The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 14, 2025

The VA has made steady and significant progress in the management and operation of its prime vendor distribution contract and Supply Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for the Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) program. These products represent higher volume items that are purchased by medical treatment facilities across the VA.

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 19, 2024

The Buy American Act “[r]estricts the purchase of supplies, that are not domestic end products, for use within the United States” unless an exception applies. If the contractor with the lowest priced domestic end product is a small business, the penalty is 30%. However, this law does not actually prohibit the acquisition of non-U.S.

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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. Embrace dynamic pricing models that leverage competition from the commercial market.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Case studies: In Colombia , rather than the government trying to document and standardize all possible technologies, the framework agreements created for the IT sector link directly to the providers’ public web pages, which list all of their services and prices. Purchased systems need to replace or work within existing systems.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 26, 2024

Study: Growing Indian middle class on Nebraska reservation defies odds GSA Purchased Chinese-Manufactured Videoconference Cameras and Justified It Using Misleading Market Research DoD’s new memo puts stricter requirements on cloud providers Protests restart over CIO-SP4 It’s time to rethink GovCon pricing to align with post-pandemic reality Technology (..)

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 15, 2024

The Rule of Two is the federal contracting rule requiring agencies to set aside a solicitation for competition only between small businesses when there are at least two small businesses that could do the work for a fair price. You can read more about that in this previous SmallGovCon blog post. But that rule does have some exceptions.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore how sustainable procurement practices can help organizations reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve their sustainability goals. By maximizing resource utilization and implementing careful procurement management, the government can source the best goods and services at the most competitive prices.

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Capital Edge Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. Inadequate recordkeeping can lead to low rankings in an audit or even worse: loss of contract.

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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. The PAP is an effort to support FSS contracting officers in determining what is a fair and reasonable price for offered products and services under an FSS program contract.

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Great Government Through Technology

JANUARY 14, 2025

With such a large pool of vendors, agencies are able to get multiple competitive bids to get the best price for required services. Cost savings: Pre-negotiated pricing and terms help speed up procurements, maximize value, and optimize spending. Follow ITC on LinkedIn and subscribe for blog updates.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

SBA’s proposed rule would change HUBZone protests appeals, principal office requirements (which we did discuss a bit before here ), HUBZone map concepts, and the HUBZone price evaluation preference (PEP). PEP (Price Evaluation Preference) Finally, we look at proposed changes to the HUBZone PEP. 126.800. .”

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

In light of existing rules, vendors can deter competition by driving prices down in competitive tenders. However, this strategy may lead to a lack of options and price volatility within the market.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 16, 2024

GSA Schedules : The General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules program provides a simplified process for purchasing commercial products and services. To learn more about these programs and how to leverage them, consider the Veteran-Owned Business Contracting: Leveraging Set-Aside Programs for Growth blog post.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 29, 2024

The benefits of sourcing from overseas include factors such as: Access to a wider market Access to expertise and technology Lower prices If you read last month’s blog you will have discovered or been reminded of understanding the importance between price and cost.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Buying at negotiated prices and within budget. Pain-Point: Purchasing compliance and collaboration. Please visit our blog or resources page to learn more! A procure-to-pay platform can offer: A single place for goods, services, components, tools and travel. Supplier, contract, legal tax and policy compliance. Case in Point.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 26, 2024

The blog outlined the significant differences between the Buy American Act (BAA) and the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). This blog continues to explore the mixed supply chain messages the federal government is communicating to the industrial base. The Small Business Rules: Is the Price Right for Products Made in China?

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Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 19, 2024

By centralizing our engagement processes and encouraging industry to view government agencies as “one customer,” we are ensuring that all government agencies, large and small, benefit from the best possible terms and prices, avoiding the inefficiencies of fragmented and duplicative contract terms.

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Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

Crown corporations purchase a variety of goods and services, from professional services to technology to general goods. Most agencies require a purchase order (PO) for almost every purchase in order to issue payment. Depending on the purchase, contract lengths are generally 3-5 years with the option for renewal.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

APRIL 15, 2024

If you have been following the monthly blogs you will now be aware of the different categories of procurement, the way KPIs can help manage performance as well as stakeholders and how we manage the four different categories. Negotiation is a large subject and this blog written by Katie Jarivs-Groves is just the tip of the iceberg.

