American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cross-departmental collaboration and scalable solutions are important to maximizing ROI and adapting to changing citizen demands within budget constraints.” Additionally, it’s important to plan for the entire product lifecycle, factoring in system maintenance, upgrades and eventual replacement when considering budget constraints.”

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

– Spend control through real-time visibility into budget consumption, negotiated prices, preferred suppliers, engagement channels. Users only see information that is relevant to them, i.e. Requisitioners see expected delivery dates, Managers their budget consumption, Accounts Payable their pending invoices.

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NASPO

JULY 31, 2023

As local governments look for ways to stretch their budgets, many are turning to cooperative purchasing, where they can take advantage of the volume discounts states negotiate for office supplies, laptops and even specialized applications. READ MORE

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

They are tasked with hiring subcontractors, coordinating their workflows, and ensuring that all aspects of the project are completed on time and within budget. They are accountable for managing all aspects of the project, ensuring that it is completed on time and within budget. Prime contractors have a wide-ranging scope of work.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

For organizations, this means employees can easily and quickly buy all the goods and services need from preferred contracts, ensures they stay within budget and work with required approvals. Buying at negotiated prices and within budget. Supplier, contract, legal tax and policy compliance. Reduced errors, fraud and risk.

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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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

For organizations, this means employees can easily and quickly buy all the goods and services need from preferred contracts, ensures they stay within budget and work with required approvals. Buying at negotiated prices and within budget. Supplier, contract, legal tax and policy compliance. Reduced errors, fraud and risk.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Budgeting challenges as tail spend typically often not planned for . Poorly utilized preferred suppliers with negotiated pricing. Allow users to s earch across internally hosted supplier catalogs, Amazon Business, and other supplier sites to view and compare the results on a single screen, with real-time pricing and inventory.

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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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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Public and private sector tenders have stringent requirements which have to be followed, for instance, offering detailed pricing, commitment to timely delivery and adhering to rules and regulations. Negotiated Tenders: These are frequently used for complex or specialised projects, when the client and contractor negotiate directly.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 16, 2024

HomeSafe’s pricing was bid in 2019, and we’ve seen a lot of inflation in our industry. So I can go to you and say, ‘Hey, rather than having your shipment delivered in two weeks, I can deliver it to you in a month but I can give you a price savings.’ We’ve had negotiations with TRANSCOM to adjust for the inflation that’s occurred.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 30, 2024

Larry Allen Tom, I think that the change coming from the Office of Management and Budget, where they are going to implement the rule of two for task orders against all multiple award IDIQ contracts except the GSA schedules, is potentially a big deal depending on the size of your company. What’s your take? And we’re kind of here.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Given budget pressures, it can be tempting to take a Band-Aid approach to technology issues, modernizing a service here, an application there. If you are responsible for your agency’s technology, your job isn’t an easy one. How do you deploy technology in a way that is secure, delivers mobile functionality and improves services?

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Innovation Negotiation Budget Purchasing 52

GovLoop

JUNE 6, 2024

Collaboration does not necessarily require a formal program with a dedicated budget. States can negotiate better pricing because of the anticipated higher volume of business when they open these contracts to local government. An open line of communication can keep that information flowing. That works in everyone’s favor.

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Collaboration Government Government Negotiation 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

On April 22, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a Final Rule significantly revising the Uniform Guidance for grants, cooperative agreements, and other federal financial assistance.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Customers may select the best offer from submitted tenders based on quality, price, and terms thanks to its transparency, equity, and efficiency of the tender process. A successful procurement ensures that projects are delivered promptly, within budget, and in compliance with the necessary quality requirements.

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Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 7, 2024

Here are some real quotes from our recent customer survey that highlight the positive impact of this contract: Standardization and compliance: “The 8(a) STARS III standardized labor categories, established labor rates, and pre-negotiated terms and conditions streamlined the acquisition process and helped to ensure compliance and reduce risk.

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Innovation Efficiency Procurement Negotiation 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update.

