Thank you for Joining Us at the Spring Conference!  

FAR & Beyond Blog - Thank you for Joining Us at the Spring Conference!  

The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in this week’s Spring Training Conference: The New Federal Market. We were extremely fortunate to be joined by government and industry experts to examine the first six months of the new Administration and how efforts to streamline procurement

Friday Flash - Friday Flash 06/27/2025

Thank you for Joining us at the Spring Training Conference!

Friday Flash - Friday Flash 06/20/2025

House to Vote on VA Budget, GSA Leadership Changes, and DoD Acquisition Reform Legislation

FAR & Beyond Blog - TDR is an Opportunity for Partnership

On June 9, 2025, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced the mandatory expansion of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) across GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. The mandatory expansion will begin at the end of June 2025, as a part of MAS Refresh 27, with 62 product Special Item Numbers (SINs) not currently covered by TDR as well as

Uncategorized - Friday Flash 06/13/2025

TDR is an Opportunity for Partnership On June 9, 2025, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced the mandatory expansion of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) across GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. The mandatory expansion will begin at the end of June 2025, as a part of MAS Refresh 27, with 62 product Special Item Numbers (SINs) not

FAR & Beyond Blog - Why You Don’t Want to Miss the Spring Training Conference!

Why You Don’t Want to Miss the Spring Training Conference! As the federal marketplace continues to evolve under the new Administration, the Coalition’s 2025 Spring Training Conference is your opportunity to stay informed and engaged on the latest acquisition initiatives shaping government procurement. Taking place in less than three weeks on June 25-26 at the Fairview Park

Uncategorized - Friday Flash 06/06/2025

Why You Don’t Want to Miss the Spring Training Conference! As the federal marketplace continues to evolve under the new Administration, the Coalition’s 2025 Spring Training Conference is your opportunity to stay informed and engaged on the latest acquisition initiatives shaping government procurement. Taking place in less than three weeks on June 25-26 at the

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

Friday Flash - Friday Flash 05/30/2025

DoD Memo on Consulting Contracts, FedRAMP 20x Update, and More

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