Upcoming Coalition Events for March and April!
As March enters in like a polar bear, it is time to provide an update on the Coalition’s event schedule for March and April. Myth-Busters Forum with Daniel Gerstein, Acting
Category: FAR & Beyond Blog
Show me the Money: How the federal budget will impact business development
By Guest Blogger: Ray Bjorklund, President, BirchGrove Consulting LLC As a business developer, you follow the money. You trek toward the customers that spend money and the customers that
DPAP Asks for Industry Input on 400 DFARS Requirements
Wednesday night brought 14 inches of snow—significantly more than predicted! (Gee, how did that happen?) I spent Thursday morning shoveling the driveway and sidewalk. Everything is closed. The streets are
GSA’s Strategic Plan: Plan versus Implementation
On January 10th the “FAR and Beyond” blog published a comment identifying fourteen key procurement items for 2014 that will be addressed throughout the year in future blog postings. This week
Revisited: Impact of the Price Reduction Clause
Here in DC it has been cold and snowy—and parents across the region are wondering if school is going to last through July 4th given all the cancellations. It seems
Congratulations Jeffrey Koses!
The Coalition for Government Procurement (“the Coalition”) congratulates Jeffrey Koses on his new role as Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) at the General Services Administration (GSA). Jeff Koses has had a
“Predictions” for 2014
For those returning to work this week—welcome back and Happy New Year! As you know, the Coalition is celebrating our 35th Anniversary this year! We have a proud history of service
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! The Coalition staff wishes you and yours a happy, safe and successful 2014! As you know, 2014 marks The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement’s 35th anniversary.
Thoughts on the Office Supply 3 (OS3) FSSI Procurement
The latest developments under the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI) include a move away from the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. The Office Supply 3 (OS3) FSSI procurement would
Thought No. 13: Oversight of the procurement system—is there balance?
Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! As the end of the year approaches, it is time to finish the “Thirteen Thoughts for 2013.” On January 14th of this year,