Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 31, 2025

When we launched the campaign in May 2024, we identified a lack of accessible, consolidated data on Olympic-related projects. We hoped to do this for Paris 2024 but it was not to be!]. This raises questions though about the long-term sustainability of the projects, which was a core promise of these Olympics and Paralympics.

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 26, 2024

In federal government contracting news this week, be sure to check out the stories about the new sustainability rules (and our recent blog ), as well as new legislation on solicitation language and buying technology. It’s wonderful weather for all those recently planted gardens, however, as long as the storms aren’t bad!

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 23, 2024

South Carolina Residents Ordered to Pay $50,000 Fine and More Than $400,000 in Restitution Following Their Conviction in “Rent-A-Vet” Construction Fraud Scheme Targeting the United States Department of Veterans Affairs GSA releases FY 2025 CONUS per diem rates for federal travelers Navy’s journey to new procurement system remains in peril Prime Contractors (..)

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

As Summer Comes to a Close, So Does GAO’s Sustain Drought In last month’s Bid Protest Sustain of the Month installment, we noted that GAO was suffering from a sustain drought, having failed to issue a single sustained protest decision in the month of July. But it appears that drought is over! In Knudsen Systems, Inc. ,

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. How they carry out that duty, therefore, can affect whether they can achieve their sustainable development goals.” Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 9, 2024

Meanwhile, the GSA is pushing forward with updated standards to accelerate federal buildings toward zero emissions, reflecting a broader shift towards sustainability. Some interesting stories include Senate efforts to enhance oversight of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements and address delays in Major Acquisition Programs (MTA).

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

SOCOM cuts years out of some SBIR phase 3 awards Army set to require SBOMs for new software by early next year Government backs record number of clean energy projects Contractors, Agencies Enter Final Procurement Stretch DoD to add more providers, streamline contracting for JWCC Army’s Doug Bush Signs Memo to Require Software Bills of Materials in (..)

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) focusing on sustainability are dedicated to fostering a healthy environment, preserving our planet, and providing a livable future for upcoming generations. This research is essential in informing policy and guiding action towards sustainability.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we take a look back at what has been achieved over the last year in Public Procurement in Scotland. We asked members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) to summarise their sectors 2024 achievements. Id just like to say thank you very much for everybody’s hard work during 2024.

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Discussions & Clarifications

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

On November 18, the Government Accountability Office ("GAO") released its much-anticipated Bid Protest Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2024 , which was submitted to Congress on November 14. 1] Government contractors and other industry professionals that become familiar.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. In this series, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. July 22, 2024, which provides helpful insight regarding protest timelines.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JULY 18, 2024

GAO issued three sustain decisions in June, but the Sparksoft Corporation decision stands out for its discussion of prejudice. In addition, as this decision demonstrates, a single evaluation flaw may be all that is needed to show prejudice and obtain a sustained decision. We would like to thank Cherie J. View the full article

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Public Procurement Intl

AUGUST 23, 2024

On August 22, 2024, Chris Yukins and Tom Daley (DLA Piper) presented to the International Research Study of Public Procurement (IRSPP) group’s tenth workshop , in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of the NIGP (Institute for Government Procurement) annual conference.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 26, 2024

Research points to cloud as a more sustainable choice A new study released yesterday that was commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and conducted by Accenture estimates AWS’s infrastructure is up to 4.1 This expands access to government customers and offers them selection among speed, performance, and price.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

In February 2024, GAO continued its streak of taking a hard look at procurements conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 8.4. Check out our discussion of the Washington Business Dynamics, LLC , decision in December’s Sustain of the Month post.) 21, 2024. We would like to thank Cherie J.

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Around the world, governments are embracing “green procurement” – environmentally sustainable strategies to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and other forms of pollution. Contractor ¶ 60 (Thomson Reuters, 2024). Strategies In “Green Procurement,” 66 Gov. Planning The first strategy looks to procurement planning.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Source: GAO Bid Protest Report to Congress for Fiscal 2024. Of the protests resolved on the merits during fiscal year 2024, our Office sustained 16 percent of those protests. In 2024, GAO heard 346 protests, which is down from 368 in 2023. In 2023, GAO received more than 350 protests alone over CIO-SP4.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the essential steps of becoming a federal contractor and highlight how Select GCR, a full-service administrative and marketing firm, aims to be a pivotal part of your marketing strategy in 2024. Our tailored services extend beyond initial setup, providing ongoing support and strategic guidance.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 23, 2024

It’s rare but it does happen, that the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) sustains five separate violations of the procurement regulations in a single protest. This blog will not discuss every sustained protest ground, but only comment on a few significant points. See Deloitte Consulting, LLP; Softrams, LLC, B-421801 et al, Jan.

