GovCon Wire

MAY 14, 2024

Army Contracting Command received two bids for the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract via the internet and will determine work locations and budget with individual orders, the Department of Defense said Monday. Amtec, a National Defense Corp. company, will supply high-velocity training rounds to the U.S. million contract.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 31, 2024

The further behind your technology is, the more financially difficult modernization becomes because agencies must anticipate their budgets years in advance — often before the tools they need fully exist, Kowalski said. And with an unthinkable amount of data in the world, errors are inevitable with outdated IT.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

million (~US$24,000) being returned to the budget. million (~US$24,000) were returned to the budget. In late 2022, this question led them to look at value added tax (VAT), the second highest source of revenue for Kazakhstan’s budget. And the media outlet ProTenge has stopped suspicious purchases worth at least US$3 million.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Not only is there a business to pursue, but there are some major indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts that are either already in motion or about to be in motion. It’s time to dial down the outside noise as much as you can if you’re a government contractor, because there’s plenty of business at hand right now.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

We just didn’t have our own indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) vehicles with the MITREs, LMIs or RANDs of the world. Now we will be able to have our own suite of FFRDC contractors,” Derrios said in a recent interview on Ask the CIO. “We They provide great service in niche areas. The State Department’s mission is evolving.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

It has gotten a little bit tighter this year and is expected to do the same next year with the bipartisan budget agreement that came out of the debt ceiling crisis that we had back — I guess it was around last summer. We’ve had years of record appropriations in the last couple of years.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Corruption in public procurement can lead to: 1) Overpriced public procurement contracts contributing to larger budget deficits. 2) Unfinished, sub-standard delivery or lower than contracted quantity leading to the need for further public expenditure or lost revenue.

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AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 11, 2024

Louis University ‘s (SLU) Sinquefield Center for Applied Economic Research (SCAER) required vast quantities of anonymized cell phone data in order to study the impacts of large-scale social problems like homelessness and access to healthcare. The research team at St. Finding a reliable data supplier was relatively simple.

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Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 16, 2025

million tenge ($24,000 USD) being returned to the budget. million USD) were returned to the budget. Average number of bidders per lot 3.16 Monitoring As a result of the Coalitions first year of work (2023), 270 procurement violations were identified, most of which were related to opacity and single-source procurement. million USD).

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The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

Author : Chris Sheel Delivering major capital projects on time and on budget has always been a challenging and elusive goal. Budgets previously developed require reactive revisitation as estimates balloon. Supply chain issues” has become an accepted catch-all term to explain a range of circumstances.

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Naomi Clews Consultancy

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

I made all the decisions about the chart and back catalogue (non chart) singles range I stocked and the pre-order quantities of new release singles. ​I was responsible for my individual budget that included a Profit and Loss (P&L) account. . T rends came and went fast! This could be a very stressful activity.

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DemandStar

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

How much storage space is required and what is your budget? Are you a government procurement agent who needs to store a large quantity of excess equipment? How can government agents find a place (and a partner) for all this excess equipment? Here are some storage tips to help guide you. Consider how items need to be stored.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 14, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing Standard Cost Systems Standard cost systems offer numerous advantages for government contractors, including improved cost control, enhanced performance measurement, and streamlined budgeting processes.

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Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The EPPO has the power to investigate, prosecute and bring to judgment crimes against the EU budget, such as fraud, corruption or serious cross border fraud. The supposed scheme involved importing high quantities of goods, such as textiles, shoes and small electronic items from China to EU countries using fake invoices.

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NIH NITAAC

AUGUST 2, 2022

And, when you buy through GSS, you’ll get the same low price regardless of quantities ordered – one or one thousand. We are committed to providing EPEAT certified laptops, desktops, printers, monitors and servers to meet all our agency partner information technology (IT) needs.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Contractors must track labor hours and material expenses closely, maintaining transparency to ensure costs remain within the project’s budget. These include Indefinite Delivery and Quantity Contracts (IDIQ) and Incentive Contracts, each with its applications and nuances. Nevertheless, proficient cost management is of utmost importance.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

44] If the kind and/or quantity of material purchased are different from the kind and/or quantity of material included in the baseline, determine the reasons for the differences and ascertain when the contractor made the change. [45] Document the rationale for any changes in type or quantity of material used in performance.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This method decreases the number of bids to control and evaluate, concentrating on the quality rather than quantity. It includes project plans, bills of quantities, contract conditions, drawings, and occasionally submission templates. The bid must be organised, comprehensive, and clearly present the approach, timelines, and budget.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Its basic purpose is to monitor performance to ensure the objectives of the contract are met on time and within the intended budget, and also to detect any deficiencies and find a remedy (including suspension or termination of the contract ) before it’s too late. Contract administration involves the management of risks.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 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?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. percent for Federal civilian employees next year, consistent with the President’s fiscal year 2025 budget. The theme of this year’s two-day conference will be “ 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next?

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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? is less than one month away!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 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?

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 21, 2024

Finally, Hjartardottir noted that they see an increase in energy disputes which, since the invasion of Ukraine, have evolved to focus more on the alleged failures to deliver necessary quantities of energy sources or under-deliveries, and defences based on force majeure provisions.

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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.

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FedScoop

APRIL 10, 2024

The Supply Chain Modernization (SCM) acquisition will be an “indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity” services contract and the validation phase has been approved through the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) review, led by the agency’s chief information officer.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The plan to increase its workforce diverges from the VA’s FY25 budget request, where the department proposed reducing its workforce by 10,000 positions, mostly within VHA. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is reviewing the final regulations, with release expected before the end of the year. These were initially proposed on Dec.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

61] In the Congressional Budget Office’s (“CBO’s”) February 2023 Budget and Economic Outlook the “CBO projects a federal budget deficit of $1.4 64] Compare that to the FY 2023 DoD budget of $816.7 64] Compare that to the FY 2023 DoD budget of $816.7 trillion. [60] 60] The U.S. 2022 GDP was only $26.15 trillion. [61]

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GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 28, 2023

OMB Guidance On August 14, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued final guidance that will serve as an aid for the heads of federal agencies to implement domestic preference requirements as required by the Build America Buy America Act (BABA). We explore three new updates below.

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Select GCR

JANUARY 28, 2025

Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts enable government agencies to adjust procurement according to evolving needs while managing uncertainty effectively. Fixed-price contracts lock in a specific budget, helping government agencies reduce uncertainties associated with project costs and ensuring fiscal responsibility.

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Select GCR

APRIL 15, 2025

Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, for instance, allow federal agencies to place task orders for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services within a fixed period, providing flexibility and efficiency. Federal agencies frequently update their listings, reflecting changing needs and budget constraints.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

52] And FAR 22.805(b) states that “[t]he contracting officer shall furnish to the contractor appropriate quantities of the poster entitled ‘Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law.’ ” [53] A final word on checking the posters. Generally, checking the posters should occur only once a year.

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Select GCR

APRIL 8, 2025

Experienced government contractors must also be familiar with the various contracting vehicles used by federal agencies, including government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Businesses must also utilize the various resources available to support them in federal contracting.

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Two examples are Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and Time and Materials (T&M) contracts. The basics of bidding involve understanding the needs of the target government entity and accurately budgeting to ensure compliance with financial oversight. There are various types of government contracts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

GSA noted the following three updates to the portal: Added a field to allow an Offeror to input the period of performance for Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, or Basic Ordering Agreements to validate whether a Collection of Task Orders was completed within five years before June 15, 2023.

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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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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. GAO asked that the Offices of Management and Budget, Science and Technology Policy, and Personnel Management implement AI requirements with governmentwide implications. See FAR 15.405.

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