The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Throughout the evolution of project and public procurement management, terms and expressions in the field have increasingly been used interchangeably. Additionally, the procurement management team may select the procurement method based on the nature or complexity of the requirement.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The pool of bidders is going to be huge. More details out for bidders GSA recently gave vendors more details about its plans for COMET II, releasing another draft of the performance work statement as well as the drafts of how they will evaluate bids. Previously, GSA chose small businesses for about 25% of all awards.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 30, 2024

1 cost center, and its fluctuating nature can make managing it tricky. The basics of fuel management Effective fuel management requires robust and accurate data, the analysis of which gives fleets specific insights they can use to implement strategies to help control fuel spend. For most fleets, fuel is the No.

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BLP

AUGUST 24, 2023

On August 17, 2023, CABEI issued public tender notice number 038/2023, entitled “Preparation of the Feasibility Study and Final Design for the Integrated Solid Waste Management System of Guatemala City.” Submission deadline: The deadline for receipt of bids is September 26, 2023. appeared first on BLP Legal.

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USFCR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Eligibility Requirements: An active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Registration Process: Initial Registration: Complete the System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Underestimating Competition: Prepare strong proposals to stand out among bidders.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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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How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

I am reading a leaflet for a contract management portal when I overhear a conversation between a buyer and a supplier. “I An easy way to help those bidders is to use an automated bid writer to help them write their first draft. Option 1: Place a ban bidders to commit not to using AI. says a buyer.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Preparation is essential for success in government contracting, involving steps such as registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), identifying your NAICS code , and assessing business readiness. For first-time bidders, preparation costs can range from $80,000 to $130,000.

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The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

To accept the bid would put the organization at risk of being sued by all the other 6 compliant bidders for the value of this contract of $9 million plus up to 2 years of lost profit”, the Director replied. “I 5) Managers and Supervisors are provided guidance through the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA). (6) I don’t believe you.

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Telles.eu

JULY 14, 2023

This was due to the issue of the economic advantage gained by the preferred bidder (consortium led by Alstom) where all other tender participants could have obtained the same benefit. Nomad Tech's general manager is Nuno Freitas , who between 2019 and September 2021 was CP's President (or CEO in international parlance).

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 4, 2024

That will mean continued protests by disappointed bidders. And after amending the solicitation 16 times, the agency received proposals from 1,150 bidders. Tom Temin It sounds like NIH wanted to create a marketplace with as many bidders as they could fit in. You can learn a lot from protests that have already been settled.

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VWV

MAY 23, 2024

One of the biggest changes to the transparency provisions, following consultation, is that the requirement to identify unsuccessful bidders in the Contract Award Notice will now only apply where the value of the contract is over £5 million.

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VWV

MAY 23, 2024

One of the biggest changes to the transparency provisions, following consultation, is that the requirement to identify unsuccessful bidders in the Contract Award Notice will now only apply where the value of the contract is over £5 million.

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Procurement Bidder E-procurement Transparency 52

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 8, 2023

“There are two new systems in development, and we’re building an entire new IT environment for this solution — these are not systems that are getting deployed into an existing architecture,” Andy Dawson, the director of TRANSCOM’s Defense Property Management Office told reporters. They have no ability to plan.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 27, 2024

GSA created the CPI program under a proof-of-concept moniker with awards to Amazon, Fischer and Overstock Government in 2020 under direction from Congress with a goal of capturing data on and managing products under the micro purchase threshold of $10,000.

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E-procurement Buyers Procurement Purchasing 101

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 19, 2023

On top of that, Hixson said GSA has held office hours to answer vendor questions, training sessions on how to use the offer management and the proposal management tool, called Symphony, and received feedback and input from a vendor working group sponsored by ACT-IAC. And now GSA is facing its first protest of OASIS+.

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The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

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. If there is a good understanding of the number of potential bidders and their capacity this minimizes the requirement for market analysis.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

This includes clients, current vendors and unsuccessful bidders of previous similar procurements. Time to Respond Bidders should be provided with sufficient time to review the procurement document, ask questions and submit a bid. Posting for complex, unique or highly technical procurements should be increased to attract more bidders.

