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. Meeting all the criteria outlined in the solicitation documents ensures compliance and increases the chances of winning the contract.

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Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 27, 2024

City and county governments are often key buyers of landscape equipment and supplies, says Keith McGinty , director of bids and government accounts at SiteOne Landscape Supply , a firm that sells soil maintenance products, irrigation, lighting, nursery products, tools, equipment, safety items and hardscapes in addition to landscape supplies.

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Government Government Bidding Purchasing 98

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This would encourage the companies’ management to manoeuvre settlement negotiations with more confidence once the arbitration has commenced. Discussing settlement windows when establishing the procedural timetable will encourage all parties and tribunal members to consider settlement negotiations and facilitations at an early stage.

Negotiation 97

Negotiation Management Budget Efficiency 97

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JULY 18, 2017

Oversees all City procurement processing, monitoring, bids, solicitations, addenda, administration, clarifications, modification, compliance, negotiations, changing conditions, coordination of legal review, terminations, and purchase orders. Oversees and directs staff on development of contracting forms and contracting documents.

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Purchasing Management Warehouse E-procurement 100

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2025

This efficiency opportunity will eliminate structural stovepipes that have hindered accountability, consistency, flexibility, and workload optimization. Reorganize the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) acquisition workforce supporting the FSS program. Put commercial back into commercial item contracting.

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Efficiency Procurement Government Government 40

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

It typically involves the following steps: Identifying opportunities Reviewing solicitation documents Attending pre-bid meetings Preparing and submitting a responsive bid Participating in bid evaluation and negotiations To excel in the bidding process, consider enrolling in our Life Sciences Contracting 101 course.

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Bidding Government Government Negotiation 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

JANUARY 31, 2024

Since our last Bid Protest Hub article in November, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) has published 37 bid protest decisions, two of which have resulted in decisions sustaining the protester’s challenge. As we enter into the new year, it remains critical for government contractors to understand what issues win at the GAO and why.

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Bidding Negotiation Evaluation Sustainability 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 25, 2019

In the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Program Procurement Guidelines (PPG) and the accompanying MCC Procurement Guidance Note: Price-Reasonableness Analysis (MCC-PGN-PRA) used by Millennium Challenge Accounts (MCAs) around the world, price analysis is a mandatory requirement during bid evaluation. According to Section 6.4

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Evaluation Price Bidding Procurement 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 21, 2015

Delay in Preparing Technical Specifications, Scope of Work or Terms of Reference Technical specifications , scope of work , and terms of reference are documents that describe what is needed, and should be clear enough to avoid confusing suppliers, contractors, service providers or the evaluation panel.

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Public Procurement Procurement Bidder Tender 40

Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Cost Principles also apply to the determination, negotiation, and allowance of costs whenever required by a contract clause. [6] The Cost Principles also apply to the determination, negotiation, and allowance of costs whenever required by a contract clause. [6] Allocability. Terms of the contract.

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Price Government Contracts Government Government 52

ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

In today’s turbulent business landscape, the challenges facing organisations have become increasingly complex, with uncertainty from geopolitical events such as Brexit and tariff negotiations impacting day-to-day operations. Leading the charge in navigating this constantly shifting trading environment is the Procurement department.

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Procurement Procurement Team Supply Chain Supplier 61

The Procurement School

JUNE 27, 2024

Clear and precise language should be used in requests for proposals (RFPs) and other procurement documents to avoid ambiguity and potential misinterpretations. The duty of good faith extends to all stages of the contractual relationship, from pre-contractual negotiations to post-contractual performance.

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Procurement Contract Public Procurement Supplier 52

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. They also should reasonably consider pricing documentation suppliers provide to the distributors/FSS contractors.

Price 52

Price Negotiation Data Contract 52

Select GCR

JULY 23, 2024

If you’re aiming to secure federal contracts, being registered in SAM is non-negotiable. The SAM registration process involves creating an account on SAM.gov, obtaining a Unique Entity ID, and finalizing your SAM profile with accurate company information, which should be kept current through annual renewals and regular updates.

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Accountability Government Contracts Contract Utilities 52

Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Negotiated Tenders: These are frequently used for complex or specialised projects, when the client and contractor negotiate directly. Following this process, some negotiation may take place in order to refine the contract, after which the contract is given to the chosen company who then starts the work.

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Tender Bidding Negotiation Price 52

The Contractor's Perspective

JANUARY 12, 2023

The amount of inflation adjustment under section 822 must “account only for the actual cost of performing. but may account for indirect costs of performance, as the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.” Hopefully the guidance documents provide clarification on this question. Prohibition on consideration.

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Price Accountability Negotiation Demand 40

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 1, 2024

I’ve had clients who pushed back, delayed and then negotiated what the Justice Department really wanted. Then, you do a rolling release of documents, and even sometimes you will fall behind the schedule and the government isn’t happy, but I’ve never seen it get to the level of a raid,” the industry source said.

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Supply Chain Price Supplier Government 115

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. They also should reasonably consider pricing documentation suppliers provide to the distributors/FSS contractors.

Price 45

Price Negotiation Data Supplier 45

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

To thrive in federal contracting, having an active registration on SAM is non-negotiable. This process requires meticulous attention to detail, starting with gathering essential documents related to your business structure and tax ID number.

