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Details on the Latest GSA Solicitation Refresh
In November 2020, The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) will issue GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001 to incorporate a few new changes. Following the release of the solicitation refresh, all GSA...
Small Business Could Gain up to 30 Percent Price Preference Under Proposed FAR Amendment
Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have joined together to propose modifying the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to apply Executive Order (E.O) 13881, Maximizing Use of...
GSA Releases Final Solicitation for ASTRO IDIQ
GSA published the final solicitation for their next large IDIQ, ASTRO. ASTRO will be one of the largest IDIQ’s in the coming years, including up to 450 contractors and an undefined ceiling. ASTRO will cover ten distinct pools covering manned, unmanned, and optionally...
GSA eBuy Rolls Out Updates; New SIN Subgroups
GSA eBuy Rolls Out August 2020 Update On August 1st, 2020, the General Services Administration had rolled out an eBuy update that allows contractors to select subgroups to some popular SINs awarded on contract. Customers are still able to release opportunities by...
Smart Buying for America Emphasizes Small Business Procurements
With the increasingly negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has detailed its efforts to support an effective economic recovery in an effort referred to as “smart buying for America.” The Executive Office of the President sent a memo...
FPDS is Moving!
In keeping with initiatives created under the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (21st Century IDEA), it was recently announced that Contract Data Reports for Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) users are being moved to beta.SAM.gov. FPDS is a free...
President’s Executive Order Repeals “Right of First Refusal” on Federal Contracts
On October 31, 2019 President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (Executive Order on Improving Federal Contractor Operations by Revoking Executive Order 13495), which repeals the previous obligation of successor Federal contractors to offer qualified predecessor...
US & Hong Kong Tensions Threaten Trade Status
China has approved stricter national security measures against citizen of Hong Kong., The US fears the new security measures increase the risk that sensitive US technology can be obtained by mainland China and the US Commerce Department has already approved suspending...
What is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?
A BPA, or Blanket Purchase Agreement, is a “funnel” to narrow competition to a few GSA Schedule (or VA FSS) Contractors. Per the Federal Acquisition Regulation 8.405-3 it is designed to fill the Government’s recurring needs for a Government contractor’s specific goods...
The Three Ways to Win Proposals!
Yes, there are only three ways There are only three ways to win a proposal. All the strategies and techniques you can think of, fit into these three categories. The three are fundamentally different. Understanding that gives you an advantage when it comes to figuring...
Non-TAA Items Now Available on Federal Supply Schedules
GSA ADDS EXCEPTION TO TRADE AGREEMENTS UPDATE: An addendum was released that extends the applicability date of SPE Memorandum SPE-2020-11. Originally 7/1/2020, the applicability date was extended to 8/1/2020. GSA has once again issued another addendum to this...
Coronavirus Relief Options for Small Businesses
Recently, much has been written regarding Coronavirus relief options for small businesses through traditional SBA funding and several new temporary programs established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Important information about each...
GSA Schedule Consolidation Impact on Quarterly Sales Reporting
It is time for GSA Schedule holders to report sales again. This month/quarter, you will notice that there has been a change to the sales reporting options. If you have accepted the MAS conversion A812 mass modification, you will notice that the SRP lists both legacy...
CARES Act Allows Payments to Contractors When They Can’t Work
Coley has received several inquiries from our Federal contracting community as to how to recoup revenue lost as a result of being unable to fulfil contractual obligations due to the work interruption caused by the COVID-19 national emergency. Section 3610 of the...
COVID 19 Impacting Commercial Markets But Government Contracts Still Being Awarded
COVID 19 is wreaking havoc in the commercial marketplace and negatively affecting everything from airlines to local restaurants, and everything in between. As a government contractor, I’ve been watching the government acquisition flow over the past couple of months...
GSA Provides 60-Day SAM.gov Extension
You probably have many things on your mind right now other than renewing your SAM.gov registration. Given that business and government alike are focused on responding to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 national emergency, the General Services Administration (GSA) has...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act- What does it Mean for Your Business?
As part of the national response to the COVID 19 virus pandemic, President Trump signed “The Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (HR 6201), a new law that expands the “Family and Medical Leave Act” (FMLA) to include provisions for employees and their...
Disaster Assistance for Small Businesses
Last week we notified you about the Small Business Administration (SBA) would be providing loan support during this time. They have provided Coley with some additional information to support you and any questions you may have regarding SBA’s Disaster Assistance for...
