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New HHS request for proposals, has industry up in arms

Federal News Network

And that means that the government has to actually spend more money on the contract. Well, the service contract act as it’s currently structured, doesn’t let you do that. But that’s a lousy way to fix what’s a universal problem across all government contracting. It’s not the government.

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Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 2

The Procurement School

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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Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 1

The Procurement School

Step 1 Concept The concept stage consists of needs analysis, governance, project planning, research and risk assessment. Needs analysis ensures an accurate understanding of the goods / services being procured. Effective project governance establishes who will be on the team and clearly outlines roles and responsibilities.

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Procurement & Contract Planning: Canadian Public Sector Guide

The Procurement School

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. A best practice is to use current procurement document templates.

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7 Secrets to Quicky Become Proficient in Public Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

Study the Public Procurement Rules Most public procurement organizations are governed by a legal framework (procurement rules) consisting of a procurement law or regulation (sometimes called “the Act”). You will also be working on different procurement requirements at various stages in the procurement process.

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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

Procurement Notes

Jay Blindauer A contractor takes on a Government contract to make money, and inflation is getting in the way. With inflation eroding value for this long, a Government contractor may need to obtain contract relief. Relief So, how does a contractor obtain inflation cost relief from the Government?

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Not to Be Outpaced: NDAA Presents Measures Addressing China

Inside Government Contracts

It incorporates many more China-related provisions and many of these would impose greater obligations on government contractors to limit their interactions with the PRC and entities affiliated with the PRC Government. Given these provisions, and many more (some we discuss below), this year’s NDAA strikes us as different.