Category: FAR & Beyond Blog

Federal Procurement: Continuing to Sustain the Arsenal of Democracy

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

Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Coalition Events

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

Watchwords for 2023

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

TDR: Common Sense Policy Supporting the MAS Marketplace!

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

Join Us for a Holiday Party at the Tower Club, December 15

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

Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) Increases Opportunities for Small Business!

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,

Thank you for a Successful Fall Conference!

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

From Different Backgrounds and Hardship, They Came Together as One in Service to Their Country

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

Ted Buford

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.

Jon Etherton

One does not often hear of many icons in the government procurement space.  Probably the closest to such symbols of excellence are Ralph Nash and John Cibinic, authors of the