How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The importance and positive contribution of public procurement law to the adequate management of public funds may seem difficult to appreciate in ordinary times, and there are recurrent calls for a reduction of the administrative burden and bureaucracy related to procurement procedures, checks and balances.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

And then in August, Mr McKee, the Minister for Public Finance, visited Dovetail Enterprises to hear about the important role supported businesses continue to play in boosting the Scottish economy through delivering goods and services, and providing meaningful employment, training and support, for those of us who may otherwise be excluded.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 12, 2024

After the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, the contractor alleged that its subcontractors faced a number of impacts, such as government-ordered changes to the method and manner of the work, restricted access to the worksite, excessive price increases, and supply chain issues. United States , 742 F.3d 3d 984, 990 (Fed.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Pricing details included in the prospectus. Under certain circumstances contracting officers may require continued performance fixed-price contracts if the contractor already has been paid or funds already have been obligated. 8, A3 Price Template V.2 James Peake , M.D., What is the funding profile?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update. James Peake , M.D.,

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ivalua

JANUARY 22, 2019

In 2014 Meritor launched a 3-year initiative to drive massive value by transforming their supply chain in what can be thought of as a drive to achieve BIC. Their stock price rose from $4.45 The above examples illustrate an important point about talent, and the symbiotic relationship with technology. Innovation. The result?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This year’s tables include: November 20: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) November 21: VA FSS Community Care Network (CCN) View the agendas for more details. Pricing details included in the prospectus. James Peake , M.D.,

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Included in the IMF’s 2014 Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, the COFOG breaks down data on government expenditure into ten main categories according to their function, or purpose. One highly useful standard is the Classification of the Functions of Government (COFOG), which can be used to analyze spending trends by purpose.

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AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 22, 2024

AWS specialized cloud-optimized chips enable high-performance at cost-effective prices. Regarding investment, the largest CSPs have invested almost $4 billion in Canadian digital infrastructure since 2014 , with AWS alone planning to invest $24.8 billion in Canada between 2022 and 2037.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This year’s tables include: November 20: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) November 21: VA FSS VA Prosthetics Community Care Network (CCN) View the agendas for more details. Pricing details included in the prospectus. James Peake , M.D.,

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 25, 2024

LARAH’s claims under the Treaty LARAH alleged that Uruguay violated the fair and equitable treatment standard under the Treaty (Art. by incurring in arbitrary and discriminatory measures, and illegally expropriated Claimant’s investment (Art. Non-official English translation) (Award, para.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement Endowed Scholarship Fund Since 2014, the Coalition has worked with The George Washington University (GWU) to fund and endow a scholarship supporting a veteran who is concentrating their studies in the field of U.S. procurement at the GWU Law School. Williams and Howard W.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Department of Labor (“DoL”), Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), September 13 Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) Summary states that “[o]ver the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.3 1] Similarly, the BLS September 14 Producer Price Index (“PPI”) Summary states that “[o]n an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand moved up 8.7

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Procurement Notes

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

No Complete Contract Exculpation Overall, it is important to remember that, generally, the Government cannot completely absolve itself of a contract. [54] Here, the important point is that, depending on the circumstances, an APA suit may provide a potential path to redress Agency non-payment where other paths are blocked. 2014), cert.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 15, 2021

Since a disappointed offeror only has three days to timely make a written request for a required debriefing, it is important to know when the three-day period begins to run. 15] Not For All Procurements Just as important as knowing how to get a required debriefing is discerning what is not a required debriefing. 3703 , 10 U.S.C.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 7, 2024

the apparent successful offeror); (2) use of the highest rated offeror best value methodology; and (3) the determination of a fair and reasonable price. These issues may include technical and price. In context, “considered” means that price may not be treated as a nominal factor. environment. acquisitions.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 5, 2021

President Biden’s Executive Order supersedes President Obama’s 2014 Executive Order No. 13,838, which removed the 2014 Order-provided minimum wage for “seasonal recreational services or seasonal recreational equipment rental for the general public on Federal lands[.]” [4] Which workers get the minimum wage increase? per hour. [1]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2025

This focus on government efficiency provides an important opportunity for a holistic review of the procurement system. CSF, first published in 2014 and updated in 2024, offers detailed guidance on cybersecurity. The draft updates NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) from version 1.1

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In the coming months, well be reviewing in detail, with weekly stories by FNN reporters, the most important developments in government management and technology. That led to the best-in-class notion of winnowing down the acquisition vehicles and encouraging agencies to use those deemed to include the best prices and terms and conditions.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This year’s tables include: November 20: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) November 21: VA FSS Fall Training Conference App Now Available The Coalition is pleased to announce that the mobile app for the 2024 Fall Training Conference has officially launched!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 30, 2025

The webinar provided important background on the DEI-related EOs, a discussion of a Federal contractors current obligations, and a crystal ball reading regarding where things are heading. It is important that contractors ensure compliance with this Order and the pending change in regulations. Notes 1 Students for Fair Admissions, Inc.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 27, 2025

Streamline and centralize procurement Maximize the negotiating power of volume buying: In support of the Administrations Executive Order , well continue to centralize government procurement for common goods and services in order to negotiate the best prices for the taxpayer. We have already kicked off this effort with four agencies.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2025

” On July 21, 2014, President Barack Obama signed EO 13672, amending EO 11246 to include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes that had to be addressed in contractors’ affirmative action policies and statements. The IG made ten recommendations. For questions or further guidance, please contact the author.

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