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.

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Government to mitigate risks. Recommendations by the FASC are then provided to the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), the Secretary of Defense (DoD), and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI).

Supply Chain 147

Supply Chain Contract Government Government 147

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

The Final Rule also makes many changes to 2 CFR Parts 180 and 200, including, but not limited to, increasing the threshold for audits, clarifying the requirements for fixed amount awards, and implementing a mandatory disclosure rule.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Thresholds Internal Control Evaluation 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

The platform offers a variety of smart tools to improve the design and implementation of macro-fiscal policies, including the use of machine learning to identify risk thresholds, enabling early detection of potential macro-fiscal challenges. A comprehensive strategy is essential to build the capacity necessary for successful AI adoption.

Transparency 64

Transparency Data Capacity Telecommunication 64

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

With bundling, the requirements may eliminate SMEs from contention, and the bidding market may become constrained to a shrinking pool of participants with greater resources to meet the higher thresholds. Escalating bonding and insurance values directly increase bid pricing and that cost flows through to an owner, no matter what.

Participation 52

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 31, 2022

However, we know that developing countries need support to develop further their analytical capacities and so achieve a truly effective participation in the development of international standards. We also suggest reconsidering the current ban on implementing the Digital Services Tax on companies with revenues below the agreed thresholds.

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Distribution Electronics Participation 52

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 28, 2025

The contracting authority plays a crucial role in public sector tendering processes by setting contract thresholds and criteria for bid evaluations. These technologies can be useful in a supplemental capacity, particularly for groups with little funding or during early stages of tendering.

Tender 52

Tender Bidding Supplier E-procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The CoC rejected this argument and upheld the findings of the Court of Appeal, emphasising the established legal principle that the capacity and authority of the signatory to an arbitration clause are within the purview of the trial court to decide. In this case, the appellant provided no such evidence.

Distribution 52

Distribution Thresholds Contract Negotiation 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Has past performance exceeded a threshold? Time to recover (TTR) is the amount of time a particular supply chain node needs to regain full capacity after a specific shock. Too often, the process is distilled down to a “check the box” exercise on individual suppliers. Has a supplier provided relevant certifications (.i.e.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Risk Management Management Supplier 52

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

For example, when we take a whole year of contracts after a transparency reform taking place in May, our estimation may be biased if a procurement regulatory reform happened 5 months later, such as a new reporting threshold introduced.

Bidder 40

Bidder Transparency Public Procurement Contract 40

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 2, 2023

For example, establishing the threshold for prejudice, setting standards for the recusal of arbitrators, outlining mandatory disclosure requirements, and building a body of precedent will be crucial to providing a comprehensive framework for the qualification of an arbitrator. .

Ethics 52

Ethics Innovation Efficiency Thresholds 52

Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

To be at the 100-employee threshold, the employer must be a “business enterprise that employs— (i) 100 or more employees, excluding part-time employees; or (ii) 100 or more employees, including part-time employees, who in the aggregate work at least 4,000 hours per week, exclusive of hours of overtime.” [57] Idle Capacity).

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The GAO report observes that between fiscal years 2018 and 2022, DOD assessed approximately 40 M&A transactions per year, the vast majority of which were above the HSR size of transaction threshold, and that is out of a total of approximately 400 defense-related M&A transactions per year.

Thresholds 162

Thresholds Accountability Capacity Innovation 162

Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

18] And, for DoD, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (“DFARS”) 216.203-4 limits the use of the FAR EPA clauses to DoD contracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (presently $250,000 with exceptions), and performance is longer than six months. [19] GAO’s competitive prejudice threshold should be similar.

Government 40

Government Government Price Contract 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

As we bid farewell to Tom in his professional capacity, the Coalition extends our heartfelt gratitude for his years of service and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement. Tom’s unwavering support for the Coalition has always been evident, through his time as a member and as Executive Vice President & General Counsel.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement Price 52

Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

75] Looking at the FRED data , it shows a little more variability, but nonetheless affirms ~20% of GDP as a threshold that appears difficult to surpass. [76] Now, building capacity domestically or with our friends will take time. of GDP (call it 20% for the sake of simplicity). [75] 76] Why ~20%, and why for so long? Canada, U.K,

Government Contracts 40

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 40

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Section 2(g) refers to AI risk management, and states that It is important to manage the risks from the Federal Government’s own use of AI and increase its internal capacity to regulate, govern, and support responsible use of AI to deliver better results for Americans. These efforts start with people, our Nation’s greatest asset.

