Federal News Network

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.

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Procurement Negotiation Price Transparency 73

Government Contracts & Global Trade

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This balancing act requires attention to detail, strategic problem solving, and an informed understanding of the bigger picture and all of its moving pieces. A successful subcontracting relationship on a federal project requires the parties to consider not only their own interests, but also the interests of the end user, the government.

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Balance Negotiation Government Contracts Contract 52

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.

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Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

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?

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Government Government Negotiation Ethics 93

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?

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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.

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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 68

Price Evaluation Negotiation Purchasing 68

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.

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Evaluation Bidding Negotiation Government Contracts 78

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.

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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.

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Professional Services Import Data Balance 101

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.

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Negotiation Balance Import Media 59

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.

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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).

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Price Negotiation Finance Accountability 59

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

The Voices of Developing States in Multilateral Fora Ladan Mehranvar kicked off the discussion by presenting the findings of her upcoming empirical paper on the attendance and participation of government delegations in the WGIII negotiations.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Participation Sustainability Influencing 52

The Procurement School

JUNE 27, 2024

Additionally, any negotiations or discussions with suppliers must be conducted in a manner that does not inadvertently create a binding contract before the formal awarding process is complete. The duty of good faith extends to all stages of the contractual relationship, from pre-contractual negotiations to post-contractual performance.

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Procurement Contract Public Procurement Supplier 52

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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Procurement Team Total Cost of Ownership Sustainability TCO 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

In December 2016, the AU passed the Pan African Investment Code (“PAIC”) —the first continent-wide model investment treaty—to promote sustainable development and “achieve overall balance of the rights and obligations between Member States and the investors under the Code.”

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Balance Negotiation Thresholds Ethics 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

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.

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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.

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Professional Services Bidding Contract Evaluation 85

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 14, 2024

This article therefore discusses the importance of the rule of law in arbitration, evaluating how arbitration already defends the rule of law and provides some thoughts about balancing the rule of law in arbitration to avoid an antithetical outcome.

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Management Corruption Negotiation Import 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.

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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!)

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Quality Media Procurement Government Contracts 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Professor Giorgetti also noted the lengthy negotiation process of the Codes and underscored the potential for divergence in ethical rules arising from their bifurcated nature. For others, there is a growing risk of disputes as States balance investor obligations with environmental commitments.

Balance 52

Balance Negotiation Ethics Import 52

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.

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Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

The Procurement School

JULY 24, 2023

If compromises must be made, balance them so that neither party feels resentful. Significant Issues If you and your contractor uncover an issue where agreement may not be possible, develop your “BATNA” (best alternative to a negotiated agreement). Look for solutions that are a win-win for all. Schedule regular check-in meetings.

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Management Consulting Evaluation Public Procurement 52

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.

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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.

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Negotiation Public Private Partnership Insurance Procurement Team 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.

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Supply Chain Management Supplier E-procurement 40

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Arbitration clauses are suited to individual investments, included by the host State in tenders or contracts, and can be readjusted or negotiated later. It’s a fine balance. Contrastingly, BRAMIA allows some state and social control over dispute proceedings. Yet, BRAMIA is not a universal solution.

Balance 52

Balance Transparency Contract Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Arbitration clauses are suited to individual investments, included by the host State in tenders or contracts, and can be readjusted or negotiated later. It’s a fine balance. Contrastingly, BRAMIA allows some state and social control over dispute proceedings. Yet, BRAMIA is not a universal solution.

Balance 52

Balance Transparency Contract Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Under the same rationale a similar principle of in dubio pro investor could have a place in international investment law, given that the foreign investor does not participate in the negotiations of BITs, or the drafting of foreign investment legislation.

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