GSA’s existing supply chain risk management practices, providing greater consistency and transparency in how the agency evaluates supply chain risks before and after contract award.
The guidance also includes additional resources outlining implementation timelines, examples of supply chain risks, and what the new requirements mean for offerors and contractors.
GSA Updates FCP Letter of Supply Compliance Flag
GSA has announced that the FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) will update its Letter of Supply (LoS) compliance flag to be Special Item Number (SIN)-specific effective July 27, 2026. As a result, the flag will appear in the Compliance & Pricing (C&P) report only for SINs that require a Letter of Supply and will no longer appear for items without an LoS requirement.
The update applies to C&P files generated on or after approximately 5:00 p.m. ET on July 27. Files generated before that time will continue to display the previous flag label, “Review LoS Requirement.”
For assistance with FCP, contact vendor.support@gsa.gov or attend GSA’s weekly FCP office hours. Questions regarding LoS requirements should be directed to the contract’s assigned government point of contact, which can be found in GSA eLibrary or on the FCP Catalog Overview page.
House Passes FIT Procurement Act
Fedscoop reports that the Federal Improvement in Technology (FIT) Procurement Act, which would raise the micro-purchase and simplified acquisition thresholds, passed the House under suspension of the rules on Monday. The bill would also authorize advance payments for cloud computing services, allowing federal agencies to take advantage of upfront payment discounts.
The legislation would increase the micro-purchase threshold from $10,000 to $25,000 and the simplified acquisition threshold from $250,000 to $500,000.
The legislation does not currently have a Senate companion.
The micro-purchase threshold allows agencies to procure low-cost items with minimal administrative requirements, while the simplified acquisition threshold streamlines the procurement process for contracts up to a specified dollar value.
Senators Request Update on OCI FAR Rule
FedScoop reports that a bipartisan group of senators is raising concerns that legislation addressing organizational conflicts of interest in federal contracting has not been implemented more than two years after its statutory deadline. In a letter to Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Administrator Kevin Rhodes, the lawmakers requested a timeline for updating the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and asked for an update on any remaining interagency coordination or review needed to finalize the rule.
The Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act, enacted in December 2022, directed the FAR Council to update the FAR to strengthen and modernize governmentwide standards for identifying and mitigating organizational conflicts of interest in federal procurement. The law’s 18-month implementation deadline passed in June 2024. Although the FAR Council has drafted a proposed rule, the rulemaking has not yet been finalized.
Senators Raise Concerns Over SBA’s Proposed 8(a) Rule Changes
Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) have sent a letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) expressing concerns about the agency’s proposed changes to the 8(a) Business Development Program.
According to Federal News Network, the letter follows an SBA proposed rule issued on June 11 that would revise the 8(a) eligibility test to focus on whether a government entity, university, or corporation “discriminated or was biased against a clearly definable racial, ethnic, or cultural group of which the citizen is a member.” Examples cited in the proposed rule include “unlawful diversity, equity, and inclusion programs or policies; unlawful affirmative action programs or policies; race-based quotas, set-asides, or hiring targets.” The proposed changes would not apply to businesses owned by Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian individuals.
Established in 1978, the 8(a) Business Development Program supports small businesses owned by individuals who have experienced social or economic disadvantage. In their letter, the senators argue that the proposed changes are inconsistent with the program’s original purpose and contend that the proposed rule does not provide sufficient clarity regarding how the revised eligibility test would be administered.
DoW Hits Pause on CMMC: What Contractors Need to Know Now
The Legal Corner provides the procurement community with an opportunity to share insights and comments on Legal issues of the day. The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement.
Authored by Townsend L. Bourne, Sidney Howe; Sheppard
On July 13, 2026, the Department of War (“DoW”) dropped a major announcement regarding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (“CMMC”) program via a press release, Forging the Arsenal of Freedom: Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements (the “Release”) (see our past blogs here and here for background on CMMC). The Release announced that DoW is immediately suspending the Phase II requirements for CMMC (originally scheduled to be effective November 10, 2026) as well as all pending and future CMMC implementation milestones across DoW solicitations/contracts. As a reminder, Phase II incorporated the Level 2 (C3PAO) requirement in applicable solicitations/contracts as a condition of award.
Review of CMMC
The Release further stated that DoW will begin a “comprehensive review of CMMC” with the goals of “aligning with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s Acquisition Transformation System (ATS) directives prioritizing speed to capability, lowering barriers for small, medium, and non-traditional businesses, and replacing bureaucratic compliance with scalable, resilient cybersecurity measures.” The Release continued to critique CMMC, stating that while the aim of the program was to enhance Defense Industrial Base (“DIB”) cybersecurity, instead, “it has created prohibitive compliance costs and bureaucratic burdens” citing Small Business Administration (“SBA”) data that “CMMC compliance is forcing innovative companies out of the [DIB] which will delay the delivery of critical capabilities to the warfighters.”
