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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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The small team is tasked with managing a wide range of responsibilities, including overseeing the purchasing budget, soliciting and evaluating bids, addressing supplier queries, finalizing purchases, and handling payments. “Securing three quotes for our purchases poses a significant challenge. .”

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As best you can, negotiate flexible schedules with your employer to allow you to meet your family obligations and perform well at your job. There is no way around it. Jobs require time. Time requires scheduling — and sometimes during the workday.

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GovCon Chamber of Commerce

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

With hard work and a commitment to quality, you can achieve success in this challenging and rewarding field. Good business developers are able to communicate effectively, build trust, and negotiate effectively. It is important to remain persistent and focused, and to continue to build your skills and knowledge over time.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A contractor’s ability to deliver quality work on time and within the budget is often the most important factor considered throughout the tender process. Negotiated Tenders: These are frequently used for complex or specialised projects, when the client and contractor negotiate directly.

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The Procurement School

MAY 12, 2023

Contractors need to understand the quality measures that the owner will apply to the services and deliverables. Have a workable quality measurement process. done regularly in the same way) and consider budgets and staff workloads. Have a mechanism to mitigate unexpected risks to scope, quality, timelines, or cost.

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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. This method decreases the number of bids to control and evaluate, concentrating on the quality rather than quantity.

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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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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

It is a favourite for businesses who want high-quality tender opportunities because of its comprehensive coverage and user-friendly interface. Using such tools improves the quality of these submissions while deepening understanding of the tendering procedure at large, significantly increasing success rates if appropriately utilised.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 11, 2023

Part of the outcome for assessing efficiency is to determine the appropriate level of resources to support the function and the quality of the work, which becomes a benchmark. Author: Larry Berglund As part of the assessment on the ability of a supply chain department to deliver value effectively , is its ability to do so efficiently.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 16, 2024

Republic Moving and Storage’s Lovejoy said he’d recently tripled his marketing budget to search for leads on companies and individuals who need moving services so that Republic can reduce its reliance on the huge military moving market in San Diego, where his firm is based. I’m a military mover.

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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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Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

From initial market research to contract negotiation and performance, we stand by your side to navigate complexities and capitalize on opportunities. It’s crucial to understand the unique needs and priorities of each agency and demonstrate a commitment to delivering value and quality service.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Despite the increased pressure on Procurement and supply chain teams, less than a quarter (24%) have had technology investments fast-tracked; only 21% have seen headcount increase on their team; and only 14% have received more budget to counter today’s market challenges. .

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

Identifying agency commitments will incentivize industry to compete for the BPA and improve the quality of any responses submitted. 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.”

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

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.

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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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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. Another option is a clean CR through December 2024. These were initially proposed on Dec. 26, 2023, and the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Several recommendations were made by CISA and NSA to improve security, such as deleting default passwords that are automatically included in products or applications, using two-factor authentication, and providing high quality logging tools for customers with no additional charges. As explained in E.O.

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Federal Budget Breakdown The federal budget is a complex entity, divided into mandatory and discretionary spending. Mandatory spending, which constitutes about two-thirds of the total budget, includes entitlement programs like Medicare and Social Security, required by existing laws. trillion, leading to a budget deficit.

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Select GCR

JANUARY 28, 2025

Fixed-price contracts lock in a specific budget, helping government agencies reduce uncertainties associated with project costs and ensuring fiscal responsibility. While the government enjoys the predictability of budgeted expenses, contractors must manage their resources efficiently to avoid cost overruns.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

“This guidance takes an important step in ensuring our diverse base of small businesses have opportunities in a greater diversity of acquisition strategies,” said Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman in a blog posted by the Office of Management and Budget today. “By

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Competing in a less crowded environment allows these firms to focus on delivering high-quality services and products, enhancing their reputation and securing more business. Including a detailed plan for meeting project requirements, timelines, and budget considerations can significantly strengthen the proposal.

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The basics of bidding involve understanding the needs of the target government entity and accurately budgeting to ensure compliance with financial oversight. If selected, contractors may enter a negotiation phase to finalize terms and conditions before the contract is awarded.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Terms and conditions, among them, quality, quantity, delivery, warranty, capability, complexity and place of performance, factor into pricing decisions. In addition, in FY23, FAS exceeded $100 billion in business volume “at a historically high level of acquisition quality.” It is also a regulatory requirement. See FAR 15.405.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

One of its provisions includes the creation of a new senior official within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to serve as the Federal Government Service Delivery Lead. The training will provide lessons on innovative acquisition and field procedures and negotiation skills.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Congress Releases Compromise $895 Billion FY25 NDAA Meritalk reports that the House of Representatives and Senate published their final negotiated version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. billion in spending, falling just below the mandated budget cap set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The four priorities of the BCI include: Leveraging Data Across Federal Agencies to Get Lower Prices and Better Terms; Negotiating Common Enterprise-Wide Software Licenses; Saving Money and Avoiding Waste by Getting Contract Requirements Right the First Time; and Getting Better Value from Sole Source and Other High-Risk Contracts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 13, 2025

The new dashboard feature allows Authorized Negotiators to see upcoming baseline modifications up to 60 days in advance of the transition date. In addition, Authorized Negotiators will receive notifications 28 days, 14 days, and 7 days before their onboarding date. View the Sponsorship Prospectus here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 27, 2025

Streamline and centralize procurement Maximize the negotiating power of volume buying: In support of the Administrations Executive Order , well continue to centralize government procurement for common goods and services in order to negotiate the best prices for the taxpayer. View the Sponsorship Prospectus here.

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