May 26, 2023 | FAR & Beyond
This upcoming weekend marks the opportunity for us to observe the Memorial Day holiday. Americans across the country will gather, not only to enjoy time with family and friends, but also to remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives defending our...
May 19, 2023 | FAR & Beyond
In leading GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Commissioner Sonny Hashmi has established “North Star Goals” for the organization in its efforts to support customer agency missions on behalf of the American people. North Star Goals are generally long-term, stretch...
May 12, 2023 | FAR & Beyond
The General Services Administration’s (GSA’s) Acquisition Letter MV-22-02, Temporary Moratorium of Certain Limitations Contained in Certain GSA Economic Price Adjustment Contract Clauses (the acquisition letter), is a thoughtful effort to support stakeholders...
May 8, 2023 | FAR & Beyond
The Coalition for Government Procurement would like to thank everyone who attended this week’s Spring Training Conference – Procurement Watchwords for 2023: Market Continuity, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Security, and Sustainability. Your participation was key in...
Apr 28, 2023 | FAR & Beyond
There is excitement in the air as we approach next week’s Spring Training Conference – Procurement Watchwords for 2023. The conference will take place on May 2-3 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia. During this two-day event, attendees will focus...
Apr 21, 2023 | FAR & Beyond
This week, the Coalition for Government Procurement resumed its annual member meeting with officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center in Chicago, which manages healthcare supply and services contracts through the VA Federal...
Apr 14, 2023 | FAR & Beyond, FAR & Beyond
What to Expect at the Spring Training Conference! As the weather heats up and the beginning of May quickly approaches, the Coalition’s excitement for the 2023 Spring Training Conference continues to grow! The Spring Training Conference – Procurement Watchwords for...
Apr 7, 2023 | FAR & Beyond
This week’s blog is the third in a series focusing on the puzzling approach to MAS FSS price analysis issues and the default to a Low Price Regardless of Context (LPRC) analytical scheme exercised by GSA. Last week, our discussion reviewed some “puzzling” aspects of...
Mar 31, 2023 | FAR & Beyond
Last week, this blog highlighted key questions surrounding MAS FSS price analysis and GSA’s defaulting to a Low Price Regardless of Context (LPRC) scheme. This week, we continue the discussion with observations regarding puzzling aspects of the MAS FSS price analysis....
Mar 24, 2023 | FAR & Beyond, FAR & Beyond
On March 6th, GSA extended to September 30, 2023, Acquisition Letter MV-22-02, Temporary Moratorium of Certain Limitations Contained in Certain GSA Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) Contract Clauses, (the Moratorium Memo). The Moratorium Memo is a thoughtful,...
