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Contract Administration Basics

The Procurement ClassRoom

A contract is a written agreement, enforceable by law, between a procuring entity and a supplier , contractor or service provider for the provision of goods , works or services. Preparation for contract administration begins with planning , which should begin during the bidding and selection process. Where does it start?

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Strategies for Dealing with a Government Shutdown

SmallGovCon

For example, according to a report published by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the 2013 shutdown was estimated to reduce Gross Domestic Product growth by between $2 and $6 billion. ” In addition, the Antideficiency Act also might restrict an agencys ability to obligate new funds under existing contracts.

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Job Opening: Purchasing Manager

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

Experience with budgeting preferred. Experience with contract administration strongly preferred. Two (2) years experience as a Purchasing Manager or five (5) years as a Senior Buyer with responsibility for a wide range of buying, including consumable supplies, commodity and/or heavy equipment acquisition.

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Is It Time for the FAR Council to Consider Changing How Contracts are Audited?

Redstone Government Consulting

While DCAA’s website states “DCAA provides audit and financial advisory services to DoD and other federal entities responsible for acquisition and contract administration.” This can make a decision related to the necessity of an audit service a budget-based decision. All other federal agencies must pay for DCAA services.

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Understanding Firm Fixed Price Contracts: Benefits and Risks for Government Suppliers

Public Contracting Institute

This article explores the benefits and risks of FFP contracts for government suppliers, and highlights relevant resources from Public Contracting Institute to help navigate these agreements. Here are some key areas to explore: Contract administration Effective contract administration is crucial for success with FFP contracts.

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Ultimate Guide to the Insight of Public Procurement Professionals

Tendersinfo

The Procurement Team involves divisions like Procurement Manager, Budget Holder, Management of the contract, and representatives of different sectors. The higher the value of the contract higher is the team size hence it important to understand the metrics based on which a bid is successful.

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Government Contracts Issues for a Recession

Procurement Notes

First, interest payments on the accumulating debt will accelerate, gobbling up more and more of the Federal budget. The current Congressional Budget Office (“CBO”) outlook shows, for FY2024, interest on the national debt is budgeted at $870 billion, and defense spending at $822 billion. [98] A recession likely hastens that day.