Author: Michael Hanafin

The Opportunities of Consolidation

On March 20, the President issued Executive Order (EO) 14240, Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement. The EO consolidates the procurement of common goods and services under the General Services

Friday Flash 05/30/2025

DoD Memo on Consulting Contracts, FedRAMP 20x Update, and More

Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Reform Legislation

On May 21, 2025, the United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a legislative hearing which included consideration of S. 1591, the Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Act of

Friday Flash 05/23/2025

GSA Signs Latest OneGov Agreement, DoJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, and More

Spring Training Conference Features GSA Leadership and Vision

The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) is proud to host this year’s Spring Training Conference at a pivotal moment for the federal acquisition system. The Spring Training

Friday Flash 05/16/2025

EO on Pharmaceuticals Pricing, GAO Identifies Potential Federal Savings, and More

A Timely Opportunity for Evergreen MAS Contracts!

Considering the Administration’s procurement streamlining efforts, now is the time to revisit the concept of evergreen contracting (evergreen) under the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. Evergreen

Friday Flash 05/09/2025

Announcing the Spring Training Conference Agendas, Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Webpage, and More

In Memory of Bob Metzger

The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) is deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague, Robert “Bob” Metzger. Bob was a pioneering force in the

Friday Flash 05/02/2025

GSA Unveils OneGov Strategy, FedRAMP 20x Update, and More