Federal News Network

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Government Accountability Office’s annual report to Congress on the state of bid protests always is fascinating. Source: GAO Bid Protest Report to Congress for Fiscal 2024. Let’s get back to GAO’s bid protest report. Two data points help us understand some important facets of federal contracting.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It used a slightly unconventional approach to evaluating bidders. And that’s an important point, because that was sort of the heart of the prevailing grounds, at least of this protest. Yeah, price was of less value or importance to the agency than technical approach and capability. Zach Prince Yeah, that’s right.

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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

APRIL 17, 2017

Unlike the payment/performance bond waiver provision applicable only for Limited Public Works Projects (Small Works Roster projects less than $35,000), this provision in RCW 39.08.010 does not require that the project less than $35,000 be bid through the Small Works Roster process.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 26, 2024

The protester, Percipient, had not bid. ’ In the dissent’s words, a very important government contracts case. The post What happens when a company that didn’t bid files an award protest? For what happened next, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin talked to Haynes and Boone procurement attorney Dan Ramish.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 3, 2019

What is bid validity? For the sake of simplicity and to avoid unnecessary repetition, we will refer from this point forward only to “ bid validity ”, but it must be understood that we are referring to the validity of a bidder’s offer , be it a bid or a proposal. What is the bid validity period used for?

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Starting these relationships before a bid or RFP is released can significantly enhance your chances of success. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) provides guidance on the rules and procedures for filing bid protests. When a low bid from a small business is rejected by a federal contracting officer , the situation is escalated.

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SmallGovCon

MAY 29, 2024

2024) , REV, LLC (REV) was a bidder on the VA’s Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology-Next Generation (T4NG) program. The bid process consisted of two steps before a competitive range of potential awardees was chosen. We explore that here. In REV, LLC v. United States, Aptive Res., 4th 1156, 1159 (Fed.

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Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 1, 2024

Competition: A total of 14 unique contractors bid on the projects. All except one contract (Metro Manila) had multiple bidders. million by having multiple bidders. PhilGEPS was such an important partner in the project,” says Abante. Seven suppliers were awarded contracts. Savings: The government saved PHP 14.7

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JULY 12, 2015

What are pre-bid meetings? Pre-bid meetings are gatherings scheduled after an invitation for bids or request for proposals is advertised. They are called pre-bid meetings because they are pertinent to procurement of goods , non-consultant services and works. What is the purpose of pre-bid meetings?

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Oles Morrison

AUGUST 24, 2022

Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker is beyond thrilled at the success of our government contracts practice group Bid Protest Webinar 2022. Bid Protests are an important weapon in a contractor’s arsenal, whether as a successful awardee or disappointed bidder.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 30, 2024

Non-compete clauses have been an important tool for companies to protect intellectual property and ensure they get treated fairly when employees leave. And so the company needs a way of keeping those key personnel relevant for their bid during the process that the government is going through. And so you put companies in a bind here.

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Federal News Network

MAY 29, 2024

In one place, the RFP makes it clear that the solicitor, the bidder, should have a labor harmony agreement in place before the contract starts. In another place, the RFP requires that the winning bidder would entertain negotiations with an interested union if they raised it after the contract is in place. It’s not the government.

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USFCR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Monitor Deadlines: Keep track of important dates to stay on top of the process. Monitor Opportunities: Use bid-matching tools to stay informed about new contracts. Underestimating Competition: Prepare strong proposals to stand out among bidders. Verify Documents: Double-check that all required documents are accurate and current.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

Vendors are unhappy that the SEWP VI program office chose not to answer more than 4,500 questions submitted about the solicitation, and with bids due later this month, a letter-writing campaign spurred NASA’s decision. “A written response to your inquiry will be made available to prospective bidders within the next week.”

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 4, 2024

Foes are vanquished, in this case Boston Consulting Group, losing its OASIS+ bid protest at the Government Accountability Office. Along with ePS-NDVSB, other bidders may have included Amazon and Granger. It’s clear that they misevaluated our bid. GAO also said no other vendor filed a protest and BCG did bid on OASIS+ in the end.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 25, 2024

Because if the government can do a good job of forecasting, what it thinks its contracts will be, then companies can do a better job of preparing for those opportunities when they come along, and the government will get better, more competitive, more responsive bids than they would otherwise get. Tom Temin Yeah. David Berteau Absolutely.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

MARCH 8, 2022

Bidding on government contracts is a stressful, high-stakes process. Electronic bid submissions have the added complication of using technology that is not always reliable. However, disappointed bidders have multiple options for bringing bid protests, and that includes the Court of Federal Claims (COFC). US , 154 Fed.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A formal call for bids on a project, known as a tender, initiates the bidding process among prospective contractors. This process includes several crucial steps: tendering by the bidders, bid evaluation by the client and award of the contract to the successful bidder. What is a Tender Document in Construction?

