Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

” [5] Iron ore prices are down from 2021, but still above 2015-2019 averages. “In For contracts being developed or negotiated during this period of unusually high inflation, an EPA clause may be an appropriate tool to equitably balance the risk of inflation between the Government and contractor. 62] Schott Gov’t Servs.,

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Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For example, a recent report from TI finds that a shocking 19 of 20 EU countries do not comply with the 2019 EU Whistleblower Protection Directive. With informal negotiations in Vienna underway, one resolution on whistleblower protection has been introduced by Serbia and Palestine. government in Atlanta, GA December 11-15.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

In 2019, the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (“AfCFTA”), negotiated under the auspice of the AU, entered into force. After years of negotiations, the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union subsequently adopted the Protocol on Investment (“Protocol”) to the AfCFTA Agreement in February 2023.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

” Letter from the Stop ISDS movement to the President of the European Union Council (2019) Arbitration lawyers are proud of their profession. Arbitration clauses are suited to individual investments, included by the host State in tenders or contracts, and can be readjusted or negotiated later.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

” Letter from the Stop ISDS movement to the President of the European Union Council (2019) Arbitration lawyers are proud of their profession. Arbitration clauses are suited to individual investments, included by the host State in tenders or contracts, and can be readjusted or negotiated later.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

First, UK goods trade with the EU fell by more than 30% at the start of 2020 (Compared to 2019) and didn’t recover. The UK government has been negotiating trade deals with Australia, New Zealand and the US to meet their domestic demands. Pre-Brexit trade predictions estimated a 15% decline in UK imports and exports.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

In 2019, the Fairbanks operation moved to Anchorage, AK, making our services accessible to more Warriors. During this webinar, Stephen and Greg will provide advanced insights and address additional complex issues related to negotiating, managing, and maintaining FSS contracts for brand drugs, generic drugs, and medical devices.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

billion in 2019. In advance of any finalization of such regulatory amendments, which will be subject to notice and comment, OFPP encourages early agency adoption of these management steps, which can help agencies in meeting the SDB contracting goal they negotiated with SBA for 2024 in accordance with OMB Memorandum M-24-01,” the memo states.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

While the last SIAC Manila Conference 2019 was an intimate gathering of only 80 participants, this year’s ‘ SIAC Manila Conference 2023: Deep Dive into Arbitration Trends ’ held on 25 May 2023 attracted more than 800 registrants, and SIAC had to cap the conference attendees at 500 practitioners, government representatives, and in-house counsel.

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ivalua

MARCH 3, 2020

The high overall cost of hospital care is naturally top of mind, but so is the lack of transparency and predictability. Maintaining that negotiations with insurers are confidential, major hospitals have said they would challenge disclosure mandates in federal court, comparing the order to forcing private parties to reveal trade secrets.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The high overall cost of hospital care is naturally top of mind, but so is the lack of transparency and predictability. Maintaining that negotiations with insurers are confidential, major hospitals have said they would challenge disclosure mandates in federal court, comparing the order to forcing private parties to reveal trade secrets.

Transparency 52

Transparency Price Procurement Supply Chain 52