Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Securing a contract involves preparing a competitive proposal that meets the solicitation document’s requirements, developing effective pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with profitability, and potentially navigating subcontracting and partnerships.

Government Contracts 98

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 5, 2024

This includes both investment treaty negotiations as well as investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) practices. In view of these developments, this blog post intends to analyze the feasibility of multilateral investment treaty (MIT) negotiations. What Are the Challenges in Negotiating MIT?

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Export Import Sustainability 52

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 18, 2023

SCL AI Clauses The SCL AI clauses have a clear commercial orientation and are meant as a starting point for supplier-customer negotiations, which is reflected on the fact that the proposed clauses contain two options: (1) a ‘pro-supplier’ drafting based on off-the-shelf provision, and (2) a ‘pro-customer’ drafting based on a bespoke arrangement.

Supplier 75

Supplier Transparency Negotiation Procurement 75

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

Federal News Network

APRIL 10, 2024

A high-level military official negotiates with a contractor. So, this fellow VK had participated in all of the work on the Navy’s behalf for the first phase of this long-term program, and while he was negotiating and dealing with Raytheon, he was also trying to get a job there, basically, and got the job. Tom Temin Right?

Government 85

Government Government Negotiation Ethics 85

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Tail Spend can be wrought with legal and financial challenges; procurement teams must balance and often bend corporate policies to make room for approvals. . Poorly utilized preferred suppliers with negotiated pricing. Tail Spend Challenges. Lack of control or visibility into what is being spent and with which suppliers.

Buyers 52

Buyers Supplier Purchasing Procurement Team 52

GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2022

To move forward, agencies need well-balanced, well-rested, inspired employees, not burned-out ones. Creating a list of non-negotiables helps us uncover what’s important to us, and from them we can create, communicate and negotiate boundaries to support and shield our priorities.” ” Establish Boundaries at Home.

Negotiation 59

Negotiation Balance Import Media 59

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms.

Price 63

Price Evaluation Negotiation Purchasing 63

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Just some checks and balances, so we’re doing this in a collaborative manner, we’re taking a risk management approach to cybersecurity, both for the government and for the contractor,” Schneider said. The groups also said there should be an appeals process so contractors can object to “unnecessary” access to systems.

Professional Services 93

Professional Services Import Data Balance 93

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. Balancing competitive pricing with maintaining profitability is critical when bidding on government contracts.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 19, 2024

These regulations and associated guidance address a host of contracting officer responsibilities, including but not limited to, proposal evaluation, negotiations, price and/or cost analysis, data rights, and foreign acquisition ( e.g. , TAA). For this reason, procurement policy flow-downs cannot be one-sided.

Procurement 49

Procurement Negotiation Price Transparency 49

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 15, 2024

However, the focus on delivering a conventional energy business in a value-focused way has led to more disputes due to finely balanced economics and resource shortages. This contrasts with a more conciliatory approach leading to negotiated outcomes that had previously prevailed in Asia, as discussed further below. ICC, SIAC).

Price 59

Price Negotiation Finance Accountability 59

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms.

Price 49

Price Evaluation Negotiation Purchasing 49

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 13, 2024

Clients see value in AI replacing routine tasks but are skeptical of using it in high-level work, such as in M&A negotiations. Kuantyrov enumerated a few challenges that emerging economies such as Kazakhstan face when negotiating BITs with big economic players in relation to leverage and experience.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Efficiency Quality Balance 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 5, 2024

In this regard, states and stakeholders would have to work on finding a more balanced approach which takes into account public participation, transparency and steps to make it more legitimate in the eyes of public. Rowley, KC observed that treaties have to be negotiated like contracts. Where do We Stand?

Balance 52

Balance Negotiation Sustainability Accountability 52

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

JUNE 3, 2022

Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) Clause s The DOD Guidance focuses on the use of EPA clauses for contracts “ developed or negotiated during this period of unusually high inflation.” ” The Guidance advises Contracting Officers to consider a number of factors when including an EPA clause in a contract.

Government 40

Government Government Price Supply Chain 40

American City & Country

AUGUST 29, 2024

That said, the best procurement teams are great at finding the balance between leveraging vendor expertise while staying impartial in their decision making. These partnerships can be powerful tools for increasing implementation speeds and meeting aggressive sustainability goals.

Procurement Team 52

Procurement Team Total Cost of Ownership Sustainability TCO 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A discussion between economist Gustavo Franco (former President of the Brazilian Central Bank) and arbitrator Maurício Almeida Prado (MAP Negotiation and Arbitration, Partner) ensued, dealing with “Business Contracts and Dispute Resolution in Times of Instability,” particularly in the Brazilian context. Westinghouse (1984) and Gasum v.

Contract 52

Contract Balance Negotiation Insurance 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 8, 2021

To accommodate changing shopping behaviors and deliver experiences that delight customers, retailers will need to find the right balance. While some shoppers will begin their research for products online, then visit the store to complete a purchase, others will visit the store to see and feel a product, then complete the purchase online.

Retail 52

Retail Procurement Supply Chain Supplier 52

GovCon Chamber of Commerce

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Good business developers are able to communicate effectively, build trust, and negotiate effectively. Once you complete this course, you will have the knowledge, skills and confidence to – Balance a successful career with a remote lifestyle (flexibility!) Apply your highly transferable BD skills to any company (competence!)

