Category: FAR & Beyond Blog

e-GSA: Creating Opportunities Through e-Commerce

The move to e-Commerce solutions envisioned by Section 846 of the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) represents the most consequential procurement policy change in a generation.[1] As we

The Dynamic Marketplace: Balancing Public Interests

As discussed in previous posts, the Section 809 Panel recently released its  long-awaited  Volume III Report to Congress, which includes recommendations for streamlining the Department of Defense’s (DoD) acquisition system. The

Addressing the Cyber Risks of e-Commerce

As cyber and supply chain issues continue to evolve, now, perhaps more so than ever before, the success of the Federal procurement system is contingent upon the government’s ability to

e-Commerce: To Be Or Not To Be

Since the enactment of the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) in 1984, competition has been a foundational tenant of the Federal procurement system. Pursuant to the statute, outside certain circumstances,

Knowing the Unknowns: Avoiding Unintended Consequences

Welcome back, and Happy New Year! The Coalition hopes everyone had a restful, healthy, and happy Holiday Season. As we begin 2019, the Coalition would to thank its members, as

The e-Commerce Crossroad: Where is the Market Headed?

Today the Coalition submitted comments in response to the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Request for Information (RFI) regarding commercial e-Commerce portals. Specifically, the RFI sought feedback on several draft documents

2018 Has Been the Year of the Multiple Award Schedules: What Will 2019 Bring?

     This week, the General Services Administration held its Federal Marketplace Industry Day, inviting stakeholders from across the procurement community to participate in a dialogue on the future of GSA’s key

GSA’s Federal Marketplace Industry Day: An Opportunity for Addressing Fundamental Questions Surrounding e-Commerce

On Wednesday, December 12, the General Services Administration (GSA) will be hosting a Federal Marketplace Industry Day to discuss the future of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program and its

Schedules Consolidation: All for One, and One for All!

This week, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced that it will be consolidating its 24 Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) into a single Schedule for best value commercial solutions. This significant milestone is

Happy Thanksgiving!

We depart from our regular blog to acknowledge the Thanksgiving holiday that we celebrate next week. I would like to share with you a Thanksgiving Day Proclamation from 1908. In