Competing Global Supply Chain Approaches
The pandemic and its aftermath created a greater awareness of the fragility of global supply chains, and the federal government’s over reliance on adversaries in the supply chain. As a
Category: FAR & Beyond Blog
Cyber Harmonization: Making the Regulations Work Together
Earlier this year, the Coalition submitted comments on FAR Case 2021-017, “Federal Acquisition Regulation: Cyber Threat and Incident Reporting and Information Sharing.” That process presented an opportunity to address the
The Nexus Between Data Management Tools, Transparency and Procurement Policy
Data management tools, like pricing algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), are playing an ever-larger role in Federal procurement as agencies look to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve contract outcomes.
Paws for Purple Hearts: Healing Heroes
In the world of therapeutic support and rehabilitation, innovative approaches can make a significant impact. One such approach is Paws for Purple Hearts (PPH), a unique organization dedicated to improving the lives
What is the Trajectory of the ASCEND BPA?
Last month, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued a draft Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the proposed governmentwide ASCEND Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for cloud services. The RFQ included a
Swinging for a Cause: Supporting Veterans Through Our Charity Golf Tournament
Get ready to tee off at the Coalition’s 11th Annual Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament, with registration now officially open! This year’s tournament is set for August 21 and
Memorial Day: A Time of Remembering
This weekend, we mark the annual celebration of Memorial Day. Officially first recognized in 1868, it originally was referred to as Decoration Day (those of a certain age might remember
The Benefits of “Best Value” for Small Businesses in the Federal Market
As discussed previously in this FAR and Beyond blog, the General Services Administration (GSA) has proposed to amend the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) of 1984 to adjust the statutory authority for the Federal
Thank You for a Successful Spring Training Conference!
The Coalition for Government Procurement would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in this week’s Spring Training Conference – What is Fair and Reasonable, Part 2: Let’s Continue the
The Unintended Consequences of Policy and Data Overreach
No discussion of the effective administration of Federal procurement can ignore the reality that the Executive Branch and Congress have leveraged the procurement system to affect important social policy goals.