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Transforming Government IT Procurement: Better Contracting Initiative Priority 2

Great Government Through Technology

Strategic collaboration and enhanced efficiency Our approach under Priority 2 of the BCI involves collaboration and strategic negotiation directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), which are essential in managing the government’s vast array of IT resources.

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GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft

Federal News Network

GSA says its IT Vendor Management Office is close to finalizing a governmentwide deal with Microsoft. Clearly, both sides value the other as a critical partner, as demonstrated by the willing collaboration of the Governmentwide Microsoft Acquisition Strategy (GMAS) effort.

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Friday Flash 06/07/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Specifically, OMB will achieve this by: Requiring data sharing; Building appropriate centralization; Promoting data-sharing tech; Centralizing data management policy framework; Establishing a new technical data environment; and Facilitating collaboration with data management. million for clean energy projects/initiatives.

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Update to Better Contracting Initiative 2

Great Government Through Technology

I described the Governmentwide Acquisition Strategy initiative led by the IT Vendor Management Office (ITVMO) to centralize engagement with critical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and negotiate universal contract and process improvements to ensure that all agencies benefit from best-in-class terms and pricing as One Customer.