Entering the New Normal with Caution and Optimism
This Sunday marks an inauspicious anniversary. On that day two years ago, the Coalition team shifted to virtual operations in response to the pandemic. Like other organizations and the Federal
Category: FAR & Beyond Blog
Credit Where Credit is Due
This week, GSA posted on the Interact site some welcome news regarding the upcoming Services Multi-Agency Contract (MAC), which is the follow-on to the One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services
Inflation and the Imperative of Acquisition Streamlining
At the end of last month, the “FAR & Beyond” blog focused on the impact of supply chain and inflation challenges on government contractors. The blog highlighted the urgent opportunity for GSA’s
The GSA-VA Partnership and Opportunities for Success
This week, GSA posted the signed Delegation of Authority/Assignment of Function agreement (the delegation) for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue its management and operation of the healthcare-related Federal Supply
Time Remains to Submit an EIP Award Nomination!
As the midpoint of February approaches, the Coalition would like to remind our members that they still have the opportunity to submit an Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Award nomination before the newly
Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor Principles for Success
The Coalition for Government Procurement sincerely appreciates the engagement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about the Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) program and the agency’s recognition of the
Addressing the Impact of Inflation on Government Contracts
Supply chain challenges and inflation are having a negative impact on businesses across the economy. The federal procurement system, a subset of that economy, is not immune to these impacts.
Buy American: A New Vision for New Realities
January 25th marks the one-year anniversary of the President’s issuance of Executive Order (EO) 14005, “Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers,” which, among
2021 EIP Awards to Include Coalition’s Highest Honor
Last month, the Coalition announced that nominations for the Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Awards for 2021 are now open. The purpose of the EIP Awards is to recognize individuals and
Twenty-two Topics for 2022!
Happy New Year! We begin the new year with twenty-two topics that will shape much of the federal acquisition landscape in 2022. This list is not by any means exhaustive,