Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Case studies: In Colombia , rather than the government trying to document and standardize all possible technologies, the framework agreements created for the IT sector link directly to the providers’ public web pages, which list all of their services and prices.

Procurement 138

Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 138

American City & Country

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Mitchell warns that “Agencies may have poor outcomes when a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) solicitation is awarded, and the public entity then goes completely hands-off and simply expects perfection with the final deliverable.” An agency’s tech-buying team should be highly inclusive with a variety of skills, Mitchell says.

Import 110

Import Competitive Bidding Price Change Management 110

Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

A comprehensive and up-to-date profile increases your chances of being noticed by government buyers. Promoting competition through competitive bidding can help government agencies achieve better value and lower costs. Acquiring a GSA contract enhances a businesss visibility and opens up additional bidding opportunities.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Some examples of how competition in public procurement include better roads, increased digital infrastructure, and greater environmental compliance. Robust competition in public procurement can bring these promising outcomes. Yet, limited competition in the procurement landscape can be disastrous.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in government procurement. To thrive in federal contracting, having an active registration on SAM is non-negotiable.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Legitimate sole source situations require thorough justification, including market research and analysis, evidence of unique expertise or specialized needs that only one vendor can fulfill, and a demonstration that the price is fair and reasonable. In such cases, the competitive bidding requirement is not applicable.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. These reactions can lead to strict risk management and purchasing policies with overly complicated bid documents and onerous requirements that are imposing on potential SME bidders.

Participation 52

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52