Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 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.” The PAP was not subject to public comment or rulemaking prior to its issuance in March of 2021.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This would encourage the companies’ management to manoeuvre settlement negotiations with more confidence once the arbitration has commenced. These statistics follow the 2021 amendments to the ICC Rules in Appendix IV on case management techniques, empowering the arbitral tribunal to encourage the parties to consider settlement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 3, 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.” The PAP was not subject to public comment or rulemaking prior to its issuance in March of 2021.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 19, 2024

These regulations and associated guidance address a host of contracting officer responsibilities, including but not limited to, proposal evaluation, negotiations, price and/or cost analysis, data rights, and foreign acquisition ( e.g. , TAA). For this reason, procurement policy flow-downs cannot be one-sided.

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Public Contracting Institute

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

On May 25, 2021 AeroKool submitted its “Requests for Brach of Contract Damages and Termination Settlement Proposals.” Between May 25, 2021 and March 27, 2023, there occurred back-and-forth discussions between AeroKool, the Navy CO and the Termination Contracting Officer. The submittal contained a CDA certification signed by AeroKool.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 12, 2024

The proposed clause provides the framework for the contracting officer and the contractor to negotiate the mechanism, timing and frequency of increases, as appropriate. In this regard, the current Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, undercuts the goals of the proposed rule.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 19, 2024

These regulations and associated guidance address a host of contracting officer responsibilities, including but not limited to, proposal evaluation, negotiations, price and/or cost analysis, data rights, and foreign acquisition ( e.g. , TAA). For this reason, procurement policy flow-downs cannot be one-sided.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In turn, this will lead to more consistent and sound negotiation and administration of MAS contracts. In the past, the regional structure gave rise to differing cultures, negotiation approaches, and interpretations of applicable regulations and solicitation provisions.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 12, 2024

The proposed clause provides the framework for the contracting officer and the contractor to negotiate the mechanism, timing, and frequency of increases, as appropriate. In this regard, the current Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, undercuts the goals of the proposed rule.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This week, in the spirit of “Fair and Reasonable Transparency,” the Coalition submitted to the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) feedback on its “ FAS Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing.”

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

These model clauses aim to serve as guidance for EU Member States when they negotiate (or renegotiate) their BITs with third countries (extra-EU BITs). This might reflect, as they argued, some sort of recognition that the EU Member States ‘need flexibility when negotiating ISDS’ under extra-EU BITs.

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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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ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Together, Ivalua and OMNIA Partners provide faster access to pre-negotiated pricing, saving sourcing groups significant time, and accelerate buying against those contracts, thereby capturing savings more efficiently. Enabling instant leverage across numerous categories and the ability to capture more savings, faster.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

In 2021, after reviewing the Fiscal Year 2020 evaluation results, GSA decided that the “TDR Pilot” was eligible for expansion. It is a management challenge, as well as an opportunity, to move from negotiations based on MFC to a more traditional Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.404 like analysis under TDR.

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ivalua

MARCH 8, 2021

Join this breakout to hear how PwC leveraged IVALUA’s solutions and improved negotiations tracking, approvals workflow and the creation of a unique contact repository. The post Paris 2021 – EN – PWC – 3-55pm appeared first on Ivalua.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 7, 2024

372-2021-CCL, 13 December 2022 Marianella Ventura Silva, Centro de Arbitraje, CCL, ITA Reporter for the CCL The arbitral tribunal dismissed the objection of lack of competence filed by the SEDAPAL. Contractor v. Employer (Award), CRCICA Case No. María del Carmen Pendavis Miranda Vda. de Basombrío and Others v. Industrias Triveca S.A.C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 9, 2024

In 2021, after reviewing the Fiscal Year 2020 evaluation results, GSA decided that the “TDR Pilot” was eligible for expansion. It is a management challenge, as well as an opportunity, to move from negotiations based on MFC to a more traditional Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.404 like analysis under TDR.

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ivalua

APRIL 11, 2022

TELUS’ procurement team set out to reduce off-contract buying in order to avoid the erosion of negotiated pricing and service levels of its suppliers. Optis Consulting was named Ivalua’s 2021 North American Partner of the Year. To learn more, please visit www.optisconsulting.com. Media Contact. US & Canada. Michael Gallo.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

A core goal of Ivalua’s in 2021 is to help more leaders do so. At Ivalua NOW 2021, which will again be virtual to ensure safety and allow greater participation, we’ve selected “Procurement Rising” as our theme for this reason. Let’s make 2021 another year to be proud of, with procurement keeping its slot on the boardroom agenda.

