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SUMMARY:Bid Protests and Other Recent Federal Contract-Related Litigation – and Impacts
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition is pleased to host a webinar\, Bid Protests and Other Recent Federal Contract-Related Litigation – and Impacts on Contractors\, on October 3 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET). Guest presenters include Mayer Brown attorneys Luke Levasseur and Evan Williams. During the webinar\, Luke and Evan will cover a number of key topics\, including: \n\nEssential information about the bid protest process that every contractor should know;\nStrategic considerations related to pursuing and intervening in bid protests;\nRecent\, noteworthy bid protest decisions;\nImportant other federal contract litigation; and\nImpact of Loper Bright and the end of Chevron deference on government contractors.\n\nTo register\, click here.For any assistance with registration\, please contact Madyson Whiting at mwhiting@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/bid-protests-and-other-recent-federal-contract-related-litigation-and-impacts/
LOCATION:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T150000
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SUMMARY:Imaging Equipment Committee Meeting with MAS Office Management Branch
DESCRIPTION:On October 9\, the Coalition’s Imaging Equipment committee will host a virtual meeting with Michael Burrell\, Senior Section Chief of the MAS Office Management Branch at GSA. Michael will provide an update on the Office Management segment\, software attestation requirements included in the upcoming MAS modification\, and the new economic price adjustment clause. \nThis is a members-only event. To register\, click here. For any assistance with registration\, please contact Madyson Whiting at mwhiting@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/imaging-equipment-committee-meeting-with-mas-office-management-branch/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T120000
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SUMMARY:The Nuts\, Bolts\, & Clicks of CMMC
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to host a new webinar\, The Nuts\, Bolts\, & Clicks of CMMC\, on October 10 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET) with guest presenter Eric Crusius\, Partner at Holland & Knight.\n\nThis session will cover what the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program means for contractors and companies with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the certification process\, its impact on Federal contracting\, and the steps required to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards. This webinar will provide essential insights to help your organization prepare and succeed in today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape. \n\nTo register\, click here. For any assistance with registration\, please contact Madyson Whiting at mwhiting@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/the-nuts-bolts-clicks-of-cmmc/
LOCATION:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T140000
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SUMMARY:IT/Services Committee Meeting with GSA ITC Assistant Commissioner\, Oct 23
DESCRIPTION:On October 23\, the Coalition’s IT/Services Committee will host a meeting with Laura Stanton\, GSA Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Information Technology Category (ITC). During the meeting\, she will provide an update on the ITC’s latest priorities and initiatives. \nThe meeting will be held at Deloitte’s Rosslyn office on the 15th floor. Virtual attendance will also be supported. \nThis is a members-only event. To register\, click here. For any assistance with registration\, please contact Madyson Whiting at mwhiting@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/it-services-committee-meeting-with-gsa-itc-assistant-commissioner/
LOCATION:Deloitte\, 1919 N Lynn St Ste 1500\, Arlington\, VA\, 22209\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T123000
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SUMMARY:Annual VA National Acquisition Center (NAC) Meeting\, Oct 24
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that our Annual Meeting with the VA National Acquisition Center (NAC) will be Thursday\, October 24 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church\, Virginia. \n\nThe Annual VA NAC meeting is one of the most popular events for our Healthcare members. This year’s event will feature VA leadership from the VA Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) program as well as the National Contract Service (NCS).  For the first time\, we will also hear from acquisition leaders with the Commodity & Services Acquisition Center (CSAS) and the Denver Logistics Center (DLC)! The VA OSDBU has also been invited to participate with a tabletop.\n \nVA speakers include:\n\nChristopher Parker\, Associate Executive Director\, Strategic Acquisition Center & Acting Associate Executive Director\, National Acquisition Center\nDan Shearer\, VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Director\nFran DeRosa\, VA National Contract Service (NCS) Director\nAndrea Lay\, Director\, Commodity & Services Acquisition Service (CSAS)\nKevin Quitmeyer\, Director\, Denver Logistics Center (DLC)\nDiana Lawal\, Chief\, Pharmaceutical/Dental Team B Division and Chair\, Public Law Pricing Group\, VA\n\nAnnual VA NAC Meeting Agenda \n7:30 am – 9:00 am: Registration \n9:00 am – 9:15 am: Introduction Remarks from the VA \n9:15 am – 10:15 am: VA NAC Directors Panel \n10:15 am – 11:00 am: Networking \n11:00 am – 12:00 pm: VA NAC Federal Supply Schedule Panel \n12:00 am – 12:30 pm: Final Q&A \nFor the detailed agenda with all speakers\, click here. The program will cover the latest developments for VA FSS\, CSAS\, DLC\, and NCS contracts and public law pricing for pharmaceuticals. There will also be time to network with leadership of these contracting programs.\n\n\nBook your room at the group rate at the Fairview Park Marriott for the CGP VA NAC Meeting here.\n\n\n\nThis members-only meeting will be in-person and complimentary. To register\, click here. For any assistance with registration\, please contact Madyson Whiting at mwhiting@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/annual-va-national-acquisition-center-nac-meeting/
