Federal News Network

JUNE 26, 2024

The protester, Percipient, had not bid. The government needed both a repository for storing and managing and disseminating visual intelligence and also the computer vision functions that Percipient provided. The post What happens when a company that didn’t bid files an award protest? Tom Temin: Right.

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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

Knowing these timelines and preparing accordingly can help manage expectations and plan resources effectively. 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.

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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. Seven suppliers were awarded contracts. Over 50% of the total award value (PHP 573 million) was awarded to one supplier (Philippine Chemsteel Industries, Inc).

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Winning management consultancy contracts via competitive tender can be lucrative yet challenging. 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.

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The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Author: Helen Doucette “Accept the bid from ABC Company” said the VP of Finance to the Director of Procurement. “I According to the Competitive Bidding Law of Canada, we can only accept compliant bids. Had the Director accepted the late bid, their reputation would be tarnished forever. I cannot” replied the Director. “Why

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USFCR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Eligibility Requirements: An active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Registration Process: Initial Registration: Complete the System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Monitor Opportunities: Use bid-matching tools to stay informed about new contracts.

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How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

I am reading a leaflet for a contract management portal when I overhear a conversation between a buyer and a supplier. “I I suppose at this rate, you could just get AI to write all your bids for you?” If a bid is incorrectly evaluated, the buyer can hardly hold the AI response generator accountable. says a buyer.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Step 3 Posting Once the procurement document is developed and approved it is posted online for bidders to respond. In instances, such as a limited number of potential bidders, a complex procurement or a new or innovative concept a procurement may be posted longer to attract more bidders.

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BLP

AUGUST 24, 2023

On August 17, 2023, CABEI issued public tender notice number 038/2023, entitled “Preparation of the Feasibility Study and Final Design for the Integrated Solid Waste Management System of Guatemala City.” Submission deadline: The deadline for receipt of bids is September 26, 2023. appeared first on BLP Legal.

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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

JANUARY 4, 2024

That will mean continued protests by disappointed bidders. Dan Ramish Yes, this procurement was very notable for the number of big protests, so many protests that set new records and broke the GAO’s bid protests statistics for the year. You can learn a lot from protests that have already been settled. Tom Temin Right.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 30, 2024

The biggest one is, as you well know, when a contractor bids on a government solicitation, frequently, one of the requirements is to name and put resumes in of the key personnel, that are going to be performing that work if you win, especially in the services contract arena. You’re going to have to bid lower rates in order to win.

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Federal News Network

MAY 16, 2024

The majority of federal government procurement is not a set and attacked by bid rigging, price fixing and fraud schemes. And what the OECD tried to do is assess how much money is lost from bid rigging, price fixing and other collusive schemes at the outset from government spending. They conspired to rig bids. Dan Glad Yeah.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 19, 2023

After two years of planning, meetings, feedback and answering almost 900 questions about the final solicitations, vendors’ bids are due tomorrow. GSA Symphony tool update GSA was forced to delay bids for OASIS+ one time so far, mainly due to updates needed for the Symphony tool. And now GSA is facing its first protest of OASIS+.

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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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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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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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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. These reactions can lead to strict risk management and purchasing policies with overly complicated bid documents and onerous requirements that are imposing on potential SME bidders.

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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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Federal News Network

MARCH 27, 2024

GSA created the CPI program under a proof-of-concept moniker with awards to Amazon, Fischer and Overstock Government in 2020 under direction from Congress with a goal of capturing data on and managing products under the micro purchase threshold of $10,000. Overstock Government decided not to bid on the next generation platform, sources say.

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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.

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Procureware

DECEMBER 29, 2017

My favorite new features for 2017 include: • API • Approval workflows • Certifications • Connected bid events • Invite unregistered bidders • My Dashboard • PDF reports • Ranked reverse auction • Supplier view of contracts API Long before ProcureWare was developed, we envisioned an application that would easily connect to other business systems.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 8, 2023

“There are two new systems in development, and we’re building an entire new IT environment for this solution — these are not systems that are getting deployed into an existing architecture,” Andy Dawson, the director of TRANSCOM’s Defense Property Management Office told reporters. They have no ability to plan.

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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. Solicitations can be published on websites using basic content management software while e-procurement platforms, such as ProcureWare, make the process much easier.

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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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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

These solicitations can take the form of requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotes (RFQs), or invitations to bid (ITBs). Submission of bids: Businesses can submit bids in response to solicitations, outlining their proposed solutions and pricing.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

These solicitations can take the form of requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotes (RFQs), or invitations to bid (ITBs). Submission of bids: Businesses can submit bids in response to solicitations, outlining their proposed solutions and pricing.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Government expenditure through public procurement is essential since it ensures that there are contracts available to be bid in a fair, open, and competitive manner. A well-managed procurement project ensures long-term efficiency and benefits for the community served, preventing unnecessary expenses over a contracts lifecycle.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Tendering is the act of offering bids in construction-related contracts with significant stakeholders such as the government, commercial developers or contractors. Public sector bids are often released by government agencies, whereas private sector tenders are offered by businesses or developers.

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The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

Contract Management is often thought to be the last step in the Procurement life cycle but instead it is both the beginning and end of the procurement cycle and it provides a constant feedback loop. The following article discusses the various steps of contract management and its role in procurement efficiency.

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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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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. The share of bids by MSMEs increased from 13.9%

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

It is all a part of supply chain management, making sure the right products and services get to the right place at the right time. A contract notice makes sure everyone knows what’s up for grabs, who’s bidding, and how decisions are made. It covers everything from tendering and bidding to contract management.

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Bonfire

MARCH 28, 2023

Here’s what it looks like when they’re not well-managed. Unqualified vendors are allowed to bid because there isn’t a system in place to screen bidders for necessary qualifications and certifications. Ten risks intrinsic to public sector procurement The risks inherent in public sector procurement are wide-ranging.

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

Due to frequent updates, alerts on bids, and comprehensive information about projects, these platforms help identify new opportunities quickly. The UK’s premier tendering portals are vital aids for companies wanting to participate in the competitive bid forums. Tailor each bid to a specific tender Do not send general submissions.

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