The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Policies governing Shopping typically require quotations from at least three vendors.   Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) and Quality-Based Selection (QBS)   Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) and Quality-Based Selection (QBS) are competitive procurement methods used for acquiring consultancy services.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the following paragraphs, we will explore the key elements of this transformative agenda and the opportunities for action available to governments in the region. Better contracts and processes, for example, could reduce the risk of delays, quality problems or unexpected costs. What is Smart Public Procurement?

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FedScoop

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Government Accountability Office is recommending changes to how the government measures implementation of a decades-old cybersecurity law as agency information security programs continue to be “mostly ineffective.” Addressing the causes could improve the federal government’s cybersecurity posture,” the report said.

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Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

Introducing the Client Success Government Marketing Program (CSGMP) – the ultimate solution in government marketing! CSGMP stands out as the premier marketing program designed specifically to drive success in the government sphere. Prepare to excel in government procurement with our strategic and informative program.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

MAY 11, 2024

It is concerned with the “what” of public procurement—focusing on procuring goods , services , and works that meet specific requirements, delivered on time, within budget, and at the required quality. This supports not only the public sector entity and its stakeholders but also the broader community.

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FedScoop

MAY 1, 2024

But the agency is working on a strategy to also onboard commercial services and looking to ensure that information it provides is fresh so people will want to regularly return, Steve Krauss, a senior advisor for OPM’s HR Quality Services Management Office, or QSMO, told FedScoop.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A prime contractor is a company or entity hired directly by the federal government to oversee and execute large-scale projects. This article will explore what is prime contractor roles, responsibilities, and the importance of prime contractors in government projects. Prime contractors have a wide-ranging scope of work.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 22, 2024

Here are some happenings from the federal government contracting world this week. Is your March Madness bracket breaking government ethics rules? Made Washington State Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Marketing and Selling Low-Quality Ballistic Protective Equipment Produced in China to Dozens of Law Enforcement Agencies and the U.S.

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GovLoop

MARCH 25, 2024

In an article about rebuilding trust in government, Deloitte Insights broke down government work into six archetypes: retailer, retailer-like, innovator, educator, regulator and enforcer. It’s a question worth asking, and it may lead to insights that help you develop a better relationship with the public.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A Strategic Approach for Federal Contracting: Maximizing your Marketing Budget As the year draws to a close, businesses find themselves at a pivotal juncture where strategic decisions can impact their financial standing and future growth. For companies engaged in government contracting, leveraging the remaining marketing budget before Jan.

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How to Crack a Nut

JANUARY 13, 2025

The UK Government has today published its AI Opportunities Action Plan , focused on Ramping up AI adoption across the UK to boost economic growth, provide jobs for the future and improve people's everyday lives. The governments response to the plan does not provide details either. It will require: 39.

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GovLoop

JUNE 9, 2023

Discussions about the value of an enterprise approach to data governance often miss an important point: The difference it actually makes to anyone outside the IT department or the chief data officer’s (CDO) team. That’s the business case Snowflake is making for its new offering, The Government and Education Data Cloud.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

Government Construction Projects: Bidding and Winning Strategies for Success Government construction projects offer significant opportunities for businesses to grow and thrive. In this article, we’ll explore key aspects of government construction projects and provide insights to help you secure contracts and achieve success.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 3, 2024

The company last year achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) sign-off, allowing federal government agencies to use the company’s tool. The new position is a return to the public sector for Hashmi, who was managing director of global government for Box, before leading FAS.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 28, 2024

Fragmented and inconsistent auditing practices across the decentralized government system have impeded effective oversight. Data-driven monitoring enables citizens to submit high-quality complaints to authorities. There was also a lack of data on the volume and outcome of audits.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Securing a contract with the government can be a game-changer for businesses, offering a stable revenue stream and growth opportunities. This article will guide you through the essentials of government contracting, from understanding different contract types to the steps required to secure a contract with government.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

So for the last decade the Procurement teams have been pushing the ‘No-PO, No Pay’ mantra, it’s now even ‘Government Policy’. The Purchase Order has been touted as the only way to manage ‘maverick’ spend (stopping off budget expenditure), but it’s also a way to automate invoice processing. or Accounting systems (e.g.

