Federal News Network

JANUARY 4, 2024

Foes are vanquished, in this case Boston Consulting Group, losing its OASIS+ bid protest at the Government Accountability Office. Along with ePS-NDVSB, other bidders may have included Amazon and Granger. 21 and the Government Accountability Office has until April 1 to decide.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 8, 2023

TRANSCOM later rescinded that decision amid a series of bid protests and what the Government Accountability Office said were “pervasive” violations of procurement law. The court eventually ruled in DoD and HomeSafe’s favor, but the final legal hurdles weren’t cleared until December 2022.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 3, 2024

And the oversight and accountability of subcontracting efforts by prime contractors is getting more scrutiny. The Government Accountability Office’s annual report to Congress on the state of bid protests always is fascinating. These are the latest among a host of story lines in the federal acquisition community.

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Federal News Network

MAY 16, 2024

The majority of federal government procurement is not a set and attacked by bid rigging, price fixing and fraud schemes. And what the OECD tried to do is assess how much money is lost from bid rigging, price fixing and other collusive schemes at the outset from government spending. Dan Glad They are exceptions. And that’s true.

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The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A RACI (responsible, accountable, consulted, informed) chart is an effective project governance tool so that team members understand their responsibilities and to ensure accountability throughout the procurement process. A mandatory is a mandatory and if a bidder fails it generally cannot proceed further.

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The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

Compliance Including performance metrics and penalties for non-compliance promotes accountability and incentivizes suppliers to meet their obligations. One of the greatest sources of contract disputes is how to handle price increase requests where there is no clear contract language.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Given that the main driver for the implementation and redesign of the system was to obtain efficiencies (aka savings) through the exercise of the NHS’ buying power, both the UK’s National Audit Office (NAO) and the House of Commons’ Public Accounts Committee (PAC) are scrutinising the operation of the system in its first few years.

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Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

JANUARY 3, 2024

The general rule ( FAR 14.404-1(a) ) is that – once a solicitation is put out for bid – the agency must award the contract to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid. However, as is usually the case, there are exceptions. The full list of potential justifications is available at FAR 14.404-1(c).

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In a previous article , we analyzed what made protests successful at the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) in Fiscal Year 2023 (“FY23”). The unsuccessful bidder protested at GAO, and GAO found the agency knew about the resignation before award and should have deemed Mr. H unavailable upon submission of the resignation notice.

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Procureware

DECEMBER 29, 2017

My favorite new features for 2017 include: • API • Approval workflows • Certifications • Connected bid events • Invite unregistered bidders • My Dashboard • PDF reports • Ranked reverse auction • Supplier view of contracts API Long before ProcureWare was developed, we envisioned an application that would easily connect to other business systems.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 8, 2024

19, 2023, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) held that the Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) had made an impermissible conversion to competitive proposals (negotiated procurement) and sustained a protest. The Corps canceled the IFB citing that all bids were at unreasonable prices and cancellation was in the public interest.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 4, 2024

That will mean continued protests by disappointed bidders. And after amending the solicitation 16 times, the agency received proposals from 1,150 bidders. Tom Temin It sounds like NIH wanted to create a marketplace with as many bidders as they could fit in. You can learn a lot from protests that have already been settled.

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Tendersinfo

APRIL 8, 2021

It takes into account components like Cost, Quality, and Technicality of various bid proposals while deciding a contract award. It is well updated in the Tender Document about the above metrics based on which the successful bidder will be announced and also the weightage that each one of the criteria holds.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

According to the World Bank, public contracts account for 15% of global GDP. Identifying what’s valuable The unit price in a procurement procedure is the fundamental variable that B2Gov always strives to provide their clients. As simple as it may seem, a price monitor is one of the most complex tools to make. “As

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Follow our advice on understanding tender technical requirements, exhibiting your expertise, avoiding common mistakes, and beating out rival bidders for these complex and demanding RFPs. You can configure your account with us to receive email notifications whenever new tenders are published in your sectors of expertise.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Public procurement is like the heartbeat of public spending in most of Africa – by some estimates, it accounts for 17% of the GDP of African Countries. These included ongoing issues such as poor institutional coordination, lack of transparency, high levels of corruption, and murky lines of accountability.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 21, 2015

Some of the reasons are: Mistakes in the solicitation ( bid or proposal ) documents Prospective bidders request more time for submission and it is granted Poor response to invitation for bids or call for proposals Unforeseen event such as natural disaster, emergency situation, mass demonstrations, etc.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Government agency programs like the GSA Schedules provide long-term contracts, allowing businesses to sell commercial products and services at pre-negotiated prices, simplifying the purchasing process. For first-time bidders, preparation costs can range from $80,000 to $130,000.

