American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As procurement professionals, you are constantly balancing tight budgets, increasing demands, and the need to streamline operations. What is Lawson Vendor Managed Inventory? How VMI Transforms Procurement Vendor Managed Inventory is about much more than having parts on hand.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 12, 2024

GSA says its IT Vendor Management Office is close to finalizing a governmentwide deal with Microsoft. When the Office of Federal Procurement Policy launched its Better Contracting Initiative in November 2023, leaders promised this time would be different when it came to developing enterprisewide software licenses.

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Bonfire

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The pandemic put a strain on already tight public sector budgets and demand for new projects only continues to climb. With so many competing priorities and budgetary constraints, when does it make sense to go with a vendor-paid eProcurement model? And for good reason.

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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.

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Great Government Through Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2024

I described the Governmentwide Acquisition Strategy initiative led by the IT Vendor Management Office (ITVMO) to centralize engagement with critical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and negotiate universal contract and process improvements to ensure that all agencies benefit from best-in-class terms and pricing as One Customer.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 30, 2025

Initially piloted during Spring 2023, GSA began expanding the number of vendors in the FCP system in late 2023 before pausing in June 2024. As the calendar turns over to 2025, GSA is resuming its FCP transition activities, which will greatly transform how vendors manage their GSA contracts. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2025

The EO directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to streamline the Federal contracting process to enhance speed and efficiency, reduce costs, and require Federal contractors and subcontractors to comply with our civil rights laws. The Federal Government currently employs around 2.2

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