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VWV

APRIL 23, 2024

The new SQ provides important guidance on considering bids from Russian/ Belarusian suppliers. It clarifies that if a supplier is organised under the law of Russia or Belarus or their Person of Significant Control (PSC) lists either country as their place of residency, contracting authorities are able to decline to consider their bids.

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Tendersinfo

APRIL 8, 2021

Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) is the measure for selecting the best out of the incoming bids based on factors that are related to the subject matter of the contract. It takes into account components like Cost, Quality, and Technicality of various bid proposals while deciding a contract award.

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Mercell

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Importance of early procurement involvement 3. Importance of scale 5. Simulate (before engaging with bidders) 8. The audience responded (in order of importance): 1. Will result in higher priced bids 4. Siderius covered many interesting topics within Best Value Procurement, such as: 1. Why Best Value?

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 21, 2015

They are also needed to prepare the solicitation (bidding/ tender ) documents. To overcome this, it’s important not to overlook the need for special technical expertise to assist with the development of technical specifications , scope of work and terms of reference.

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VWV

MARCH 1, 2024

The new SQ provides important guidance on considering bids from Russian/ Belarusian suppliers. It clarifies that if a supplier is organised under the law of Russia or Belarus or their Person of Significant Control (PSC) lists either country as their place of residency, contracting authorities are able to decline to consider their bids.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Construction Tenders in the UK For companies that require tenders in order to obtain new contracts, construction tenders are particularly important in the UK. Tendering is the act of offering bids in construction-related contracts with significant stakeholders such as the government, commercial developers or contractors.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This article provides a comprehensive guide for consultancies on improving their chances of success when bidding for management consulting tenders, whether from government entities, NGOs, or private sector companies. Winning management consultancy contracts via competitive tender can be lucrative yet challenging.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The team developed a three-pronged strategy: talk to MSMEs and build their capacity to bid on contracts; simplify the bidding process for smaller businesses; and use innovative technology to better measure and manage opportunities for small business vendors. and the total value awarded to MSMEs has remained steady.

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Bonfire

MARCH 28, 2023

Mitigating risk is one of the most important responsibilities an organization’s finance leader has. Unqualified vendors are allowed to bid because there isn’t a system in place to screen bidders for necessary qualifications and certifications. Important knowledge doesn’t become institutionalized.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

The following article outlines nine points to consider as part of the procurement planning process which will help to reduce procurement risk, increase confidence in the procurement document and avoid a potential bid dispute. This includes clients, current vendors and unsuccessful bidders of previous similar procurements.

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Procureware

APRIL 12, 2019

Step 1: Post Solicitations Online Public notification of bid opportunities is a cornerstone of public procurement in most developed countries. Vancouver also provides a budget estimate and a bidders list. An integrated notification system is key and should send an email when a bid opportunity is available and when addenda are posted.

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The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

A lack of clarity will be reflected in the quality of the solicitation document, the evaluation criteria and the bid submissions. In the above example success is measured by the bidder meeting the technical specifications, including on time delivery at or below the approved procurement value. Determine the Procurement Approach.

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SmallGovCon

MAY 8, 2024

” A contracting officer has “nearly unlimited discretion to exclude bidders for appearance of impropriety” and the decision must be based on “reasonable factual predicates” and not be irrational. ” Conclusion This case leaves us with two reminders about the appearance of impropriety.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 26, 2024

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. While the AI PPN seems to try not to single out the use of generative AI as potentially problematic by equating it to the possible use of (human) bid writers, this is unconvincing.

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Bonfire

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In our chat, he shares some important factors agencies should consider when making the call. Opportunities in a bidding portal are hidden behind a paywall and vendors are required to pay a fee to submit their bid. In some cases, they even have to pay to view the opportunity and bid documents.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 28, 2025

While paid platforms guarantee higher visibility, better bid targeting and good tender platform ROI, are they really worth the investment? Clarification questions play a crucial role in the tender bidding process, allowing bidders to clarify details related to tender invitations through a built-in messaging system on procurement portals.

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The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

For a more complete description of Contract Management process click here Clear Language Clear and precise contract terms and conditions are important in contract management. The bidder has the opportunity and the obligation to review the proposed contract before submitting a bid.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Their process wasn’t friendly to new vendors, leading to low levels of competition and bidder diversity, and they didn’t have good data to inform further improvements. Current, closed, and awarded bids can now be found online, increasing transparency throughout the process.

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