The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

However, it is important to recognize that solicitation tools are distinct from procurement methods. For more complex procurement requirements, the submission lead-time may be extended to allow bidders adequate time to prepare comprehensive bids. Policies governing Shopping typically require quotations from at least three vendors.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

“A written response to your inquiry will be made available to prospective bidders within the next week.” The ambiguity of the RFP resulted in 6,700 questions, most of which are not being answered so vendors do not know what to expect or how they will be evaluated.”

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

As a procurement manager, you know how important suppliers are to your organization. In government co-ops, a lead government agency issues a solicitation for a good or service, evaluates proposals, and awards a contract. The post Evaluate the Options: Vendor Networks appeared first on ProcureWare.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

AUGUST 2, 2014

Developing and using checklists can be a great help to increase your understanding of the procurement process and to lessen mistakes you could make if you forget certain important steps. The post Importance of Using Checklists in Public Procurement appeared first on The Procurement ClassRoom. Have you used checklists before?

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

SBA’s proposed rule would change HUBZone protests appeals, principal office requirements (which we did discuss a bit before here ), HUBZone map concepts, and the HUBZone price evaluation preference (PEP). PEP (Price Evaluation Preference) Finally, we look at proposed changes to the HUBZone PEP.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

For first-time bidders, preparation costs can range from $80,000 to $130,000. Handling bid protests A bid protest occurs when a losing bidder or another interested party claims that there were improper actions or decisions during the bidding process. What is the importance of registering in SAM for government contracting?

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 3, 2019

When a bidder submits a bid or proposal in response to an invitation for bids or a request for proposals , they need to commit to their bid (this is done on the bid or proposal submission form) and also to how long the bid / proposal can be considered effective (this is what is commonly called the bid or proposal validity period).

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How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 3, 2024

However, this technology has not yet registered a significant foothold when it comes to the evaluation process. The adjudicators or evaluators of a tender act as both gatekeepers on behalf of the tendering process. And yet, most of the time, they play a subtle yet important role in anyone’s decision making.

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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. Evaluations are unintentionally corrupted. Evaluations are deliberately corrupted.

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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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The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This two-part series discusses the five steps of the procurement journey beginning with concept and development and continuing with posting, evaluation and award. It is important that key subject matter experts (SMEs) are involved with the planning of the project.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 21, 2015

Delay in Preparing Technical Specifications, Scope of Work or Terms of Reference Technical specifications , scope of work , and terms of reference are documents that describe what is needed, and should be clear enough to avoid confusing suppliers, contractors, service providers or the evaluation panel.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 25, 2024

Because this is really why it’s important. By the way, this is equally important to both large businesses and smaller businesses, because nobody has an infinite amount of bid money that they can spend, they have to pick and choose what they work on. But let me just highlight a couple of those key attributes.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This process includes several crucial steps: tendering by the bidders, bid evaluation by the client and award of the contract to the successful bidder. This method decreases the number of bids to control and evaluate, concentrating on the quality rather than quantity.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

AUGUST 24, 2021

About the project In recent years, publishing and analysing administrative data on government contracts and tenders has an increasing importance in evaluating government transparency, efficient public spending and measuring risk of corruption in public procurement. sole source procedure) and the winning bidders themselves (e.g.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Follow our advice on understanding tender technical requirements, exhibiting your expertise, avoiding common mistakes, and beating out rival bidders for these complex and demanding RFPs. Referrals lend credibility as prequalified bidders provide more lead time and give exclusive tailored insight into client bid expectations.

