Jan 27, 2023 | FAR & Beyond, FAR & Beyond
There is a maxim of business that an organization cannot manage what it does not measure. At a basic level, this maxim recognizes the importance of data, like information surrounding performance, production activities, and distribution, to the success of a business....
Jan 20, 2023 | FAR & Beyond
On the eve of our nation’s entry into World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt, in a radio address to the nation, first proposed that the U.S. would serve as an “Arsenal of Democracy.” Under this plan, the U.S. provided the United Kingdom the supplies necessary to...
Jan 13, 2023 | FAR & Beyond, FAR & Beyond
The Coalition is excited to kick off 2023 with a full schedule of all-member events to help contractors prepare for the New Year! We remain dedicated to bringing Coalition members the most valuable discussions with government and industry leaders on key acquisition...
Jan 6, 2023 | FAR & Beyond
Happy New Year! We begin the new year with the “watchwords” that we expect will drive the procurement system and government operations through 2023 and beyond. Cybersecurity Cybersecurity is a fundamental requirement for government operations and the contractors that...
Dec 16, 2022 | FAR & Beyond
This is the second in a series of blogs focusing on the policy and program value of TDR. Over the last 30 years, GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program has evolved from exclusively focusing on static, contract-level pricing to driving pricing, performance, and...
Dec 8, 2022 | FAR & Beyond, FAR & Beyond
The holiday season provides an opportunity to take a break from our usual routines to appreciate human connection and surround ourselves with the things that bring us joy. As we enter the holidays and approach the end of another year, we are given an opportunity to...
Dec 2, 2022 | FAR & Beyond
This the first in a series of blogs focusing the policy and program value of TDR. As the Biden Administration focuses on strategies to support small businesses, including small-disadvantaged businesses, implementing TDR across the entire Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)...
Nov 28, 2022 | FAR & Beyond
The Coalition for Government Procurement would like to thank everyone who attended this week’s Fall Training Conference – Expectations for Government Fiscal Year 2023. Your participation played a key role in making the conference an excellent opportunity for the...
Nov 10, 2022 | FAR & Beyond, FAR & Beyond
Today, our nation honors the heroism, sacrifice, and service of all brave men and women who offer their lives in the defense of our country. As we have done in the past, the Coalition focuses on stories of that service, either unexplored or forgotten over the course...
Nov 4, 2022 | FAR & Beyond
In last week’s FAR & Beyond blog, we honored the career of Jon Etherton by announcing him as a recipient of the Coalition’s highest distinction, the Common Sense in Government Procurement Award. Readers may remember that we also teased the revelation of a second...