LOCATION:Fairview Park Marriott\, 3111 Fairview Park Dr\, Falls Church\, Virginia\, 22042\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T120000
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SUMMARY:2024 (2025 FCPs) Public Law Pricing Updates for Covered Drugs\, Oct 28
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an hour-long webinar on October 28 as Allison Pugsley from Hogan Lovells and Ted Karnezis with Karnezis Consulting provide an overview of what manufacturers should expect and prepare for during the 2025 Public Law Pricing Update process. \nFor manufacturers of covered drugs with a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract in place with VA\, the pricing update season is fast approaching. Calculation data is due back to VA by mid-November\, and 2025 contract pricing needs to be established in advance of January 1\, 2025. \nSome of the topics that will be covered include: \n\nExplanation of the statutory calculation utilized to derive Federal Ceiling Prices (FCPs)\nSummary of VA’s published guidance regarding covered drug pricing updates\, including VA’s Public Law timelines and the types of potential disputes a manufacturer may need to raise\nAnalysis of pricing calculation data prior to submission to VA\nRecap of VA’s webinar on the 2024 reporting and 2025 Public Law Pricing Update process\nProcedure for modifying FSS contracts to incorporate 2025 covered drug pricing\, including how to obtain price increases\n\nTo register\, click here. For questions or assistance with registration\, please contact Mady Whiting at MWhiting@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/webinar-2025-public-law-update-for-covered-drugs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T093000
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SUMMARY:GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel\, Oct 29
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 October 29.\n\nThis course will be offered both in-person and virtually and 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; Liam O’Reilly\, Counsel\, Crowell & Moring LLP; and Alex Barbee-Garrett\, Counsel\, Crowell & Moring LLP. During the training\, Jason\, Liam\, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: \n\nSupply Chain\nEnforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics\nSustainability Requirements/Policy\nBid Protests Update\n\n  \nReasons to Attend:  \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\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\nIdentifying resources to assist with continuing legal support of your internal GSA/VA Schedule programs\n\nWho Should Attend: \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\nCompliance Personnel\n\n  \nTo register click here. For any assistance with registration\, please contact Mady Whiting at mwhiting@thecgp.org.  Both in-person and virtual attendance are offered for the course\, and we look forward to your participation! \nSchedule: \n9:30 – 9:45 – Introduction \n9:45 – 10:45 – Pricing – TDR/CSP \n10:45 – 11:45 – Domestic Preferences \n11:45 – 12:15 – Lunch Break \n12:15 – 1:00 – Supply Chain \n1:00 – 1:45 – Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics \n1:45 – 2:00 – Break \n2:00 – 2:30 – Sustainability \n2:30 – 3:00 – Cybersecurity \n3:00- 3:30 – Bid Protests
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/gsa-va-schedule-contracting-training-for-in-house-counsel/
LOCATION:Miller & Chevalier\, 900 16th St.\, NW\, DC\, 20036\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T161500
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SUMMARY:MAS Basic Training: The Nuts\, Bolts\, & Clicks\, Oct 30
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that on October 30\, we will once again hold our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts\, Bolts\, & Clicks course – an intensive\, one-day training workshop that teaches the basics of utilizing the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program.  This training will be taking place at Miller & Chevalier Chartered (900 16th St. NW\, Washington\, D.C. 20006)\, but will be offered to both in-person and virtual attendees. \nTopics 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\n  \nAgenda \n\n8:30 AM: Welcome/Introduction – Roger Waldron\, President\, Coalition for Government Procurement\, and Jason Workmaster\, Member\, Miller & Chevalier Chartered\n8:45 AM: The GSA Schedules Program: An Entry Point to Government Contracting – Robin Bourne\, Subject Matter Expert\, The Gormley Group\n10:00 AM: Obtaining Your Schedule or Schedule Modification\, plus GSA Option Extensions – Sonia Pesantes\, Director of Consulting\, and Andrew Sisti\, Principal Consultant and GSA Systems Subject Matter Expert\, The Gormley Group\n10:45 AM: Break\n11:00 AM: GSA Schedule Audits – What to Expect – Leo Alvarez\, Principal\, and Shannon Ridge\, Manager\, Baker Tilly\n12:00 PM: Lunch Presentation: Staying Out of Trouble – Compliance and Ethics for Government Contractors – Rob Burton\, Partner\, Crowell & Moring\n1:00 PM: Break\n1:15 PM: Schedules e-Tools: Tips on Competing and Winning Through the GSA Schedule Program – Bill Gormley\, President\, and Andrew Sisti\, Principal Consultant and GSA Systems Subject Matter Expert\, The Gormley Group\n3:00 PM: Break\n3:15 PM Small Business Considerations – Ken Dodds\, Vice President of Acquisition Policy\, Coalition for Government Procurement\n4:15 PM Q&A & Closing Remarks\n\nTo register\, click here. For questions or assistance with registration\, please contact Madyson Whiting at MWhiting@thecgp.org.
URL:https://thecgp.org/event/mas-basic-training-the-nuts-bolts/
LOCATION:Miller & Chevalier\, 900 16th St.\, NW\, DC\, 20036\, United States
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