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GSA’s FAS streamlining federal procurement by updating GSA Advantage, improving UX, reducing PALT

Federal News Network

“ We have a legacy processing system that we were supporting, that was twofold. We generally negotiated those pricing and terms and conditions with our contracting officers. And so we relaxed that to one process. . And after they awarded those items to your contract, then you had to post that onto GSA Advantage.

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OMB gives agencies new considerations when buying AI

Federal News Network

CXO coordination is essential This could include negotiating the appropriate scope of licensing rights and other rights as well as creating a process and timeline for delivery of components needed to operate and monitor the AI system, including as appropriate: data; inputs to the development, testing and operation process.

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Landscape maintenance supplies and equipment are often near the top of local government shopping lists

American City & Country

He points out that these requirements can add time to the buying process. He advises: “Start the purchasing process with bidding services from distributors like SiteOne to help expedite the process.” Michael Keating is senior editor for American City & County.

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Ivalua Further Grows its Procurement Solution Business in Canada

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Canadian-based TELUS implements Ivalua’s EPS solution to digitize the entire end-user buying process. TELUS’ procurement team set out to reduce off-contract buying in order to avoid the erosion of negotiated pricing and service levels of its suppliers.

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Evaluate the Options: Vendor Networks

Procureware

If the lead agency that negotiates the contract has more experience than your organization, you can benefit from their expertise. On the downside, you will not have full control over the buying process or vendor qualification criteria. And the pricing under these contracts may not be the absolute lowest.