Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

3] TINA defines cost or pricing data to mean all facts that, as of the relevant date, a prudent buyer or seller would reasonably expect to affect price negotiations significantly. [4] 4] TINA is intended to “level the playing field” by providing Government negotiators the same cost or pricing data available to contractors.

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Negotiation Price Government Contracts IT 98

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Earning Government Contracts is something that most of us don’t know a great deal about. In his most recent interview on the Spotlight Digital Network with Damon Roberts, Jason shares his knowledge and passion for Government Contracting, and explains how you can get started in the industry as well.

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APRIL 26, 2024

CSGMP stands out as the premier marketing program designed specifically to drive success in the government sphere. By leveraging the Client Success Government Marketing Program, companies gain access to a comprehensive suite of strategic resources tailored for government contracting.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. In contrast, relational contracting emphasizes cooperation for mutual benefit. What is Smart Public Procurement?

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Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 27, 2024

The final rule explains that the SUP-free icon is intended to act “as an important discriminator when buyers are making purchasing decisions” so that FSS contractors that adopt this voluntary measure will become more marketable in the federal procurement space. View the full article

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GovSpend

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Using historical spending data for school districts in New York state, you discover that many of these districts are overpaying for binders they purchase from a large, well-established reseller. We pair this data with bids, contracts, AI-powered meeting transcripts , and more, giving you a well-rounded view of the B2G market.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Seasoned practitioners in public procurement can be jaded from situations that have gone wrong, and it is common for inexperienced public buyers to experience risk aversion and fear of the unknown. Relationships will benefit when buyers promptly respond to SMEs’ queries and consider them as a valuable and positive part of the job.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 1, 2024

In this case, the contract language made it clear that the agency made a promise to purchase the subject matter of the contract exclusively from the seller. The case notes that an essential element of a requirements contract is the promise by the buyer to purchase the subject matter of the contract exclusively from the seller.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Chile’s public procurement agency, ChileCompra, created its “ Public Contracting Observatory ” service in 2012 to detect, prevent, and fix irregularities in government contracting procedures. In addition, purchases issued through direct awards represented 46.7%

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Tendersinfo

JUNE 4, 2021

Identify the Pain Areas of the Buyer It is of utmost importance to comprehend the requirements and recognize the torment spaces of the buyer. A tender response should be able to make you stand out from the competition and talk about how your services can add value to the buyer.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Open contracting approach : The city implemented an ambitious, comprehensive reform project to digitize and open up procurement, and integrate its equity and sustainability values into processes. For example, the city fleet was able to streamline and standardize their purchasing process.

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Procurement Sustainability IT E-procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

They leveraged Paraguay’s high quality, publicly accessible open contracting data to measure the existing participation of these smaller businesses and to understand their challenges in working with government buyers. A key insight was that entrepreneurs didn’t know much about government contracting.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Her passion for helping others understand government contracting led her to join forces with data scientist Marcelo Blanco and establish B2Gov. Participating in public contracting represents a massive opportunity for businesses, but one that many fail to seize. Paola Diegues is a self-proclaimed public procurement enthusiast.

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Data Public Procurement Tender Price 57

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

The country also adapted the regulations of its public procurement law to allow the incorporation of inclusive development as an evaluation criterion in procurement processes, and as a justification for direct contracting in purchases of lower value. 5) Dissemination and awareness-raising.

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Public Procurement Participation Procurement Import 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

How the School of Applied Research in Public Procurement trained community leaders to dig into government contracting issues in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It consisted of 20 meetings with international experts, politicians, buyers and analysts ( recordings available in Russian). Are the goals being achieved?

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Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Participation 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in government procurement. The report also revealed that supplier diversity needs to be improved, with many government contracts going repeatedly to a narrow set of large firms.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The FIT Act would authorize agencies to make advanced payments for cloud computing services, increase the simplified acquisition threshold from $250,000 to $500,000 and the micro-purchase threshold from $10,000 to $25,000, and require Federal procurement officers to take cross-functional training.

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E-procurement Procurement Price Buyers 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

Further, confirming the broad applicability of CMMC, DOD confirmed that these requirements will be applicable to contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (which currently sits at $250,000). These proposed rules represent continued affirmation to DOD’s dedication to rolling out CMMC soon.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Further, confirming the broad applicability of CMMC, DOD confirmed that these requirements will be applicable to contracts below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (which currently sits at $250,000). Don’t Miss the 2024 FPS Government Contracts Year in Review! The scoring updates are below: Read the full article here.

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Procurement Contract Networking Budget 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

Accordingly, contractors competing under OT solicitations (as well as government contracting personnel) should be aware of the potential for judicial review of these kinds of acquisitions.

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E-procurement Bidding Procurement Consulting 52

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A sole source purchase is justified when unique attributes or circumstances dictate that only one provider is capable of supplying the desired goods or services. State-funded sole sources must be posted by public notice for a specific duration on designated websites before proceeding with the purchase.

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Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Accordingly, contractors competing under OT solicitations (as well as government contracting personnel) should be aware of the potential for judicial review of these kinds of acquisitions.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement Price 52

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Winning and keeping government contracts isnt easy. Master government frameworks & DPS Want to skip the long, drawn-out bidding process? Getting listed on Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) and framework agreements means buyers can award contracts directly to pre-approved suppliers. The secret?

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Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 52

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APRIL 8, 2025

Engaging in small business programs like the HUBZone , 8(a), WOSB, and SDVOSB enhances competitive advantages through set-aside contracts and specialized support, aiding success in the federal marketplace. The federal government spends billions of dollars each year on contracts, making it a significant market for businesses of all sizes.

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Contract Government Contracts Participation Utilities 52

Government Contracts & Global Trade

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As the February 10, 2025, implementation deadline for the new Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing forms and instructions rapidly approaches, companies that are considering acquisitions or mergers, whether as a buyer or seller, should turn their attention toward preparing for the changes.

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Supplier Buyers Purchasing Evaluation 52

The Procurement School

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The following links provides more information on the Federal Governments contract management process Contract Management – Buyandsell.gc.ca and Manage the Contract – Buyandsell.gc.ca A best practice is to document, document, document.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

RFPs are typically used for complex projects where detailed plans are needed, such as government contracts. They describe the project, its goals, and the organization sponsoring it, while also outlining the bidding process and contract terms. It is typically more straightforward and price-centric compared to an RFP or RFI.

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Bidding Price Quality Budget 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Specifically, the PAP states that “[t]he term “fair and reasonable” is generally considered to mean a price that is fair to both parties in a transaction , not higher than what the competitive market would bear or a price that a prudent and competent buyer would pay for a product or service under competitive market conditions.” See Section 2.

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Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This new SUP free packaging icon was created so contracting officers can easily identify and procure the SUP free products they need to meet their agencys environmental preferable purchasing goals consistent with FAR Part 23. The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement.

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Inventory Procurement Data Thresholds 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 24, 2025

Thank you for Joining us for a Discussion on the New Federal Market The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us for Navigating Government Contracting in the New Federal Market on April 24 at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons.

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Collusion E-procurement Influencing Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 17, 2025

As the worlds largest buyer spending nearly $1 trillion on procurement contracts each year, the federal government should be promoting agility, competition and results. Good enough for government work is no longer good enough. Taxpayers, industry and government alike, rejoice: The revolutionary FAR overhaul starts today.

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