Friday Flash - Friday Flash 09/29/03
Join Us at the Fall Training Conference, Resources for Contractors in Case of a Government Shutdown, and More
Join Us at the Fall Training Conference!
FAR & Beyond Blog - Join Us at the Fall Training Conference!
The Fall Training Conference is less than two months away! This year’s conference, taking place on November 15-16 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia, explores the theme of “What is Fair and Reasonable?” in the federal marketplace when it comes to market conditions, contract terms, policies, and regulations. The two-day event, which includes a day
FAR & Beyond Blog - What the FAS Pricing Guidance Says and Doesn’t Say About Order Level Competition
This week, in the spirit of “Fair and Reasonable Transparency,” the Coalition submitted to the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) feedback on its “FAS Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing.” The PAP is a significant policy document, providing guidance to FAS contracting officers regarding the negotiation of Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts. It
Friday Flash - Friday Flash 09/22/23
Coalition Feedback on GSA Schedules Price Evaluations, Government Shutdown Resources, and More
FAR & Beyond Blog - Announcing the Day 1 Agenda for the Fall Training Conference: What is Fair and Reasonable? November 15-16
As mentioned in last week’s FAR & Beyond blog, communication is the “connective tissue” of federal procurement, bringing government and industry together. The Fall Training Conference provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen this connective tissue through thought-provoking panels and collaborative dialogue. To this end, we are pleased to announce that the agenda for the first day of
Friday Flash - Friday Flash 09/15/23
GSA Announces FAS Reorganization, Government Shutdown, and More
Uncategorized - Government Shutdown Resources for Contractors
The Coalition for Government Procurement has compiled a list of resources to help contractors navigate a Government shutdown in the absence of appropriations. Contractor Guides to Prepare for a Government Shutdown Government Shutdown 101 Webinars Federal Agency Plans Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
FAR & Beyond Blog - What is Fair and Reasonable Transparency?
Keeping with the title and theme of the Coalition’s Fall Training Conference, “What is Fair and Reasonable,” this week’s blog addresses what is fair and reasonable transparency. The Cambridge English Dictionary defines transparency as “the quality of being in an open way without secrets” and is defined in the Cambridge Business English Dictionary as a “situation in which business and
Friday Flash - Friday Flash 09/08/23
Prospect of Government Shutdown Looms, GSA Extends Economic Price Adjustment Flexibility, and More
FAR & Beyond Blog - Happy Labor Day from the Coalition
The Coalition for Government Procurement wishes you a happy Labor Day! This weekend serves as an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and contributions of all who labor for themselves and their families. The commitment of all those who perform a service, whether in an office, factory, hospital, local business, or any other field of