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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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VWV

AUGUST 20, 2024

The guidance documents have been split into the four key stages of a procurement - Plan, Define, Procure and Manage - to reflect the procurement lifecycle. While the guidance is not statutory and thus non-binding, it offers a valuable understanding of the key changes and practical implications of the new provisions.

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The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

Contract Management is often thought to be the last step in the Procurement life cycle but instead it is both the beginning and end of the procurement cycle and it provides a constant feedback loop. The following article discusses the various steps of contract management and its role in procurement efficiency.

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The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Areas to consider include objectives, background, scope, constraints, deliverables, timing, approvals, policy and legislative requirements, evaluation criteria and methodology and contract management including KPIs. A mandatory is a mandatory and if a bidder fails it generally cannot proceed further.

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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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VWV

APRIL 23, 2024

The updated questions will allow contracting authorities to assess the bidder's ability to manage the supply chain, deliver steel safely and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. Updated steel related questions This is only relevant to projects/procurements involving steel procurement.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 3, 2023

“While it is good that the requirement generated significant industry interest with over 250 proposals received, the established acquisition strategy and evaluation methodology were not suitable to result in a manageable number of prime contract awards. It is in neither the U.S. the former official said. “If

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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. Awarding of Contract – The successful bidder is selected and the contract is awarded. An open tender means that competition is fierce but that a wide range of bids are received.

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VWV

MARCH 1, 2024

The updated questions will allow contracting authorities to assess the bidder's ability to manage the supply chain, deliver steel safely and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. Updated steel related questions This is only relevant to projects/procurements involving steel procurement.

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Procurement Supply Chain Bidder Tender 52

VWV

MAY 23, 2024

One of the biggest changes to the transparency provisions, following consultation, is that the requirement to identify unsuccessful bidders in the Contract Award Notice will now only apply where the value of the contract is over £5 million.

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Procurement Bidder E-procurement Transparency 40

Procureware

APRIL 12, 2019

Solicitations can be published on websites using basic content management software while e-procurement platforms, such as ProcureWare, make the process much easier. Vancouver also provides a budget estimate and a bidders list. Systems like ProcureWare automatically manage the notifications.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Knowing these timelines and preparing accordingly can help manage expectations and plan resources effectively. Interested parties, including losing bidders, can appeal the SBAs size determination to the Office of Hearings and Appeals. The Small Business Administration (SBA) will then review the case.

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Tendersinfo

APRIL 8, 2021

It is well updated in the Tender Document about the above metrics based on which the successful bidder will be announced and also the weightage that each one of the criteria holds. Hence, It is crucial for Bid Managers, Suppliers, and Contractors to understand all basis of assessment and then go forward with the submission.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

These reactions can lead to strict risk management and purchasing policies with overly complicated bid documents and onerous requirements that are imposing on potential SME bidders. Specific outcomes provide clear objectives for the bidder to achieve for the service or product delivery.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The team developed a three-pronged strategy: talk to MSMEs and build their capacity to bid on contracts; simplify the bidding process for smaller businesses; and use innovative technology to better measure and manage opportunities for small business vendors. The share of unique MSMEs bidders increased from 7.2%

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Bonfire

MARCH 28, 2023

Here’s what it looks like when they’re not well-managed. Unqualified vendors are allowed to bid because there isn’t a system in place to screen bidders for necessary qualifications and certifications. Ten risks intrinsic to public sector procurement The risks inherent in public sector procurement are wide-ranging.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

This includes integrating e-GP with other government functions, such as financial management systems, to streamline operations and reduce redundancy. Implementing e-GP requires training and capacity building for procuring entity officials and suppliers, auditors, evaluators, contract managers, and oversight bodies.

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The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

Risk Sharing versus Transfer Traditional Contract Management and Project Delivery methods in Public Sector often transfer risks down the chain away from the Owner to the General Contractor, and so on, down the line to Sub-Contractors. Bidders add money to bids to avoid potential losses.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

.” NASA’s decision to put SEWP VI on hold for the time being comes after Turner and some clients sent a letter outlining their concerns about the current solicitation to the SEWP program management office. “A written response to your inquiry will be made available to prospective bidders within the next week.”

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