The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

The following article outlines nine points to consider as part of the procurement planning process which will help to reduce procurement risk, increase confidence in the procurement document and avoid a potential bid dispute. This includes clients, current vendors and unsuccessful bidders of previous similar procurements.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This article provides a comprehensive guide for consultancies on improving their chances of success when bidding for management consulting tenders, whether from government entities, NGOs, or private sector companies. Focus on value addition and capabilities differentiation – Convey what distinguishes you from competing bidders.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This article explores practical approaches to streamline public sector procurement processes and focuses on increasing participation from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Specific outcomes provide clear objectives for the bidder to achieve for the service or product delivery.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

Submission of bids: Businesses can submit bids in response to solicitations, outlining their proposed solutions and pricing. Award of contracts: The winning bidder(s) will be awarded a contract to provide the goods or services required by the government agency.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

Submission of bids: Businesses can submit bids in response to solicitations, outlining their proposed solutions and pricing. Award of contracts: The winning bidder(s) will be awarded a contract to provide the goods or services required by the government agency.

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

In this article we’ll explore the available options and show the advantages and disadvantages of each. And the pricing under these contracts may not be the absolute lowest. Piggyback arrangements entail on-demand purchasing over a period of time, and the vendor must set their price without knowing order volumes and delivery locations.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

With respect to interested party status, in post-award bid protests, a company must be an actual bidder or offeror with a direct economic interest in the procurement. Global declined to do so and instead submitted an “updated” (increased) price proposal. View the full article Global then protested the award.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This article delivers a concise guide on effectively using SAM, from completing your registration to enhancing your contracting strategy. By clearly outlining how your business meets or exceeds the solicitation requirements, you can stand out among other bidders. What is the role of GSA Schedules in federal contracting?

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This article breaks down the essential rules every contractor needs to know. The FAR covers various aspects, including contract formation, administration, pricing, and subcontracting standards, ensuring a standardized approach to federal procurement.

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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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Open Contracting Partnership

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

This requirement will later be attached by the bidder. There were three bidders but only one company had the requested qualifications. Review Planning Process Now its time to check the planning stage using information from Indonesias procurement planning database, the General Plan Information System (SIRUP).

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The Procurement School

MARCH 27, 2025

If it is material or product, and I only want one evaluation criteria to be used, which is the lowest bidder, I issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Tender (RFT). The purpose of this article is to outline the RFP process. Contract type – fixed price per month. Payment Terms – Net 30 or 2% Net 15.

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This article will show you the steps to take, from understanding different contract types to crafting a winning bid, including how to find government contracts and bidding on them. The two main types are fixed-price contracts and cost-reimbursement contracts. How can you win a government contract ?

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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Did they award to the lowest bidder? Presidential History Interviews: Here is a partial listed of the media I've been interviewed by and quoted in about presidential history and the 2016 presidential campaign (articles in which I'm quoted by Time Magazine and Voice of America should be published soon): Reuters Loser!

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