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GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft

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This change will help to reduce price variance, secure more favorable terms and conditions, and capture 25% in efficiency gains, avoiding the wasted effort of having each agency individually plan, research and negotiate for the same common requirement. GSAs optimism for this time is based on several factors.

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Transforming Government IT Procurement: Better Contracting Initiative Priority 2

Great Government Through Technology

We’ve embarked on a journey to streamline how our federal government procures and manages its software assets. Our new Governmentwide Acquisition Strategy initiative not only aims to enhance operational efficiencies but also to achieve substantial cost savings and increase buying efficiencies.

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New data strategy, OMB Circular to set foundation for OFPP’s Better Contracting Initiative

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Harada said OFPP will lean on current metrics used for category management as well as new ones that focus on some of the softer sides of the acquisition process. “We’re Additionally, GSA will hold a series of facilitated requirements development and acquisition planning workshops for services contracts. “The

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Update to Better Contracting Initiative 2

Great Government Through Technology

The process was designed to be collaborative, both across the government and with Microsoft, to generate efficiencies for all parties. With every CFO Act agency participating, the ITVMO hosted a Civilian Services Acquisition Workshop (C-SAW). These 24 items comprised the foundation of the GMAS initiative.