American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore key best practices and show how leveraging group/cooperative purchasing can help you master the art of strategic sourcing. These contracts are competitively bid and offer access to a broad range of goods and services at negotiated rates, making them ideal for organizations of all sizes.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2025

Last weeks FAR & Beyond blog launched the Coalitions Government Procurement Efficiency List (GPEL) for the new federal market. We look forward to followers of the FAR & Beyond blog providing their recommendations for the GPEL. The GPEL will be shared with key stakeholders across government.

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Select GCR

JANUARY 16, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore the transformative journey from quarter one government-targeted marketing to the attainment of substantial contracts in quarter two, guided by the expertise of Select Government Contracting Resources (Select GCR). Online Presence Enhancement: In the digital age, an impactful online presence is non-negotiable.

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

For law enforcement and emergency response teams, keeping systems running smoothly 24/7 is non-negotiable. To support the scale of its customers’ migration efforts, CentralSquare turned to AWS Landing Zone. Learn more about AWS for Justice and Public Safety.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 24, 2024

At the same time, current experience raises important policy considerations and questions for stakeholders across the procurement community. Transparent access for industry to FAS’s pricing database would streamline the evaluation price, providing both parties to the negotiation a common, understood framework for price negotiations.

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Import and Trade Remedies

DECEMBER 2, 2024

These activities combined with the EU’s plans for Customs Reform (see our blog here ) will continue to shape the future of customs compliance across Europe. The post EU: Change to EU Commissioner responsible for Customs appeared first on Import and Trade Remedies Blog.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 21, 2024

At the same time, current experience raises important policy considerations and questions for stakeholders across the procurement community. Transparent access for industry to FAS’s pricing database would streamline the evaluation price, providing both parties to the negotiation a common, understood framework for price negotiations.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 5, 2024

This includes both investment treaty negotiations as well as investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) practices. In view of these developments, this blog post intends to analyze the feasibility of multilateral investment treaty (MIT) negotiations. Would a Multilateral Investment Agreement be Useful?

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

In line with the Blog’s tradition of “year-in-review” series, this post looks back at some of the key investor-State arbitration developments that took place in Europe in 2023 as we covered them on the Blog (for relevant previous Year-in-Review coverage, see here and here ). They remain an important battlefield for all relevant issues.

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Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 9, 2024

For several years, the European Commission and the Canadian government negotiated a comprehensive free trade agreement, including new types of provisions on investment. This would have dramatic consequences for traders, for example, the loss of preferential tariff treatment upon importation.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 24, 2024

Negotiating Terms and Conditions Negotiating favorable terms and conditions is essential for the success of your government contracts. Our Negotiating Terms and Conditions course will teach you the art of negotiation, helping you secure better deals and protect your business interests.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Unfortunately, for both DHHS and Cloud Harbor, the ability to make corrections to minor irregularities only applies to procurements that are performed according to FAR Part 14, pertaining to sealed bidding with non-negotiated procurements. Questions about this post? Need legal assistance? Call us at 785-200-8919.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 29, 2024

The extension of the moratorium comes at a time when the broader negotiations on e-commerce within the WTO have been making slow progress. Discussions are ongoing around what digital tariffs would look like in practice which, alongside the continued negotiations at the WTO, will play a crucial role in shaping the future of digital trade.

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Import and Trade Remedies

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Starmer has previously said he will seek a better trade deal with the EU than the one negotiated by the previous UK government at the end of 2020, which is to be reviewed in 2025-26. During the visit, the two countries also agreed on a joint action plan to tackle illegal migration and smuggling rings by sharing intelligence and data.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This column was originally published on Roger Waldron’s blog at The Coalition for Government Procurement and was republished here with permission from the author. This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers.

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Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

On 22 January 2024, the EU Council and Parliament held negotiations to agree the final text of the regulation, the proposal for which was published by the EU Commission in September 2022. The post <strong>EU to Ban Products made with Forced Labour</strong> appeared first on Import and Trade Remedies Blog.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

It typically involves the following steps: Identifying opportunities Reviewing solicitation documents Attending pre-bid meetings Preparing and submitting a responsive bid Participating in bid evaluation and negotiations To excel in the bidding process, consider enrolling in our Life Sciences Contracting 101 course.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Hence, I thought it valuable to review why the Procure-to-Pay Process flow is so important today and, most importantly, how to realize the potential value of a successful digital transformation. Procure-to-Pay software also helps capture negotiated savings, by simplifying and enforcing compliance to contracts and policies.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 29, 2024

This follows negotiations between the EU Council and Parliament which took place on 22 January 2024 and the European Council and European Parliament reaching a provisional agreement on the Regulation on 5 March 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Contractors rapidly found that their MAS offerings were no longer economically feasible and began removing important goods and services from their contracts. We called for language clarifying the necessity of market research, using market indexes, and identifying time limits for EPA reviews and negotiations.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 8, 2024

Business impact and next steps All packaging placed on the EU market will be caught by the Regulation, with different obligations applicable to packaging manufacturers, suppliers, importers, distributors, and fulfilment service providers.

