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SUMMARY:GWAC/MAC Committee Meeting on GSA's Alliant 3\, Jan 11
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition has scheduled a virtual meeting with GSA’s Paul Bowen\, Director\, Center for GWAC Programs\, and Nick Kalathas\, Branch Chief\, Alliant GWAC Contracts\, on January 11 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM (ET) to discuss GSA’s vision for its Alliant 3 contract vehicle and the recently released Draft RFP. During the briefing\, GSA will listen to input regarding the draft\, but will not answer questions pertaining to the solicitation. \nTo register for the meeting\, click here. \nRegistration is complimentary for all members. For any assistance with registration\, please contact mhanafin@thecgp.org. \n 
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/gwac-mac-committee-meeting-on-gsas-alliant-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Overview of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2024\, Jan 22
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition is excited to announce our first webinar for 2024! Join us on January 22 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET) for an Overview of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024\, presented by Moshe Schwartz\, President of Etherton and Associates\, Inc. The NDAA was signed into law on December 22\, 2023. During this webinar\, Schwartz will highlight trends and focus areas of the NDAA; China\, acquisition\, industrial base\, and cybersecurity provisions; and how the NDAA may impact the administration’s policy goals. Additionally\, Schwartz will identify potential future areas of focus and change in acquisition and industrial base policy. We look forward to your participation! \n \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/webinar-overview-of-the-national-defense-authorization-act-ndaa-for-fy-2024-jan-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T113000
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SUMMARY:2024 Small Business Regulatory Year in Review\, Jan 30
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition is excited to host a virtual 2023 Small Business Regulatory Year in Review presentation on January 30 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM (ET)! The event features industry experts David Black\, Partner at Holland and Knight\, Ken Dodds\, Vice President of Acquisition Policy at The Coalition for Government Procurement\, and Jon Williams\, Partner at PilieroMazza\, who will provide insights on the regulatory cases and updates of the past year that affected both large and small business contractors.  During the event\, Black\, Dodds\, and Williams will cover a wide range of topics\, including observations on: \n\nSmall Business Administration (SBA) and FAR Part 19 Rule updates;\nOffice of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) cases;\nGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)/Court of Federal Claims (COFC) decisions;\nAnd More!\n\nSmall and large businesses are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions in advance of the event\, please contact Joseph Snyderwine at JSnyderwine@thecgp.org.To register\, click here.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/2024-small-business-regulatory-year-in-review-jan-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
CREATED:20240118T034927Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - What Contractors Need to Know about the CMMC Proposed Rule\, Feb 5
DESCRIPTION:At the end of December\, DoD released its long-awaited proposed rule to establish the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. Please join the Coalition for a webinar on February 5 from 12:00 – 1:00pm EST as we host a terrific panel to discuss the proposed rule and address some of the questions contractors may be asking regarding what comes next.  The panelists will be: \n\nTownsend Bourne\, Partner\, Sheppard Mullin\nBob Metzger\, Shareholder\, Rogers Joseph O’Donnell\nMichael Gruden\, Counsel\, Crowell & Moring\n\nCovered topics: \n\nAn overview of the proposed rule for CMMC and what contractors need to focus on first;\nWhat the proposed rule resolves and what was left ambiguous;\nThe CMMC attestation and certification process and what to expect;\nImpact of CMMC attestations on other cyber disclosure regulations (FCA\, SEC\, etc.);\nCMMC effects on supply chain management;\nTiming of the rulemaking and when the rule likely will be effective;\nKey issues for potential comments\, e.g.\, use of cloud-based external services providers;\nSpecial challenges for smaller businesses; and\nWhat this means for companies at Level 1 (with FCI) but not Level 2 (CUI)\, and COTS products suppliers.\n\nRegister for the CMMC webinar here.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/webinar-overview-of-the-cmmc-proposed-rule/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