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VWV

JANUARY 4, 2021

As from 1 January 2021 the guidance on evaluating social value and the recommendation, at least for central government and non-department public bodies, to include a weighting of 10% for social value award criteria also comes into force. State aid has been one of the well-publicised sticking points of the trade negotiations.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Redwood City, CA, June 30, 2021 – Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, announces an extension of its source-to-pay platform with a new payments solution to digitize and streamline global supplier payments. Enabling rapid, cost-effective and transparent supplier payments anywhere in the world.

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ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

In late 2021, The Hackett Group asked Procurement Leaders about their strategic priorities and initiatives for the coming year. After a rollercoaster 2021, how do we pivot and plan for a successful Procurement strategy in 2022? . TOP TEN CPO PRIORITIES for 2022: Webinar Recap. ACT AS A STRATEGIC ADVISOR TO THE BUSINESS .

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

2021-2323 (Fed. In ECC Int’l Constructors Inc. 22, 2023) , the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned longstanding precedent by holding that the requirement to state a “sum certain” in a claim submitted under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA) is not a jurisdictional requirement.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 4, 2024

The EU’s proposal in 2021 to carve out fossil fuel investments from ECT post-establishment international protection, when the modernization process was almost concluded, underscores how investment treaty policy has become a catalyst for internal political divisions and instability within the EU since the Lisbon Treaty.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In 2021, Indian Oil pursued claims against Arcelor Mittal for amounts allegedly owed under the GSA, now amounting to approximately USD 1.4 The Delhi High Court Judgment Following the Supreme Court’s decision, the resolution plan was implemented and Arcelor Mittal acquired Essar in 2019.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 22, 2024

57/2019, which expressly prohibits AGU’s attorneys to undertake private engagements related to alternative dispute resolution, e.g. , arbitration, mediation, conciliation, and negotiation. 14.472, Justice Paulo de Tarso Sanseverino, 16 August 2021 ). In addition, given the involvement of a government attorney in this case, Laws n.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Some argue that these provisions may be detrimental to investors while, simultaneously, not sufficiently ambitious towards States.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

The Navy’s Program Executive Office for Digital and Enterprise Services (PEO Digital) moved to a portfolio-based management approach in 2021. 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.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Redwood City, CA September 21 , 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions , today announced that Asian Paints successfully deployed Ivalua’s Contract Management and Supplier Information solutions to enhance their strategic sourcing processes.

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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). After lengthy negotiations, on June 29, 2020, the parties agreed to annul the Contract, signing an agreement called “Termination and Cancellation Notice”.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 11, 2024

Despite negotiations, GBO notified CAI that the agreement was terminated, alleging several breaches. Natura Furniture , 2021), Belgium ( SNF v. In 2017, CAI granted a license to GBO to use CAI’s trademarks, such as Disney, for the purpose of distributing CAI’s branded shoes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A discussion between economist Gustavo Franco (former President of the Brazilian Central Bank) and arbitrator Maurício Almeida Prado (MAP Negotiation and Arbitration, Partner) ensued, dealing with “Business Contracts and Dispute Resolution in Times of Instability,” particularly in the Brazilian context. 19222/20.1T8LSB.L1-6 Gazprom (2022).

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This means that the government and private companies have more flexibility in negotiating the terms and conditions of OTA, as compared to standard contract vehicles. 26, 2021, 2021 CPD ¶ 109 at 2. It is important to note, however, that an OTA is not the same as a procurement contract, cooperative agreement, or grant.

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Import and Trade Remedies

AUGUST 30, 2023

reached a deal in 2021 to suspend application of retaliatory tariffs worth USD 11.5 But the EU’s submission and the September meeting are no more than stepping stones to initiate negotiations at MC13. Needless to say, we are still far from a negotiated outcome. The WTO disputes between the EU and the U.S.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

However, taking a step back, if the award merely required the respondent to compensate the claimant with bitcoins or allowed the value of the bitcoins to be determined through parties’ negotiation instead of by reference to the price from a third-party website, would such award be enforceable? As a case in point, in Sun Dingshang v.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Now is the time to rethink supplier relationships for 2021 and beyond. Believing they have secured an order with one of their suppliers, only for this order not to be honored because a customer who is more strategic, more generous with the negotiated rates and quicker at paying, has been given priority.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 7, 2024

According to its 2021, 2022, and 2023 Annual Reports , ICSID has delivered well over a hundred courses and presentations each year: these include the well-known “ICSID 101”, featuring an introduction to ICSID and general stages of an ICSID arbitration case.

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