GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

These solicitations can take the form of requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotes (RFQs), or invitations to bid (ITBs). Submission of bids: Businesses can submit bids in response to solicitations, outlining their proposed solutions and pricing.

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Bonfire

APRIL 3, 2023

Not to mention, ERPs can’t connect you with the vendor communities and networks that sometimes come with a dedicated procurement solution, which means that fewer qualified vendors see and bid on your agency’s solicitations in the first place.

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How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

This guest post by Saema Jaffer* explores the policy approaches that can be followed in the UK, and elsewhere, in relation to the use of AI in the writing and evaluation of tender documents. I am reading a leaflet for a contract management portal when I overhear a conversation between a buyer and a supplier. “I says a buyer.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 31, 2024

To gain a deeper understanding of bids and proposals in government contracting, consider exploring our Bids and Proposals training category. Our Cost and Price Analysis Workshop provides in-depth guidance on performing and documenting price and cost analysis for government contracts.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

The following article outlines nine points to consider as part of the procurement planning process which will help to reduce procurement risk, increase confidence in the procurement document and avoid a potential bid dispute. The clearer the technical evaluation criteria the better the procurement outcome.

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Procureware

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In the beginning, our software was simply a tool to post RFP documents, later we added supplier registration, then online bidding, and finally contract management to our ProcureWare platform. How are bids evaluated? What are the approvals for specific categories or types of bids? How complex is the process?

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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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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Government expenditure through public procurement is essential since it ensures that there are contracts available to be bid in a fair, open, and competitive manner. How Transparency is Ensured in Procurement Transparency is achieved through open contract notices, public tenders, and clear evaluation criteria.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

If they needed contract management, they put a contract management system in place. If they needed an ERP system or a workforce management system, they would define their requirements and either select a system to implement or build their own. . Frankly, they are struggling. The time to take the first step is now.

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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. Public sector professionals must responsibly procure goods and service contracts on behalf of the taxpayer. They, unlike larger companies, do not have as much time to solicit new work.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Selecting the appropriate contracts to bid on is key. It’s better to focus on opportunities that align with your expertise rather than bidding on every contract available. Identifying Opportunities Identifying federal contract opportunities requires vigilance and the right tools.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Department of the Navy’s third attempt to modernize its contract writing system and overall electronic procurement system is on shaky ground. The Navy’s goal is to modernize and consolidate more than 245 DON legacy contract writing systems (CWS) and other ancillary procurement systems.

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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. They should be kept to a minimum and are a ‘need’ not a ‘want’ If in doubt the mandatory should be placed in the technical section and evaluated.

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Bonfire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Many of the tools procurement teams are searching for (contract management, evaluations, vendor engagement, etc.) Many stated a system that makes it easier for vendors to submit bids has increased engagement and vendor satisfaction. simply don’t exist in ERPs. One barrier that came up frequently was buy-in.

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

The FAR is meticulously structured into subchapters, parts, subparts, sections, and subsections, providing detailed guidance for government procurement, from planning through contract management to compliance and enforcement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 16, 2024

Learn More Appian – Gold Sponsor of the Spring Training Conference Appian’s low-code acquisition solutions use AI and process automation to streamline contract management and clause automation at the US Department of Defense and Federal Civilian agencies. Authored by EVAN C. WILLIAMS , JASON C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This language would require suppliers to adhere to specified actions that are “consistent with the Framework” (although the bills do not specify what these actions will be) and provide “appropriate access to data, models, and parameters…to enable sufficient test and evaluation, verification, and validation.” Register now by clicking here.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

With its advanced supplier and contract management tools, Intenda streamlines the bidding and contract lifecycle process, offering significant benefits to suppliers. Highlighting relevant, proven success helps establish credibility with the framework evaluators.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

On February 28, again at Miller & Chevalier Chartered, we will hold our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel course. This course is designed for lawyers and contract managers with significant contract management and compliance responsibilities with GSA and/or VA Schedule contracts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The AISIC will develop guidelines for “red-teaming, capability evaluations, risk management, safety and security, and watermarking synthetic content,” and will be housed within the U.S. Similar to the recent OASIS+ procurement, Alliant 3 will utilize a self-scoring system to evaluate a contractor’s status as a BIC solution provider.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 22, 2024

Effectiveness of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the federal sector - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) The Treasury Department is on the cusp of finalizing its updated Evidence and Evaluation Policy. The service received 47 bids under the BIM vehicle and unsuccessful vendors have until late August to file a protest.

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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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Select GCR

JANUARY 28, 2025

Material Costs In time and materials contracts, managing material costs is vital to controlling overall project expenses. These contracts allow for reimbursement of actual material costs incurred, which must be documented and justified. Understanding these stages is crucial for businesses aiming to secure government contracts.

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