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Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 30, 2024

All in all, the panelists agreed that the increasing use of mediation and negotiation imply a change of mindset within Brazil, although there is still much room for growth. As exposed by Mr. Adell, starting at the negotiation stage, there are several situations that could lead to a dispute, such as breach of confidentiality or exclusivity.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Negotiation Buyers Price 52

The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

Compliance Including performance metrics and penalties for non-compliance promotes accountability and incentivizes suppliers to meet their obligations. A mutually agreed steel price index was found and a percentage price increase was negotiated based on the steel price.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Contract Supplier 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The European Commission released a “non-paper” with model clauses for negotiation or re-negotiation of IIAs between Member States and third countries. Therefore, they sought leave to participate in the arbitration and gain access to certain documents in the record. None are currently in force.

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Corruption Participation Negotiation Sustainability 52

PNWC's Government Contracting Update

DECEMBER 6, 2019

It requires contractors to make available records and other supporting evidence to satisfy contract negotiation, administration and audit requirements for three years after final payment, or the period specified in FAR 4.705, whichever period expires first. contains contractor record retention requirements.

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Negotiation Sustainability Contract Accountability 40

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Strict laws, such as the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations, regulate public procurement activities in order to maintain accountability and safeguard public funds. Furthermore, private businesses have more flexibility in pursuing informal tendering procedures or direct negotiation with suppliers.

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Procurement Tender Public Procurement Supplier 52

Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

In addition, the government accountability office plays a crucial role in monitoring and evaluating the performance of these agencies. In this context, it is essential to be aware of the Cost Accounting Standards Board and its regulations.

Ethics 52

Ethics Procurement Procurement Contracts Price 52

Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

Tailor each bid according to specific requirements as outlined in tender documents. You must not miss key documents or fail to meet some particular conditions since this may lead to eliminating a tenderer from consideration. Tailor each bid to a specific tender Do not send general submissions.

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Tender Bidding Competitive Bidding Buyers 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

It starts with identifying the right suppliers for a need, sharing requirements and evaluating supplier offers, selecting the most appropriate supplier, negotiating terms and contracting with them to receive goods and/or services. S2P is the end-to-end process that encompasses all the activities between an organization and its suppliers.

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Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

After protracted negotiations, EU procurement law now comprises a set of three instruments seeking to rebalance the (complete) openness of EU procurement markets. Navigating these risks and making the (implicit) political choices may be too taxing a task for public buyers, as well as raise issues of democratic accountability more generally.

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Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 105

VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The basic mandatory information (contact details, exclusion grounds, connected persons, audited accounts) will be captured using the Supplier Information System. Authorities will need to take into account the nature, complexity and cost of the contract to ensure the procedure is proportionate to the contract.

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Supplier Procurement Tender Transparency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In a legal context, elements of emotion AI are already being used in negotiation and mediation processes (e.g., AI-powered chatbots used by Walmart to negotiate with suppliers). In essence, it allows all participants to peep into each other’s ‘heads.’

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

Select GCR

AUGUST 2, 2023

You will have to create an account and sign in to submit your documentation. This allows for negotiation and multiple offers on the proposal. Also the Status and pertinent dates. It will show you the open period for proposal submissions, as well as attachments of forms that needs submitted.

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Government Government Contract Bidding 52

The Procurement School

AUGUST 11, 2023

We know that issuing a formal purchase order to buy a low-cost item and make a payment through accounts payable is not a good use of resources. This could be from better negotiating on contracts; consolidating the spend; value analysis techniques; material substitution; cost avoidance; or any other quantifiable savings.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Balance Procurement E-procurement 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

For instance, the recitals in the settlement agreement explicitly state that Verizon received credit under DOJ’s guidelines for taking disclosure, cooperation, and remediation into account in False Claims Act cases as set forth in § 4-4.112 of the Justice Manual. This means that Verizon paid 1.5x million.

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Telecommunication Influencing Negotiation Networking 40

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

While the theoretical expectation could be that the public buyer would opt for a competitive dialogue or innovation partnership, as procedures targeted at this type of procurement, evidence of EU level practice shows that public buyers have a strong preference for competitive procedures with negotiations.

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Procurement Tender Buyers Contract 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

There was a marked preference for arbitration (whether contractual or treaty-based) over other dispute resolution mechanisms such as mediation, direct negotiation, government intervention, and litigation in the host state’s courts. Lastly, Mr. Gulati outlined various avenues for enhancing the arbitration process with the state.

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Negotiation Corruption Government Government 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The previous four Cost Corner articles addressed the Cost Principles pertaining to the general criteria for determining the allowability of costs, direct and indirect costs, accounting for unallowable costs, and penalties for unallowable costs.

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Price Government Contracts Government Government 52

Import and Trade Remedies

OCTOBER 17, 2024

We are in the midst of a cutover period (October 5 to 21), during which imported goods will continue to be released, but accounting activities and the CARM Client Portal will be unavailable. Importers (non-CSA) can expect their first Statement of Account (SOA) to be issued on October 25, which will be due on October 31.

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Export Import Supply Chain Consulting 40