Friday Flash - Friday Flash 09/05/2025
FAR Overhaul Rulemaking Coming This Fall, Procurement Ecosystem Initiative Update, and More
Thank You for A Week of Revolutionary Discussions
FAR & Beyond Blog - Thank You for A Week of Revolutionary Discussions
The Coalition is thankful for the opportunity this week to engage in two important discussions with senior government officials on the future of federal procurement. On Wednesday, we were honored to meet with Chanel Bankston-Carter, Acting Executive Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). She provided
FAR & Beyond Blog - A Revolutionary Overhaul of the FSS Ordering Procedures
The Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) continues apace! In August, the FAR Council issued 12 model deviations covering FAR parts 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 26, 33, 38, 40, 46, 49, and 51. To date, the FAR Council has issued model deviations for 28 parts (as well as corresponding changes to FAR parts
Friday Flash - Friday Flash 08/29/2025
MPT and SAT to Increase, FedRAMP to Prioritize AI Cloud Services, and More
FAR & Beyond Blog - Thank You for a Memorable Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament
On behalf of The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (the Coalition), we extend our deepest gratitude to all our members, sponsors, and participants who joined us on Wednesday for the 12th Annual Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament. Thanks to you, this year’s event was not only a beautiful day on the course
Friday Flash - Friday Flash 08/22/2025
Congress Pushes DoD Acquisition Reforms, RFI on AI-Driven Procurement Ecosystem, and More
Friday Flash - Friday Flash 08/15/2025
GSA Unveils USAi, CMMC Nears Launch, and More
FAR & Beyond Blog - The Imperative of Best Value Through the Multiple Award Schedules
On July 16, the General Services Administration (GSA) published via its website 16 legislative proposals that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) transmitted to the 119th Congress. Legislative proposal No. 11, Providing Best Value Through the Multiple Award Schedule Program, will update “the standard for the GSA Multiple Award Schedules program to seek out the best value
Friday Flash - Friday Flash 08/08/2025
President Nominates Next GSA Administrator, GSA Adds AI Solutions to MAS, and More
FAR & Beyond Blog - Driving Us Closer to Our Goal: Thank You to Our Golf Tournament Sponsors
One of the Coalition’s most cherished annual events is just around the corner. The Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament returns to Whiskey Creek Golf Club on August 20, only three weeks away! This special day brings together the contracting community in celebration of camaraderie, connection, and a shared commitment to honoring veterans in memory