AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

According to Forrester, “AWS continues to raise the bar for transacting and contracting, with real dollar benefits…[and] continues to work with procurement executives and other technology buyers to ensure its marketplace is solving their buying challenges.”

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

They might even haggle over prices if they’re buying a large amount of an item, but the organizer of the market never gets involved in this negotiation. We’re responsible for the marketplace’s functionality for both the seller and the buyer. The agreement between the customer and the seller governs the purchase and use of the software.

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The CGP

AUGUST 11, 2023

These include federal and commercial market conditions, government versus commercial contract terms and conditions, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR), and FAS policy, procedures, and training. Read the recent FAR & Beyond blog on this topic here.

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NASPO

JULY 31, 2023

From Route-fifty.com States put buying power to work for local governments When states drive cooperative procurements, local agencies can take advantage of volume discounts, experienced contracting officers and a streamlined process.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) set forth the policies and procedures for the evaluation and negotiation of “fair and reasonable” contract level pricing under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program. volume commitments, mandatory use, and limited pool of contracts).

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How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The model AI clauses have been developed by reference to the (future) obligations arising from the EU AI Act currently under advanced stages of negotiation. This would directly translate into a risk of gaming (or strategic opportunism) in the choice between ‘demanding’ vs light version of the model AI clauses by public buyers as well.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Diving into government contracting with SAM requires a clear roadmap to success. 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.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 1, 2024

Companies entering into government contracting (or expanding their capabilities team skillset) may consider a mergers and acquisition strategy. Then there is another layer of contract terms and regulations inherent in government contracting. In general, M&A is a big consideration on the buyer side and the seller side.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Teamwork is essential when cities and counties plan to buy new systems and equipment, says Gary Mitchell , director of SLED (state, local and education) business development at Iron Mountain Government Solutions , a company that provides secure management of data and assets; it works to protect, connect and activate high-value customer data.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

Selling to the government can be a highly lucrative endeavor for businesses, but it can also be a complex and challenging process. In this blog post, we will provide a detailed guide on how businesses can successfully sell to the government in the SLED market.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

Selling to the government can be a highly lucrative endeavor for businesses, but it can also be a complex and challenging process. In this blog post, we will provide a detailed guide on how businesses can successfully sell to the government in the SLED market.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) set forth the policies and procedures for the evaluation and negotiation of “fair and reasonable” contract level pricing under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program. volume commitments, mandatory use, and limited pool of contracts).

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This column was originally published on Roger Waldron’s blog at The Coalition for Government Procurement and was republished here with permission from the author. This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. Emphasis added.)

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. The Cost Principles also apply to the determination, negotiation, and allowance of costs whenever required by a contract clause. [6]

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

However, to assess the (abstract) potential of procurement as a regulatory tool, it is worth distinguishing between practical and legal challenges, and to focus on legal challenges that would be present at all levels of public buyer capability. They are thus unlikely to operate as an adequate tool to support regulation by contract.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 25, 2024

Do all these “directives” provide a coherent, government-wide approach? What are the implications for government and industry? How is industry using AI to compete and win government business? Is there an opportunity to improve harmonization of the cybersecurity framework? Artificial Intelligence (AI). 41 USC 152(3)).

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How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 18, 2023

SCL AI Clauses The SCL AI clauses have a clear commercial orientation and are meant as a starting point for supplier-customer negotiations, which is reflected on the fact that the proposed clauses contain two options: (1) a ‘pro-supplier’ drafting based on off-the-shelf provision, and (2) a ‘pro-customer’ drafting based on a bespoke arrangement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 22, 2024

Do all these “directives” provide a coherent, government-wide approach? What are the implications for government and industry? How is industry using AI to compete and win government business? Is there an opportunity to improve harmonization of the cybersecurity framework? Artificial Intelligence (AI). Sustainability.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. For example, the PAP directs FSS contracting officers to “leverage the collective buying power of the government to obtain competitive, market-based pricing.” Emphasis added.) See Section 2.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

government is going to be your contracting party and they’ll basically operate as a bit of a middleman between you, the contractor and that foreign government. You’ve got a couple of ways for doing this for military sales. The first is through or military sales transactions where the U.S. procurement contract.