CREATED:20240122T204407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T141657Z
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SUMMARY:IT/Services Committee Meeting with GSA's ITC\, Feb 12
DESCRIPTION:On February 12 at 10:00 AM (ET)\, the IT/Services Committee will host Cheryl Thornton-Cameron\, Acquisition Operations Director within GSA’s Office of Information Technology Category for a members-only meeting. \nTo register for the meeting\, click here. \nThe meeting will be in-person in the greater DMV area\, and virtual attendance will be available. The Coalition will update members once a location has been finalized. \nTo facilitate the dialogue with industry\, GSA has requested members submit questions and topics for the meeting by February 2. \nPlease submit all questions and topics to Joseph Snyderwine at JSnyderwine@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/it-services-committee-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
CREATED:20240202T153448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T142809Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing on GSA's Single-Use Plastics Proposed Rule\, Feb 13
DESCRIPTION:On February 13 from 1:30 – 2 PM (ET)\, the Green Committee will hold a members-only briefing on GSA’s proposed rule on single-use plastic packaging for GSA and VA Schedules. \nWe will discuss the highlights of GSA’s proposed rule and their strategy to reduce single-use plastic packaging. We will also cover our approach to the Coalition’s comments in response to the proposed rule which are due Feb. 26\, 2024. \nTo register\, click here. \nAll members who are interested in learning more about the Single-Use Plastic Packaging proposed rule and getting involved in the Green Committee are welcome to join.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/briefing-on-gsas-single-use-plastics-rule-proposed-rule-feb-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T110000
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CREATED:20240125T210707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T211216Z
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SUMMARY:Cloud Working Group Meeting on GSA’s ASCEND BPA\, Feb 16
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition’s Cloud Working Group will be hosting a members-only meeting with Joel Lundy\, Director\, Office of IT Products at GSA’s Information Technology Category (ITC) (pending agency approval) on February 16 at 10:00 AM (ET) to discuss the draft ASCEND Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Joel Lundy will be joined by Barry Hodge\, Branch Chief\, Cloud Solutions Branch\, ITC and Jonathan Plante\, IT Specialist\, Cloud Solutions Branch\, ITC.  \nTo register for the meeting\, click here. 
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/cloud-working-group-meeting-on-gsas-ascend-bpa-feb-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
CREATED:20240216T173746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T173839Z
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SUMMARY:The 2024 Accredo Transition and Replenishment: What Manufacturers Need to Know\, Feb 20
DESCRIPTION:Next week on Tuesday\, February 20th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET)\, the Coalition will host a members-only virtual briefing\, The 2024 Accredo Transition and Replenishment: What Manufacturers Need to Know. \nThe subject will be the transition of TRICARE specialty pharmaceutical dispensing to the Accredo Specialty Pharmacy. Starting on March 1st\, all prescriptions for replenishable specialty products will be handled by Accredo. During the briefing\, the following guest speakers will provide: \n\nAn overview of the replenishment process;\nHow it applies to manufacturers;\nWhat manufacturers need to do; and\nFAQs from manufacturers about Accredo.\n\nGuest Speakers \n\nDr. Marsha Petersen\, Chief of the Pharmacy Support Branch at the Defense Health Agency\nAaron Middlekauff\, DoD VP of Government Accounts for Cencora (formerly Amerisource Bergen)\nJay Peloquin\, Senior Director of Clinical Services at Express Scripts\n\nRequest for Questions from Members\nOur guest speakers have asked members to provide their questions and topics of interest in advance. Click here for a draft list of questions thus far. To add topics and questions to the list\, please contact Ian Bell at ibell@thecgp.org by COB this Friday\, February 16. \nTo register for this members-only meeting\, click here. (Please note that this meeting will be recorded and available to members afterwards.)
