Open Contracting Partnership

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In 2024, we look towards implementation of the resolution and participation at the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) in Lithuania this summer. We have consistently improved the quality of our resources throughout this cycle, leading to a pickup in 2023 scores.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Now the lab that began in 2019 has transformed into the GAO component responsible for projects including a prototype generative artificial intelligence solution, which is getting close to its user testing phase, and a recent data-science-driven report that found quality issues with audits of non-federal entities that receive federal awards.

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ivalua

MARCH 3, 2020

Often, we see suppliers to the enterprise participating in the incubators. However, Procurement remains an asset, especially in identifying potential targets or participating in their due diligences. In the last years, this approach been seen as the Holy Grail to unlocking innovation of enterprises. That is largely not the case.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 14, 2024

Through this approach, veterans themselves participate in service dog training. Listen to the story of David Wright, a retired Army Sergeant who took part in Canine Assisted Warrior Therapy® in 2019, and his service dog Scout. The heart of PPH’s program lies in its innovative training model, known as Canine Assisted Warrior Therapy®.

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ivalua

MARCH 13, 2019

This involves the perspectives of immediate stakeholders, agency leads and the general public, but it also includes the perspectives of suppliers participating in solicitations or seeking opportunities to work with the government. Transparency = Trust. Blog first published on Public Spend Forum.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

Kevin Lynch, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Industries for the Blind Kevin Lynch dedicated the last 44 years of his outstanding career to creating meaningful employment for people who are blind, and, at the same time, provided Federal customers with reliable, high-quality, competitively priced products and services.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2018

PKP Energetyka, launched the implementation of Ivalua’s state-of-the-art Procurement and Sourcing solution with the participation of OptiBuy. Paris, France – 15 th January, 2019 – PKP Energetyka is a leader in the construction and maintenance of contact line systems as well as railway electrical power engineering in Poland.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 11, 2024

Bayzakova in 2019 , the TIAC has played a leading role in advancing arbitration in Uzbekistan and has also hosted successful Uzbek Arbitration Weeks since 2021. Our students are encouraged to participate in international moot competitions to sharpen their advocacy skills as well. Since the last interview with Ms.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 20, 2024

However, amid various outreach efforts, my main priority is always to ensure that HKIAC’s case administration, arbitral appointment functions, and hearing services are consistently efficient and of top quality, as this is the only way to ensure that parties continue to place their trust in us.

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University of Bristol

OCTOBER 21, 2024

4) In carrying out a covered procurement, a contracting authority must— (a) have regard to the fact that small and medium-sized enterprises may face particular barriers to participation, and (b) consider whether such barriers can be removed or reduced. At first look, s.12(1) The standard disclaimer applies. Further comments welcome.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

She stressed that countries joining the EU go through a rigorous process, ensuring, inter alia, the good quality of the judicial process. Conclusion Laborde Law’s conference allowed the participants to delve into two fascinating topics on the subject of investment arbitration.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There was significant improvement in arbitrator appointments for women over the last decade from 14% of total appointments to 27% in 2019, 38% in 2020, and 40% in 2021. Another focus of the ACICA is the greater participation of women as speakers in conferences.

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University of Bristol

AUGUST 23, 2021

NHS commissioning takes place in a largely in-house environment where NHS buyers commission services primarily from NHS suppliers, but also with mixed private participation by both for-profit and third sector providers.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

In March 2023, a new arbitration agreement entered into force, and its main features are the following: Diversity of arbitration institutions : FGV is no longer the only institution that can administer arbitrations within CCEE; CCEE is promoting competition between arbitration institutions aiming at higher quality of service-providers.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

bankruptcy filings surged by 18% in 2023 on the back of higher interest rates, tougher lending standards[,] and the continued runoff of pandemic-era backstops,” although the number of 445,186 filings was still below “the 757,816 bankruptcies filed in 2019[.]” [39] Again, negative trending, but not terrible. 22, 2023), available at [link]. [21]

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Prior to his selection as CIO, Mr. Roberts was appointed to the Senior Executive Service and selected as the Program Executive Officer (PEO) DLA on November 4, 2019.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

VA Hospitals Earn High Rankings in Nationwide Surveys Federal News Network reports that the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) hospitals scored higher than non-VA hospitals on two nationwide surveys tracking quality of care and patient satisfaction. Interested parties can register to participate here.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 8, 2024

In the United States for example, the wealth gap between whites and blacks is expected to cost a projected GDP penalty of 4 to 6 percent in 2028 from lost consumption and investment (Noel and others 2019). Instead, it is about the quality of spending and analyzing fiscal policies and budgetary decisions to understand their impact.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Last year, the Coalition was fortunate to raise $13,000 for PPH through the generosity of our members and participants of the tournament. In 2013, Paws for Purple Hearts launched its first Training Boot Camp, where Service Dogs who participated in Canine-Assisted Warrior Therapy® were matched with an impaired Warrior.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

Barring size status protests, the number of companies authorized to participate by domain is as follows: Domain Awardees Total companies found responsible to do cost-type work (i.e., OASIS+ Small Business Awardees Announced On July 30, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced the first OASIS+ Small Business contract awardees.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In 2019, it was indeed the Council deciding that ‘the EU must also safeguard its interests in the light of unfair practices of third countries, making full use of trade defence instruments and our public procurement rules, as well as ensuring effective reciprocity for public procurement with third countries’.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 15, 2025

I spend time arranging, speaking at, moderating and participating in international events. One of the main selling points of arbitration at the SCC is our ability to deliver quicker resolutions for complex disputes compared to state courts and other major international arbitration institutes, all while maintaining high standards of quality.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 6, 2025

This is driven in part by improvements in healthcare and increased life expectancythe global average has risen from 67 years in 2000 to 73 years in 2019. Following this holistic approach, enabled by technology, Anjana can address the full spectrum of factors that influence her health and quality of life.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

With spending against governmentwide acquisition contracts reaching an all-time high in fiscal 2023, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy is pushing agencies to make changes to ensure a healthy amount of small business participate on these vehicles. billion in 2019. This is up from $37.6

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Procurement Notes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It is enough that he is a willful participant in joint activity with the State or its agents.” [52] Turning to the weekly testing option, the effectiveness of the measure depends upon the quality of the test. To act ‘under color’ of law does not require that the accused be an officer of the State. 3] See 40 U.S.C. § 101 et seq. [4]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

Acting NITAAC Director Ricky Clark said that the platform was launched in response to a critical need that the agency identified through customer research in 2019. In addition, VHA aims to continue the practice of achieving cost avoidance while simultaneously balancing clinician considerations for obtaining quality medical/surgical supplies.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Government Makes Significant Progress in Meeting Sustainability Goals This week, Federal News Network reported on findings from the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) on the governments sustainability goals. All meetings will be open for public attendance unless stated otherwise.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The guidance urges agencies to focus on the maximum elimination of functions that are not statutorily mandated while driving the highest-quality, most efficient delivery of their statutorily-required functions. It also directs agencies to develop reorganization plans no later than March 13, 2025.

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