FAR and Beyond Blog Last week the Coalition provided shutdown information for our members in anticipation of the current stalemate. This week we have continued to provide updates to our members regarding the operational mechanics of the shutdown. On Tuesday, Beth Ferrell, Partner at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, was my guest on “Off the
FAR and Beyond Blog This week the Coalition provided Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP) with “Myth-Busters” feedback regarding the policies, goals and objectives for Economy Act and non-Economy Act Interagency Acquisitions. Our feedback can be found here. As you know, DPAP is currently conducting a review of the rules and regulations governing interagency acquisition
This week the Coalition provided Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP) with “Myth-Busters” feedback regarding the policies, goals and objectives for Economy Act and non-Economy Act Interagency Acquisitions. Our feedback can be found here. As you know, DPAP is currently conducting a review of the rules and regulations governing interagency acquisition acquisitions across the Department. A
This week’s FAR and Beyond is Thought No. Twelve of the Thirteen Thoughts for 2013: ”The $500 billion question: an open or closed federal procurement system?” The answer to this question has profound, long term implications for customer agencies, contractors and the American people A closed system is one that restricts the number of suppliers to encourage lower
FAR and Beyond Blog This week’s FAR and Beyond is Thought No. Twelve of the Thirteen Thoughts for 2013: ”The $500 billion question: an open or closed federal procurement system?” The answer to this question has profound, long term implications for customer agencies, contractors and the American people A closed system is one that restricts
On Monday the Coalition provided the Federal Acquisition Service’s (FAS’s) Office of Acquisition Management with our white paper, “GSA Multiple Award Schedule Pricing: Recommendations to Embrace Regulatory and Commercial Market Changes.” The Coalition thanks all the members of the Pricing Working Group for their contributions to the white paper. It truly was a team effort. The Coalition also
FAR and Beyond Blog On Monday the Coalition provided the Federal Acquisition Service’s (FAS’s) Office of Acquisition Management with our white paper, “GSA Multiple Award Schedule Pricing: Recommendations to Embrace Regulatory and Commercial Market Changes.” The Coalition thanks all the members of the Pricing Working Group for their contributions to the white paper. It truly
The Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall and the school year. The Coalition hopes that everyone had a wonderful summer! This week also marks the beginning of a busy fall calendar for the Coalition. At the center is our Fall Conference scheduled for October 30th at the Fairview
FAR and Beyond Blog/Comment of the Week The Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall and the school year. The Coalition hopes that everyone had a wonderful summer! This week also marks the beginning of a busy fall calendar for the Coalition. At the center is our Fall Conference
On Wednesday the Coalition hosted the Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit our wounded veterans. Again this year the tournament was held at Whiskey Creek Golf Course in Ijamsville, Maryland. Despite some intermittent rain through the early part of the round, it was a wonderful day! The Coalition was honored to have