Buyers Purchasing Thresholds 
Federal News Network
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Despite the innovative solutions they offer, many face significant obstacles when trying to engage with federal agencies, particularly in micro-purchases. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.201(a) is intended to make micro-purchases (transactions under $10,000) straightforward and free from administrative burdens.
Select GCR
DECEMBER 10, 2024
This guide breaks down the crucial steps: identifying contracting opportunities, understanding procurement processes, and building relationships with government buyers. Key Takeaways Understand the unique decision-making dynamics and purchasing policies of government buyers to tailor your offerings and build strong relationships.
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Federal News Network
MARCH 27, 2024
“This is about meeting our customers where they are with a modernized user experience and streamlined process for government purchase cardholders,” said Tom Howder, the acting Federal Acquisition Service commissioner, in a release. Pacific Ink offers office supplies and Social Glass provides access to small purchases across 50,000 products.
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 public procurement, universal solutions are inadequate due to the diverse range of challenges public buyers face.
Open Contracting Partnership
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Approach: The new director of the procurement agency led the development of a data-driven corruption risk monitoring system and worked with a reform team to strengthen the institutional capacity of government buyers, improve cross-agency coordination and increase collaboration with civil society. The team continues to add new variables.
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.
Select GCR
MAY 7, 2024
Multiple-award contracts mandate a fair opportunity to all awardees for orders over the micro-purchase threshold, though there are exceptions like urgency or specialized service needs. Through this platform, a small business can gain increased visibility to government buyers actively searching for contractors.
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