Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Parts of it were fixed price and parts of it were cost-plus. And so when DOE you wanted to see their internal records, it sounds like the company was worried that they would see the DOE would see their records concerned with the fixed price, which is none of the government’s business. There were actually two different audits.

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ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

In fact, a survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) found that 96% of respondents from the Middle East region were reconfiguring their supply chains in October 2020 — much higher than the global average of 83%. There are several reasons: Revenue from oil and tourism dropped abruptly in 2020.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 31, 2024

71,508-2022; CS of January 16, 2023, Rol 3,545-2022; CS of July 29, 2021, Rol 104,262-2020). The agreed price was USD 337,500 per month, at a rate of USD 2,500 per ton, resulting in a total of USD 4,050,000, payable in 12 months. However, this payment was the first and last since no new payments were made by the Seller thereafter.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In 2020, Ivalua was named a Leader in the 2020 Gartner “ Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites ” and by Forrester Research Inc. in “ The Forrester Wave : Supplier Risk And Performance Management (SRPM) Platforms, Q3 2020.” Specific release highlights include: Supplier Management Innovations: .

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The construction industry has not been immune from this general trend, with steel prices rising 200% and lumber prices soaring as high as 288% at different points in 2021. Federal contractors performing on a firm-fixed-price contract don’t usually have the same option. ” FAR 16.203-1. 62223, 21-1 B.C.A. ¶

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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]

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ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

They configured their eSourcing technology to run high volume forward auctions to optimize the price received on used handsets. At Ivalua NOW 2020, commercial real estate leader JLL’s president explained how they were building a marketplace to offer customers access to pre-negotiated pricing, using their spend to differentiate their services.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Yet in 2020, over two million people purchased goods online. According to Raydiant’s second annual State of Consumer Behavior Report, 46% of respondents said they prefer to shop in person rather than online, if given the choice. Attack GNFR Spend. Goods not for resale are a huge cost-center, especially in the post-Covid-19 era.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 30, 2024

In Brazil, however, a study coordinated by Center for Access to Justice, Process and Dispute Resolution Means (Najupmesc) at Fundação Getúlio Vargas’ Sao Paulo Law School and Canal Arbitragem in 2023, showed that the use of mediation in Brazil has grown in the last 10 years, especially during the pandemic, in 2020 and 2021 (see here ).

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

3] The last eight recessions include the 2020 COVID-19 recession, the 2007-2009 Great Recession, the 2001 dot-com recession, the 1990-1991 savings & loan crisis recession, the 1981-1982 second double dip recession, the 1980 first double dip recession, 1973-1975 oil crisis recession, and the 1969-1970 guns and butter recession. [4]

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Capturing Value occurs when a contract has been established that governs the responsibilities and obligations of both supplier and buyer, and well as when the organization has the right Procure-to-Pay processes in place to ensure compliance to those agreements, goods, services and prices. .

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

On November 20, tables include: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Ask the Med/Surg Supply BPAs Ask the SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) To view the draft agenda for the governmentwide day, click here. October 28 : Webinar: 2024 (2025 FCPs) Public Law Pricing Update for Covered Drugs – Click here to register.

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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.

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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

United States , 2020 WL 7344615 (C.D. 24, 2020). Healthcare Spotlight: HHS Announces Medicare Part D Negotiated Prices This week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final drug prices negotiated through its Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program established under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).

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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] LLC, B-418628 , 2020 CPD ¶ 155, at 4-5 (Apr. The Competitive Negotiation in a Trojan Horse The 2020 U.S. . § 3703 , 10 U.S.C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

United States , 2020 WL 7344615 (C.D. 24, 2020). 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. 1491(b)(1) (emphasis added).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

United States , 2020 WL 7344615 (C.D. 24, 2020). The reorganization also establishes an Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) under ASTP/ONC, reinstituting the CTO role which has not been filled since 2020. 1491(b)(1) (emphasis added). 24-160 at 9 (discussing Mach Mining, LLC v. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

View from Main Street: Size Recertification Confusion Updates on Timely Topics Impacting the Government Contracting Industry from Vice President of Acquisition Policy, Ken Dodds Historically, the length of government contracts did not exceed five years and size was determined at the time of offer (including price) for the contract.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 7, 2024

These include: (1) negotiations only with the best suited offeror (i.e., 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.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

8] is around leveraging data, to be able to help get the lower prices and better terms, and certainly is one of the first pillars around that. It’s not just about pricing, but also what are the terms and what are the conditions to be able to help provide that kind of context. It’s completely paid off for us in a big way.”

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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! As explained in E.O. 7037, 7040 (Jan.

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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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

During the briefing, they answered member questions on labor categories, economic price adjustments, TDR, joint ventures and other topics. Subsequently, effective November 16, 2020, SBA made two recertification policy changes which impacted eligibility for award. [1] 1] 85 FR 66146. [2] 2] 13 CFR 121.404(g)(2)(iii).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

On Friday, March 1st, agencies funded under the Agriculture, Energy-Water, Military Construction-VA, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills risked entering “shutdown mode,” as the previously negotiated extension was set to expire. Funding under the CR for the remaining six agencies has been extended through March 22.

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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. It is also a regulatory requirement. See FAR 15.405.

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ivalua

MARCH 3, 2020

Healthcare continues to be a source of major concern in the United States, with recent polling indicating it is the number one issue to voters in the 2020 elections. Despite greater past media attention on pharmaceutical pricing, the single greatest contributor to overall healthcare costs (a whopping 18 percent of the U.S.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Healthcare continues to be a source of major concern in the United States, with recent polling indicating it is the number one issue to voters in the 2020 elections. Despite greater past media attention on pharmaceutical pricing, the single greatest contributor to overall healthcare costs (a whopping 18 percent of the U.S.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

Deltek found there are 1,800 fewer small business contractors in 2022 as compared to 2020, using GSA’s supplier base dashboard. The small business specialist should notify the PCR for any non-set-aside order over a threshold negotiated between the agency and SBA,” the memo added.

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Procurement Notes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Price , the Supreme Court stated that “[p]rivate persons, jointly engaged with state officials in the prohibited action, are acting ‘under color’ of law. Hence, just like under the NLRA, unless the bargaining unit agreement already grants to the agency the unilateral right to impose a vaccination requirement, the agency has to negotiate.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 5, 2021

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] 31, 2020). [2] 103] Finally, much of the foregoing is based on the regulations pursuant to the 2014 Order. 53,850-53 (Aug. 2] [link]. [3]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The BCI includes four priorities to make certain that the Federal Government receives “better terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.” The BCI is part of an effort that began in the Obama-Biden Administration to address agencies paying inconsistent and often higher prices when compared to the commercial market.

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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).

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Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 7, 2025

Beyond force majeure, some contracts have price adjustment, hardship, or material adverse change clauses that may be helpful. Every force majeure clause must be examined on a case-by-case basis, but a solid understanding of how courts interpret them and ambiguities therein can help in negotiations and litigation.

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