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Saving the planet through procurement: Governments are identifying ways to use purchasing to achieve and support sustainability goals

American City & Country

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. Public procurement is key to this endeavor because public institutions and state enterprises must procure vast amounts of goods, services, and works to do their jobs.

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The Future of 5G in Defense and Beyond

FedInsider

Outside of defense, 5G can enhance supply chain and warehouse logistics, support open standards and strengthen communications while maintaining secure networks. Ben joined GSA in 2015 as an IT Specialist. His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with gold star.

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Friday Flash 09/27/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

The governmentwide day on November 20 will feature expert panels addressing “what’s next” after the election for the future of federal procurement. Join us as we dive into what lies ahead for federal procurement in 2025 and beyond! Market and Procurement Outlook Panel: What’s Next?

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Friday Flash 08/09/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Announcing the Coalition’s Cyber Side Chat, September 12 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to present its first-ever Cybersecurity Symposium: The Cyber Side Chat on September 12! Gain valuable insights from leading government and industry cybersecurity and procurement professionals. To register, click here.

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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

Procurement Notes

” [5] Iron ore prices are down from 2021, but still above 2015-2019 averages. “In 34] And DFARS 252.216-7000(e) gives the Contracting Officer the option of terminating the cost-increase-impacted portion of the contract/order. [35] procuring things made from a lot of steel), again, offerors arguably should have anticipated it.

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Friday Flash 08/02/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

have adequate accounting systems) Management & Advisory Services 829 115 Technical & Engineering Services 816 119 Intelligence Services 241 35 Research & Development Services 219 53 Logistics Services 160 31 Facilities Services 141 0 Environmental Services 87 8 A complete listing of all companies selected for award is posted on SAM.gov.

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Government Contracts Inflation Update

Procurement Notes

Nash previously addressed excessive deficit spending, calling it “an issue that should be of concern to all folks that work in the procurement arena.” And it may be awhile before economies of scale, streamlined logistics, and other efficiencies are achieved that lead to comparable pricing. 5, 2015), available at [link]. [58]