The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Procurement as a Strategic Driver of Digital Transformation Public procurement wields immense influence over markets, technology adoption, and the direction of societal progress. Bid Evaluation : AI-powered tools can assess vendor proposals objectively and efficiently, ensuring fair and consistent decisions.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Payment Structures The payment terms for prime contractors and subcontractors can differ greatly, influenced by various factors such as their role in the project, area of expertise, and prevailing industry standards. This registration is mandatory for any business looking to bid on federal contracts.

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Federal News Network

JULY 25, 2024

A diligent review will typically include: Accounting for the parties’ relative business cases for entering into the agreement, including factors influencing negotiating leverage (is the subcontractor the only practical choice to supply the relevant goods or services, or does the prime have other options?)

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NASPO

MARCH 29, 2021

1 PPE shortages in the United States created a bidding war among nations, states within nations, and between United States state and federal government agencies. We examined the structural influence of state procurement offices on the ability to respond in an agile and effective manner.

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Procureware

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

This is important because the different contracting methods influence how buyers will select contractors. Design Bid Build (DBB) : DBB is the traditional three-phased contracting method for construction projects. Design Bid Build (DBB) : DBB is the traditional three-phased contracting method for construction projects.

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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. The best bid is not always the cheapestit is the one offering the highest overall benefit considering durability, innovation, and economic impact.

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Bonfire

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Opportunities in a bidding portal are hidden behind a paywall and vendors are required to pay a fee to submit their bid. In some cases, they even have to pay to view the opportunity and bid documents. I would worry that, if I wasn’t party to that, I might have less ability to influence that.”.

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GovSpend

AUGUST 30, 2024

Other market dynamics like competitor influence, budget constraints, and contractual obligations can all affect your pipeline. Understanding how your target agencies make purchases—whether through bids, RFPs, sole sources, or P-cards—can save time and effort. Leveraging GovSpend for Pipeline Success 1.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For example, a contractor planning to place a bid on a Mayor-commissioned contract valued over $250,000, should assure no contributions are made to the Mayor for up to a year following performance and completion of the contract.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

New strategies included implementing an electronic bidding platform, piloting approaches to vendor outreach for high-priority purchases, and incorporating bonus point questions for sustainability and equity in all their requests for proposals (RFPs). Implementing an e-bidding procurement system was core to this effort.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 26, 2024

It recognises that there ‘are potential benefits to suppliers using AI to develop their bids, enabling them to bid for a greater number of public contracts. While the AI PPN seems to try not to single out the use of generative AI as potentially problematic by equating it to the possible use of (human) bid writers, this is unconvincing.

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PNWC's Government Contracting Update

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Not often, we guess, but the Agency has decided to review a case where outside influences may have tainted a contracting decision. This isn't your typical GAO bid protest where a losing bidder challenges the award of a contract to a competitor but is based on a request coming from Congress.

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Extract Systems

JULY 2, 2024

In addition to removing specific mentions of race, the software will also remove certain physical and location descriptors that might have an influence. Some offices, like in San Diego County, are soliciting bids for technology that can handle the process.

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Tracker Intelligence

JANUARY 28, 2024

The tools within the platform are designed to ensure that the proposals for procurements launched through it are of high quality, thus increasing the chances of creating a winning bid with distinctive features in an industry that is quite competitive. Wh at is a Find a Tender Service ?

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It was clearly a problem, that it was disparate treatment and it could have influenced the decision, even though the source selection decision said didn’t. But then, of course, you’ve already made your bid. And that’s before you go to your oral presentation, because effectively that is the bid submission.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 16, 2025

These players administer public contracts, establish procurement regulations, and influence the procurement environment. Suppliers can participate in competitive dialogue to bid for defence and security contracts within the UK public sector.

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The Procurement School

APRIL 17, 2023

Author: Larry Berglund The anchoring effect in decisions can be a self-limiting influence. per m² has a strong influence on any other price we see-higher or lower. Everybody knew that a competitive bid would be issued to the usual suspects and that was the best way to determine value. The price of carpet @ $10.00

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 5, 2023

In October, EU countries will be required to adopt eForms in a bid to improve the quality of data published on the block’s government tendering. Besides core fields, TenderNed uses some of the recommended extensions as well, including lots and bid statistics and details.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Factors which influence outsourcing: Smaller public entities, in terms of budgets, typically do not fund staffing resources for procurement. Their CFO is required to ensure value for money and compliance with competitive bid laws. Outsourcing is getting attention. Outsourcing is a logical option.

