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Open Olympics 2026: progress and challenges

Open Contracting Partnership

Just before the pandemic at the very end of 2019, we had the pleasure of meeting the organizers of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics along with civil society and experts from Milan and Nottingham universities to discuss best practices. You can read more about it in our first report. of allocated funds.

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Acquisition reform through best value and the schedule

Federal News Network

The FoRGED Act is the procurement blueprint for the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026. Sometimes, quality, delivery, innovation, or other benefits are more important than price. This proposed statutory authority will immediately open up a world of innovation and efficiency for the government and industry.

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J&J From CBRE Awarded Contract to Support Naval Medical Readiness Training Command in Naples, Italy

WashngtonExec

.” The contract runs for four years, including a base period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with three 12-month option periods extending through March 31, 2029, if all options are exercised. The contract ensures operational efficiency and readiness of medical facilities supporting the Navy and Marine Corps.

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Interviews with Our Editors: Opening Australian Arbitration Week 2024 with Judith Levine, President of ACICA

Kluwer Arbitration

Our plans and goals include the following: We will conduct an update to the ACICA Arbitration Rules by 2026. It is essential that the institution continues to offer the high quality and efficient case administration services for which we have come to be recognised. As the case statistics show , we are experiencing a growing caseload.

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Friday Flash 11/08/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Under the Rule of Two, unless an exception applies, “an agency must set aside the award for small businesses where there is a reasonable expectation of receiving offers from two or more small-business contract holders under the multiple-award contract that are competitive in terms of price, quality, and delivery.”

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Friday Flash 06/07/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Identifying agency commitments will incentivize industry to compete for the BPA and improve the quality of any responses submitted. DHS will collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategic roadmaps for each research area that will be used to inform DHS’ budget process beginning in fiscal year 2026.

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White House’s final ‘Trust Regulation’ aims to bolster confidence in federal statistics

FedScoop

“We must continue to make sure our Nation’s Federal Statistical System produces accurate, objective, high-quality, and trustworthy information and that our Federal statistics remain relevant in meeting the information needs of the American people, data users, and policymakers,” Orvis said. Then, by Dec.