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/the-2024-accredo-transition-and-replenishment-what-manufacturers-need-to-know-feb-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
CREATED:20240104T215026Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Healthcare Focus: Briefing on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024\, Feb 21 
DESCRIPTION:On February 21 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET)\, the Coalition is hosting the webinar\, Healthcare Focus: Briefing on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024\, with Moshe Schwartz\, President of Etherton and Associates. During the presentation\, Schwartz will provide an update on recent healthcare legislation in the fiscal year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). \n \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/webinar-healthcare-focus-briefing-on-the-national-defense-authorization-act-ndaa-for-fiscal-year-2024-feb-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
CREATED:20240129T204226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T204321Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - The Latest Alliant 3 Draft RFP:  A Review of the Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly\, Feb 22
DESCRIPTION:The release of the final solicitation for the highly anticipated Best-in-Class (BIC) Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC)\, Alliant 3\, is right around the corner. Organized by GSA and a continuation of the flagship vehicles Alliant and Alliant 2\, Alliant 3 will focus on providing government agencies with integrated IT solution services for evolving needs. Similar to the recent OASIS+ procurement\, Alliant 3 will utilize a self-scoring system to evaluate a contractor’s status as a BIC solution provider. With latest draft solicitation (Draft RFP 2) released this past December and the final solicitation expected in Spring of 2024\, interested vendors would be wise to consider the latest news and what to think about as GSA moves forward. \nJoin us on February 2/22 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET) as we host Baker Tilly’s Leo Alvarez\, Principal; Dylan Schreiner\, Manager; and Molly Menoni\, Senior Consultant\, who will be providing an overview of the latest changes to the Alliant 3 contract\, expected contract requirements\, and what contractors should consider as they make bidding decisions\, including: \n\nOverview of the Alliant 3 solicitation and the anticipated solicitation release;\nHighlighting the most impactful changes from Draft RFP 2;\nContractor Teaming Arrangements;\nCPA Business Systems Reviews and Scoring;\nSustainability Requirements and Scoring;\nC-SCRM Requirements;\nVendor Self-Scoring; and\nAnticipated Proposal Evaluation Criteria.\n\nRegister now by clicking here. \nFor any assistance with registration\, please contact Michael Hanafin at mhanafin@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/webinar-the-latest-alliant-3-draft-rfp-a-review-of-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
CREATED:20240202T153257Z
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SUMMARY:MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts\, Feb 27
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that on February 27\, we will hold our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts – an intensive\, one-day training workshop that teaches the basics of utilizing the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. Topics covered during the training will include: \n\nObtaining Your GSA Schedule or Schedule Modification\, along with Option Extensions\nNavigating the Price Negotiation Process\nBetter Understanding Management and Compliance of the Price Reduction Clause\nSchedule e-Tools: Tips on Competing and Winning Through the GSA Schedule Program\nThe Keys to Understanding the Task Order Competition\nAudits – How to Prepare and What They Mean in the Current Market\nEthics and Schedule Business – How to and How Not to Conduct Federal Business\nSmall Business Issues and Considerations\n\nNeed continuous learning points (CLPs)? Earn up to 7 by attending the entire training! Please contact gwaldron@thecgp.org for your certificate and garner approval from your manager. \nTo register\, click here. Both in-person and virtual attendance are offered for the course. We look forward to your participation!
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/mas-basic-training-the-nuts-bolts-feb-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
CREATED:20240129T194016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T172701Z
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SUMMARY:GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel\, Feb 28