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Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This Blog explains how both offer a forum to resolve practical and strategic issues companies are facing. Procedure to use WTO Committees The procedure to use WTO Committees functions similar to the WTO negotiating procedure. Currently, Members interpret these situations differently. Business has no direct access.

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VWV

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this guide we offer practical insights into using frameworks under the new Procurement Act (the Act) and highlight some of the important changes introduced by the Act. However, there are some important legal and commercial considerations to ensure compliance with the correct process. Alternatively, you can fill out the form below.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 15, 2024

These steps have also been important for intra-African trade. The Act is further discussed in the blog by Laura Alakija here and the advantages and drawbacks of the award review tribunal are explored in some depth in the blogs by Abayomi Okubote, Aisha Suleiman , and Ibrahim Ati here and Isaiah Bozimo here.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 15, 2024

This follows the Commission’s proposal of the Regulation on 14 September 2022 , and negotiations between the EU Council and Parliament which took place on 22 January 2024. Please see our previous blog posts here and here. It is expected that the Regulation will enter into force by the summer of 2024.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Important discussions on international arbitration are formulated at an ever-increasing number of conferences, symposia, and events; keynote addresses set out thought-provoking proposals; the number of journals and reviews specializing in international arbitration has greatly proliferated; and even online blogs produce short yet interesting posts.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Drawing from the 2013 Kishenganga Award (discussed on the Blog here ), and noting India’s previous participation in PCA proceedings and its acceptance of the PCA’s jurisdiction, the PCA Tribunal upheld its competence to adjudicate the dispute. India asked for the appointment of a Neutral Expert for the same purpose.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 22, 2024

Consider Cultural Fit You’ll be working closely with your consulting partner, so it’s important to find advisors who align with your company’s values, communication style, and ways of working. This blog post explores the role of cultural factors in government contracts. Ask for case studies and references.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As discussed two weeks ago in this FAR and Beyond blog, the General Services Administration (GSA) has proposed to amend the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) of 1984 to adjust the statutory authority for the Federal Supply Schedule (Schedule) program by clarifying what constitutes “competitive procedures” under the law.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In turn, this will lead to more consistent and sound negotiation and administration of MAS contracts. In the past, the regional structure gave rise to differing cultures, negotiation approaches, and interpretations of applicable regulations and solicitation provisions.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In a legal context, elements of emotion AI are already being used in negotiation and mediation processes (e.g., AI-powered chatbots used by Walmart to negotiate with suppliers). Soft skills, such as perceiving and responding to implicit cues, are important for fostering an empathetic and responsive dialogue.

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Bonfire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

How that money is invested becomes the most important question, because you’re never going to have enough. A lot of agencies view procurement as a transactional tool for negotiating with suppliers. That is absolutely non-negotiable, and our Bonfire system has helped us achieve that.”. I learned that the hard way at DC Water.”.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 12, 2024

The proposed clause provides the framework for the contracting officer and the contractor to negotiate the mechanism, timing, and frequency of increases, as appropriate. Specifically, training that addresses pricing context will be vitally important. Training the acquisition workforce must be part of implementation.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Those problems have constituted another persistent theme on this Blog, as evidenced recently by the interview with The Hon Wayne Martin AC KC and outline of the draft 7th Edition of the SIAC Arbitration Rules. Past lecturers have been senior former or serving Australian judges, with some discussing developments in arbitration.

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Import and Trade Remedies

AUGUST 30, 2023

Under certain conditions, the EU says, well-designed subsidy schemes can make an important contribution to achieving climate transition and other environmental goals. extra import duties) aim to offset the benefits of subsidies to beneficiaries that export subsidized products. to its hydrogen industry. International Trade Commission.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 9, 2024

While there is progress to be made in the thought leadership space and in ensuring greater independence from governments, Professor Rajoo considered the conference as an important opportunity “ to contribute to the collective momentum propelling us towards groundbreaking advancements in the field of arbitration” in Asia.

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