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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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Federal News Network

JUNE 28, 2024

The Gormley Group’s Sean Nulty and Andrew Sisti join host Roger Waldron on this week’s Off the Shelf for a deep dive into current trends shaping the contract negotiations and administration under GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. Both are subject matter experts on the MAS pricing policies and procedures.

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Redstone Government Consulting

JULY 24, 2024

Employees often see unionizing as a way to negotiate from a position of strength over wages, safety, benefits, and other job-related issues that individuals acting alone cannot normally solve. So, when employers hear that their employees want to unionize, it truly puzzles and frustrates them, leaving them wondering - why is this happening?

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Redstone Government Consulting

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

My commercial company wants to increase business with the Federal Government – but not with all those requirements the Government follows when buying under FAR Part 15 rules (Contracting by Negotiation). Is that even possible? The answer is “absolutely”.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

This could include negotiating more favorable terms with suppliers or renegotiating existing contracts to ensure that prices remain competitive. This helps ensure your contracts remain favorable and that all stakeholders comply with the negotiated terms. Doug has a B.S.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This would encourage the companies’ management to manoeuvre settlement negotiations with more confidence once the arbitration has commenced. Discussing settlement windows when establishing the procedural timetable will encourage all parties and tribunal members to consider settlement negotiations and facilitations at an early stage.

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Select GCR

JANUARY 16, 2024

Select GCR, a seasoned government consulting company, recognizes the importance of a strategic approach to government-targeted marketing during this period. Online Presence Enhancement: In the digital age, an impactful online presence is non-negotiable.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 22, 2024

Requests for equitable adjustment are considered negotiations rather than litigation, and under FAR 31.205-33 , contract administration costs are allowable costs. Generally, costs in preparing requests for equitable adjustment are considered part of the negotiation process, and so are considered contract administration costs.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 8, 2024

These include: • Highly collaborative • Hands-on engagement between agency personnel, vendors and consultants • The project has clearly defined deliverables (with project milestones) • All parties are fully invested and committed to providing all resources necessary to drive success.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 19, 2024

They say contracting officers are trying to re-negotiate finished contracts and making unreasonable demands for information. For more, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin talked with federal sales and marketing consultant Larry Allen. Six months (or) a year later, a company comes in and asks for a contract modification.

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ivalua

APRIL 11, 2022

Implementation of the project was led by Optis’ expert consulting team with support from Ivalua professional services, allowing TELUS to streamline their procurement processes through a simplified system that manages spend, ensures compliance, provides a rich catalog of products and services, and creates a full digital record of purchases.

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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. Lieberman’s FAR Consulting & Training at [link] , and Mistakes in Government Contracting at [link].

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This training will also take place at Miller & Chevalier Chartered (900 16th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006), with virtual attendance available as well.

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Naomi Clews Consultancy

AUGUST 31, 2023

In this blog management consultant Naomi Clews demonstrates how to use a SWOT analysis and a PESTLE analysis is and how both are used in the procurement decision making process. ​​ Opportunities Negotiate rate reduction, and extend contract.  What is a SWOT analysis? What does SWOT stand for? Find out more here.

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Select GCR

MARCH 26, 2024

Additionally, there are opportunities in areas such as consulting, transportation, environmental services, and public safety. The process of getting these contracts can be long and complicated, often involving multiple rounds of bidding and negotiations. Being persistent means sticking with it, even when it gets tough.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 25, 2019

of the UN Procurement Practitioner’s Handbook 2017 (UN-PPH), in cases of a non-competitive procurement method (such as direct procurement or sole source), negotiations for price reduction can be entered into to ensure a reasonable price. The negotiations will be documented, and contract award depends on the outcome of the negotiations.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This training will also take place at Miller & Chevalier Chartered (900 16th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006), with virtual attendance available as well.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In terms of differences, REAs are generally less formal than Claims and amount to a request for negotiated settlement of a disputed amount. If the Contracting Officer lets the REA sit too long – or there is a breakdown in negotiations – the contractor has the option to convert the REA into a CDA Claim.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 12, 2024

It took 16 years of negotiations for India and the European Free Trade Association (“EFTA”)—comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein—to clinch a free trade agreement (“FTA”). India and the EFTA States must enter into consultations to resolve the differences through different graded mechanisms.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

A separate study by Forrester Consulting, commissioned by Ivalua, found that timeliness of and visibility into payments was the top factor influencing suppliers’ willingness to collaborate with and share innovations with a specific customer. All within the same automated workflow, tightly linked to the invoice and procure-to-pay process.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 10, 2024

The Board noted that Sand Point had negotiated the terms of Modification 2, and had evidently entered into the mod voluntarily. Lieberman’s FAR Consulting & Training at [link] , and Mistakes in Government Contracting at [link]. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D.

