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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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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.”

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Evaluate the Options: Vendor Networks

Procureware

Their performance is crucial to achieving your financial, performance and quality objectives, and a poor supplier creates risks for everything from budget overruns to missed schedules and liability lawsuits. Some are financed through subscription fees paid by vendors, a model that some procurement experts feel leads to lower supplier quality.