Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 6, 2024

The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) recently dismissed a protest involving an Other Transaction Authority (“OTA”) procurement by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”). Lunar Resources, Inc. B-421936, Nov. 13, 2003. In this protest, Lunar Resources, Inc. (“LRI”)

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This statute anticipates the use of a contract, at least in some circumstances, to procure an item. Because it is likely that an agency may use a contract to procure these supplies, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) does not consider § 4023 an OTA statute. See Air Tractor, Inc., B-418244, B-418244.2,

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In short, public procurement allows local businesses to serve their communities and taxpayers well. Such a service requires the government to procure contracts in a well-managed and efficient manner. Furthermore, when the government improves its public procurement process, it can save significant amounts of money.

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The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For example, the Government of Canada provides a Guide on Ethical Behaviour for Procurement-Contracts and Contracting (3), and a Directive on Ethical Behaviour (4) specifically directed at the Government’s shared services. 5) Managers and Supervisors are provided guidance through the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA). (6)

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

In addition, the government accountability office plays a crucial role in monitoring and evaluating the performance of these agencies. The FAR mandates agency heads to establish and maintain a program for career management and a system for appointing contracting officers, who play a key role in ensuring compliance.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 18, 2024

The CBCA however states that under the Contract Disputes Act (“CDA”), its jurisdiction is limited to contracts with an executive agency, and FEMA (the executive agency here) was not a party to the contract between PERPA and the contractor. The CBCA also produced a graph of which agencies had the most appeals filed.

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Tracker Intelligence

JANUARY 28, 2024

Easy Access: The Process of Find a Tender Service Login Tracker’s service login and account management procedures are easy to use and safe. Find a Tender Service in the UK: Localized Opportunities Tracker’s solution successfully meets the specific requirements of the UK contracting authorities.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 4, 2024

As a general rule, the Federal Government does not deal directly with subcontractors, and the CDA only grants the CBCA jurisdiction over “procurement contracts” (i.e., the software company’s) EULA is incorporated into the procurement contract. the MSA and Carahsoft’s FSS contract, or the Task Order).

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Government Contracts & Investigations

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Since the beginning of Fiscal Year 2024, the Government Accountability Office has published 35 decisions, but only two of which resulted in decisions sustaining the challenge.

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The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

Clearly defining the scope of work, delivery timelines, payment terms, and dispute resolution process, the contract becomes an essential tool for managing risks and ensuring successful outcomes. Penalties for non-compliance should not be the default but rather the last step in a progressive performance approach.

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The Procurement School

JUNE 27, 2024

Canadian contract law emphasizes the importance of clearly defining the rights, obligations, and expectations of all parties involved. Practical Application: When crafting procurement contracts, it is crucial to be thorough and precise.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Understanding the procurement act 2023 reform allows public sector customers to mitigate risks, implement accountability, and sustain compliance. On the other hand,properlystructured termination clauses help ensure that contracts align with legal duties and public interest, boosting the integrity of the process.

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Select GCR

JUNE 18, 2024

Ensuring Accountability and Configuration Management Identification When it comes to DFARS regulations, accountability is a key player. Defense contractors are required to implement robust accountability measures, ensuring that they are always on top of their compliance statuses.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Key Principles Of Public Procurement Transparency: Clear and Open Processes Public contracts aren’t handed out in secret. A contract notice makes sure everyone knows what’s up for grabs, who’s bidding, and how decisions are made. This keeps the process fair and accountable.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

4 The Court rejected the government’s contention that because OTs are not procurement contracts subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), they are necessarily removed from the Court’s bid protest jurisdiction. 1] The Government Accountability Office denied the protest.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) outlines systematic procedures for crafting procurement contracts, ensuring consistency and fairness. Compliance with labor laws such as the Davis-Bacon Act and McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act is essential.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You can configure your account with us to receive email notifications whenever new tenders are published in your sectors of expertise. Tap into our database of 700,000+ procurement contracts to identify qualified opportunities that match your expertise.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

Public procurement accounts for around 13-20% of global GDP , so it has the potential to be an important tool for governments to promote gender equality. Women-led businesses are currently underrepresented in public procurement awards.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 28, 2023

The 2020 European strategy for data ear-marked public procurement as a high priority area for the development of common European data spaces for public administrations. As the PPDS Communication stresses To unlock the full potential of public procurement, access to data and the ability to analyse it are essential.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

As a general rule, the Federal Government does not deal directly with subcontractors, and the CDA only grants the CBCA jurisdiction over “procurement contracts” (i.e., the software company’s) EULA is incorporated into the procurement contract. the MSA and Carahsoft’s FSS contract, or the Task Order).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Tom’s illustrious career in the private sector also includes working with the Washington Management Group as Vice President for Law and Policy and with AT&T Government Solutions, where, as Senior Counsel, he supported civilian and defense business teams and served as a subject matter expert on government procurement policy issues.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

have adequate accounting systems) Management & Advisory Services 829 115 Technical & Engineering Services 816 119 Intelligence Services 241 35 Research & Development Services 219 53 Logistics Services 160 31 Facilities Services 141 0 Environmental Services 87 8 A complete listing of all companies selected for award is posted on SAM.gov.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

In July 2023, NITAAC announced plans to take corrective actions and reevaluate proposals after the Government Accountability Office upheld 98 protests. The VA began using Login.gov as an SSO option in March 2022 and previously allowed veterans to create an account through ID.me. is an external authentication provider. 2] 13 CFR 125.8(e).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

GAO Assesses Effectiveness of GSA’s MadeinAmerica.gov On December 7, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report highlighting opportunities to improve the reporting of domestic preference waivers by Federal agencies. The DOL has also published additional resources about the rule, including a list of FAQs, here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 7, 2024

These acts launched a government-wide initiative that soon produced significant changes to the FAR provisions implementing the BAA in connection with federal procurement contracts. Two offerors filed protests concerning the amendment with the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Public procurement—the process where public authorities like government departments or local councils purchase goods or services from companies—is a vital economic driver in Europe, accounting for more than 13 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP).

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The Procurement School

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The contract drafter needs to be clear on what is being procured and hence the penalties and insurance requirements need to align with the deliverables. A good example is insurance requirements which can cause procurement contracts to fail. As can be imagined this delays the contract award and can impact operations.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Enhance transparency Trust and accountability in public procurement is built by transparency. When you adopt e-procurement platforms, it provides real-time access to bidding processes, contract awards, and transaction details.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Court of Justice judgment in Kolin Inşaat Turizm Sanayi ve Ticaret ( C-652/22 ) (‘ Kolin ’), which addresses for the first time the legal position of third country economic operators wishing to bid for a procurement contract in one of the Member States, must in my view be read in this changing context.

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Procurement Notes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

15] Despite the broad description, in the context of a procurement contract or a real property lease, the GovCon Order only applies to the following types of contracts. “(i) 76] Ideally, a Government official will just ask for an anonymized accounting of who is/is not vaccinated. 6701 et seq.; (iii)

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Import and Trade Remedies

JANUARY 10, 2025

Another non-tariff tool is through legislation: a recent draft regulation mandates local rules to favour local production by allowing local products to be listed at 20% lower than the price compared to foreign products in public procurement contracts. Coordination among ASEAN countries (e.g.,

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