Category: FAR & Beyond Blog

The Costs of Contract Duplication

As the federal acquisition community implements the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) and consolidates procurement operations, the challenge of contract duplication remains. Unnecessary contract duplication increases bid and

A Busy April and What’s Ahead in May

April has been an active and productive month for the Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition), with a series of committee meetings and webinars that brought together government

The Spring Training Conference is Almost Here!

The Spring Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market Continued is less than one month away! Join us May 13–14 in Falls Church, VA to hear directly from acquisition leaders across

The RFO Highlights the Need for Evergreen Contracting 

A highlight of the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) is the revised competitive ordering procedures under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program. The RFO, consistent with the General Service

Spring Conference Agenda Day 2: The Evolving Federal Healthcare Market

The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) is excited to share the Healthcare Day agenda for the 2026 Spring Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market Continued on May

Spring Conference Agenda Day 1: The New GSA for the Revolutionary Federal Market

The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) is excited to share the Governmentwide Day agenda for the 2026 Spring Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market Continued on May

Spring Training Conference Preview: The Revolutionary Federal Market Continued

Registration is now open for the Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement’s 2026 Spring Training Conference, taking place May 13–14 at the Fairview Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia. The

A Busy Spring Calendar for Coalition Members

The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement is looking forward to an exciting and productive spring filled with opportunities for members to engage with government leaders and industry experts

Action Needed to Avoid Memory Loss

The worldwide shortage of memory chips, known as dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) and NAND flash memory, has been widely reported in the press. The shortage is largely driven by insatiable

The RFO’s Expansion of BPAs: Revolutionary Common Sense

For almost 30 years, the General Services Administration’s (GSA’s) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program has included the ability for customer agencies to award Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) under MAS contracts.