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Naomi Clews Consultancy

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

. ​I was responsible for my individual budget that included a Profit and Loss (P&L) account. Once my competitors had sold out, (resulting in a shortage of supply) I could increase my selling price, (if I thought the single would continue to sell well at a higher price) and use the profit to write off obsolete stock.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

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? Attendees will gain critical insights into: What’s next for the VA budget and healthcare investments? Pricing details included in the prospectus.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Particularly, the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (“PCE”) core inflation rate for January 2024 was 2.8%. [30] 33] Importantly, since the inflation high water marks of 2022, mostly what has occurred is disinflation (decrease of the inflation rate), not actual deflation (price decreases). down from 5.5%

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Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 12, 2023

What’s happening industry-wide that may impact the supply chain or pricing? speciality scientific equipment, expert negotiators for high-dollar complicated contracts). Almost all public sector entities want to maximize budgets and receive value for money, but many are now adding social and environmental goals.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Within six months, the Office of Management and Budget would have to require the implementation of the Framework by federal agencies. Of note, the bills would require the NIST guidance to include standards by which a supplier would have to attest compliance in order to be eligible for a federal artificial intelligence contract award.

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E-procurement Price Negotiation Utilities Procurement 52

Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Their performance is crucial to achieving your financial, performance and quality objectives, and a poor supplier creates risks for everything from budget overruns to missed schedules and liability lawsuits. If the lead agency that negotiates the contract has more experience than your organization, you can benefit from their expertise.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into a range of timely topics, including the next steps for procurement policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the evolving budget and market landscape, and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and cloud technologies. Pricing details included in the prospectus.

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E-procurement Procurement Price Buyers 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

However, the Office of Management and Budget recently advised the U.S. Contractors should track and document any changes in workload to ensure that any increases in scope and associated cost or price adjustments are appropriately reflected in a contract modification. Can I Stop Performance?

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Government Government Contract Insurance 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

OMB Launches Acquisition Data Strategy The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a circular on May 30 entitled “Strategic Management of Acquisition Data and Information.” If you have any questions or topics for future reports, please contact Michael Hanafin at mhanafin@thecgp.org. million for clean energy projects/initiatives.

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Procurement Data Strategic Planning Management 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

setting employee compensation, hiring and firing of employees, setting a budget, borrowing money, purchasing equipment, paying dividends, etc.) Application of HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference (PEP). would not give rise to control and, therefore, affiliation, while the ability to block an ordinary action (e.g.,

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E-procurement Participation Purchasing Contract 52

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Jason Miller is the deputy director for management at the Office of Management and Budget. We want to ensure we’re always, always getting the best price for U.S. The AI landscape is rapidly shifting and today’s guidance is an initial means for responsible AI acquisition by federal agencies.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Pricing details included in the prospectus. The deadline to avoid a government shutdown is September 30, although Friday, September 27 is seen as the target date for lawmakers to finalize negotiations before returning to their home districts to campaign until the election. 8, A3 Price Template V.2 What is the funding profile?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The office will also be trusted with assessing agencies’ Zero Trust maturity and will partner with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop metrics and benchmarks for tracking progress.

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Inventory Price Supply Chain Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

OMB Releases Guidance to Modernize FedRAMP Last week, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released updated guidance to modernize the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and overhaul policies established when the program launched in 2011. To register, click here.

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Supply Chain Bidding E-procurement Procurement 52

Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Leveraging Data Across Federal Agencies to Get Lower Prices and Better Terms. Under the BCI, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) will launch a new, centralized data management strategy and tools to allow for greater sharing of price data and information on vendors and contracts across agencies within the Federal Government.

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Price Contract Negotiation Supply Chain 162

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

8] is around leveraging data, to be able to help get the lower prices and better terms, and certainly is one of the first pillars around that. It’s not just about pricing, but also what are the terms and what are the conditions to be able to help provide that kind of context. It’s completely paid off for us in a big way.”

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Data Contract Price Negotiation 107

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Biden administration estimates its new federal contracting strategy could generate more than $10 billion in annual savings by employing techniques such as improving data sharing to get lower prices and negotiating software licenses on a governmentwide basis.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This year’s tables include: November 15 Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) GSA Pricing Tools Customer and Stakeholder Engagement (CASE) VA Med/Surg Supply BPAs November 16 VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) VA Pathfinder Program Be sure to check both agendas for more details! As explained in E.O. 5] Thus, OHA found the JV ineligible for award.

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