Risk Management 69

Risk Management E-procurement Procurement Evaluation 69

Select GCR

MAY 28, 2024

Additionally, federal contractors may be involved in activities such as handling or being involved with federal funds in various capacities, including serving as a depository, issuing or paying agent for U.S. Subcontracts Totaling Thresholds Subcontractors are not exempt from compliance requirements.

Government 52

Government Government Evaluation Contract 52

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

CBP has created a privacy threshold analysis an internal document used to analyze potential privacy risks associated with a new technology and whether a privacy impact assessment is necessary for Starlink internet, a step from agency officials that indicates that the SpaceX service is under serious consideration.

Thresholds 89

Thresholds Impact Assessment Telecommunication Evaluation 89

Procurement Notes

JUNE 5, 2021

18] On this point, it is important to remember that the dollar thresholds for the SCA (in excess of $2,500), [19] the DBA (in excess of $2,000), [20] and the Order-imposed threshold for the FLSA (presently in excess of $10,000) [21] do not apply at the subcontract level. [22] Additionally, DoL has previously made this warning.

Thresholds 40

Thresholds E-procurement Contract Procurement Contracts 40

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 7, 2025

It encourages the application of ADR as a primary approach for dispute resolution, particularly for disputes within thresholds to be set by the Federal Ministry of Justice periodically (paragraphs 13 (c) and (d)). Additionally, Nigerian counsel is permitted to recommend foreign counsel to the AGF or the State AG for consideration.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Thresholds Capacity Collaboration 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 20, 2025

The Working Group III, during its 47th and 48th sessions (succeeding the 43rd and 46th discussions), discussed the draft statute of the Advisory Centre, which, per articles 6 and 7 of the draft statute, has the mandate of capacity building and provision of legal support and advice with regard to an international investment dispute proceeding.

Balance 52

Balance Finance Capacity Budget 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 23, 2025

The SGCA clarified that the threshold for identifying vexatious or oppressive conduct is a high one. It is written in the authors personal capacity, and the opinions expressed are entirely the authors own. This post does not reflect the views of the authors employer, the Supreme Court of Singapore.

Participation 52

Participation Contract Thresholds Negotiation 52

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In the Alarm thresholds section, configure: In Group samples by , choose Average In Type of data to sample , choose CPU Utilization. Amazon EC2 Cost and Capacity Optimization Visit this service page to learn how to save money on compute resources while maximizing efficiency. Enable Alarm action and choose Stop.

IT 59

IT Education Utilities Efficiency 59

Select GCR

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Proposals should highlight the firms qualifications, past performance, and capacity to deliver the required services or products. The SBA Associate Administrator for Business Development approves requests for competitive 8(a) awards below certain thresholds, ensuring that all parties comply with program requirements.

Contract 52

Contract Participation Government Contracts Price 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

GAO collected daily attendance data at the headquarters for three non-consecutive weeks in January, February and March 2023 and compared it to each building’s total capacity. These agencies control 98 percent of all Federal real estate. OMB concurred with the recommendation. See the Latest Updates to the Fall Conference Agenda!

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52

Procurement Notes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Tanvir , the Supreme Court made clear that, under RFRA, a government official can be sued in his/her individual capacity. [48] 486, 493 (2020) (“We conclude that RFRA’s express remedies provision permits litigants, when appropriate, to obtain money damages against federal officials in their individual capacities.”). [49]

E-procurement 40

E-procurement Government Government Contract 40

Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Jay: The Sovereign Acts Doctrine (“SAD”) protects the Government from liability when the Government creates a new law and is merely acting in its capacity as a lawmaker or regulator (acting as “the Sovereign”), as opposed to the Government acting in its role as a contracting party, in which case the Government could be found liable.

E-procurement 40

E-procurement Procurement Contract Negotiation 40