The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

These safeguards are designed to protect the integrity of the procurement process and ensure fairness and accountability. These methods may include Shopping , Limited Competitive Bidding , Force Account , or Direct Contracting. The solicitation process concludes with the submission of bids by potential suppliers or contractors.

Procurement 105

Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

FedScoop

JUNE 13, 2024

The 11-month option, which the VA said “completes the second option period award,” follows a month of negotiations focused on “supporting value-added services” like system enhancements and improving predictability in hosting, deployment and sustainment, according to a release from the agency.

Electronics 115

Electronics Negotiation Sustainability Evaluation 115

Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

GSA Schedules, also known as Multiple Award Schedules (MAS), provide pre-negotiated prices for millions of commercial products and services, making procurement more efficient for federal, state, and local government buyers. Failing to comply can result in losing contracts, unfavorable ratings, or even suspension from future contracts.

Government 52

Government Government Government Contracts Negotiation 52

The CGP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Transparent communication also promotes accountability and trust between the parties and with the public. Transparency is in the government’s interests. The better industry understands requirements, policies, and procedures, the more efficiently and effectively it can respond to the government’s needs.

Transparency 100

Transparency Negotiation Price Procurement 100

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

“CentralSquare is onboarding thousands of public safety agencies to the cloud, and Landing Zone serves as the single governance platform for all these customers,” says AJ Jhala, principal account executive at AWS. For law enforcement and emergency response teams, keeping systems running smoothly 24/7 is non-negotiable.

Data 59

Data Product Management Accountability Professional Services 59

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Why does Accounts Payable Need Heroes? In Accounts Payable, it’s the Supplier inquiry. AP teams spend significant time negotiating contracts and terms, and they should make every effort to fulfill their part of the bargain. When the pressure is on the last thing you need is that unwanted distraction.

Supplier 52

Supplier Accountability Eprocurement Supply Chain 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 19, 2023

At 2 am on Saturday morning, the day after the 10th Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was meant to end in Atlanta, exhausted negotiators finally adopted a resolution on “ Promoting transparency and integrity in public procurement in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ”.

Public Procurement 140

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement IT 140

Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 31, 2024

According to the government, “MTM’s subcontract proposal overstated MTM’s cost or pricing data, thereby causing the prime contractor to negotiate and certify the prime contract with TACOM based on inflated costs, which in turn caused TACOM to pay overcharges at the prime and subcontractor levels.” Army’s Tank Automotive Command (TACOM).

Contract 120

Contract Automotive Price Negotiation 120

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

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 14, 2024

Whistleblower advocates are calling on members of Congress to include the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act as a part of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 , the large bipartisan tax bill currently being negotiated in Congress.

Negotiation 111

Negotiation Finance Budget Accountability 111

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Transparency and accountability are crucial to maintaining public trust and require clear policies on surveillance use and data access.” “Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently.

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

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.

Government 98

Government Government Bidding Purchasing 98

Government Contracts

APRIL 19, 2024

Government Accountability Office's recent decision in TLS Joint Venture makes clear that a lapse in System for Award Management registration, no matter how brief, renders a government contractor ineligible for a negotiated procurement, so submit renewals with plenty of time to spare, say attorneys at Haynes Boone.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Accountability Procurement Management 52

Federal News Network

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.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Government Government 52

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Myth #1: I have to use a competitively awarded contract and negotiate many of the contract terms to purchase software, so I cannot use a marketplace where all the terms are commercial In AWS Marketplace , commercial terms can be replaced with negotiated terms, including the existing agreements SLG customers use to procure software.

Government 81

Government Government Purchasing Negotiation 81

Government Contracts

JANUARY 25, 2024

Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims consider supplementation of the record and an agency’s attempt to convert a sealed bid opportunity into a negotiated procurement, as well as an example of precedential drift.

Bidding 52

Bidding Negotiation Accountability Procurement 52

Whistleblower Network News

JULY 10, 2024

According to the government, Rite Aid and its subsidiaries “improperly reported to CMS portions of rebates received from manufacturers as bona fide service fees, even though manufacturers did not negotiate with the defendants to pay such fees.” Boynton, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “As

Insurance 111

Insurance Manufacturing Negotiation Demand 111

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.

Purchasing 100

Purchasing Management Warehouse E-procurement 100

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.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Negotiation 52

Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

I think most government contractors have contracts that are negotiated and the prices are negotiated upfront, and then they have to adhere to those prices over the course of the entire five-to-10 year contract. Not the case if they’re just commercial, even if it’s a brand new type of innovative product.