Quality 52

Quality Media Procurement Government Contracts 52

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

company is going to obtain a commercial export license for those defense articles from the State Department, which will allow them to negotiate with and sell directly to a foreign government. Bucket 2R is known or the direct commercial sales or DCS sales transactions where the U.S. So in both cases, those transactions are subject to U.S.

Export 100

Export Supply Chain Manufacturing Participation 100

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In a legal context, elements of emotion AI are already being used in negotiation and mediation processes (e.g., AI-powered chatbots used by Walmart to negotiate with suppliers). On balance, emotion AI should be embraced, albeit within responsible and ethical boundaries.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

You know that this bill, which was negotiated both between the House and the Senate. And this sudden change then can really change a company’s balance sheet as well as its activities. It changes the balance sheets. And it has an R&D tax credit change that a lot of companies welcome. David Berteau It does.

Professional Services 78

Professional Services Bidding Contract Evaluation 78

Bonfire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A lot of agencies view procurement as a transactional tool for negotiating with suppliers. That is absolutely non-negotiable, and our Bonfire system has helped us achieve that.”. We must look at this through the lens of ‘how can these investments fundamentally alter the balance sheet?’” We need to have transparency.

Finance 59

Finance Management Utilities Procurement 59

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Rodrigo Bahia explained these put them ‘in line’ with the principles of the rest of the industry internationally which supports levelling the playing field for negotiations, even though the templates still present important concerns. It’s a balance. Rodrigo added that the enforceability of these clauses is yet to be tested.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Public Private Partnership Insurance Procurement Team 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 31, 2024

After lengthy negotiations, on June 29, 2020, the parties agreed to annul the Contract, signing an agreement called “Termination and Cancellation Notice”. On February 6, 2020, the Buyer paid the Seller – as an advance payment and against the fixed price – the total amount of USD 101,250. The seat of the arbitration was Singapore.

Buyers 52

Buyers Balance Price Contract 52

ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

Balance Procurement Objectives. Before diving into specifics, I feel it is important to note how the crisis has emphasized the importance of Procurement / Supply Chain leaders having a balanced set of objectives. Others may still be applied to help businesses better manage the effects of the crisis. Yes, cost still matters.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Management Supplier E-procurement 40

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 13, 2024

In his words, the two necessary elements for a mediation to be potentially successful were: (i) a clearly authorized government official who has the capacity to conduct the negotiations, and (ii) the State’s will to reach an agreement. However, governments officials usually lack the authority and interest to mediate.

Balance 52

Balance Transparency Negotiation Capacity 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In 2012, SANESSOL requested a tariff revision, arguing for the necessity of re-establishing the contractual balance. Pursuant to Municipal Decree No. 3,066/2007, the matter was evaluated by the Mirassol Water and Sewage Services Regulatory Agency (“ARSAE”), which denied the request in the administrative sphere.

Participation 52

Participation Evaluation Bidding Public Bidding 52

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

They will need to understand internal and external forces and increasingly get to grips with balancing cost savings with long term supplier relationships. The answer for many organizations is to ensure employees have access to pre-negotiated catalogues of goods and services which they can shop from on an as needed basis.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Team 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

One solution is for legal teams to establish record processes at the time contracts are being negotiated. The negotiation team being most of the time different from the executing team, gathering all relevant knowledge about a case or a contract requires an in-house counsel to grab information from other persons involved in the project.

Import 52

Import Efficiency Negotiation Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Although the UN Report acknowledges this ongoing effort, it falls short in explaining why the changes being negotiated by states are deemed insufficient. By embedding these principles in IIAs, States are creating a legal foundation that can balance investor rights with the urgent need for environmental protection and social equity.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Corruption Balance Influencing 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Balancing New Priorities Makes Procurement More Valuable. With the right technology in place, organizations can automate repetitive, manual tasks and enable staff to focus on revenue-generating work rather than the minutiae of contract negotiation, supplier management, invoicing and other typically manual processes.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Ethical labour standards are non-negotiable, ensuring workers’ rights and well-being are protected throughout the supply chain. Aligning these goals with community priorities and adhering to legal requirements ensures a balanced approach.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 2, 2024

Here, the Tribunal adopted a balanced standard as developed in Sanum v. 108), which rejects the need for a “ clear and convincing evidence ” standard and instead prefers to adopt a “ standard higher than the balance of probabilities but less than the criminal standard of beyond reasonable doubt ”. Laos (PCA Case No.

Corruption 40

Corruption Bidding Balance Public Procurement 40

Federal News Network

JANUARY 30, 2024

But it’s not intended to be an automatic stop on, awarding task orders to other than small businesses, but it is definitely intended to switch the balance of power so that the presumption going in is in favor of small businesses. So that week was gone in terms of trying to negotiate things.

Price 58

Price Thresholds Buyers Data 58

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Such broad priorities require new supplier strategies, new information and a delicate balancing act between competing objectives. Protecting profitability in the face of inflation isn’t about squeezing suppliers in negotiations, but working together to find ways to reduce costs in the full value chain.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain 52