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Lessons from the Frontline: the MAS Program as a Market Facilitator Not a Market Manager

On May 15, 2017, the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held an industry day focused on the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program.  The

In Honor Of Memorial Day!

  This Memorial Day marks not only the unofficial beginning of summer, but the 100-year anniversary of the United States entering World War I. Fought between 1914 and 1918, the

FAR & Beyond: A Welcome Message from GSA!

Last week the Coalition was pleased to have Jack St. John, the Chief of Staff at the General Services Administration (GSA), address our 2017 Spring Conference.  Mr. St. John’s address

Creating Contract Duplication to Reduce Contract Duplication?!

On April 14th, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) issued Solicitation NO. HC1047-17-R-0007, a request for proposals (RFP) seeking to establish 12 multiple award IDIQ contracts for Agency Program Support

The Office of American Innovation: A Jump Start for Procurement Innovation!

On Monday, President Trump established the White House Office of American Innovation (OAI).  The OAI “will make recommendations to the President on policies and plans that improve Government operations and

GSA’s Assisted Acquisition Service: Bringing Best Value to Customer Agencies

Last week’s FAR & Beyond blog, which focused on the President’s Executive Order, “Comprehensive Plan for Reorganizing the Executive Branch,” generated significant interest and positive feedback from across the procurement

When is “Re-opening” a GSA Schedule Really Closing a Market Channel for Commercial Offerings and Small Businesses?

In 2010, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), in the name of “Demand Management,” closed Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 75 – Office Products and Supplies (Schedule 75) to new offers.  Under

The Full View: Measuring the Success and Savings of Acquisition

In our current era of shrinking budgets, the Federal government often touts the effectiveness of its procurement processes by looking at the savings that its programs have delivered to the