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The General Services Administration (GSA) is making significant changes in 2024 to improve the acquisition process. Here are the key highlights: 1️⃣ Eliminating Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA): GSA aims to remove language in the schedules program that often leads to agencies relying on LPTA. The proposal emphasizes a shift towards a best value mindset, aligning with Congress's direction and GSA's acquisition goals. 2️⃣ Enhancing Acquisition Workforce Training: GSA is requesting an increase in the percentage of fees collected through schedules program and other contracts to go towards the acquisition workforce training fund. This update will support comprehensive training and education for contracting officers and industry professionals. 3️⃣ Permanent Pandemic-Era Changes: GSA has issued a proposed rule to make permanent the pandemic-era changes to the Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clause. This initiative aims to streamline the EPA process and ensure consistency in pricing adjustments for GSA schedule contracts. 4️⃣ Legislative Proposals: GSA has submitted three legislative proposals to Congress. These proposals include the CICA update for more consistent use of schedules, increasing the acquisition workforce training fund, and transferring complaint procedures to the Department of Labor. #GovernmentAcquisition #GSA #AcquisitionChanges #BestValue #TrainingOpportunities #Efficiency #Simplification #ContractingOfficers #IndustryProfessionals
