How One Service Dog Can Change a Veteran’s Life
At first glance, $12,000 might just look like a goal on a fundraising graphic. But when it comes to providing a life-changing service dog to a veteran in need, that
Category: FAR & Beyond Blog
Supporting Veterans One Service Dog at a Time: Help Us Reach Our Goal!
On August 20, The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement will once again host the popular Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament at the scenic Whiskey Creek Golf Club in Ijamsville,
Thank you for Joining Us at the Spring Conference!
The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in this week’s Spring Training Conference: The New Federal Market. We were extremely
TDR is an Opportunity for Partnership
On June 9, 2025, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced the mandatory expansion of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) across GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. The mandatory expansion will begin at the
Why You Don’t Want to Miss the Spring Training Conference!
Why You Don’t Want to Miss the Spring Training Conference! As the federal marketplace continues to evolve under the new Administration, the Coalition’s 2025 Spring Training Conference is your opportunity to stay
The Opportunities of Consolidation
On March 20, the President issued Executive Order (EO) 14240, Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement. The EO consolidates the procurement of common goods and services under the General Services
Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Reform Legislation
On May 21, 2025, the United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a legislative hearing which included consideration of S. 1591, the Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Act of
Spring Training Conference Features GSA Leadership and Vision
The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) is proud to host this year’s Spring Training Conference at a pivotal moment for the federal acquisition system. The Spring Training
A Timely Opportunity for Evergreen MAS Contracts!
Considering the Administration’s procurement streamlining efforts, now is the time to revisit the concept of evergreen contracting (evergreen) under the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. Evergreen
In Memory of Bob Metzger
The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) is deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague, Robert “Bob” Metzger. Bob was a pioneering force in the