GovCon Chamber of Commerce

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Every year, federal government buyers actively search for thousands of small business vendors who are ready to meet their procurement needs, ensuring projects are completed efficiently 'on spec, on time, and on budget'. T hese assets must capture the attention of government buyers and position your business as the preferred vendor.

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Buyers Government Government Government Contracts 105

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 16, 2025

The number of suppliers per buyer increased from 8.0 Failed competitive tenderswhich previously offered a loophole for buyers to resort to direct awardshave dropped from 52% of the value of public tenders in 2018 to around 3% in 2022 to 2024. The data also indicates that buyers are making a concerted effort to improve their planning.

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Procurement Public Procurement Tender E-procurement 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

At its core, it advocates for the implementation of regulatory reforms, digital transformation, and strategic planning to create a procurement system that responds effectively to complex societal needs. In public procurement, universal solutions are inadequate due to the diverse range of challenges public buyers face.

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Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

This article simplifies the process: understanding the basics, finding the right opportunities, preparing your business, and crafting winning bids. A comprehensive and up-to-date profile increases your chances of being noticed by government buyers. Emphasize relevant certifications and past performance to attract government buyers.

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Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Procurement may be asked to help support a broader strategic plan, such as energy management. It would be difficult for a typical buyer to know about the energy efficiency of every type of lightbulb including halogen, linear fluorescent and LED bulbs. Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Sept.

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Purchasing Sustainability E-procurement Procurement 97

GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

This process can vary widely between jurisdictions, but typically involves the following steps: Identification of needs: Government agencies identify their needs for goods and services through a variety of channels, including strategic planning documents, public announcements, and requests for information (RFIs).

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Government Government E-procurement Bidding 52

GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

This process can vary widely between jurisdictions, but typically involves the following steps: Identification of needs: Government agencies identify their needs for goods and services through a variety of channels, including strategic planning documents, public announcements, and requests for information (RFIs).

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Government Government E-procurement Bidding 52