Category: FAR & Beyond Blog

2026 Procurement Outlook: RFO, OASIS+ Phase II, and More at the Winter Training Conference

As the federal procurement community prepares for a transformative year, the Coalition’s Winter Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market is set to deliver the essential updates, analysis, and perspectives contractors need to

Leveraging the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)

On November 3rd, Jeff Koses, the General Service Administration’s (GSA’s) Senior Procurement Executive, posted an article on LinkedIn announcing that the “RFO is in play.” The article highlighted that GSA,

Three Holiday Wish List Events You Won’t Want to Miss!

As we approach the holiday season and look ahead to the new year, many of us are taking time to reflect, recharge, and think about what we hope the year

Cyberside Chat™ Rescheduled: Stay Tuned for More Details!

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) will reschedule this year’s Cyberside Chat™ from December to February, dates to be announced. We

2025 Fall Training Conference Rescheduled to January 14–15, 2026

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement’s (Coalition) 2025 Fall Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market has been rescheduled to January 14–15, 2026, at the Fairview

Inside the “Nuts & Bolts” Breakout Sessions at the 2025 Fall Training Conference, Nov. 12-13

The popular “Nuts & Bolts” breakout sessions are a hallmark of The Coalition for Common Sense In Government Procurement (Coalition’s) Training Conferences. These small-group discussions focus on specific federal contract

Don’t Miss the Fall Training Conference: Four Reasons to Register Now 

From shifting budget priorities to the implementation of the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) and procurement consolidation, contractors are facing a wave of changes in the Federal market.

The Next Steps in the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, Continued… 

Last month, the FAR & Beyond blog highlighted the importance of the formal rulemaking process in cementing the regulatory streamlining accomplished during Phase I of the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO).

Announcing the Governmentwide Day Agenda for the 2025 Fall Training Conference

The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement is excited to share the Governmentwide Day agenda for the 2025 Fall Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market! Taking place November 12–13 at the Fairview Park

Spotlight on the Keynotes for the 2025 Fall Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market

As the highly anticipated Fall Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market approaches, the Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) is excited to share the Keynote Speakers and program highlights! Bringing