Nov 2, 2017 | Category Management
Anniversaries are a time of reflection, evaluation, and motivation. These moments provide an opportunity for us to look back upon our successes, as well as our shortcomings, and make commitments to better ourselves as we progress forward. Nearly one year ago today,...
Feb 10, 2017 | Category Management
This week, GSA hosted a roundtable discussion on the Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) rule and what it means for GSA’s agency customers and contractors. After listening to the TDR roundtable dialogue, the question that arises is whether GSA is actively listening to...
Dec 8, 2016 | Category Management
Last week, we examined the recent draft circular issued by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) regarding the implementation of Category Management. As a follow-up, this week’s FAR & Beyond blog further examines some of the legal, policy, and...
Dec 1, 2016 | Category Management, FAR & Beyond, Rules and Regulations
On October 7th, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) published, in the Federal Register, a proposed new Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-XXX, “Implementing Category Management for Common Goods and Services.” The Public comments on the draft...
Oct 27, 2016 | Category Management, FAR & Beyond, Rules and Regulations
As you know, the General Services Administration (GSA) plays a key role in supporting the logistics of the Presidential Transition. Currently, GSA headquarters is hosting each candidate’s Transition Team, providing necessary services and facilities, as the two teams...
Oct 6, 2016 | Category Management, FAR & Beyond, Management, Rules and Regulations
Yesterday, via posting for advance review on the Federal Register Public Inspection Site, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), announced that it has issued a proposed OMB Circular, Implementing Category...
