Category: FAR & Beyond Blog

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

The Next Steps in the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 

On April 15, the President issued Executive Order 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement, launching a comprehensive rewrite (streamlining) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), supplemental agency regulations, and other

Time to Retire the Best-in-Class Regime?

Two weeks ago, the FAR & Beyond blog highlighted the new Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) ordering procedures set forth in the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR). See GSAR Part 538.71. The slim downed, plain language rewrite

Thank You for A Week of Revolutionary Discussions

The Coalition is thankful for the opportunity this week to engage in two important discussions with senior government officials on the future of federal procurement. On Wednesday, we were honored

A Revolutionary Overhaul of the FSS Ordering Procedures

The Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) continues apace! In August, the FAR Council issued 12 model deviations covering FAR parts 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 26, 33, 38,

Thank You for a Memorable Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament

On behalf of The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (the Coalition), we extend our deepest gratitude to all our members, sponsors, and participants who joined us on Wednesday

The Imperative of Best Value Through the Multiple Award Schedules

On July 16, the General Services Administration (GSA) published via its website 16 legislative proposals that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) transmitted to the 119th Congress. Legislative proposal No.