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Naomi Clews Consultancy

JULY 20, 2023

The expected level of single bidders within UK government’s major markets was not assessed. The NAO supports Parliament in holding government to account. ​ There was also significant variation in how UK Government departments adhered to Cabinet Office processes for procurement. Who are the NAO? Find out more here.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Public and private sector tenders have stringent requirements which have to be followed, for instance, offering detailed pricing, commitment to timely delivery and adhering to rules and regulations. Bidders provide information on costs, timeframes and plans of how they intend to execute the project.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Government buyers operate under strict purchasing policies designed to ensure accountability and compliance in their procurement processes. This includes attending public meetings, sponsoring professional association events, and using cooperative language paired with a menu of pricing options. What should I do if my bid is rejected?

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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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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

By clearly outlining how your business meets or exceeds the solicitation requirements, you can stand out among other bidders. Known as the Multiple Award Schedule or Federal Supply Schedule, it enables government buyers to procure a vast array of commercial products, services, and solutions at pre-negotiated prices.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

If the answer is “yes”—or even “maybe”—healthcare companies may file a bid protest at the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) or the U.S. The solicitation informs prospective bidders of what the agency will look for and consider in their proposals, as well as how the agency will weigh elements of the proposals.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 28, 2023

The 2020 data strategy stressed that Public procurement data are essential to improve transparency and accountability of public spending, fighting corruption and improving spending quality. prices) ’ (at 7, fn 17). However, this does not mean that the PPDS will be (entirely) open data.

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Procurement Notes

JULY 28, 2021

Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) or the U.S. And the CO’s protégé, the Contract Specialist, wrote a price analysis that is a modern art masterpiece (it was based on adequate price competition). Not an Acceptably Independent Forum It cannot be just any bid protest. Court of Federal Claims (“CoFC”). Think of it this way.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Step 3 Posting Once the procurement document is developed and approved it is posted online for bidders to respond. In instances, such as a limited number of potential bidders, a complex procurement or a new or innovative concept a procurement may be posted longer to attract more bidders.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Governed by a comprehensive set of laws and regulations, this process ensures fairness, transparency, and accountability. The FAR covers various aspects, including contract formation, administration, pricing, and subcontracting standards, ensuring a standardized approach to federal procurement.

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The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

In the above example success is measured by the bidder meeting the technical specifications, including on time delivery at or below the approved procurement value. If there is a good understanding of the number of potential bidders and their capacity this minimizes the requirement for market analysis.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

This is an indication of the level of transparency and accountability required by public procurement professionals. This includes clients, current vendors and unsuccessful bidders of previous similar procurements. Posting for complex, unique or highly technical procurements should be increased to attract more bidders.

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The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

Even more so now, seasoned professionals in the construction industry have seen budgets disrupted considerably by fluctuations in pricing and lead times that have shredded carefully drafted cost estimates and project schedules. This risk absorption is directly reflected in bid prices.

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The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

To accept the bid would put the organization at risk of being sued by all the other 6 compliant bidders for the value of this contract of $9 million plus up to 2 years of lost profit”, the Director replied. “I They discuss the price the employee pays for their due diligence. ABC’s was late and deemed non-compliant. The risk is high.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

These reactions can lead to strict risk management and purchasing policies with overly complicated bid documents and onerous requirements that are imposing on potential SME bidders. Specific outcomes provide clear objectives for the bidder to achieve for the service or product delivery.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 15, 2021

The plain meaning of § 3553(d)(4)(A)(ii) is that the clock starts on the day that the bidder receives debriefing. 14, 1996) (“We find that the record here supports the agency’s determination to use negotiated procedures rather than sealed bidding on the ground that the award will not be based on price alone.”); FAR 6.401. [23]

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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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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Did they award to the lowest bidder? Police Body Camera Controversies: Many police departments across the country are moving quickly to equip their police officers with body cameras to help diffuse tension with the communities they serve and to act as an accountability tool. Did they receive more than one bid?

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