Author: Michael Hanafin

Commercial Opportunity for the VA Medical Supply Chain 

The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (the Coalition) continues to collect recommendations for the Government Procurement Efficiency List (GPEL). Thank you to all those who have submitted recommendations.

Friday Flash 03/14/2025

GSA May Centralize Agency Contracting, Update on the Continuing Resolution, and More

Driving Best Value Pricing – Let’s Go for A Ride

There are many variables that drive best value pricing. Suppliers take into consideration many factors, including pricing to address excess inventory, pricing to meet sales goals or drive market penetration, and

Friday Flash 03/07/2025

CR to Expire March 14, Governmentwide Review of Consulting Contracts, and More

Acquisition Reform through Best Value and the Schedule

The FoRGED Act is the procurement blueprint for the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026. A section of the FoRGED Act contains language that will change the statutory authority for the General

Friday Flash 02/28/2025

EO Calls for Contracts Review, CR to Expire March 14, and More

An Acquisition Reset: Deregulating to Deliver Best Value Mission Support for the American People

Unfortunately, the last 30 years have seen the determined, inexorable re-regulation of commercial item contracting. As highlighted in previous blogs, the number and scope of unique federal clauses that now

Friday Flash 02/21/2025

CMMC Level Certification Guide, GSA Releases Two FAR Deviations, and More

FAR Review and Reform

In the spirit of procurement reform, efficiency and economy, and to be consistent with our blogs in the prior weeks, the Coalition and its members have undertaken an effort to

Friday Flash 02/14/2025

SEWP V Extended, Polaris Protests Move to Court of Federal Claims, and More