The DoW further announced and initiated a 60-day study of the “future” of the CMMC program. This includes a new CMMC Reform Task Force, reporting to the DoW Chief Information Officer (“CIO”), which will “conduct a comprehensive top-to-bottom review of the certification program.” The Task Force will serve as the central hub for industry feedback.
The DoW also published a Request for Information (“RFI”), Reforming CMMC and Reducing Compliance Burden for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). The RFI “seeks direct feedback from DIB companies on practical strategies to inform the newly established CMMC Reform Task Force during its review.” Specifically, the RFI requests feedback on the following themes:
- Protecting federal data and uplifting operational resilience against cyber-attacks while also reducing compliance costs and administrative burdens; and
- Ideas such as DIB usage of existing commercial cybersecurity capabilities, leveraging and optimizing self-attestation capabilities, and streamlining cybersecurity compliance.
The RFI details seven specific questions for DIB feedback, in line with the above themes. All responses to the RFI are due by 12pm ET on Friday, August 14, 2026. Responses will be accepted via electronic means only to: whs.mc-alex.ad.mbx.eosd-psb-branch-mailbox@mail.mil and leanne.m.condren.civ@mail.mil.
DoW Memos
Along with the Release and RFI, the DoW published two memos: (1) Removing Barriers to Defense Industrial Base Expansion: Immediate Suspension and Strategic Review of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements (“CMMC Suspension Memo”), and (2) Implementing Department of War Chief Information Officer’s Suspension of the Advancement to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Phase 2 Requirements (“CMMC Suspension Implementation Memo”).
The CMMC Suspension Memo emphasizes that the CMMC program is “structurally incompatible” with the DoW need to continue to “rapidly expand the DIB.” The Memo references SBA data that demonstrates that (1) prohibitive compliance costs, (2) severe shortages of C3PAO capacity, and (3) complex regulatory timelines are forcing small businesses and new businesses to opt out of DoW contracts subject to CMMC. The Memo directed three immediate actions: (1) suspension of the November 2026 Phase II transition deadline, as well as holding all pending and future CMMC deadlines in abeyance until further notice, (2) Task Force (detailed above) to conduct a 60-day review, with the goal to provide recommendations for a reformed framework, and (3) DoW shall continue to enforce baseline cybersecurity compliance (e.g., NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2, DIB self-assessments and select government-led assessments, DFARS 252.204-7012).
The CMMC Suspension Implementation Memo articulates DoW implementation directives for the suspension of CMMC. The Memo specifies that DoW program offices/requiring activities are permitted only to include Level 1 (self) or Level 2 (self) requirements in contracts/solicitations. Further, program offices/requiring activities are directed to initiate amendments to active solicitations that include Level 2 (C3PAO) or Level 3 (DIBCAC) requirements. The amendment must explicitly remove these requirements and the contracting officer must issue a corresponding solicitation amendment as soon as practicable. For active contracts with these requirements, contracting officers must remove the requirements via modification “prior to the exercise of the next option period or during the next scheduled administrative modification.” Lastly, the CMMC waiver procedures are suspended pending the 60-day review of the program.
Current Status of CMMC
Note that the suspension has no effect on CMMC Phase I, which has been in effect since November 10, 2025. Phase I incorporated Level 1 (self) and Level 2 (self) requirements in applicable solicitations/contracts as a condition of award, as well as Level 2 (C3PAO) requirements at the DoW’s discretion.
Below is a summary table of the CMMC phases as well as the current status (as of July 13, 2026, pending DoW’s 60-day review) of each phase:
| Phase | Start Date | Impact | Status as ofJuly 13, 2026 |
| Phase 1 | November 10, 2025 | Inclusion of Level 1 (self) or Level 2 (self) requirement in applicable solicitations/contracts (as a condition of award), as well as Level 2 C3PAO certifications at DoW discretion | Effective |
| Phase 2 | One calendar year after Phase 1 begins. | Level 2 C3PAO requirement in applicable solicitations/contracts (as a condition of award). | Suspended |
| Phase 3 | One calendar year after Phase 2 begins. | Level 2 C3PAO as a condition for exercising option periods; and Level 3 (DIBCAC) requirement for all applicable solicitations/contracts (as a condition of award). | Suspended |
| Phase 4 | One calendar year after Phase 3 begins. | Full implementation of the CMMC requirements in all applicable solicitations and contracts, including option periods. | Suspended |
This is a major announcement that very likely means that CMMC as we know it will be changing. Contractors should continue to treat contractual requirements (including CMMC Level 1 (self) and Level 2 (self)) and baseline cybersecurity obligations as fully in force. It is also worth considering a submission in response to the RFI.
