Public Contracting Institute

JANUARY 31, 2024

FAR 52.214-16, Minimum Bid acceptance Period: the contracting officer inserts a time period in that clause, similar to Form 33 above; or A time period set forth somewhere else in the text of the solicitation. Apparently, Global was the low responsive bid. The agency made award to the next-lowest bidder at its bid price.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Diving into government contracting with SAM requires a clear roadmap to success. Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in government procurement.

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Government Contracts

JUNE 25, 2024

Government Accountability Office has rejected a protest over the Defense Health Agency canceling a company's contract to instead seek competitive bids, saying the company ultimately sought the award of a sole-source deal, a position the watchdog won't support.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 6, 2024

Hobby Airport did not require the city to follow the Texas Government Code's competitive bidding requirements, partially tossing a suit brought by Pappas Restaurants over its loss of the 2023 agreement. A state appeals court agreed Tuesday with Houston's argument that a concessions contract with the William P.

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Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 5, 2024

The FCPA violations relate to a bribery scheme in which Gunvor paid substantial bribes to Ecuadorean government officials to secure business with Ecuador’s state-owned and state-controlled oil company, Petroecuador. Wible of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. Foreign bribery emboldens corrupt officials and undermines the rule of law.”

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Great Government Through Technology

JANUARY 14, 2025

The General Services Administration plays a pivotal role in streamlining the federal government’s acquisition of cutting-edge earth observation solutions. With such a large pool of vendors, agencies are able to get multiple competitive bids to get the best price for required services. What are earth observation solutions?

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Teamwork is essential when cities and counties plan to buy new systems and equipment, says Gary Mitchell , director of SLED (state, local and education) business development at Iron Mountain Government Solutions , a company that provides secure management of data and assets; it works to protect, connect and activate high-value customer data.

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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

In the UK, the government spends around £284 billion on public sector contracts every year. With so much money in play, it should be unsurprising that government procurement attracts so much interest. Even big names like Amazon, Dell, and Apple hold government contracts in England. What is Government Contracting?

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The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Author: Helen Doucette “Accept the bid from ABC Company” said the VP of Finance to the Director of Procurement. “I According to the Competitive Bidding Law of Canada, we can only accept compliant bids. Morals deal with the principles governing the same. I cannot” replied the Director. “Why Why not” asked the VP.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Securing a contract with the government can be a game-changer for businesses, offering a stable revenue stream and growth opportunities. This article will guide you through the essentials of government contracting, from understanding different contract types to the steps required to secure a contract with government.

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Tracker Intelligence

JUNE 16, 2024

Health tenders are official calls for bids from healthcare institutions, government, or private entities seeking suppliers of products and services. Medical tender opportunities provide healthcare sector suppliers with access to a constant stream of opportunities to bid for tenders, which are often posted on a specific portal.

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APRIL 21, 2023

Everyone has the opportunity to be successful in Government contracting. Government spending on a yearly basis is in the Billions and getting a piece of that spending is not an easy task. Here are 5 reasons businesses fail in Government contracting. #1 1 – Improperly registering their business with the Government.

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

Due to frequent updates, alerts on bids, and comprehensive information about projects, these platforms help identify new opportunities quickly. The UK’s premier tendering portals are vital aids for companies wanting to participate in the competitive bid forums. Personalised bids have more chances of being noticed and accepted.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. 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.

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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. Public sector procurement is driven by competition to achieve economic efficiency and stimulate innovation, providing new ways to deliver vital goods and services.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The program aims to foster the growth and development of these businesses by offering them specialized assistance, access to government contracts, and other business development resources. These resources are instrumental in helping businesses navigate the complexities of government contracting and position themselves for sustained growth.

