FAQs on Updates to COVID Vaccine Guidance for Federal Contractors
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Issued a COVID-19 Workplace Safety: Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors on September 24, 2021, addressing who is covered, timelines, and other questions. Whom does this guidance apply to? The Task...
VA’s GSA Schedule 621 I Refresh 14 Mass Modification
The Department of Veteran’s Affairs Federal Supply Schedule (VA FSS) has issued a mandatory mass modification for all current Schedule 621I Professional and Allied Healthcare Staffing Services vendors. Mass Modification No. 14, issued 01 October 2021 updates the...
NASA Small Business Opportunities Virtual Expo 2021
NASA is hosting a free Small Business Virtual Expo Thursday October 7, 2021. The expo is hosted by NASA’s Office of Small Business, and will focus on small business opportunities and will provide industry-specific networking opportunities in breakout rooms. Industries...
When You Lose a Bid: Brief Explanations and Debriefings
According to the Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) 8.4, unsuccessful bidders are entitled to either a brief explanation of why they were not chosen or a debriefing. Brief Explanations vs. Debriefings What are the differences? For starters, the time frame for...
GSA MRO Requisition Is Now Awarded
The GSA FAS Region 6 Heartland Acquisition Center (HAC) has awarded the Maintenance, Repair and Operations Requisition Channel Generation Two (RC2) awards. RC2 is the next generation of the current Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Best In Class (BIC)...
GSA to Host Small Business Event
GSA will be hosting Small Business Works 2021 September 29, 2021. Small Business Works is a virtual small business training and matchmaking event. GSA is hoping the event provide attendees tools and resources to succeed in the Federal Marketplace. Small Business Works...
Executive Order Mandates COVID Vaccination for Federal Contractors
Guidance given regarding the Executive Order signed on 9/9/2021 that will mandate vaccination for federal contractors.
Report Order Status for GSA Advantage! Orders
To improve customer satisfaction, the GSA is creating new penalties on contractors not reporting timely order status updates for purchases placed on GSA Advantage!. GSA Schedule holders that do not report order status may have their catalogs removed beginning October...
GSA Advanced Notice of Solicitation Refresh 7
GSA refresh No. 7 will be releasing to the MAS solicitation this month. All existing GSA Schedule contracts will receive a mass modification email to accept the latest solicitation changes. GSA Schedule holders will have 90 days to accept the Refresh #7 MAS Mod so our...
Services MAC – How to Prepare for GSA’s Upcoming Multi-Agency Contract
GSA is gearing up to provide the Services MAC (formerly known as BIC MAC) to support professional services for customer agencies. A Request for Information (RFI) for the Services MAC was issued on June 2, 2021, and is due on June 21.
Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) Is Here to Stay
When GSA created a TDR pilot program, it was to reduce the administrative burden of the Basis of Award/Most Favored Customer discount relationship. TDR sought to unhitch the discount relationship restriction and allow vendors some flexibility commercially, while still...
How is the SBA 8(a) Program Changing?
The SBA issued a final rule that made revisions to the 8(a) Business Development program and Mentor-Protégé (MP) Program to reduce administrative duplication and costs.
GSA Unilateral Modification to Remove Non-TAA COVID Support Products
Update Your GSA Schedule One of GSA’s COVID initiatives from last year, at the beginning of the pandemic, allowed certain products from Non-TAA countries (Trade Agreement Act) to be temporarily added to contractor’s GSA Schedule. Now, GSA Schedule contractors received...
Understanding the Executive Order on $15 Federal Minimum Wage
Beginning January 30, 2022, federal agencies will start incorporating the $15 minimum wage in new contract solicitations and will be required to have it incorporated in all contracts by March 30, 2022. Any ongoing contracts will have the wage requirement at the option.
Does the Fair Labor Standards Act Apply to Your Team?
The Fair Labor Standards Act has been revised by the Department of Labor to help distinguish between employees and independent contractors.
GSA Advanced Notice of Solicitation Refresh 6
GSA is set to release MAS Solicitation 47QSMD20R0001 – Refresh #6 to all existing GSA Schedules in May 2021. It is critical to review the refreshed solicitation in its entirety to understand the planned updates prior to accepting/competing the Mass Mod.
What Are The Service Contract Labor Standards?
The Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), formerly known as the Service Contract Act (SCA), covers contracts entered into by Federal and District of Columbia agencies wherein the contract’s principal purpose is to furnish services in the U.S. through the use of...
GSA Announces Polaris: A New Small Business IT Contracting Vehicle (GWAC)
On December 31, the GSA released a draft RFP for a Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) intended for small business IT services-based solutions providers, including small businesses, HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business firms.
Celebrating 20 Years of Helping Businesses Succeed
Coley Celebrates 20 Years of Making a Difference – 2021 Marks 20 amazing years since we first opened our doors and began helping companies do business with the government.