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to once again host its “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel on February 28. This course is designed for lawyers and contract managers at member companies with significant contract management and compliance responsibilities with GSA and/or VA Schedule contracts. Our presenters for the day will be Jason Workmaster\, Member\, Miller & Chevalier Chartered; Lorraine Campos\, Partner\, Crowell & Moring LLP; and Addie Cliffe\, Partner\, Crowell & Moring LLP. \nDuring the training\, Jason\, Lorraine\, and Addie will cover the following topics and more: \n\nPricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP);\nDomestic Preferences;\nSupply Chain;\nEnforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics;\nSustainability Requirements/Policy; and\nBid Protests Update.\n\nAfter successfully completing this course\, you will receive 6 CLE credits\, while also gaining an understanding of: \n\nGSA/VA’s most favored customer pricing policy and major requirements of the government solicitation;\nCurrent audit/oversight procedures;\nCurrent GSA Schedule Price Negotiation Priorities; and\nHow the GSA Schedule can impact your company’s bottom line.\n\nPlus\, you will be able to advise your in-house clients regarding topics such as: \n\nDisclosure of company records;\nEstablishing management and compliance processes;\nEstablishing ethics programs and mandatory disclosure;\nAvoiding penalties; and\nIdentifying resources to assist with continuing legal support of your internal GSA/VA Schedule programs.\n\nThis training course is excellent for: \n\nIn-house counsel for current GSA/VA Schedule contractors and/or companies considering becoming a GSA/VA Schedule contractor;\nGovernment attorneys that advise clients with GSA/VA Schedule contracts;\nContract Managers with MAS experience; and\nCompliance Personnel.\n\nNeed continuous learning points (CLPs)? Earn up to 6 by attending the entire training! Please contact gwaldron@thecgp.org for your certificate and garner approval from your manager. \nRegister now by clicking the button below. For any assistance with registration\, please contact Michael Hanafin at mhanafin@thecgp.org. Both in-person and virtual attendance are offered for the course. We look forward to your participation! \nRegister here.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/gsa-va-schedule-contracting-training-for-in-house-counsel-feb-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
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SUMMARY:Imaging Equipment Committee Meeting\, Feb 29
DESCRIPTION:On February 29 at 10 AM (ET)\, the Coalition’s Imaging Equipment Committee will be hosting a members-only virtual meeting. During the meeting\, Coalition President Roger Waldron will speak on a recent Country of Origin ruling by Customs and Border Patrol that impacts imaging equipment manufacturers.  \nTo register\, click here.  \nDRAFT AGENDA  \n\nIntroduction \nRoger Waldron\, President of Coalition for Government Procurement: CBP Country of Origin Ruling on Printers Assembled in Mexico\, for more info click here. \nNASA SEWP VI \nPolicy Updates \nTDR and GSA Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05\, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing \nOFPP Memo\, Increasing Small Business Participation on Multiple-Awards Contracts \nCMMC 2.0 \nCybersecurity Comments on Cyber Threat Reporting & FASCA Orders \nFAS Catalog Platform Pilot Update \nSingle-Use Plastics Proposed Rule \n\nIf you have any questions or topics you would like discussed during the meeting\, please reach out to Joseph Snyderwine at JSnyderwine@Thecgp.org.  \n 
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/imaging-equipment-committee-meeting-feb-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
CREATED:20240216T174032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T155343Z
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SUMMARY:General/Office Products Committee Meeting on AbilityOne Program\, March 12
DESCRIPTION:On March 12 at 10:00 AM (ET)\, the General/Office Products Committee will be hosting a members-only meeting focused on the AbilityOne program. The meeting will touch on recent member experiences\, with a focus on the interactions between the program and automated pricing tools such as Standardized Pricing Evaluation Logic (SPEL). Representing Ability One at the meeting will be Jason Endicott\, Program Sales Manager at National Industries for the Blind (NIB)\, and David Barrett\, Program Director\, ETS at NIB. \nTo register for this members-only meeting\, click here. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Joseph Snyderwine at JSnyderwine@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/general-office-products-committee-meeting-on-abilityone-program-march-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
CREATED:20240301T164819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T140202Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Estimating Systems – A Foundation for Compliance and Success\, March 20
DESCRIPTION:Building effective proposals is a core capability of successful government contractors and a key element of an effective proposal is its compliance with regulatory requirements. When submitting a bid on a government contract\, the contents of a proposal contain a contractor’s offer to perform work at a stated cost or price. The Government is increasingly evaluating proposals for compliance with cost and pricing data requirements\, cost realism\, commercial pricing disclosures\, and estimating system requirements. \nJoin the Coalition on March 20 as we host Chess Consulting’s Mike Tomaselli and David Dishmon\, who will discuss current actions being taken by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) to evaluate contractor estimating systems and walkthrough fundamental elements and practices for building compliant proposals. \nTo register for the webinar\, click here.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/webinar-estimating-systems-a-foundation-for-compliance-and-success-march-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
CREATED:20240301T164946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T171042Z
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SUMMARY:Green Committee: How GSA is Shaping Sustainable Procurement\, March 20