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Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 25, 2024

However, the CVF is currently below budget. In an open letter to several members of Congress , key whistleblower organizations—The Government Accountability Project, National Whistleblower Center, EMPOWR Oversight, The Anti-Fraud Coalition (TAF Coalition), and Whistleblowers of America—expressed their concerns about the bill.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 8, 2024

The key drivers of success for IDOC were agency executive leadership commitment, subject matter experts (SMEs), and Mi-Case’s agile project methodology which resulted in an on-time and on-budget implementation. This story demonstrates that implementation can be accelerated without compromising quality.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

At The Coalition for Government Procurement, we are grateful for their service and the freedoms that veterans have protected for us all. Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for the budget and Federal market?

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Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Since the Christie Commission on the future of public services concluded that services must be designed and built through collaboration, the Scottish Government has committed to increasing the use of participatory approaches. ‘Participation’ describes how people get involved in decisions which affect or are important to them.

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Import and Trade Remedies

DECEMBER 14, 2023

On 7 December 2023, the government announced a package of customs simplification measures to simplify export and import processes for traders. The government is likely to explore improving the scope of eligibility criteria, conditions of use, and timing requirements across the board or in respect of specific sectors.

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GovSpend

JUNE 20, 2024

to the SBIR program if their extramural research and development budgets exceed $100M. Moreover, agencies with an extramural R&D budget surpassing $1 billion must reserve 0.45% for the STTR program. Participating Agencies It’s worth noting that participating agencies are mandated to allocate 3.2%

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The Procurement School

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Therefore, the relationships between the public sector and vendors are vital to the smooth operation of any government organization. But how can government employees ensure these positive vendor relationships while still maintaining control of the deliverables provided by contractors and the associated costs?

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE The central premise of Office of Management and Budget Memo 22-09 laying out the Federal Zero Trust Strategy is that no actor, system, network, or service operating outside or within the security perimeter is trusted. Controlling access is everything.

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Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

The Procurement Team involves divisions like Procurement Manager, Budget Holder, Management of the contract, and representatives of different sectors. Procurement Formalization- It determines the sources, budget, and approach to formalize the requirements. Procurement Professionals evaluate Tenders based on Price v/s Quality.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Government treasury bills (“T-bills”) becomes higher than the interest rate on 10-year U.S. Government treasury notes. [6] 23] And, as the Government has previously pointed out, “because the committee depends on government statistics that are reported at various lags, it cannot officially designate a recession until after it starts.”

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

With government-mandated climate action targets, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting requirements, and demands from end consumers on the environmental and social impact of goods and services, sustainability needs to be intrinsically linked with each organisation’s unique value proposition.

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DemandStar

MARCH 1, 2022

As a government procurement agent, you’re a pro at creating RFPs. A procurement network also can match your project with high-quality vendors and email the RFP right to their inbox. Price check – We know working within a budget, especially a government-provided budget, can be challenging.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 9, 2022

San Antonio launched an initiative called SASpeakUp in 2015 to gather better input on the city’s budget and its services. Reviewing and commenting on the city budget. That trust is essential to the city’s ability to achieve its most important metric for success: the quality of feedback. Building on Early Success.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2020

GTI-R/2020:02, Budapest: Government Transparency Institute. Public procurement constitutes about one-third of government spending or 13 trillion USD per year. Corruption in public procurement can lead to: 1) Overpriced public procurement contracts contributing to larger budget deficits.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that agencies are not consistent in checking the E-verify system, as part of their contractor oversight. Tom Temin But as the process works, if you want someone to work for your company, that person has to get the eligibility from the government. How does it work? Do you think.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Available on Demand | October 5, 2023 | 1 Hour | Training Certificate Digital transformation has been a central premise of government at all levels tackling the job of ending reliance on legacy technology, upgrading systems and expanding services.

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GovCon Chamber of Commerce

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

BD for business to government sales (B2G) offers an exciting career path for young professionals as well as people looking for mid-career transition opportunities. With hard work and a commitment to quality, you can achieve success in this challenging and rewarding field.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Policymakers’ Forecasts: Optimistic Biases Discourage Compliance Optimistic macroeconomic forecasts undermine compliance during the budget cycle: the probability of complying ex-post with the fiscal rule is lower when policymakers overestimate GDP growth ex-ante.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Since taking on the role in June 2023, Rogers has been committed to overseeing the efficient operation of the town’s government. Rogers and his team knew they needed a more efficient approach to meet the town’s procurement needs without compromising compliance or quality. personnel hours to complete a solicitation project.

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NIH NITAAC

MARCH 1, 2021

On the procurement side, the strategy says federal agencies still lack a "basic understanding of the various types of cloud services" available on government-wide contracts and in the private sector. All the while producing efficiencies and providing mission-driven high-quality experiences for end users.

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