WashngtonExec

APRIL 10, 2025

Mandy Walter-Beam, Two Six Technologies As vice president of contracts and procurement at Two Six Technologies, Mandy Walter-Beam helps to shape the company’s strategic direction, foster growth and lead the complex world of compliance in government contracting. She started her career in the U.S. Air Force as an Arab linguist.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In principle, this allows the parties to agree on the procedure of resolving disputes through their contract or after a dispute has arisen, by providing consent to arbitrate. Thus, while the law continues to recognize investment arbitration as an option, it mandates that the State’s consent be explicitly granted on a case-by-case basis.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Army is soliciting feedback on its plan to establish a consortium-like organization and a contract vehicle to support the development of fire support command and control systems and other digital fires products designed to improve the decision-making process and accelerate kill chains against near-peer threats.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 11, 2023

This could be from better negotiating on contracts; consolidating the spend; value analysis techniques; material substitution; cost avoidance; or any other quantifiable savings. ERP systems are requisite tools in a global market which enable more buyers and sellers to engage in contracting opportunities.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

JANUARY 6, 2025

Federal contracting is complicated. Subcontracting on federal jobs can sometimes be even more so.A More information The post Critical Considerations in Negotiating Federal Subcontracts appeared first on McCarter & English, LLP.

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 1, 2023

If your small business status hangs in the balance, you can’t afford mistakes in your next SBA size determination. The post Free Webinar Event: Mastering Size Calculations for SBA Size Determinations hosted by LeftBrain, December 12, 2023, 1:00pm EST first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

Myth 1: Women-led and -owned businesses cannot successfully deliver government contracts Women are excelling in business. Without financial support from banks, cooperatives, and other sources, numerous women-owned businesses won’t engage in government contracting due to insufficient capital, compounded by frequent payment delays.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This guide explains each step, from finding opportunities and registering in SAM, to crafting a strong bid and increasing your chances of winning contracts. Discover how to navigate the process and secure government contracts for your business. Why Bid on Government Jobs? Why Bid on Government Jobs?

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

As discussed below a recurring theme was the need to find a balance between having model clauses that were, on the one hand, innovative and likely to lead to faster and more efficient resolution of disputes in practice, while, on the other hand, containing sufficient quality and due process safeguards.

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WashngtonExec

MARCH 26, 2025

He is also a Marine, founder of a federal contracting company and executive in higher education cybersecurity. He most recently served as Leidos lead AI software architect, overseeing research and development projects that drove innovation in the companys AI capabilities.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Army wants to create a huge new ID/IQ contract to modernize the way it buys and builds software — and it’s not wasting any time. That timeline is basically unheard of in the world of large federal ID/IQ contracts, which typically take the government years to plan and award. 11; the deadline is this Friday. I have zero patience.

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Federal Monthly Insights - Contract Management Modernization - 9/24/2024 [link] Download audio The State Department is embarking on a transformation in how it performs acquisition. That’s why he’s partnering with the head of contracting at State headquarters to implement a contract and legal review board.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. What about cooperative contracts? OMNIA Partners , who sponsors this page, offers a robust portfolio of cooperative contracts in the public procurement space.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

CMMC small business concerns CMMC is years in the making, but DoD plans to start including requirements in contracts next year. “Because the rule is still in its infancy, folks on both sides of the aisle are still trying to figure out what the true impact will be on small businesses.”

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Defense Department is increasingly turning to Other Transaction Authority contracts (OTAs) as a mechanism to fund research and development projects. I tell people that when you are going to decide to work in the OT world, you want to be omnipresent,” said Stephanie Wilson, the Army Contracting Command’s contracting officer.

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Select GCR

MARCH 11, 2025

Key Takeaways Women-owned business certification enhances access to federal contracts, improves credibility, and facilitates valuable networking opportunities. In summary, women-owned business certification is a powerful tool that can transform your business landscape by providing federal contracts and enhancing credibility.

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WashngtonExec

AUGUST 23, 2024

Karolyn Gardner Senior Vice President of Contracts and Pricing, ICF Karolyn Gardner transformed the contracts, pricing and subcontracts team of professionals, elevating their caliber and strengthening their contribution to ICF’s success.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Unlike previous setbacks, the latest stumbling block isn’t related to the numerous legal challenges that have faced the Global Household Goods contract (GHC), which is worth up to $17.9 billion over nine years. This time, IT integration problems are to blame. Officials at U.S.

