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Revisiting Contract Administration Responsibility

The Procurement ClassRoom

Introduction The procurement legal frameworks, guidelines, and manuals in many countries, especially in developing nations, often lack comprehensive policies and procedures for contract administration. For goods , the entity using or nearest to where the goods will be utilized should be involved in contract administration.

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Bid Protest Minute: The High Bar to Proving Contract Officer Bias

GovCon & Trade

By: Richard Arnholt On November 8, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied an unsuccessful bidder’s protest that asserted the Veteran Administration’s (VA) evaluation of Texas Waste Company’s past performance was unreasonable and reflected the Contracting Officer’s (CO) bias. B-418123.4,

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How legislators could make things a little easier for those companies working with the government

Federal News Network

As the second quarter of 2024 begins, there is a lot on the horizon for those who do business with the government: New regulations and laws and even the revival of a long time argument. Going forward, it matters to government contractors for some unique reasons that are probably lost in the big debate over the tax bill in general.

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Unlocking Opportunities: 6 Small Business Programs in Government Contracting

Public Contracting Institute

In the world of government contracting, small businesses play a crucial role in fostering innovation and economic growth. The Public Contracting Institute (PCI) is committed to supporting these enterprises through comprehensive training and resources. Types of Set-Asides Total Small Business Set-Asides: 23.6% 8(a) Set-Asides: 5.3%

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Thoughts on what is fair and reasonable?

Federal News Network

This column was originally published on Roger Waldron’s blog at The Coalition for Government Procurement and was republished here with permission from the author. This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers.

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6 Key Elements of Successful RFPs and RFQs

Public Contracting Institute

In the world of government contracting, understanding the basics of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) is crucial. Let’s explore the six essential elements that make RFPs and RFQs successful in government contracting.

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Ultimate Guide to the Insight of Public Procurement Professionals

Tendersinfo

The Procurement Team involves divisions like Procurement Manager, Budget Holder, Management of the contract, and representatives of different sectors. The higher the value of the contract higher is the team size hence it important to understand the metrics based on which a bid is successful.