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Converting a Procurement from Sealed Bidding to Competitive Proposals

Public Contracting Institute

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) gives contracting officers significant flexibility in selecting the procurement method they choose to use. The Corps canceled the IFB citing that all bids were at unreasonable prices and cancellation was in the public interest. In Great Lakes Dredge & Drydock Co., LLC, B-421676.4,

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What Makes a Successful Protest at the Court of Federal Claims

Government Contracts & Investigations

These notable pre-award victories are broken down into three basic categories: (1) unreasonable bidder qualification requirements; (2) unreasonable elimination from competition; and (3) improper solicitation requirements. The Court granted one protest because of inadequate corrective action following a GAO protest.

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The 3 revolutions of public procurement in Africa

Open Contracting Partnership

Public procurement is like the heartbeat of public spending in most of Africa – by some estimates, it accounts for 17% of the GDP of African Countries. Procurement was long seen as a clerical administrative function, rather than a strategic lever. This was not always the case.

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How to Sell to the Government (SLED)

GovSpend

This is especially true in the SLED (state, local, and education) market, where procurement processes and regulations can vary widely between jurisdictions. Understand the Process The first step to successfully selling to the government in the SLED market is to understand the procurement process.

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How to Sell to the Government (SLED)

GovSpend

This is especially true in the SLED (state, local, and education) market, where procurement processes and regulations can vary widely between jurisdictions. Understand the Process The first step to successfully selling to the government in the SLED market is to understand the procurement process.

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Three new story arcs of ‘As GSA’s Acquisition World Turns’

Federal News Network

Thus is the always entertaining world of federal procurement — on step forward, one step back. Along with ePS-NDVSB, other bidders may have included Amazon and Granger. GSA said this requirement was to ensure price reasonableness of the services any one company is offering. It’s clear that they misevaluated our bid.

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Seven Steps To More Transparent Sourcing

Procureware

Most procurement software projects are focused on efficiency; however, transparency needs to have equal attention. Trust is the cornerstone of procurement and transparency builds trust. Step 1: Post Solicitations Online Public notification of bid opportunities is a cornerstone of public procurement in most developed countries.