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 post A Better Leg to Stand On: Federal Circuit Court Eases Way for Protesters to Show Prejudice at COFC first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog. We explore that here. In REV, LLC v.

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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

In other words, the bidder with the lowest price, who has submitted a responsive bid (on time, signed, bid on all items, bid guaranty included if required, etc.) Click here for a blog that I wrote explaining this in more detail. Mike Purdy's Public Contracting Blog © 2015 by Michael E. will be awarded the contract.

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SmallGovCon

JULY 25, 2024

Here is our blog post on that rule. So long as proposals are worded adequately, this often-confusing rule may be easily met by prospective bidders. Editor’s Note: Special thanks to our wonderful legal clerk Will Orlowski for putting together this blog post. Read more about the rule here. Questions about this post?

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How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

It was submitted to the ‘a book for a blog’ competition and has won Saema a copy that will soon be on the post. The views expressed in this blog are my own, and do not represent those of my employer”. An easy way to help those bidders is to use an automated bid writer to help them write their first draft.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Protests and Interested Party HUBZone status protests, like 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, and VOSB/SDVOSB status protests, can only be brought by SBA, the contracting officer for the procurement, or interested parties (essentially other bidders), per 13 C.F.R. Currently, any offeror on a HUBZone set-aside can bring a HUBZone protest, per 13 C.F.R.

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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. Sign up for our free monthly newsletter , and follow us on LinkedIn , Twitter and Facebook.

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 19, 2024

121.1009(b) says that when making a size determination, the SBA will mostly rely on the information a bidder provided but ‘may use other information and may make requests for additional information.’” The DDC then further explained how CWS’ position does not make sense. For example, 13 C.F.R.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

For instance, an unsuccessful offeror on a HUBZone set-aside contract might file a lawsuit alleging that the winning bidder’s reliance on the expanded definition is contrary to law. The post SBA OIG Again Challenges SBA’s Revised Definition of a HUBZone Employee first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If they had one-on-one meetings with some of the bidders or more directed discussions, they would’ve gotten feedback on their strategy. The General Services Administration even offers a free tool, market research-as-a-service. The big question is did they really red team how industry would respond to the solicitation?”

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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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Bonfire

MARCH 28, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the risks inherent in public sector procurement and why finance leaders should care. Unqualified vendors are allowed to bid because there isn’t a system in place to screen bidders for necessary qualifications and certifications. Evaluations are unintentionally corrupted.

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BLP

AUGUST 24, 2023

Expression of interest: Bidders seeking to participate in the public tender must state their interest in obtaining the procedural documentation by email to adqinstitucionales@bcie.org. Submission deadline: The deadline for receipt of bids is September 26, 2023. You can find the Terms of Reference of the public tender at this link.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The following blog will provide a more detailed exploration of creating sustainable procurement strategy, their benefits and challenges during implementation. This blog looks to address the role and importance of driving long-term sustainability and supporting the development of a circular economy.

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Bonfire

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Paywalls can shrink your bidder pool. Organizations that charge for bid documents run the risk of appearing less attractive to the vendor community and reducing their bidder pool. Craig says the goal of eProcurement should ultimately be “to make things easier for the vendors” – not to saddle them with additional barriers to entry.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

In this blog post, we will provide a detailed guide on how businesses can successfully sell to the government in the SLED market. Award of contracts: The winning bidder(s) will be awarded a contract to provide the goods or services required by the government agency.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

In this blog post, we will provide a detailed guide on how businesses can successfully sell to the government in the SLED market. Award of contracts: The winning bidder(s) will be awarded a contract to provide the goods or services required by the government agency.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

You can find out more information about these on our Scottish Procurement blog. The guidance focuses on the use of AI for bidders. This has been updated to include the directory of public bodies’ retention policy and compliance reports, and is available for contributions from all contracting authorities operating across Scotland.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In October, GAO issued only one sustain decision, which – as of the time of this blog post – was subject to a protective order and had not yet been publicly released. With respect to interested party status, in post-award bid protests, a company must be an actual bidder or offeror with a direct economic interest in the procurement.

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Some portals are partially financed through small charges to the winning bidders, but often the total cost of sourcing is borne by the procurement organization. For more information on funding alternatives, see our previous blog article, Funding an e-Sourcing Initiative.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 7, 2024

In this blog I sketch the reasons for this view. This would imply that economic operators established in other countries are not entitled to participate in a public contract award procedure governed by Directive 2014/25/EU and, consequently, are unable to rely on the provisions of that Directive before Member State courts.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 28, 2023

In this blog post, I offer some thoughts on the PPDS, its functional goals, likely effects, and the quickly closing window of opportunity for Member States to support its feasibility through an ambitious implementation of the new procurement eForms at domestic level (on which see earlier thoughts here ).

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Bonfire

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Then, get on the pre-approved bidder list on the General Services Administration (GSA). The first place to start is by registering your business on the System for Award Management (SAM) database , where you can create a profile making it easier for government procurement officers to find your business.

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Bonfire

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Then, get on the pre-approved bidder list on the General Services Administration (GSA). The first place to start is by registering your business on the System for Award Management (SAM) database , where you can create a profile making it easier for government procurement officers to find your business.

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 17, 2025

Lately, it seems there has been an uptick in questions we receive at webinars, on the blog, and from prospective clients about the HUBZone program. HUBZone status protests can only be brought by SBA, the contracting officer for the procurement, or interested parties (essentially other bidders), per 13 C.F.R. ” 13 C.F.R.

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Select GCR

APRIL 15, 2025

RFPs typically outline detailed project requirements and evaluation criteria, including specific proposal requirements, requiring bidders to demonstrate their qualifications and approach. These blogs offer timely information on new federal IT initiatives and contracting opportunities, helping businesses stay ahead of the curve.

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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Did they award to the lowest bidder? Presidential History Blog: Check out my Presidential History Blog at PresidentialHistory.com and sign up for a free email subscription to it. Was the other agency's solicitation bid recently? Is the other agency's contract still current or has it expired? Did they receive more than one bid?

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