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In Kazakhstan, opening up procurement boosts public oversight and prevents millions in wasteful spending

Open Contracting Partnership

Challenge: Despite ongoing government reforms, corruption and inefficient spending remains pervasive in Kazakhstan’s public procurement. Finally, the Anti-Corruption Agency is proactively supporting the development of civic monitoring and has agreed to cooperate with the civil society coalition to monitor procurement.

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Three new story arcs of ‘As GSA’s Acquisition World Turns’

Federal News Network

Thus is the always entertaining world of federal procurement — on step forward, one step back. Foes are vanquished, in this case Boston Consulting Group, losing its OASIS+ bid protest at the Government Accountability Office. 21 and the Government Accountability Office has until April 1 to decide.

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How Kazakhstan is combating non-competitive procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

The achievement Kazakhstan has seen a dramatic decline in the use of single-source procurement in recent years. In the general public procurement market (valued at around US$19 billion annually), direct awards have dropped from 81% of the value of all procedures in 2017 to 23.5%

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Government Contracts Cost and Pricing: The Truth in Negotiations Act, or Whatever the Kids Are Calling It These Days (Part 3)

Government Contracts & Investigations

44] If the kind and/or quantity of material purchased are different from the kind and/or quantity of material included in the baseline, determine the reasons for the differences and ascertain when the contractor made the change. [45] Document the rationale for any changes in type or quantity of material used in performance.

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Friday Flash 10/11/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

29 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to once again host its “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel on October 29! Join us on November 20-21 as we dive into the future of the Federal procurement system post-election.

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Friday Flash 10/25/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

The EIP Awards recognize individuals and organizations in the Federal procurement community who make significant contributions to the acquisition system. Prepare for 2025: Post-Election Federal Procurement Insights at the Fall Training Conference The 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next?

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Friday Flash 09/27/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

The governmentwide day on November 20 will feature expert panels addressing “what’s next” after the election for the future of federal procurement. Join us as we dive into what lies ahead for federal procurement in 2025 and beyond! Market and Procurement Outlook Panel: What’s Next?