Government 134

Government Government Supply Chain Manufacturing 134

SmallGovCon

MARCH 22, 2024

Requests for equitable adjustment are considered negotiations rather than litigation, and under FAR 31.205-33 , contract administration costs are allowable costs. Generally, costs in preparing requests for equitable adjustment are considered part of the negotiation process, and so are considered contract administration costs.

Negotiation 105

Negotiation Government Contracts Contract Administration Contract 105

Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 26, 2024

“The IRS is clearly interested in hearing from whistleblowers with detailed information about significant, recent, and current tax evasion regarding high-wealth individuals, complicated partnerships, overseas accounts, and large businesses.” However, the report also contains bad news according to whistleblower advocates.

Negotiation 103

Negotiation Finance Budget Accountability 103

Government Contracts & Global Trade

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Learning Objectives: Understand the difference between negotiated procurements and sealed bidding, as well as the different evaluation schemes employed by the Government. They also walk through how to identify agency solicitation and evaluation errors, and when protests may be appropriate.

Procurement 52

Procurement Negotiation Evaluation Bidding 52

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.

Efficiency 40

Efficiency Procurement Government Government 40

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

18 – How to Hold Your Team Accountable Whether it’s a missed deadline, unprofessional behavior or maybe even a commitment issue, there are certain behaviors that are non-negotiable and must be addressed as a supervisor. PT to learn from government leaders and your peers about strategies for effective accountability management.

Accountability 64

Accountability Negotiation Innovation Data 64

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The model AI clauses have been developed by reference to the (future) obligations arising from the EU AI Act currently under advanced stages of negotiation. Much more is needed than mere reliance on the model AI clauses. Two sets of model AI clauses The EU AI Act will not be applicable to all types of AI use.

Buyers 88

Buyers E-procurement Transparency Procurement 88

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

They might even haggle over prices if they’re buying a large amount of an item, but the organizer of the market never gets involved in this negotiation. Customers may check out fresh fruit from several stalls before deciding which is the best value and fit for their need.

IT 78

IT Buyers Contract Procurement Team 78

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

– Spend control through real-time visibility into budget consumption, negotiated prices, preferred suppliers, engagement channels. Users only see information that is relevant to them, i.e. Requisitioners see expected delivery dates, Managers their budget consumption, Accounts Payable their pending invoices.

Eprocurement 94

Eprocurement E-procurement Supplier Purchasing 94

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 8, 2024

Under some circumstances, if an IFB is canceled but the requirement remains, the agency may complete the procurement by converting it to a negotiated procurement, but FAR 14.404-1 places limitations on when this is permitted. In Great Lakes Dredge & Drydock Co., LLC, B-421676.4, Great Lake protested the conversion. FAR 14.404-1(e)(2).

Bidding 52

Bidding Procurement E-procurement Negotiation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This contrasts with a more conciliatory approach leading to negotiated outcomes that had previously prevailed in Asia, as discussed further below. By contrast, Australian clauses often include a last step of arbitration if a negotiated price cannot be agreed. ICC, SIAC).

Price 59

Price Negotiation Finance Accountability 59

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. Regular internal audits can help contractors maintain compliance and profitability by identifying discrepancies in accounting practices.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Paying ad hoc is inefficient; it always takes longer and allows cash – that could be earning interest – out of an account sooner than it needs to go. Buying at negotiated prices and within budget. You need a procure-to-pay process if your organization is guilty of the following: Frequent duplicate payments. Case in Point.

Procurement 81

Procurement E-auction E-procurement Supplier 81

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. Significantly, FSS Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), which leverage individual agency requirements, now account for over 53% of the dollar value of orders under the program.

Price 70

Price Evaluation Negotiation Purchasing 70

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.

Bidding 52

Bidding Negotiation Evaluation Sustainability 52

Federal News Network

JULY 25, 2024

A diligent review will typically include: Accounting for the parties’ relative business cases for entering into the agreement, including factors influencing negotiating leverage (is the subcontractor the only practical choice to supply the relevant goods or services, or does the prime have other options?)

Insurance 93

Insurance Bidding Influencing Negotiation 93

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.

Price 52

Price Government Contracts Government Government 52

SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Unfortunately, for both DHHS and Cloud Harbor, the ability to make corrections to minor irregularities only applies to procurements that are performed according to FAR Part 14, pertaining to sealed bidding with non-negotiated procurements.

Evaluation 78

Evaluation Bidding Negotiation Government Contracts 78