Category: FAR & Beyond Blog

Introducing the Defense Civilian Training Corps

Guest Blogger: Karen DaPonte Thornton, Research Fellow, Acquisition Innovation Research CenterThe comments in this blog post are the author’s own. This week, the Department of Defense launched the Defense Civilian

Support for Our Veterans: Paws for Purple Hearts

As the pleasant summer weather approaches, one of the Coalition’s most-loved events of the year draws closer. We are excited to share that registration for the 10th Annual Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial

Remembering Our Fallen Heroes

This upcoming weekend marks the opportunity for us to observe the Memorial Day holiday. Americans across the country will gather, not only to enjoy time with family and friends, but

“Pathways” to the Federal Acquisition Service’s North Star Goals

In leading GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Commissioner Sonny Hashmi has established “North Star Goals” for the organization in its efforts to support customer agency missions on behalf of the

An Unnecessary, Counter-Productive Multiple Award Schedule Marketplace Hurdle

The General Services Administration’s (GSA’s) Acquisition Letter MV-22-02, Temporary Moratorium of Certain Limitations Contained in Certain GSA Economic Price Adjustment Contract Clauses (the acquisition letter), is a thoughtful effort to

Thank you for a Successful Spring Training Conference!

The Coalition for Government Procurement would like to thank everyone who attended this week’s Spring Training Conference – Procurement Watchwords for 2023: Market Continuity, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Security, and Sustainability. Your participation

See You at the Spring Training Conference!

There is excitement in the air as we approach next week’s Spring Training Conference – Procurement Watchwords for 2023.  The conference will take place on May 2-3 at the Fairview Park

Thank you to the VA NAC for a Successful Annual Meeting in Chicago!

This week, the Coalition for Government Procurement resumed its annual member meeting with officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center in Chicago, which manages healthcare supply

What to Expect at the Spring Training Conference!

What to Expect at the Spring Training Conference! As the weather heats up and the beginning of May quickly approaches, the Coalition’s excitement for the 2023 Spring Training Conference continues

Putting the Puzzle Together to “Deliver” for Customer Agencies

This week’s blog is the third in a series focusing on the puzzling approach to MAS FSS price analysis issues and the default to a Low Price Regardless of Context