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How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 3, 2024

So far, AI has already obtained credible influence in the way public procurement tenders can be drafted and submitted. Over the next few years, many anticipate larger strides, in hopes of a more efficient and smooth procedure for any individual or entity interested in a bidding procedure for a public service or product.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

the quantity and depth of new information) and whether new information is actionable for key stakeholders such as bidding firms; and (ii) the nature of demand for transparency, that is the existence of data users who are willing and able to act upon the information published. However, the average number of received bids increases by 0.5

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The Procurement School

JUNE 25, 2023

One example is the requirement that each procuring entity must provide a debriefing opportunity to unsuccessful respondents as well as allow for a robust bid challenge process. The CFTA outlines obligations around debriefing, bid challenges processes and non-discriminatory practices as the CETA.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 11, 2023

The latter groups have a strong influence on the priorities to be realized and the time frames for their delivery. For example, moving from a manual process of issuing purchase orders and bid documents to an e-procurement system such as Ariba® or Euna Solutions.

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Select GCR

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. Small Business Administration (SBA), presents a transformative opportunity for small businesses owned by economically and socially disadvantaged individuals.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 9, 2023

The ICC Conference’s program , which included one interview, four panels, and 24 speakers, gave attendees the chance to consider the development of arbitration throughout history and the crucial part that the ICC Court has played in that development. Below is a list of the ICC Conference’s main highlights.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Key Considerations for Small Business Joint Ventures This guidance is vital for government contractors who have already formed or intend to form a joint venture for purposes of bidding on and performing any small business set-aside contract that would be considered a classified contract covered by the NISP.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Under the bills, “artificial intelligence” is defined as: … a machine-based system that can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.

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Select GCR

JULY 16, 2024

They offer technical advice on procurement procedures, help businesses understand contract requirements, and assist in preparing bid proposals. Recent Supreme Court decisions have influenced the 8(a) program, particularly in demonstrating social disadvantage and addressing past discriminatory practices.

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Select GCR

JULY 16, 2024

They offer technical advice on procurement procedures, help businesses understand contract requirements, and assist in preparing bid proposals. Recent Supreme Court decisions have influenced the 8(a) program, particularly in demonstrating social disadvantage and addressing past discriminatory practices.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

will eventually ease monetary conditions to influence a lowering of interest rates. [15] And, if bond investors will only purchase Government debt at elevated interest rates, that will influence the interest rates across the wider economy—working against any moves that the Fed. treasuries. [13] 13] , [14] Think of it this way.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

The provision also authorizes procurement technical assistance providers to provide education to small businesses on the requirements of DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information, and the requirements for mitigating risks related to foreign ownership, control, or influence of DoD contractors under section 847 of the FY 2020 NDAA.

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Select GCR

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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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Procurement thus heavily influences the interaction between the State’s contractual agents and citizens, and becomes a tool for the regulation of public service delivery. This relates to discussions in other areas and to the broader expectation that procurement can be a trend setter and influence industry practice and standards.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

He viewed the federal procurement process as offering an opportunity to influence standards/frameworks for AI development/deployment. The hearing covered a wide range of topics, including: (i) how the U.S. Peters noted that practices for managing AI risk have not been standardized in the private sector.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The ultimate determination depends on a variety of non-exclusive factors relating to that source or article, including the functionality and features of the covered articles; the security, authenticity, and integrity of covered articles; ownership of, control of, or influence over the source or covered article(s) by a foreign government or parties (..)

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USFCR

JANUARY 23, 2025

If implemented, this change could influence how mentor-protg joint ventures compete, potentially providing more opportunities for small businesses. Clarification on Regulatory Changes The article previously mentioned a proposed FAR Council rule limiting joint ventures under mentor-protg agreements from bidding on multiple-award contracts.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 6, 2024

DoD thinks that JVs don’t have to have this clearance when they bid, only by the time they begin performance. That means it isn’t technically a requirement to bid on a procurement, so it isn’t suitable for protesting. stating: “The CSA must ensure that all entities needing access to classified information as part of a legitimate U.S.

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