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The Procurement School

MAY 12, 2023

best alternative to a negotiated agreement) and what the contractor’s BATNA might be. there are few available vendors, or considerable costs to changing contractors), and therefore the owner may have less negotiating power to resolve issues than the contractor. For some contracts, the owner’s BATNA may be limited (e.g.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 1, 2024

I’m hearing a lot of client angst,” said one industry consultant, who like many others for this story requested anonymity for fear of hurting their relationship with Carahsoft. “A I’ve had clients who pushed back, delayed and then negotiated what the Justice Department really wanted.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 21, 2015

Delay in Contract Negotiations Not all contracts are negotiated. Generally, goods and works contracts are awarded without negotiations because once bidders meet the administrative and technical requirements, the contract is awarded based on lowest reasonable price. Delays result if negotiations take longer than anticipated.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 17, 2024

During discovery, the Navy produced a pre-negotiation business clearance memo pertaining to REA 5 and Mod 057. Lieberman’s FAR Consulting & Training at [link] , and Mistakes in Government Contracting at [link]. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D.

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ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

As a group purchasing organization (GPO), Intalere connects with the right manufacturers and distributors to aggregate purchasing volume across the supply chain and negotiate improved discounts on their members’ behalf resulting in unprecedented cost savings for the healthcare industry.

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Public Contracting Institute

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Second, the Board noted that a TSP typically converts to a CDA claim only after negotiations reach an impasse, at a point when the contracting demands a final decision. Lieberman’s FAR Consulting & Training at [link] , and Mistakes in Government Contracting at [link].

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Public Contracting Institute

JANUARY 10, 2024

South Texas argued that the parties engaged in discussions, but the Board noted that mere continuance of negotiations provides no reason to extend the limitations period. Lieberman’s FAR Consulting & Training at [link] , and Mistakes in Government Contracting at [link].

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Bribery This involves special consideration or support for certain candidates during contract negotiation or supplier evaluation in return for illicit payments or other incentives. It’s useful to develop open dialogue and consult with others buying in the same areas so that information can be shared.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 13, 2024

He compared the process of consulting a hard copy of Shepard’s Citations publications with research in Westlaw. Clients see value in AI replacing routine tasks but are skeptical of using it in high-level work, such as in M&A negotiations. International prejudice also comes to mind as a severe challenge when negotiating BITs.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

said Girish BS, Managing Director of Durvah IT Consulting. “It Asian Paints conceptualized a technology solution using Ivalua’s Supplier Information Management , Sourcing and Contract Management solutions to streamline the end-to-end contract management and sourcing processes. . “A

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 30, 2024

Fernanda Barjud (Legal Director, AMBEV), Mr. Flávio Bianchi (Federal Consultant in Economic Regulation at the Federal Attorney General’s Office), Ms. All in all, the panelists agreed that the increasing use of mediation and negotiation imply a change of mindset within Brazil, although there is still much room for growth.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This ensures contracts remain favorable and all stakeholders comply with negotiated terms. See Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay Solution in action HERE Learn more about Ivalua for Manufacturing HERE Doug Keeley Product Marketing Manager Prior to joining Ivalua, Doug spent 12 years with Directworks in Sourcing Consulting and Customer Success.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 19, 2023

To dive deeper into what contractors are watching, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with federal sales and marketing consultant Larry Allen. They can manage the office space, they can negotiate the leases, they can manage their workforce. The General Services Administration you might say, has a lot on its plate.

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ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

As a group purchasing organization (GPO), Intalere connects with the right manufacturers and distributors to aggregate purchasing volume across the supply chain and negotiate improved discounts on their members’ behalf resulting in unprecedented cost savings for the healthcare industry.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In a legal context, elements of emotion AI are already being used in negotiation and mediation processes (e.g., AI-powered chatbots used by Walmart to negotiate with suppliers). ’ Law firms could thus use emotion AI to predict the emotional impact of legal arguments on judges.

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Naomi Clews Consultancy

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

My aim was to negotiate a better deal than my competitors (Woolworths, WH Smiths, Tower Records, Virgin and independent record retailers) on the Top 40 Singles Chart new releases and to have the most stock of the most popular singles each week. Find out more here.

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