Small Business Committee Meeting on IT Value Added Resellers, June 26

On May 7, GSA’s IT Vendor Management Office released an RFI as part of an assessment of the challenges Original Equipment Manufacturers, Value Added Resellers (VARs), and Federal Agencies face in using small business VARs and the development of recommendations on how to increase the number and utilization of small business VARs in the Federal IT marketplace.

Green Committee Meeting on Impacts of the New FAR Part 23 on Sustainable Acquisition, July 9

On July 9 at 1:00 PM (ET), the Green Committee will host a members-only presentation from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on ecolabels and sustainable procurement. Guest speakers will be Jenna Larkin, the Acting Section Lead for the EPA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Program, and Jonathan Rifkin, a Specialist and sustainable acquisition expert on the EPP team.

Don’t Mistake an AMP for a WAMP – Key Characteristics for 5 Key Federal Health Care Programs, July 11

During the webinar, Stephen and Greg will discuss the critical distinctions between Average Manufacturer Price (AMP) and Weighted Average Manufacturer Price (WAMP) and their implications for both brand and generic drugs. Additionally, they will highlight and discuss a top issue impacting each program, providing you with the insights needed to stay compliant in this evolving landscape.

GWAC/MAC Committee Meeting on AAS Outlook and Realignment, July 16 

On July 16 at 2:00 PM (ET), the GWAC/MAC Committee is hosting a members-only meeting with Casey Kelley, Client Executive, AAS Army/Air Force, GSA. During the meeting, he will brief attendees on the latest updates and initiatives from GSA’s Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS), including AAS outlook and the status of its realignment efforts.

Public Law Season Is Fast Approaching – What Do I Do? July 25

As public law season rapidly approaches, it is crucial to stay informed and prepared, especially for drugs marketed under New Drug Applications (NDAs) and Biologics License Applications (BLAs). Join us on July 25 for a timely and informative webinar as Stephen Ruscus, Partner at BakerHostetler, and Greg Madden, Managing Member at Orlaithe Consulting, will guide you through the essential steps to navigate public law season.

July 2024 General/Office Products Meeting with Erv Koehler

Virtual

On July 30, Erv Koehler, Assistant Commissioner, Office of General Supplies and Services at the General Services Administration and Michael Shepherd, Director, Catalog Management Office, will be joining the Coalition's General/Office

Domestic Sourcing Requirements – The Old and the New, August 1

On August 1, we are pleased to have Stephen Ruscus, Partner at BakerHostetler, and Greg Madden, Managing Member at Orlaithe Consulting, present an insightful webinar dedicated to understanding the evolving landscape of domestic sourcing requirements for brand drugs, generic drugs, and medical devices.