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

Overview Of The Top Portals For UK Tenders Here are some of the top tendering portals that one can use to search for and win contracts, government tenders, and more. A good profile makes it easier for your clients to trust you, which will likely attract more buyers. Here, we will explore some of the leading UK tendering portals today.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 31, 2024

Background On January 21, 2020, a company that produces and markets “chicken legs” (the “Seller”) signed an international contract for the sale and supply of the said product (the “Contract”), with another foreign company ( the “Buyer”) for its distribution in Brazil. The tribunal issued a default award.

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ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

When it comes to the nature of buyer-supplier relationships, we’re entering a brave, new world. Even reducing costs often depends more on effective collaboration rather than negotiation in today’s market. Governments, employees, and customers hold businesses accountable for scope 3 emissions, forced labor, and sanctions violations.

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Select GCR

JULY 23, 2024

If you’re aiming to secure federal contracts, being registered in SAM is non-negotiable. Learn how to establish your business as a trusted government partner and gain insights into maintaining your SAM registration for continued success. Registration is a mandatory step for doing business with the federal government.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

As vacancies rose, the haulage driver shortage created tension between the industry and the government. The UK government has been negotiating trade deals with Australia, New Zealand and the US to meet their domestic demands. The government has begun to diversify its trade services. Is There a Clear Plan For the Future?

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Among them are aggregators that bring together buyers and sellers. They host requests for bids and tenders from buyers and allow vendors to submit bids to multiple organizations. In government co-ops, a lead government agency issues a solicitation for a good or service, evaluates proposals, and awards a contract.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 12, 2023

An internal communications plan will also be needed to inform buyers of the existing arrangements they should use. speciality scientific equipment, expert negotiators for high-dollar complicated contracts). Examples include the City of Vancouver’s living wage policy and the Government of Canada’s Policy on Green Procurement.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 11, 2023

This could be from better negotiating on contracts; consolidating the spend; value analysis techniques; material substitution; cost avoidance; or any other quantifiable savings. ERP systems are requisite tools in a global market which enable more buyers and sellers to engage in contracting opportunities.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Social value is directed toward the broader benefits that procurement and government’s commercial activities can bring to society, the economy, and the environment. By focusing on social value, governments demonstrate accountability and purpose. This is why government agencies are setting sustainability targets for suppliers.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

It starts with identifying the right suppliers for a need, sharing requirements and evaluating supplier offers, selecting the most appropriate supplier, negotiating terms and contracting with them to receive goods and/or services. S2P is the end-to-end process that encompasses all the activities between an organization and its suppliers.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 30, 2024

It says that small businesses are presumed to be able to meet the government’s needs if they have already been awarded the base IDIQ contract. I think that the nature of service buyers, typically, they’re going to be over the simplified acquisition threshold, for all but the most modest types of programs.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Capturing Value occurs when a contract has been established that governs the responsibilities and obligations of both supplier and buyer, and well as when the organization has the right Procure-to-Pay processes in place to ensure compliance to those agreements, goods, services and prices. .

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Government and industry experts will explore cutting-edge advancements in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, as well as challenges and best practices in these critical areas. GSA is also creating an AI Acquisition Advisory Committee composed of government, industry, and academia representatives who will “advise the government on the use of AI.”

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Procureware

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Supplier registration Public supplier registration is a fundamental component of the public procurement process and sourcing solutions that target government agencies all provide this functionality. The top features to consider are contract authoring, online negotiation tools, digital signatures, spend tracking, and more.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

In particular, the highly commercial nature of cloud services is pushing up against government-unique requirements, bringing the ASCEND BPA to a “fork in the road.” Or will the BPA continue to “descend” into an overly complex acquisition strategy that incorporates layers of government-unique requirements? Williams and Howard W.

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FedScoop

MAY 15, 2024

The White House’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy marked its 50th anniversary Tuesday by issuing guidance that seeks to leverage acquisition data across the federal government to improve the contracting process. The policy “marks a paradigm shift in the government’s acquisition data management practices,” the fact sheet said.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

It is with mixed emotions that The Coalition for Government Procurement announces the retirement of Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Tom Sisti. In addition to his private sector experience, Tom also holds a distinguished career with the government. Tom also was Counsel to the U.S.

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