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GSA’s commercial platforms program to grow by five providers

Federal News Network

The House Armed Services Committee’s initial goal was to make federal procurement less complex and more competitive through the use of commercial platforms. They also put competitive pressure on the Schedules program to improve its administrative efficiency, which is a positive result that will help buyers and sellers in the market.”

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Saving the planet through procurement: Governments are identifying ways to use purchasing to achieve and support sustainability goals

American City & Country

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. Public procurement is key to this endeavor because public institutions and state enterprises must procure vast amounts of goods, services, and works to do their jobs.

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Hurricane Disaster Contracting – Steps to take now

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use the same company name, address, numbers, e-mail and web addresses). Especially in emergencies, agency buyers may rely on the internet for market research. Your local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) can help you—at no cost—to take the steps you need to be eligible, to find, and to bid on government contracts.

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What’s the Difference Between Direct vs Indirect Procurement?

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What does Procurement mean? An organization’s Procurement function is responsible for managing spend, in other words the buying goods and services that are used to make the products sold to customers as well as the purchasing of products and services used to run the organization on a day to day basis. What is Direct Procurement?

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Mastering SAM Government Contracting

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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.

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Friday Flash 09/27/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

The governmentwide day on November 20 will feature expert panels addressing “what’s next” after the election for the future of federal procurement. Join us as we dive into what lies ahead for federal procurement in 2025 and beyond! Market and Procurement Outlook Panel: What’s Next?

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The role AWS is playing in Prosper Africa Tech initiatives

AWS Public Sector

The Farmer’s app connects farmers with reliable buyers in Botswana. At the heart of the initiative lies the Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance , a collaboration uniting leading American and African tech companies behind the mission of accelerating e-commerce and digital trade in Africa.