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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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Federal News Network

JANUARY 4, 2024

Along with ePS-NDVSB, other bidders may have included Amazon and Granger. On the platform now, we have mostly small businesses and where Amazon charges businesses 12%-15% per transaction, we charge 5% per transaction, which is important for the government and the small businesses on our platform.” We are a small business,” he said. “On

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

ChileCompra has not only established a formal channel for bidders and citizens to report questionable contracts to authorities for the first time, it has also published the Observatory’s investigation reports and statistics on complaints from the public, making oversight of the procurement system fully transparent.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 26, 2024

Third, there is the issue of the use of AI by contracting authorities, eg in relation to qualitative selection/exclusion, or evaluation/award decisions. That is the entire logic of the exclusion, qualitative selection and evaluation processes. The AI PPN covers aspects of. I will try to disentangle them here.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

Following our theoretical framework, we also expect transparency effects to unfold over time with many effects arising through the help of stakeholders – journalists picking up stories based on newly available data, buyers learning about procurement markets or bidder finding new opportunities more efficiently.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Importance of Competition in Public Procurement The essence of competition is to allow multiple suppliers to compete for a government contract under the same conditions so that the best value is achieved. If not resolved quickly, these issues could lead to higher costs, less innovation and missed opportunities to improve public services.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

However, GAO dismissed the protest as premature, noting that the protest was filed prior to the completion of the agency’s evaluation. GAO further noted that the agency had not otherwise provided substantive notice that it interpreted the solicitation to prohibit the evaluation of past performance on the incumbent contract.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

MARCH 1, 2016

It is important for you to learn all of the processes (and sub-processes) in which you will be involved, especially those for which you are responsible. Checklists are important to your professional development as a procurement practitioner. It is also important to verify the answers to your questions with a written document.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

Through working with PPH over the past two years, members have learned how service dogs play an important role in veterans’ healthcare and quality of life. Legal Corner: Senate Bill Would Require Several Important Updates to the Way the US Federal Government Acquires Technology Authored by Evan C. Williams and Howard W.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

By clearly outlining how your business meets or exceeds the solicitation requirements, you can stand out among other bidders. Understanding the importance of the UEI and ensuring proper registration can streamline your entry into federal contracting.

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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. The government takes a long time to solicit, evaluate and award contracts. So this takes away a very, very important attribute for companies to be able to bid and win contracts.

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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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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In addition to the FAR, federal contractors must comply with other important regulations like the Service Contract Act and the Davis-Bacon Act. Federal contractors must maintain written affirmative action plans, which are subject to evaluation by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

This includes clients, current vendors and unsuccessful bidders of previous similar procurements. Rated Criteria The technical evaluation criteria needs to align clearly with the scope / performance requirements of the good / service being procured. The clearer the technical evaluation criteria the better the procurement outcome.

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Procurement Notes

JULY 28, 2021

However, Agency Counsel is merely an advisor, does not write the CO’s performance evaluation, and, in any event, is a “no” factory, killjoy, four-eyed geek (at least that’s the stereotype). The first, important exception is for a procurement involving non-appropriated funds. Break out the champagne.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Ultimately, DoD adding EPA clauses to already-existing fixed-price contracts really should be focused on the preservation of important capabilities and capacity in the defense industrial base. 86] Perhaps most important, “[t]he authority conferred by Pub. Arguably, Mr. Tenaglia’s May 25, 2022 memo. or [ ] continued operation.

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Open Contracting Partnership

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Civic participation can play an important role in monitoring risks in government procurement projects that may lead to uncompetitive practices, wasteful spending and project delays. Important details to check in the planning stage include the volume of work, project description, specifications, and expected completion date.

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Evaluating the competition and understanding the market landscape can also help position your bid more effectively. Important elements in proposal preparation include responding to bids, partnership decisions, and articulating past experience. Highlighting relevant past projects can boost credibility during proposal evaluation.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

It serves as a means to collect essential information before making important decisions. Reviewing the RFP, communicating with the client, conducting site visits, assessing potential challenges, and pricing based on the scope are all important steps in determining the scope of work and pricing for a bid proposal.

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The Procurement School

MARCH 27, 2025

If it is material or product, and I only want one evaluation criteria to be used, which is the lowest bidder, I issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Tender (RFT). This also will identify who will be evaluating the RFP responses. Then apply the evaluation criteria to each vendors response. Avoid using must have.

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