Category: FAR & Beyond Blog

A Day of Golf and Gratitude: Thank You for Supporting the Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament!

This Wednesday, The Coalition for Government Procurement had the pleasure of hosting the 11th Annual Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament, and we could not have asked for a more beautiful

GSA’s TDR Expansion – The Journey Continues  

On July 17, the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) published an advanced notice for Refresh 22 of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) solicitation. Refresh 22 included the

Beyond the Green: Thank You to Our Tournament Sponsors!

One of the Coalition’s favorite events of the year, the Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament, is only three weeks away! This wonderful outing, taking place on August 21 at

The Government’s Mixed Messages on Global Supply Chains, Continued…  

Two weeks ago, FAR & Beyond focused on the “Competing Global Supply Chain Approaches” governing federal acquisition. The blog outlined the significant differences between the Buy American Act (BAA) and the Trade Agreements Act

Meet Our Golf Tournament Beneficiary: Paws for Purple Hearts

The Coalition for Government Procurement is thrilled to support Paws for Purple Hearts (PPH) through the Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament on August 21. PPH assists and improves the lives of

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

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