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On technology buys, it’s important that agency stakeholders work together throughout the process

American City & Country

The single most important factor for any organization to consider when buying technology is collaboration, both internally and with potential solution providers. In many cases, our cooperative contracts qualify in most jurisdictions as competitively bid and awarded, making them eligible for expedited (or simplified) acquisitions processes.

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Mastering SAM Government Contracting

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Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in government procurement. To thrive in federal contracting, having an active registration on SAM is non-negotiable.

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Sole Source Procurement: A Guide to Single-Source Acquisitions

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Having multiple suppliers to choose from allows a procurement team to leverage competitive bidding, ensuring the best value for the organization. In such cases, the competitive bidding requirement is not applicable. It is typically employed to save time and resources by avoiding a competitive bidding process.

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Winning Strategies for the Aspiring Government Contractor

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Learn how to establish your business, tap into government needs, and bid effectively to win contracts. Dive into the essentials of compliance and collaboration to maximize your success as a government contractor. Even partnerships and LLCs negotiating federal contracts are barred from making political contributions and expenditures.

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Negotiating Contracts in Canada: Tips for Contract Managers

The Procurement School

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. What type of payment method should be used? Supplier performance had never been measured.

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Understanding the Procurement Cycle: From Need Identification to Contract Closure

The Procurement School

Final Terms Negotiations – what will be negotiated with the short-listed vendor under Contract A. Your evaluations will reveal the winner(s) Finalize contract terms/final negotiations Summarize your results. This collaborative effort ensures that the procurement landscape remains fair, competitive, and cost-effective.

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How Consultants Help Identify and Mitigate Risk

The Procurement School

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. What type of payment method should be used? Supplier performance had never been measured.