DESCRIPTION:On March 20 at 2:00 PM (ET)\, the Green Committee will host Boris Arratia\, the Designated Federal Officer for the GAP FAC for a members-only meeting. The GAP FAC\, which standards for General Services Administration Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee\, is a Federal advisory committee made up of experts in the Federal Government\, industry\, and academia. It supports GSA by providing recommendations on how GSA can use its acquisition tools to target high priority acquisition challenges\, including those related to climate and sustainability. \nAt the briefing\, Mr. Arratia will review the recommendations the GAP FAC has issued so far\, several of which GSA has begun implementing. He will also discuss how industry can get involved in the committee’s work. \nTo register for this members-only meeting\, click here. Please direct any questions about the event or the Green Committee to Ian Bell at ibell@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/green-committee-gap-fac-briefing-march-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
CREATED:20240314T163043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T150109Z
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SUMMARY:Furniture Committee: An Update from the MAS Team\, March 21
DESCRIPTION:On March 21 at 2:00 pm ET\, the Furniture Committee will hold its first meeting of the year on MAS contracting! We will hear from Shaun Kelly\, Branch Chief of the MAS Office Management Branch and Holly Caputo\, Section Chief of the MAS Furniture and Furnishings Team. \nHolly and Shaun will review GSA’s priorities in the furniture market\, key policy and guidance developments in the furniture space\, and GSA’s approach to furniture after the reorganization of FAS and the dissolution of the Integrated Workplace Acquisition Center. \nTo register for the event\, click here. \nThis is a members-only event. If you see a message that says “Registration Not Available” below\, please log in using your member account. If you continue to experience problems with registration\, please contact Ian Bell at ibell@thecgp.org for further assistance.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/furniture-committee-an-update-from-the-mas-team/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
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SUMMARY:IT/Services Committee Meeting\, April 10
DESCRIPTION:On April 10 at 10:00 AM (ET)\, the Coalition’s IT/Services Committee will be hosting a members-only meeting with Tiffany Hixson\, GSA FAS Assistant Commissioner at the Office of Professional Services Human Capital. \nThe meeting will cover FY23 results for the Professional Services Category (spend\, market\, contract duplication\, etc.) as well as PSHC managed contract programs (OASIS\, HCaTS\, MAS\, SmartPay\, Direct Client Support (DCS)). \nAdditionally\, the meeting will provide an overview of FY24 Professional Services Category plans\, highlights\, and the Office’s key initiatives including OASIS+\, Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)\, CALC+\, services catalog pilot\, commercial platform for services\, DCS expansion\, and the Better Contracting Initiative’s Civilian Services Acquisition Workshop. \nThe meeting will be hosted by CGI Federal at their Fairfax Virginia office\, 12601 Fair Lakes Circle\, Fairfax VA\, 22033. \nVirtual attendance is also available. \nTo register for this members-only meeting\, click here. \nIf you have any issues with registration\, please contact Joseph Snyderwine at jsnyderwine@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/it-services-committee-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T150000
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SUMMARY:BRIC Committee Meeting w/ John Tenaglia\, DPC Director\, April 16
DESCRIPTION:On April 16 at 2:00 PM ET\, the BRIC Committee will be holding a virtual committee meeting with John Tenaglia\, Principal Director of the Office of Defense Pricing and Contracting. To register for the meeting\, click here. \nThis meeting will provide an opportunity for Coalition members to speak directly with Director Tenaglia on key matters of concern in DoD contracting and hear updates from the DPC. \nThis is a members-only event. If you see a message that says “Registration Not Available” below\, please log in using your member account. If you continue to experience problems with registration\, please contact Ian Bell at ibell@thecgp.org for further assistance.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/bric-committee-meeting-w-john-tenaglia-dpc-director/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Joint Ventures on the GSA Schedule: Understanding Unique Challenges and Risks\, April 24
