The Coalition for Government Procurement

06/11/2025

Thank you to our Media Sponsors of the 2025 Spring Training Conference: The New Federal Market, Federal News Network and Business Research Services, Inc. Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q03rJ6xC0

06/09/2025

On June 5, GSA announced expansion of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR). The expansion begins with 62 new product and cloud services Special Item Numbers at the end of June 2025. It will expand to all SINS (Special Item Numbers) beginning in FY26. TDR participation will now be mandatory for SIN holders.

GSA aims to unlock a treasure trove of data supporting both government and industry for making federal buying more efficient

06/06/2025

Please welcome to the Coalition new Standard Member, PolyNovo! Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q03r7FcN0

06/06/2025

The 2025 Spring Training Conference is less than 3 weeks away! Join government and industry leaders on June 25-26 at the Fairview Park Marriott to explore what’s next in federal procurement, including GSA’s OneGov initiative, procurement consolidation, FAR reform, commercial acquisition policy, cybersecurity, VA modernization, and more. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping The New Federal Market. Read this week's FAR & Beyond blog to learn more about what the conference has to offer! https://hubs.li/Q03r3l_k0

06/05/2025

🚨 Last week, the Department of Defense issued guidance to implement Executive Order 14271, Ensuring Commercial, Cost-Effective Solutions in Federal Contracts. Key requirements include:

✔️By June 15, 2025, Senior Procurement Executives must direct contracting officers to review all pending FAR actions for non-commercial products or services valued at or above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

✔️Contracting officers must consolidate or create an application for each relevant notice or award, justifying the use of a non-commercial solution and requesting concurrence to proceed.

✔️Applications must include statutory justifications and a clear rationale for pursuing government-unique or custom-developed solutions.

✔️Agencies must establish internal review processes for non-commercial procurements and submit an annual report to DPCAP, with the first due by July 25, 2025.

Read the guidance here: https://hubs.li/Q03q-3-g0 #

06/03/2025

Please welcome to the Coalition new Premier Member, Regeneron! Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q03qtMGD0

06/02/2025

Join us at the Spring Training Conference for a must-attend Healthcare Legal Panel exploring the legal landscape shaping federal healthcare contracting! Our panel of leading experts will dive into key issues impacting contractors, including regulatory updates, compliance trends, and evolving risks. Panelists include:

Kristin Hicks, Partner, Arnold & Porter
James Kim, Shareholder, Polsinelli
Stephen Ruscus, Partner, BakerHostetler
Jennifer Plitsch, Partner, Covington & Burling

Learn more about the Spring Training Conference and register today here: https://hubs.li/Q03qcn4s0

06/02/2025

We are pleased to be joined by GSA Senior Procurement Executive Jeff Koses and OFPP Acting Administrator Kristen Wilson at the Spring Training Conference! In March, the President issued an EO directing GSA to centralize procurement of common goods and services across federal agencies. The panel will explore the implications of the EO, discussing how it affects agency operations and the federal marketplace. With changes on the horizon, this is a must-attend session and unique opportunity to hear directly from government leaders at the forefront of the consolidation initiative. Learn more and register for the Spring Training Conference here: https://hubs.li/Q03q8BJT0

05/30/2025

Contract consolidation provides GSA a unique opportunity to reduce unnecessary duplication, enhance efficiency, increase competition, and leverage contracting resources to support agency mission needs. More specifically, it is an opportunity to identify and leverage best practices from across the contract vehicles to deliver efficiency and value for the American people. Read this week's FAR & Beyond blog, The Opportunities of Consolidation: https://hubs.li/Q03pXNFC0

05/29/2025

Please welcome to the Coalition new Standard Member, Protega Pharmaceuticals! Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q03pPkwn0

05/27/2025

Thank you to Recon Supply, WiFi Sponsor of the 2025 Spring Training Conference: The New Federal Market, taking place on June 25-26! Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q03pk59n0

05/27/2025

Please welcome to the Coalition new Standard Member, Koniag Government Services! Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q03pfHD50