Friday Flash - Friday Flash 1.25.19
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Addressing the Cyber Risks of e-Commerce
FAR & Beyond Blog - Addressing the Cyber Risks of e-Commerce
As cyber and supply chain issues continue to evolve, now, perhaps more so than ever before, the success of the Federal procurement system is contingent upon the government’s ability to secure and defend the nation’s digital information infrastructure. Accordingly, this week’s blog examines the ever-increasing importance of understanding how the commercial sector addresses cyber and supply
Friday Flash - Friday Flash 1.18.19
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FAR & Beyond Blog - e-Commerce: To Be Or Not To Be
Since the enactment of the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) in 1984, competition has been a foundational tenant of the Federal procurement system. Pursuant to the statute, outside certain circumstances, the government must, “…obtain full and open competition through the use of competitive procedures…” when purchasing goods and services. CICA’s mandate reflects an understanding that,
Friday Flash - Friday Flash 1.11.19
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FAR & Beyond Blog - Knowing the Unknowns: Avoiding Unintended Consequences
Welcome back, and Happy New Year! The Coalition hopes everyone had a restful, healthy, and happy Holiday Season. As we begin 2019, the Coalition would to thank its members, as well the many acquisition professionals from across the procurement community, for their strong support and active engagement throughout 2018. Everyone’s efforts here are key to
Friday Flash - Friday Flash 1.04.19
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FAR & Beyond Blog - The e-Commerce Crossroad: Where is the Market Headed?
Today the Coalition submitted comments in response to the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Request for Information (RFI) regarding commercial e-Commerce portals. Specifically, the RFI sought feedback on several draft documents and questions related to GSA’s implementation of Section 846 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Following the release of the RFI,
Friday Flash - Friday Flash 12.21.18
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FAR & Beyond Blog - 2018 Has Been the Year of the Multiple Award Schedules: What Will 2019 Bring?
This week, the General Services Administration held its Federal Marketplace Industry Day, inviting stakeholders from across the procurement community to participate in a dialogue on the future of GSA’s key Federal Marketplace Initiative. The industry day featured Administrator Emily Murphy’s Keynote address, “Reimaging the Acquisition Experience,” followed by a presentation on the key features of the Federal