Federal News Network

APRIL 30, 2024

It might be the work you’ve done to prepare for this opportunity to help the government have process improvements as part of that, and the people as well. That’s been true in the national economy, but it’s particularly been true in the government contracting business. It’s going to take a while.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Challenge : The City of Des Moines in Iowa wanted to leverage procurement to improve equity and sustainability, but knew its current procurement processes and tools were insufficient. City employees are now able to collaborate on procurement more efficiently, and better plan and track their aspirations around equity and sustainability.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 8, 2024

19, 2023, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) held that the Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) had made an impermissible conversion to competitive proposals (negotiated procurement) and sustained a protest. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D. LLC, B-421676.4,

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Following these principles will allow for public sector entities to make informed decisions which will drive competition and the most advantageous combination of cost, quality and sustainability. This principle also supports economic growth by encouraging diverse suppliers to contribute to government contracts.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Here are a few winning arguments from recent case law that healthcare contractors might consider next time they lose out on a contract: The agency did not evaluate proposals according to the solicitation’s stated evaluation criteria. 2020) the protestor challenged a CMS contract award for beneficiary oversight and claim review services.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As the largest portion of the economy that is directly in government’s hands, public procurement is now at the forefront of interventions in digitizing government business, and advancing inclusive development, sustainability, and open government. This was not always the case.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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. Notably, half of the successful protests before the COFC in FY23 were pre-award protests.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

MSMEs can search for these “small-business-friendly” opportunities on a dedicated microsite, which also includes a training course to help them navigate the process of participating in government contracting. A key insight was that entrepreneurs didn’t know much about government contracting.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in government procurement. The report also revealed that supplier diversity needs to be improved, with many government contracts going repeatedly to a narrow set of large firms.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Understanding Federal Government Contracting Federal government contracting is a multifaceted process involving the acquisition of goods and services by federal agencies. Governed by a comprehensive set of laws and regulations, this process ensures fairness, transparency, and accountability.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

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. Jones was not, to stand aside and let the bidder be overwhelmed without a warning.” [134] 8, 2014).

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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

How can you win a government contract ? This article will show you the steps to take, from understanding different contract types to crafting a winning bid, including how to find government contracts and bidding on them. Get ready to navigate the world of government contracts with confidence.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In time for this year’s Africa Public Procurement Network conference, hosted by Rwanda’s Public Procurement Authority (RPPA), the agency has developed a new open contracting portal that allows anyone to access data on government contracts dating back to 2016.

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APRIL 15, 2025

Maintaining successful contracts involves diligent contract administration, contract management, and performance monitoring, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines, and staying updated on industry trends to adapt strategies effectively. This balance is essential for winning contracts and maintaining a sustainable business.

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