As we approach the holiday season and look ahead to the new year, many of us are taking time to reflect, recharge, and think about what we hope the year ahead will bring. It’s a season of planning, gathering with colleagues and loved ones, and even building a “wish list” of the opportunities we want
Due to the ongoing government shutdown, The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) will reschedule this year’s Cyberside Chat™ from December to February, dates to be announced. We look forward to hosting this important discussion once full government participation can be ensured. The Cyberside Chat™ remains one of the Coalition’s flagship cybersecurity events,
DoD Announces Overhaul of Acquisition System, CMMC 2.0 Requirements Now Mandatory, and More
RFO Shifts to Formal Rulemaking, OMB Issues Memo to Speed Up Deregulatory Reviews, and More
Due to the ongoing government shutdown, The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement’s (Coalition) 2025 Fall Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market has been rescheduled to January 14–15, 2026, at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA. This change ensures the fullest participation from our government speakers and provides an opportunity to deliver the same high-quality
Friday Flash: FAR Companion Guide Version 2.0, CMMC Survey for Small Businesses, and More
The popular “Nuts & Bolts” breakout sessions are a hallmark of The Coalition for Common Sense In Government Procurement (Coalition’s) Training Conferences. These small-group discussions focus on specific federal contract programs and allow attendees to learn about the latest developments with these programs and what’s next. These sessions give attendees the opportunity to engage directly
Friday Flash: MAS Refresh 30, DEI-Related FAR Provisions Removed, and More
From shifting budget priorities to the implementation of the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) and procurement consolidation, contractors are facing a wave of changes in the Federal market. Staying ahead of these developments is essential, and that is exactly what the Coalition’s Fall Training Conference aims to deliver. The Fall Training Conference, which
Friday Flash: Coalition Files Supreme Court Brief, Army Acquisition Overhaul, and More