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Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Only a small number of such protests are sustained. Salvadorini Consulting, LLC, B-422376 May 16, 2024 is a typical example. On February 14, 2024, the agency issued a Request for Quotations (“RFQ”) via SAM.gov. On February 14, 2024, the agency issued a Request for Quotations (“RFQ”) via SAM.gov.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 10, 2024

MITRE, the federally funded operator of research and development centers on behalf of agencies, unveiled plans this week to train three new artificial intelligence foundation models in critical infrastructure, weather modeling and sustainable social services.

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WashngtonExec

MARCH 14, 2024

Executives responsible for environmental, social and governance aspects play a critical role in ensuring their organization is operating sustainably and ethically, while also creating long-term value for stakeholders. They may work to develop and implement sustainability strategies, slash [.]

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 30, 2024

Though not the first sustain of 2024 (click here for our writeup of 2024’s first sustain), GAO’s decision in American Material Handling, Inc. The post January 2024 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum. We would like to thank Cherie J. View the full article

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ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

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Open Contracting Partnership

JANUARY 16, 2025

In 2024, DREAM captured $4bn in projects; it now has over $14bn and counting! We will kick off our birthday celebration as OCP in March with stories about real people that show the transformative power of procurement reform for citizens who rely on essential services or a small business trying to win a government contract for the first time.

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The Softly Spark

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

When it comes to sustainability, “non-toxic” reigns supreme in consumer preferences. Sustainability Certific ations support sustainability claims and promote transparency for your product. Schedule a free consultation with Softly to learn more about avoiding the risks of sustainability claims. OBrien et al v.

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 26, 2024

However, in Criterion Corporation , B-422309 (Apr 16, 2024), the agency determined that the lowest priced offeror’s price was too low, and that the company could not possibly perform at the price offered. The post GAO Protest Sustain: Flawed Price Realism Analysis first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

8, 2024) , the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) sustained the Service-Disabled Small Business (SDVOSB) status protest of BTNG Enterprises, LLC (BTNG). In Mckenna Brytan Indus. LLC , SBA No. VSBC-334, 2023 (Feb. McKenna Brytan is a significant protest. Questions about this post?

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Scottish Government Procurement

APRIL 18, 2024

We have published a new Scottish Procurement Policy note, SPPN 1/2024. It builds on statutory guidance published in May 2022 and is hosted on the Sustainable Procurement Tools platform. It builds on statutory guidance published in May 2022 and is hosted on the Sustainable Procurement Tools platform.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

The planned start date for the new framework is 11 July 2024. Further information can be found here: Procurement: recruitment advertising and public notices framework – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Vehicle hire services The existing Cat B Contract for Vehicle Hire Services is due to expire on 31 August 2024.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 9, 2024

On 7 June 2024, the Dutch Arbitration Association (“DAA”) held its annual conference (the Dutch Arbitration Day “DAD”). Themed “ Arbitration for the Next Generation ”, this year’s edition highlighted the challenges and opportunities in future arbitral disputes faced by the next generation of arbitrators and practitioners.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

Executive Mosaic is honored to announce the selection of Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro as a winner of the Wash100 Award for 2024. The Popular Vote Competition of the 2024 Wash100 Award runs through April 30, 2024. Click here to vote for Carlos Del Toro as one of your favorite GovCon industry leaders!

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 22, 2024

In its first published bid protest sustain decision of the new year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights agencies’ obligation to adequately document a substantive analysis of proposals against the solicitation requirements, even in FAR Part 16.5 procurements. In SierTeK-Peerless JV LLC , B-422085, B-422085.2,

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Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As well as providing forward-thinking strategies and examples of how organisations are using innovative techniques to improve sustainability, efficiency, and value for money. The theme runs through every aspect of this year’s conference, with sessions designed to inspire fresh thinking and drive better outcomes.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 13, 2024

Whether it’s your first time attending, or your eighth, here are a few tips to make the most of IMAGINE: Nonprofit 2024. Frugal architect: How to build cost effectively in the cloud Nonprofits can build frugal architectures that aim to deliver cost-aware, sustainable, and maintainable solutions to power their work.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Early this year, the European Union (“EU”) finalized the required internal procedures for the entry into force of the Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement concluded between the European Union and the Republic of Angola on 18 November 2022 (“SIFA” or the “Agreement”).

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FedScoop

JUNE 26, 2024

As part of ongoing efforts to expand access research and sustain global leadership in R&D, the Office of Science and Technology Policy said its updated agency public access policies will go into effect by Dec. 31, 2025. , While final policies for public access policies are expected to be finalized and published by Dec.

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