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition is pleased to host a webinar on April 24 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET) with guest presenters Jacelyn Ferriell\, Senior Manager\, Government Contracting\, Aprio and David S. Black\, Co-Chair\, National Government Contracts Team\, Holland & Knight LLP on Joint Ventures on the GSA Schedule: Understanding Unique Challenges and Risks.  \nJoint ventures are a hot structure for seeking a GSA Schedule\, but they are awkward and there is still a learning curve.  With the two-year bidding period for small business JVs limited to contracts but not task orders\, many M-P JVs and even all-small JVs are seeking GSA Schedule contracts because of the long ordering period that is not subject to the two-year bidding limitation.  While this presents a great opportunity\, there are several compliance risks for a JV that holds a GSA schedule.  When not fully understood these risks can potentially impact both the JV’s GSA schedule and GSA schedules held by individual JV members.  \nDuring the webinar\, they will address key hurdles and risks when a joint venture seeks and then holds a GSA Schedule. Topics to be discussed include:   \n\nGSA’s current policies and procedures addressing joint venture proposals for GSA MAS;  \nIssues regarding proposal pricing and the Commercial Sales Practices disclosure for the joint venture;  \nProduct considerations; and \nPrice Reductions Clause compliance and risk; and (5) best practices for compliance. \n\nTo register for the webinar\, click here.   \n 
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/webinar-joint-ventures-on-the-gsa-schedule-understanding-unique-challenges-and-risks-april-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T170000
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SUMMARY:Spring Training Conference\, May 8-9
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that registration is officially OPEN for our 2024 Spring Training Conference – What is Fair and Reasonable\, Part 2: Let’s Continue the Dialogue! This two day event will once again take place at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church\, VA on May 8-9\, and will serve as a continuation of the our conversation in the Fall regarding what is “fair and reasonable” in the Federal marketplace. \nTo register for the Spring Training Conference\, click here. \nNote: To register multiple people from your organization\, please contact mcahill@thecgp.org or mhanafin@thecgp.org. \nPlease note that the room block at the Fairview Park Marriott\, the location of the conference\, has sold out. However\, the Coalition has secured an additional room block at the Residence Inn by Marriott Fairfax Merrifield\, located 1.5 miles away from the Fairview Park Marriott. Transportation to the conference will be provided for guests staying at the Residence Inn Marriott via shuttle in the morning and evening on Wednesday and Thursday. \nBook your group rate for CGP Spring Training Conference at the Residence Inn Marriott by clicking here. \nThe cutoff date for this room block is Friday\, April 26. As a reminder\, the Spring Training Conference will take place at the Fairview Park Marriott\, located 1.5 miles away from the Resident Inn Marriott. \nThe conference will provide insights into government policies and programs that will shape the future of the procurement landscape in 2024 and beyond as you learn about the nexus between the Federal and commercial markets\, how government terms and conditions affect access to the market\, and opportunities for the government to create increased value for both industry partners and customer agencies.  We will continue to feature thought-provoking sessions with government officials\, industry experts\, and legal minds who will share their expertise and perspectives on the latest procurement topics. \nDay one (May 8) will feature a government-wide focus\, with sessions covering GSA\, DoD\, and other agency programs while day two (May 9) will feature a healthcare perspective specifically with Federal acquisition leaders from the VA\, DoD\, and other agencies. Both days will include our ever-popular breakout sessions\, which allow for attendees to choose from a selection of panels that dive into agency-specific topics and initiatives. \nTo view the draft agenda for day one\, click here. \nTo view the draft agenda for day two\, click here. \nIf you need any assistance with registration\, or have questions about your membership benefits and how they relate to our Spring Training Conference\, please contact Matt Cahill at mcahill@thecgp.org or 202-315-1054. \n  \n                                   Thank you to our Sponsors!\n \n  \nA variety of Premier and Auxiliary sponsorship packages are available for the conference\, each offering many great benefits to further boost your company’s exposure! Learn more about these excellent opportunities by viewing the Sponsorship Prospectus. All sponsorship opportunities will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you have any questions\, or are ready to secure your sponsorship\, contact Heather Tarpley at htarpley@thecgp.org or 202-315-1055. \n 
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/save-the-date-spring-training-conference-may-8-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
CREATED:20240509T203059Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: False Claims Act Update for Government Contractors\, June 6
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Justice (DOJ) and qui tam whistleblowers continue to actively pursue enforcement actions against government contractors under the civil False Claims Act (FCA)\, presenting heightened risks to contractors subject to an increasingly complex array of compliance obligations in fast-changing areas such as cybersecurity.  In this program\, Perkins Coie Partners Alexander Canizares and Barak Cohen will provide an overview of the FCA enforcement landscape in 2024 with a focus on developments relevant to commercial contractors. \nDrawing on their experience handling FCA investigations and litigation as well as mandatory disclosures\, Alex and Barak will address DOJ’s procurement fraud enforcement priorities\, including its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative focusing on using the FCA to redress non-compliance involving cybersecurity and the implications of FCA enforcement for contractors facing new and emerging programs such as DoD’s cybersecurity assessment initiative.  The presentation will also address DOJ efforts to incentivize companies to self-disclose non-compliance as well as cooperate in DOJ investigations. They will also address the latest developments related to DOJ’s use of the FCA to pursue fraud involving the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and pandemic-related loans. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/webinar-false-claims-act-update-for-government-contractors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
