Author: Liz Paton

Friday Flash, 07.20.12

Comment of the Week Over the last two weeks, three events have highlighted the need for fundamental reform of procurement processes, procedures, and regulations in order to deliver a more

Friday Flash, 07.13.12

Comment of the Week GSA Schedule Pricing – Too High or Too Low? Surprisingly the answer is in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).  By placing an order in accordance with

Friday Flash 07.06.12

1. Comment of the Week The Coalition hopes everyone had a wonderful Independence Day!  July 4th reminds me that it is time to start thinking about the Coalition’s annual fundraiser,

Friday Flash, 6.29.12

1. Comment of the Week On June 22, 2012, the Office of Management and Budget issued a Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies entitled “Reducing Reporting and

Enhancing GSA, Supplier Relationships

Guest Blogger: Carolyn Alston, Executive Vice President and General Counsel I read with interest Steve Kempf’s, testimony before the Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce.  Kempf, who is GSA’s

Friday Flash, 06.22.12

1. Notice to Coalition Members I want to update you on some recent changes that have a positive impact for all members. The first is that Carolyn Alston is our new

“The Future Remains Now!”

Last week the General Services Administration (GSA) announced its Demand Based Model for the Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) program.   Under the Demand Based Model GSA will close some schedules for

Friday Flash, 06.15.12

1. Comment of the Week Last week the General Services Administration (GSA) announced its Demand Based Model for the Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) program.   Under the Demand Based Model GSA

“The Future is Now”

In thinking about the Next Generation Schedules initiative, I am reminded of Redskins Coach George Allen’s famous quote “The future is now.”   The time for the Next Generation Schedules is NOW. 

Friday Flash 06.08.12

1. Comment of the Week In thinking about the Next Generation Schedules initiative, I am reminded of Redskins Coach George Allen’s famous quote “The future is now.”   The time for