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SmallGovCon Week in Review: Jan. 28-Feb. 2, 2024

SmallGovCon

This week in federal government contracting news had some important updates, including a new GSA schedule catalog platform, a report on savings in software purchases, and a revamped SBA training program from small businesses. Start gathering those favorite snack recipes and get out the lucky sports gear, folks!

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Advancements in Transparency and Integrity through Blockchain in Public Procurements

Public Contracting Institute

It does so by offering an immutable, transparent record of transactions, which helps to eliminate common issues such as bid rigging, kickbacks, and other forms of corruption. These contracts automate and enforce the execution of contract terms, reducing the need for manual oversight and speeding up the procurement process.

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Risk of anti-competitive collusion after excessive level of transparency in public procurement debriefing?

European Law: Public Procurement

It should be taken into consideration that there is a risk for a strategic use of bid protest mechanisms seems at least twofold. Public Procurement and the EU Competition Rules (Oxford, Hart Publishing, 2011) 358-9].

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Friday Flash 04/25/2025

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Watch the interview on ABC 7 at 10:30 AM ET or stream it on YouTube via Fed Gov Today: [link] DoD to Fast-Track ATO Process for Software Meritalk reports that DoD is launching a new fast-track acquisition process for purchasing software. DOD Instruction 5205.87 introduces a split process and decision-making approach.