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SUMMARY:IT/Services Meeting with The Gormley Group\, June 11
DESCRIPTION:Next month\, the IT/Services Committee will be hosting speakers from The Gormley Group to provide an update on the latest trends in Federal contracting. \nSonia Pesantes\, Managing Principal Consultant\, and Sean Nulty\, Principal Consultant\, will present insights from their experiences with the IT center at GSA with a focus on fair and reasonable pricing negotiations. \nThe meeting will be held on June 11 at 10 AM. \nTo register for the meeting\, click here. \nThe meeting will be hosted in the greater DMV area\, further details will be shared shortly. \nVirtual attendance will also be available. \nPlease submit all questions to Joseph Snyderwine\, JSnyderwine@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/it-services-meeting-with-the-gormley-group-june-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
CREATED:20240607T134811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T201410Z
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SUMMARY:General/Office Products Committee Meeting with GSA's Peter Han\, June 24
DESCRIPTION:On June 24\, the Coalition’s General/Office Products Committee will meet with Peter Han\, Branch Chief\, Catalog Management Office at GSA. Mr. Han will provide an update on the FAS Catalog Platform (FCP) Rollout. The meeting will cover the upcoming plans for FCP. GSA is also seeking member feedback on their experience with the FCP to inform future improvements to the system. \nTo register for this virtual members-only meeting\, click here. \nPlease provide any feedback or questions to share with GSA in advance of the meeting with Joseph Snyderwine at JSnyderwine@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/general-office-products-committee-meeting-with-gsas-peter-han-june-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
CREATED:20240607T135129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T140426Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Committee Meeting on IT Value Added Resellers\, June 26
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFollowing up on the RFI\, the Coalition’s Small Business Committee will be hosting representatives from GSA and the Small Business Administration to continue the discussion with small businesses on the challenges faced in the Federal IT marketplace. The members-only meeting will be held virtually on June 26 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM (ET). \nOur government guests for the meeting are: \n\nClarence Harrison Jr\, Senior Advisor\, IT Vendor Management Office\, ITC\, FAS\nWarren Blankenship\, Deputy IT Government-wide Category Manager\, Government-wide IT Category Management\, ITC\, FAS\nAngela Washington\, Office of Business Centers\, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)\, U.S. Department of Commerce\n\nTo register for this members-only meeting\, click here. \nIf you have any questions about the meeting\, please contact Joseph Snyderwine at JSnyderwine@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/small-business-committee-meeting-on-it-value-added-resellers-june-26-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T140000
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SUMMARY:Green Committee Meeting on Impacts of the New FAR Part 23 on Sustainable Acquisition\, July 9
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJenna and Jonathan will break down the FAR Council’s recently adopted Sustainable Procurement rule\, effective as of May 22\, which reorganizes and condenses the Federal Government’s approach to sustainable purchasing. They will also cover recent developments regarding the EPA’s Ecolabels program. \nTo register for this members-only meeting\, click here. \nIf you have advance questions for Jenna and Jonathan about the Sustainable Procurement rule\, please email Greg Waldron at gwaldron@thecgp.org by July 2\, COB.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/green-committee-meeting-on-sustainable-procurement-and-ecolabels-july-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
CREATED:20240620T205211Z
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SUMMARY:The BIOSECURE Act’s Potential Impact on the Biotechnology Supply Chain\, July 10
