Friday Flash - Friday Flash 05/30/2025
DoD Memo on Consulting Contracts, FedRAMP 20x Update, and More
The Opportunities of Consolidation
FAR & Beyond Blog - The Opportunities of Consolidation
On March 20, the President issued Executive Order (EO) 14240, Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement. The EO consolidates the procurement of common goods and services under the General Services Administration (GSA) with the goal of eliminating waste, reducing contract duplication, and allowing agencies to focus on their core missions in support of the American
FAR & Beyond Blog - Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Reform Legislation
On May 21, 2025, the United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a legislative hearing which included consideration of S. 1591, the Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Act of 2025. We were honored to be asked by Chairman Jerry Moran to provide a statement for the record discussing the proposed legislation concerning Department of Veterans Affairs
Friday Flash - Friday Flash 05/23/2025
GSA Signs Latest OneGov Agreement, DoJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, and More
FAR & Beyond Blog - Spring Training Conference Features GSA Leadership and Vision
The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) is proud to host this year’s Spring Training Conference at a pivotal moment for the federal acquisition system. The Spring Training Conference, taking place on June 25-26 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia, will explore The New Federal Market. With recent Executive Orders
Friday Flash - Friday Flash 05/16/2025
EO on Pharmaceuticals Pricing, GAO Identifies Potential Federal Savings, and More
FAR & Beyond Blog - A Timely Opportunity for Evergreen MAS Contracts!
Considering the Administration’s procurement streamlining efforts, now is the time to revisit the concept of evergreen contracting (evergreen) under the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. Evergreen contracting will reduce redundant paperwork requirements and further streamline contract management. Currently, MAS contracts consist of a five-year base period followed by three five-year options. At
Friday Flash - Friday Flash 05/09/2025
Announcing the Spring Training Conference Agendas, Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Webpage, and More
FAR & Beyond Blog - In Memory of Bob Metzger
The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) is deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague, Robert “Bob” Metzger. Bob was a pioneering force in the areas of cybersecurity, supply chain risk management, national security, and government contracting. His leadership, expertise, and generosity made a lasting impact on the Coalition and
Friday Flash - Friday Flash 05/02/2025
GSA Unveils OneGov Strategy, FedRAMP 20x Update, and More