Public Contracting Institute

MAY 8, 2024

Under some circumstances, if an IFB is canceled but the requirement remains, the agency may complete the procurement by converting it to a negotiated procurement, but FAR 14.404-1 places limitations on when this is permitted. In Great Lakes Dredge & Drydock Co., LLC, B-421676.4, Great Lake protested the conversion. FAR 14.404-1(e)(2).

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Procureware

JUNE 28, 2018

This is important because: Staff can more easily collaborate on bids or contracts It is easy to quickly locate all relevant communications It increases visibility into vendor and buyer communication It minimizes opportunities for collusion It takes less time to log important documentation Two-Way Messaging is relevant in many scenarios, here are a (..)

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

For instance, FAR includes a provision at 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination, which ensures independent bids and prevents collusive pricing in government contracting. In addition, the FAR stipulates specific rules for performance-based service contracts, requiring measurable outcomes and performance standards.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

After protracted negotiations, EU procurement law now comprises a set of three instruments seeking to rebalance the (complete) openness of EU procurement markets. This is an area where EU law has recently generated significant developments.

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