DESCRIPTION:Taking a page out of playbook used to establish the framework that excludes products of certain Chinese telecommunications companies from the federal market (e.g.\, the “Huawei ban”)\, the BIOSECURE Act would prohibit the federal government from purchasing biotechnology equipment or services from certain “companies of concern.”  The Act does not stop there.  It would also prohibit Executive agencies from contracting with a company that would use biotechnology equipment or services from a “biotechnology company of concern” in the performance of a federal contract. \nPlease join the Coalition for a webinar on July 10 from 11:30am – 12:30pm EST as we host four attorneys from Hogan Lovells’ Global Regulatory practice. Partners Joy Sturm\, Mike Druckman\, Ajay Kuntamukkala\, and Tim Bergreen\, Senior Counsel\, will brief attendees on the latest regarding the BIOSECURE Act.  They will outline what contractors need to know about the Act\, including the key terminology\, scope\, and applicability\, and will speak to its implications within the biotechnology sector.  They will also speak about potential U.S. trade sanctions that could be applied to restrict business with companies of concern and others considered to pose a national security threat. Finally\, the team will discuss key compliance practices and steps companies can take to keep up with the evolving landscape impacting the biotechnology supply chain. \nTo register\, click here \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nAll cancellation requests for in-person and virtual registrations received prior to the official start date and time of the specific event or training in question will be issued a full refund. Please submit all registration cancellation and registration transfer requests to Matt Cahill at mcahill@thecgp.org and note that refunds may take up to five business days to be reflected in your account.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/the-bioecure-acts-potential-impact-on-the-biotechnology-supply-chain/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T230000
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SUMMARY:Furniture/Furnishing Committee: Eligibility Process Overview\, July 11
DESCRIPTION:On July 11 at 10 AM\, Thomas O’Linn\, Senior Procurement Policy Analyst\, Acquisition Policy Division of the Office of Government-Wide Policy at the General Services Administration\, will be speaking at a meeting hosted by the Coalition’s Furniture and Furnishings Committee to provide an update on the Eligibility Process for using GSA sources of supply (e.g.\, contract vehicles). The meeting will be open to all members and held virtually.\n\nThe meeting will cover the process of determining what entities meet the requirements necessary to use GSA sources of supply\, including the Multiple Award Schedule program\, as well as common questions asked on the subject. \nPlease submit any questions you may have regarding the Eligibility Process by July 1st.  The questions will be provided to GSA in preparation for the meeting. \nTo sign up for the meeting\, please click here. \nPlease provide any feedback or questions to Greg Waldron at GWaldron@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/furniture-furnishing-committee-eligibility-process-overview/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065317
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SUMMARY:Don’t Mistake an AMP for a WAMP – Key Characteristics for 5 Key Federal Health Care Programs\, July 11
DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 11 for the first part of the Pharmaceutical Pricing Fun in the Sun Summer Weekly Luncheon Webinar Series. In this detailed webinar\, presenters Stephen and Greg will break down the essential characteristics of five key federal healthcare programs\, including: \n\nMedicaid;\nMedicare Part B;\nMedicare Part D\nThe 340B Program; and\nThe VA Veterans Healthcare Act\n\nDuring the webinar\, Stephen and Greg will discuss the critical distinctions between each of the major federal health care programs and their respective price calculation and reporting requirements. 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. Register today to gain a comprehensive understanding of these programs and their impact on pharmaceutical pricing. \nTo register for the webinar\, click here. For any assistance with registration\, please contact Madyson Whiting at mwhiting@thecgp.org. \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nAll cancellation requests for in-person and virtual registrations received prior to the official start date and time of the specific event or training in question will be issued a full refund. Please submit all registration cancellation and registration transfer requests to Matt Cahill at mcahill@thecgp.org and note that refunds may take up to five business days to be reflected in your account.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/dont-mistake-an-amp-for-a-wamp-key-characteristics-for-5-key-federal-health-care-programs-july-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T150000
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SUMMARY:GWAC/MAC Committee Meeting on AAS Outlook and Realignment\, July 16 
DESCRIPTION:On July 16 at 2:00 PM (ET)\, the GWAC/MAC Committee is hosting a members-only meeting with Casey Kelley\, Client Executive\, AAS Air Force/Navy/Space 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. \n\n\n\nThe meeting will take place at CGI Federal in their 9th floor Innovation Center\, located at 1000 N. Glebe Road\, Arlington\, VA. Virtual attendance is also available. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click here. For any assistance with registration\, please contact Madyson Whiting at mwhiting@thecgp.org. \n\n\n\nPlease provide any questions for AAS in advance of the meeting to Michael Hanafin at mhanafin@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/gwac-mac-committee-meeting-on-aas-outlook-and-realignment-july-16/
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