Sheppard’s Governmental Cybersecurity and Data Protection team is closely following the CMMC suspension and related developments and will continue to provide updates as they become available.
VA Seeks SDVOSB and VOSB Vendors Authorized to Distribute ETS Items
The Department of Veterans Affairs has released a sources sought on SAM.gov to identify service-disabled veteran owned small businesses (SDVOSB) or veteran owned small businesses (VOSB) authorized to provide commercial items that are equivalent or Essentially the Same as items on the AbilityOne Procurement List that were added after December 22, 2006.
Responses are due July 31, 2026, at 4:30 PM (ET). Questions can be direct to Jeremy Boston at Jeremy.Boston@va.gov.
Coalition President to Discuss the Evolving Role of VARs and Resellers, August 5
Coalition President Roger Waldron will be speaking at George Mason University – Costello College of Business’ Baroni Center event, “Challenges and Expectations for VARs and Resellers Across the Federal Enterprise,” on Wednesday, August 5, from 12:00 – 3:45 PM (ET).
As the federal acquisition landscape continues to evolve, so too does the role of value-added resellers (VARs). With agencies increasingly procuring cloud services, software subscriptions, and digital capabilities, an important question emerges: What does “value added” mean when government buys capability instead of products?
Roger looks forward to joining the conversation on the evolving role of VARs and resellers, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and how industry and government can work together to ensure acquisition strategies continue to deliver value and mission success.
Registration is free. We hope you’ll join the discussion! Learn more here.
General/Office Products Committee Meeting on GSA Schedule Pricing 2.0, July 29
Please join us for a meeting hosted by the Coalition’s General/Office Products Committee on July 29 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM (ET).
Jack Tekus, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Commissioner of GSA’s Office of Acquisition Solutions Development, will discuss the rollout of Pricing 2.0 and other Office of Mission Delivery initiatives.
The meeting will be held virtually. All members are welcome to attend.
To register, click here. For any assistance with registration, please contact Mady Whiting at mady.whiting@thecgp.org
Note: This is a members-only event. If you see a message that says “Registration Not Available” please log in using your member account.
Meeting on Office of MAS Postponed
Due to inclement weather impacting travel, the Coalition has postponed its IT/Services Committee with Giovanni Onwuchekwa, GSA Executive Director of the Office of Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). Mr. Onwuchekwa will cover the future of MAS, the new organization of the Federal Acquisition Service, and GSA’s plans to standardize contracting officer training.
The Coalition is working to reschedule the event and will update all registrants once a new date is confirmed. If you have any questions, please email Joseph Snyderwine at Jsnyderwine@thecgp.org.
Coalition to Host First MMAPP Working Group Call
The Coalition has established a new member working group focused on the Management of Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Acquisition Processes and Procedures (MMAPP).
The MMAPP Working Group will examine the management of MAS offers, contract modifications, economic price adjustments, and contract cancellations. Based on member feedback, an initial outline of topic areas and key questions has been developed to guide the group’s work.
The working group will also explore issues related to operational transparency, consistency, and the exercise of discretion in decision-making, as well as MAS systems that support interactions between customer agencies and contractors, including the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Catalog Platform (FCP).
The group’s inaugural meeting will be held on July 30 at 11:00 AM (ET). To view the meeting agenda, click here.
Members interested in joining the working group should contact Joseph Snyderwine at JSnyderwine@thecgp.org.
Virtual VA FSS Industry Day, August 26
The Coalition is pleased to announce that we are hosting a virtual Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) industry day on August 26 from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM (ET).
The opening session will feature remarks from:
- Jerry Jacobs, Associate Executive Director, Enterprise Procurement Office (EPO), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Sharon Chang, Director, Federal Supply Schedules, VA
- Joshua Ladwig, FSS Chief, Contract Support Division, FSS, VA
Following the opening sessions, the industry day will have breakout sessions covering Medical/Surgical Equipment, Pharmaceutical, and Services.
To facilitate discussion, the Coalition is collecting topics and questions from members. To see a current list of topics, click here.
If you have any additional questions or topics, please provide them to Joseph Snyderwine at Jsnyderwine@thecgp.org by 3:00 PM (ET) on July 24.