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2020

In a previous blog we discussed the mounting humanitarian crisis that the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, had sparked globally and discussed considerations and steps organizations should take to mitigate the impact from disrupted supply chains.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 26, 2024

To read the full blog post by Network Distribution, click here. Cooperative Purchasing Utilization in Your Foodservice Operations Food Safety Month serves as a reminder that food safety is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s a moral obligation to protect public health and the reputation of the foodservice industry.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Pay a Fair and Reasonable Price ). Emphasis added.) See Section 2.

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Great Government Through Technology

JULY 25, 2024

The change is another step toward delivering lower costs by aligning federal IT purchasing with commercial practices. And along with that, adding the upfront payment pricing and month-to-month pricing options to give agencies more flexibility. Follow ITC on LinkedIn and subscribe for blog updates.

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Public Contracting Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

The RFQ included a statement of work, and was based on “lowest priced technically acceptable” for best value, requiring the contractor to pick up waste according to a five page statement of work. However, the ESA was neither referenced in nor otherwise attached to a Combined synopsis with pricing that CIH sent to Clean Harbors.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 12, 2024

The BAA, however, is a price evaluation preference, which means if the price of a Chinese product is low enough, the federal government will buy that product. For large business offerors the price preference added to non-domestic offers is 20%, and for small business offerors it is 30%.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) set forth the policies and procedures for the evaluation and negotiation of “fair and reasonable” contract level pricing under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program. volume commitments, mandatory use, and limited pool of contracts).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

The BAA is a price evaluation preference tool that does not prohibit the purchase of foreign products. Rather, it places a price premium on foreign end products of 20 percent if the lowest domestic offer is from a large business and 30 percent if the lowest domestic offer is from a small business.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 5, 2024

We recently published a blog post that provides a gentle introduction to AI in procurement, illustrating the thinking and work that needs to go into even relatively straightforward processes such as comparing green criteria for public contracts against real tender notices. An integrated, multifunctional team.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Buying at negotiated prices and within budget. Pain-Point: Purchasing compliance and collaboration. Please visit our blog or resources page to learn more! A procure-to-pay platform can offer: A single place for goods, services, components, tools and travel. Supplier, contract, legal tax and policy compliance. Case in Point.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

The needs and desires of the purchasing public (business or consumer) quickly evolve and change. Market timing and pricing is a big part of that failure. Let’s start with pricing. This allows you to have flexibility in market pricing and creates various promotional and strategic pricing options.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The key aim of our own supported businesses Dynamic Purchase System is to provide Scottish public sector and third sector bodies with a clear path to purchase goods and services from supported businesses. You can find out more information about these on our Scottish Procurement blog.

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Long before you make a purchase decision, you must create the right structure for vendor relationships with your procurement organization. Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) GPOs and cooperative purchasing networks leverage the purchasing power of their members to achieve lower costs on materials, goods and services.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Engaging suppliers in strategic sourcing events and collaborative cost improvement efforts will ensure that purchased component costs are appropriate to achieve targeted gross margins. Once product volumes have ramped to maturity, there is often competitive pricing pressure that will erode revenues and profitability.

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ivalua

JULY 1, 2021

And with remote work and collaboration on the rise like never before, organizations are looking to secure the best price and guarantee delivery through a more flexible financial approach. It is not linked to the sourcing, contracting, or purchasing systems, where suppliers can be invited to enter them as part of an award or order. .

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ivalua

APRIL 13, 2021

In part 1 of this blog I looked at how procurement can actually create new revenue opportunities. Even in indirect purchasing, giving suppliers more flexibility in how they meet requirements can increase savings and sustainability. Here I’ll take a look at two other ways that procurement can help support growth.

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ivalua

JUNE 7, 2021

Even in indirect purchasing, giving suppliers more flexibility in how they meet requirements can increase savings and sustainability. For example, a commercial real estate leader is building a marketplace to extend its pricing to (usually much smaller) tenants, thereby differentiating its properties from the competition.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 27, 2024

To achieve this it will impose a carbon price on imported goods with the aim of levelling the playing field and ensuring that imported goods are subject to a carbon price that is comparable to that incurred by manufacturers based in the UK. The CBAM proposal forms part of the UK government’s wider strategy to tackle carbon leakage.

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