Jun 11, 2021 | FAR & Beyond
The Biden Administration’s focus on enhancing opportunities for small businesses provides a timely occasion for federal managers to take stock of current acquisition strategies, processes, and requirements that impact business opportunities in the federal marketplace....
Jun 4, 2021 | FAR & Beyond
In recent days, it has become apparent that our nation is under silent attack. Whether it be a fuel pipeline, a food processor, a ferry in New England, or a city transit system, it is clear that the United States’ adversaries are stepping up their efforts to exploit...
May 28, 2021 | FAR & Beyond
On May 13th, GSA issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry feedback on a “governmentwide cloud acquisition strategy and Blanket Purchase Agreement.” The RFI details the acquisition strategy to deliver a multiple award blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for...
May 24, 2021 | FAR & Beyond
The Coalition would like to thank everyone who attended our virtual Spring Training Conference – The Biden Administration’s Priorities and the Role of Acquisition. Your participation helped make the Spring Conference a successful opportunity for the entire contracting...
May 7, 2021 | FAR & Beyond
Four weeks ago, this blog focused on how the proposed BIC MAC program essentially duplicates the MAS program. Two weeks ago, Part 2 of this blog series focused on adding cost reimbursement capability for the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. This week, in Part 3...
May 3, 2021 | FAR & Beyond
As April comes to an end, the Spring Training Conference draws closer, with only a few weeks left before the opening date. The Coalition is excited to bring our members this two-day virtual experience on May 19-20 that includes a diverse assembly of speakers from...
Apr 23, 2021 | FAR & Beyond
Two weeks ago, Part 1 of this blog series focused, in part, on how BIC MAC duplicates the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. Part 1 included a “table of features” which outlined the significant convergence in key contractual terms and capabilities between BIC MAC...
Apr 16, 2021 | FAR & Beyond
The Coalition is pleased to announce that registration is officially open for our 2021 Spring Training Conference – The Biden Administration’s Priorities and the Role of Acquisition. The virtual training conference will be held on May 19-20, 2021. Similar to our 2020...
Apr 9, 2021 | FAR & Beyond
As previous blogs have noted, the OASIS program is a strategic acquisition asset for GSA’s customers, including the Department of Defense (DoD). Over the last five and a half years, the OASIS program (OASIS other than small, and OASIS Small Business (SB)) has...
Apr 2, 2021 | FAR & Beyond
In anticipation of its May release of an RFI for the follow-on to the OASIS services contract, yesterday, GSA held a BIC MAC industry day. At the outset, we applaud GSA for reaching out to industry as it assesses its options for the follow-on. As GSA embarks on its...