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ivalua

JUNE 11, 2019

At some point, there was a need for this, a solicitation process to select a supplier, a competitive bidding process, a contract negotiation, transactions and so on. Some of the solution highlights for state and local solution include: Public Portal: Public catalogs, FOIA & bid protest management, optimized search.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Their CFO is required to ensure value for money and compliance with competitive bid laws. Outsourcing practices: Outsourcing the procurement functions from running a competitive bid through to supplier selection, can complement the need for internal responsibility. Outsourcing is a logical option.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Tendering is the act of offering bids in construction-related contracts with significant stakeholders such as the government, commercial developers or contractors. Public sector bids are often released by government agencies, whereas private sector tenders are offered by businesses or developers.

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 26, 2024

The Tracker Intelligence platform helps organisations identify and bid for tenders in a wide range of sectors. The platform provides information on contracts available for bidding, buyer behaviour tracking, and market data to facilitate the tendering process.

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The National Institute for Government Procurement (NIGP) released their 2017 Public Procurement Benchmark Survey. Given the potential for competition and savings offered by e-procurement platforms this ratio is relatively low.” Our software, ProcureWare, brings time savings of 50-70 percent in the bid and tender management process.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 9, 2024

If the grant is successful and recipient municipalities bid out aspects of the grant implementation, the consultants can participate in the competitive bid response. Many local governments lack the resources in expertise, tools and personnel to comply with EPA’s 2024 PFAS drinking water standard.

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MARCH 5, 2024

It is a document that an organization, typically a business or government agency, uses to solicit proposals from potential vendors or service providers. Organizations use RFPs to ensure a fair and competitive bidding process, allowing them to select the most qualified and cost-effective vendor or service provider for a particular project.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Participating in the program opens avenues for securing federal contracts through sole-source awards, eliminating the need for competitive bidding up to a designated threshold. This tailored assistance aims to enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of participating businesses.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

But is this the kind of thing you mean that just hinders competitive bidding on reality of what the government needs? Even if you’re a larger business, you can provide the things that government asks of you. The roster is shrinking even as the government tries to encourage more people to come in.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Certification opens doors to government contracts , increased market visibility, and valuable networking opportunities. Department of Transportation, which is a part of the federal government. One of the most significant advantages is access to federal government contracts specifically set aside for minority or women-owned businesses.

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JUNE 11, 2024

If you’re exploring contract types that any government agency uses, understanding the distinctions between fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and other specialized contracts is paramount. The two main categories of government contracts are fixed-price contracts and cost-reimbursement contracts.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Having multiple suppliers to choose from allows a procurement team to leverage competitive bidding, ensuring the best value for the organization. In such cases, the competitive bidding requirement is not applicable. It is typically employed to save time and resources by avoiding a competitive bidding process.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

Looking to secure a government contract? Learn how to establish your business, tap into government needs, and bid effectively to win contracts. Dive into the essentials of compliance and collaboration to maximize your success as a government contractor. They submit direct bids to undertake government contracts.

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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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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Winning a government contract requires more than just submitting the best proposalyour company must also be deemed responsible by the federal government. Failure to meet responsibility requirements can lead to a contract award being denied, even if a company submits the most competitive bid. Register here.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Looking to improve your proposal for bid? This guide covers the essential practices and elements to make your bid proposal stand out and win projects by focusing on an effective bid proposal that thoroughly reviews provided documents, requirements, and conducts research to show commitment and interest in the client’s needs.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. Supplier performance had never been measured.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. Supplier performance had never been measured.

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The Procurement School

MARCH 27, 2025

Quality of cleaning services and products shall meet the Government of Alberta Standards of Workmanship. Post on BC Bid ( [link] ) (or Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) ( [link] ) or send to an approved Vendor list. Board rooms are to be cleaned daily. Rugs will be cleaned twice a year with cleaning solution. STEP 4 Publish your RFP!

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Some of the key stories this week including an update on small business past performance evaluation for affiliates, and updates on GAO bid protest stats. We will be back, with another edition of the week in review, in December. Federal IT Contracts Drop Degree Requirements: What This Means for Tech Talent Dell and Iron Bow Agree to Pay $4.3M

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