Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Particularly, the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (“PCE”) core inflation rate for January 2024 was 2.8%. [30] 33] Importantly, since the inflation high water marks of 2022, mostly what has occurred is disinflation (decrease of the inflation rate), not actual deflation (price decreases). down from 5.5%

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

1] Similarly, with respect to goods imported under an inward processing regime, the Commission’s practice is inconsistent; it has excluded such imports in determining export price in some cases, while in other instances, it has included such imports. [2] Whether the ASCM permits this interpretation is not clear. [6]

Import 45

Import Export Negotiation Price 45

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

In addition, while the major companies are under an increase demand from several stake holders—including funders—to become green, they are also under a frequent market demand for traditional non-renewable energy; and spikes in demand and price may significantly strain commercial relationships.

Insurance 40

Insurance Demand Corruption Supply Chain 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Moderator: Thomas Bowman , Former Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs (2017-2018), CEO, TGB Strategies Anthony Principi , Former Secretary of Veterans Affairs (2001- 2005), Principal, The Principi Group (confirmed) Dr. James Peake , M.D., Pricing details included in the prospectus. 8, A3 Price Template V.2 James Peake , M.D.,

Price 52

Price Supply Chain Logistics Procurement 52

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

Government 40

Government Government Price Contract 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

GSA established its RPA program in 2018 to reduce administrative burden by automating low-value, routine tasks through the use of bots. The first group of negotiated prices are for 10 Medicare Part D drugs that treat a variety of conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and cancer.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement Price 52

Procurement Notes

JUNE 15, 2021

2305(b) , and FAR 6.401(b) , it is apparent that the term implies competitive negotiation source selection procedures, as typified by FAR Part 15 but not necessarily limited to FAR Part 15. [19] The Competitive Negotiation in a Trojan Horse The 2020 U.S. . § 3703 , 10 U.S.C. See, e.g., Centerra Integrated Facilities Servs.,

Bidding 40

Bidding E-procurement Procurement Negotiation 40

Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 25, 2024

Indeed, the invocation of Section 301 in 2017 and 2018 resulted in widespread duties on Chinese goods, which remain in effect today. The announcement invites public comments, via USTR’s online portal, on China’s practices in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.

Export 45

Export Logistics Freight Capacity 45

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This year’s tables include: November 15 Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) GSA Pricing Tools Customer and Stakeholder Engagement (CASE) VA Med/Surg Supply BPAs November 16 VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) VA Pathfinder Program Be sure to check both agendas for more details! How will the scope of the SC-GHG be defined for each procurement?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Price Procurement 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

However, as the pervasive abuses of direct awards under the emergency conditions generated by the covid pandemic evidenced in virtually all jurisdictions, dispensing with those requirements, checks and balances comes with a very high price tag for taxpayers in terms of corruption, favouritism, and wastage of public funds.

Public Procurement 105

Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 105

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Pay a Fair and Reasonable Price ). Emphasis added.) See Section 2.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

billion in 2018. Ongcangco stressed that ADR clauses in borderless contracts should be non-negotiable, as availing of traditional dispute resolutions is impossible. Lim also highlighted that some of the largest Philippine companies have been entrusting high-value disputes to SIAC. billion and USD 1.7

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Participation Efficiency Influencing 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

16.1 ) as well as the internal resolution of the ICJ adopted as of September 2018 which bar current ICJ Judges from “double hatting” and as such would be expected to limit ICJ members’ involvement in ISDS cases going forward. Second, Professor Rivas addressed the potential direct influence of new ICJ judgments on ISDS decisions.

Influencing 52

Influencing IT Negotiation Corruption 52

Federal News Network

JANUARY 8, 2025

And in many cases, the federal government has long term fixed price contracts where the price that sold to the government doesn’t vary with the contractor’s cost experience. So contractors always have the responsibility to know what taxes apply that factor into their price and to include that in the price.

Procurement 107

Procurement Price Import Manufacturing 107

Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

And despite small firms generally doing well under best-in-class with small business utilization holding steady at 38% between 2018 and 2022, the number of small contractors continues to decline. Deltek, another market research firm, found agencies spent more than 54 billion dollars, or 12.7%, of all procurement on BICs. This is up from $37.6

Contract 100

Contract Supply Chain Thresholds Procurement 100

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Stakeholders must appreciate and understand that there is a nexus between requirements and price, especially for small businesses. Data context in assessing fair and reasonable pricing is foundational to sound acquisition business decisions. The protester contended that the JV had been awarded a contract in September of 2018.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Supply Chain Price 52

Procurement Notes

JUNE 5, 2021

2] , [3] President Biden’s Executive Order also, as of January 30, 2022, revokes President Trump’s 2018 Executive Order No. Consequently, in the 2014 Final Rule , DoL expressly excluded the minimum wage increase from the Government’s unilateral exercise of a pre-negotiated option on an already existing contract. [63] per hour. [1]

Thresholds 40

Thresholds E-procurement Contract Procurement Contracts 40

ivalua

MARCH 3, 2020

Despite greater past media attention on pharmaceutical pricing, the single greatest contributor to overall healthcare costs (a whopping 18 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product, or $11,172 per person in 2018), is actually hospitals. As a result, there has been growing attention on hospital pricing.

Transparency 52

Transparency Price Procurement Supply Chain 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Despite greater past media attention on pharmaceutical pricing, the single greatest contributor to overall healthcare costs (a whopping 18 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product, or $11,172 per person in 2018), is actually hospitals. As a result, there has been growing attention on hospital pricing.

Transparency 52

Transparency Price Procurement Supply Chain 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Congress Releases Compromise $895 Billion FY25 NDAA Meritalk reports that the House of Representatives and Senate published their final negotiated version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. billion in spending, falling just below the mandated budget cap set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA).

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Thresholds Sustainability 52

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. EO 13658 set a minimum wage of $10.10

Procurement 52

Procurement Efficiency Contract Collaboration 52