The Coalition’s Events to Date and in the Fall
While 2020 has certainly been a challenging year in many respects, the Coalition has continued to bring together public and private sector procurement leaders to work towards the mutual goal
Category: FAR & Beyond Blog
“Section 889” ZTE and Huawei Prohibitions for All Federal Contractors to Consider
Since the enactment of the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), stakeholders have awaited implementing guidance for Section 889, the restriction on use of certain Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance
Unpriced Schedules: Instantly Promoting Small Business Opportunities!
On July 2, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced the cancellation of the Alliant 2 Small Business solicitation. The cancellation represents a major change in the federal market for small
Wishing Everyone a Happy July 4th Weekend!
The Coalition for Government Procurement would like to wish our members and colleagues across the procurement community a very Happy Independence Day! This year, our celebrated July 4th traditions of parades, fireworks, and celebrations
Reflections from My Basement…at Mid-Year
As many of you know my home office has been the back porch of our home, sharing it with my office mate and faithful companion, our dog, Larry “Bird” Waldron.
Our Friend, Lenny Loewentritt
It has been exactly one week since our friend, Lenny Loewentritt, passed away after battling cancer. Many of us in the procurement community are still trying to process this sad
Building a More Resilient VA Supply Chain
On June 9, 2020, the Coalition’s President, Roger Waldron, appeared at a hearing before the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs to discuss, “Building a More Resilient VA Supply Chain.” Other
Join the “Summer Lunch and Learn Series” of Webinars
With summer here, we recognize that all of us still operate in a world of social distancing and remote work. As you continue to innovate and carry on service to
The “Unpriced Schedules” – Best in Class
“We need to focus on the new authority we have for unpriced services contracts and incorporate that so that we can really focus on the technical qualifications of vendors and
A Day to Remember
Words are even more feeble on this Memorial Day, for the sight before us is that of a strong and good nation that stands in silence and remembers those who