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Defense Procurement Overview of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act

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Cybersecurity, supply chain risks, data rights, software acquisitions, and cost or pricing data are among the procurement-related issues targeted in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which...more

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The Future of COTS Procurement: Top 10 Questions from GSA’s Section 846 Phase 2 Report

On May 2, 2019, the General Services Administration (“GSA”) and the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) finally released their Phase 2 Implementation Report (the “Phase 2 Report”) for “Procurement Through E-Commerce...more

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GSA Announces Pilot Plan for Commercial E-Commerce Portals

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The effort to create an “Amazon-like” market for Government purchasing has taken another step forward. After completing its market consultation phase, the General Services Administration (“GSA”) has now put forth a proposal...more

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The Future of COTS Procurement: Section 846 Industry Day Highlights

On June 21, 2018, the General Services Administration (“GSA”) and the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) held their second Industry Day concerning the implementation of Section 846 of the National Defense Authorization...more

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“Portal of Portals” – GSA’s (Unwritten) Vision for COTS E-Commerce Marketplaces

Last month, the General Services Administration (“GSA”) and the Office of Management and Budget released their Phase 1 Implementation Plan (the “Plan”) for Section 846 of the National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) of...more

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The Future of COTS Procurement: The Proposed Section 846 Business Models

On March 16, 2018, the General Services Administration (“GSA”) and the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) released their Phase 1 Implementation Plan (the “Plan”) for “Procurement Through E-Commerce Portals” as directed...more

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What Should Contractors Know About GSA's New E-Commerce Portal Implementation Plan?

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• Section 846 of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) directed the General Services Administration (GSA) to create a new e-commerce portal for the sale of commercial goods. • The portal is to come on line in...more

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ML Strategies Outlook for 2018

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With the start of a new year, Congress returns to Washington for the second session of the 115th Congress, while President Trump readies for his first State of the Union on January 30, 2018. The legislative agenda for the...more

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GSA & OMB are Holding a Public Meeting and Requesting Written Comments Regarding Implementation of the “Amazon Amendment”

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The General Services Administration (“GSA”) and the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) are providing an important opportunity to the public to provide input into the implementation of the so-called “Amazon Amendment,”...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - December 2017

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - PROTESTS - If the Federal Watchdog Office Works for Contract Protestors, Why the Decline? According to an article posted in the Federal Contracts Report, several reasons could explain the...more

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2018 NDAA Analysis: DoD “Amazon” Bill Poised to Become Law

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This is the second blog post in a series of blogs analyzing the current draft of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as agreed-to by House and Senate negotiators on November 8, 2017. Stay tuned for additional...more

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Thornberry Acquisition Reform Bill Contemplates DoD’s Use of Online Marketplaces to Purchase COTS Products

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Imagine if a DoD agency could purchase commercial-off-the-shelf products of any value simply by placing an order at an Amazon-like website – no need for solicitations, quotes, evaluation, or detailed price analysis and...more

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