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Select GCR

APRIL 15, 2025

Federal IT contracts allow businesses to provide technology solutions to the government. Key Takeaways Understanding the various types of federal IT contracts, such as IDIQ, GWACs, and BPAs, is essential for identifying and pursuing the right contracting opportunities.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

What has gone less noticed, however, is the emergence of a new generation of scalable, high-performance microprocessors featuring built-in accelerators to improve memory, data streaming, balance database and security.

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The Procurement School

JUNE 27, 2024

Introduction: In the realm of Canadian public sector procurement, understanding the fundamental principles of contract law is essential for ensuring fair, transparent, and effective practices. This article delves into the core concepts of Canadian contract law and examines their practical applications within the context of procurement.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Cybersecurity is a big deal in government contracting. The goal is to protect important information like Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) from bad guys who might try to steal it. The better your grade, the more secure you are, and the more likely you are to win government contracts.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Leveraging arbitration’s strengths can ensure smooth integration of data privacy protection in our interconnected world, balancing individual rights with the ever-growing demand for data. Therefore, any proposed dispute resolution mechanism should permit balancing privacy rights and public interests. based) and Company B (EU-based).

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 27, 2023

On the final day of the CBAr 22nd International Arbitration Conference, the main theme discussed was party autonomy in business contracts, especially amidst scenarios of instability. Introduced in 2019, this law emphasized the importance of economic freedom, good faith, and the respect for contracts.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

Tom Temin Yeah, GSA is certainly not the GSA of our fathers and grandfathers in terms of the contracting opportunities that offers and maybe you’re biased, but review what you think are some of the strengths that it brings towards headed into 2024. And so ultimately, you see the same suppliers show up in multiple contract vehicles.

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Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In Weiner , the Plaintiff-Relator’s initial February 2012 action alleged that Siemens AG fraudulently induced more than $234 million in government contracts in violation of the FCA and its state-law analogues. Siemens AG , No. 22-2656, 2023 WL 8227913, at 3 (2d Cir. Siemens AG , 2021 WL 3544718 (S.D.N.Y.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Department of the Navy’s third attempt to modernize its contract writing system and overall electronic procurement system is on shaky ground. The latest iteration of ePS is partly a spin-off of CON-IT, the platform the Air Force has been implementing for Defense contract writing since 2018.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 9, 2025

Having such mechanisms built into the contract from the outset is crucial for overcoming ego or hesitation at a later stage. Arbitration clauses are included in contracts as a fallback mechanismbut early resolution mechanisms should not be overlooked. Hacke observed that ADRs growing use is no accident.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 26, 2024

Third, there is the issue of the use of AI by contracting authorities, eg in relation to qualitative selection/exclusion, or evaluation/award decisions. It recognises that there ‘are potential benefits to suppliers using AI to develop their bids, enabling them to bid for a greater number of public contracts.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Three times the CIA awarded a contract for medical services to the same company. The court has to do this balancing test to decide if you get a stay. The court said with this balance, they set aside the fact that you are losing on the merits. Zach Prince I suspect that the balance of interests would have been different.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Last week, a guidance memo came out, having to do with small business participation in government-wide acquisition contract. I mean, it says they want to help agencies promote both a diverse federal supplier base, which is defined in a lot of different ways, and advanced contract stewardship. The action raises a lot of questions.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The legal framework as well as the creation of procurement oversight agencies led to more accountability, with a clear set of rules as well as checks and balances. In addition, price overruns continued to plague procurement outcomes, as well as poor contract execution, manifested through poor quality works and delays.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Yet, FSS contracts are not requirements contracts. Pay a Fair and Reasonable Price ).

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Balance supply chain risk and resilience with ROI. There are a few ways to balance supply chain risk and resilience with ROI: Diversification: One way to reduce risk is to diversify your supplier base so that you’re not relying on one supplier for all of your needs.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I’m joining the Open Contracting Partnership at a moment of transition and uncertainty in the United States. For anyone with a checking account and a debit card, being able to check your balance by logging into a mobile app or accessing a secure website is an essential feature. It facilitates budgeting and financial planning.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

1: Be a leader not just a worker For Enekwe, finding the ideal balance between doing the work for clients and leading the company is his number one takeaway. It’s been a critical part of learning about the federal contracting world, he said. But that’s a fundamental internal struggle for most small business owners, he said.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The city government of Klaipeda runs the Dancer bus service through a comprehensive, 10-year lease agreement that is the first purchase of its kind in the country, a result of Lithuania’s shift to using green criteria for public contracts. Skip ahead to read the top tips on implementing green procurement from Lithuania.

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