Category: FAR & Beyond Blog

Eliminating the Price Reduction Clause is an Opportunity to Increase Competition

Last week’s far-reaching Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy included language that carried implications for government procurement generally, including direction that could facilitate the creation of opportunities for small

Top FORE (!) Reasons to Register TODAY for the Joseph P Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament

After a one-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, The Coalition for Government Procurement is thrilled to announce we are bringing back our Annual Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament

OASIS Follow-on: The 10 Billion-Dollar Question

As we start to experience the heat and humidity for which Washington summers are famous, on neighborhood corners, we may spot some enterprising youths selling lemonade to line their pockets

Welcome Administrator Robin Carnahan!

It is with great pleasure that the Coalition for Government Procurement recognizes the Senate’s confirmation of Robin Carnahan this past Wednesday to serve as Administrator of General Services.  A former

Announcing the “2021 Summer of Compliance”

As the thermometer starts to hit the 90’s, the Coalition would like to announce that we are launching The Summer of Compliance!  While perhaps not as exciting as The Summer of

Small Business GWACs: A History of Success in Promoting Governmentwide Opportunities for Small Businesses

The Biden Administration’s focus on enhancing opportunities for small businesses provides a timely occasion for federal managers to take stock of current acquisition strategies, processes, and requirements that impact business

Cyber Executive Order: We’re All in This Together

In recent days, it has become apparent that our nation is under silent attack.  Whether it be a fuel pipeline, a food processor, a ferry in New England, or a

FSS BPAs: Back to the Future or “Déjà vu All Over Again!”

On May 13th, GSA issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry feedback on a “governmentwide cloud acquisition strategy and Blanket Purchase Agreement.” The RFI details the acquisition strategy to

Thank you for a Spectacular Spring Training Conference!

The Coalition would like to thank everyone who attended our virtual Spring Training Conference – The Biden Administration’s Priorities and the Role of Acquisition. Your participation helped make the Spring Conference

PART 3: OASIS Is Built to Last

Four weeks ago, this blog focused on how the proposed BIC MAC program essentially duplicates the MAS program. Two weeks ago, Part 2 of this blog series focused on adding