Select GCR

APRIL 15, 2025

Federal IT contracts allow businesses to provide technology solutions to the government. Key Takeaways Understanding the various types of federal IT contracts, such as IDIQ, GWACs, and BPAs, is essential for identifying and pursuing the right contracting opportunities. billion and $3.2 billion, respectively.

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ivalua

JUNE 11, 2019

At some point, there was a need for this, a solicitation process to select a supplier, a competitive bidding process, a contract negotiation, transactions and so on. Reduction of Risk: Enable better risk and compliance management by enabling proactive mitigation and real-time monitoring with vendors. It’s pretty simple, actually.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 23, 2024

We do contract management services, contract closeouts. We could do it by location, we do it by a multitude of ways so that then the agencies can enter into contracts with us. Soraya Correa That’s correct. 86 years, as a matter of fact. 86 plus years. We are one of two central nonprofit agencies. Tom Temin Right.

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Federal Monthly Insights — Contract Management Modernization — 09/10/2024 [link] Download audio Defense contractors aren’t the only ones preparing for the launch of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0. In those cases, it’s incumbent upon the contracting officer to manually include the required provisions.

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Federal Monthly Insights - Contract Management Modernization - 9/24/2024 [link] Download audio The State Department is embarking on a transformation in how it performs acquisition. It’s moving to a category management approach, organizing procurement around the primary categories of spend.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Leverage Group Purchasing and Cooperative Contracts for Cost Efficiency One of the most effective ways to streamline procurement is by using group/cooperative purchasing contracts. For instance, instead of conducting lengthy RFP processes, your team can access ready-made contracts with industry leading suppliers.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Better contracts and processes, for example, could reduce the risk of delays, quality problems or unexpected costs. Holistic Integration of Procurement and Public Finance Management Goals To effectively address both active and passive waste, it is crucial for LAC countries to shift towards smarter spending practices.

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ivalua

JANUARY 15, 2020

They will leverage Ivalua’s industry-leading Sourcing, Contract Management and Analytics functions for both direct and indirect procurement across the organisation. The implementation of Ivalua will increase efficiency, reduce manual work and help to manage growth in Laerdal’s procurement operations. 0207 436 0420.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Furthermore, the government aims to award 50% of its contracts to small disadvantaged businesses in the coming years, further enhancing the prospects for small business contractors. Set-asides for small businesses ensure that they have a fair chance of winning contracts, encouraging their participation in the government contracting process.

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The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

Contract Management is often thought to be the last step in the Procurement life cycle but instead it is both the beginning and end of the procurement cycle and it provides a constant feedback loop. The following article discusses the various steps of contract management and its role in procurement efficiency.

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SmallGovCon

MAY 16, 2024

Here, an incomplete joint venture agreement and its addendum resulted in a finding of affiliation which resulted in Colt-Sunbelt losing its small business status for the contract at issue. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? We see it happen regularly at SmallGovCon. Questions about this post?

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

And really this is all the catalog data that feeds into GSA Advantage, which is really our online shopping site,” Lee said on Federal Monthly Insights — Contract Management Modernization. We generally negotiated those pricing and terms and conditions with our contracting officers. And so we relaxed that to one process.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

DoD expects to issue that regulation next year, at which point the department can start including CMMC requirements in contracts. “The And then in year two, we’ll start seeing more contracts with the CMMC Level 2 certification. The Defense Department issued the final CMMC program rule in October. It takes effect Dec.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Department of the Navy’s third attempt to modernize its contract writing system and overall electronic procurement system is on shaky ground. That hubris reared its ugly head most recently in June when the Navy retracted a technical assessment that found shortcomings in the Navy’s electronic procurement system (ePS) program.

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

A Guide to Contract Management Tools and Processes including a guide to the key steps of the Contract Lifecycle Management Process and to the benefits that using Contract Management software can bring to your Procurement processes. An Overview of Contract Lifecycle Management. But there’s more.

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2020

In order to mitigate or minimize these types of disagreements and manage impacts, it is critical for organizations to be able to quickly identify contracts that are impacted as well as quickly identifying the contract language for force majeure in each of these contracts.

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Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

This commitment is supported by the Small Business Administration (SBA), which plays a crucial role in ensuring that small businesses have the opportunity to participate in government contracts. An appealing SAM profile is crucial, as it acts like a rsum for businesses seeking government contracts.

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ivalua

APRIL 23, 2020

It is clear that the way people work is in a process of rapid change, so how does a huge property manager plan for more home working, perhaps ongoing distancing between people when at work, as well as better security and cleaning for buildings and so on? Do you remember the days when we used to attend these things called “conferences”?

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

In recent years, Körber’s global supply chain management network has been intergrated increasingly into all relevant processes – from product development to requirements processing – due to its significant contribution to the company’s success.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Open contracting, a globally recognized framework, advocates for transparency at every stage of the procurement lifecycle including planning, tendering, awarding, and contract management. It would signify a major leap forward in Malaysia’s battle against corruption and mismanagement of public funds.

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Redstone Government Consulting

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Contract Management needs to ensure they set aside enough time and read the contract before they sign it.

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

The event is free to attend and aims to attract hundreds of procurement and supply chain professionals to discuss and learn more about the latest industry trends and processes. So what’s “art” got to do with it? And in a way, a more automated method of working, serves to elevate the “art” or strategic thinking side of things.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

MAY 24, 2024

We will discuss the Defense Contract Management Agency’s (DCMA) mandate to examine contractor compliance with cybersecurity requirements as part of its Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) and its implications for contractors in the near future.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Rapid Optimization of Contract Management, Supplier Management and Direct Materials Sourcing. 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. .

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Ivalua’s Contract Management module allows you to easily track milestones and consumption in real time across multiple agreements.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

More information The post Supply Chain Management and Cybersecurity Updates appeared first on McCarter & English, LLP.

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GovCon & Trade

JANUARY 2, 2024

The eventual final rule could result in the first phase of CMMC clauses being incorporated into DoD contracts as early as the first quarter of 2025. Certification assessments for CMMC Level 3 are completed by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC).

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The contracting authority or government agency sets the rules, picks the best supplier, and ensures everything runs smoothly. It is all a part of supply chain management, making sure the right products and services get to the right place at the right time. It covers everything from tendering and bidding to contract management.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Key Takeaways Prime contractors, central to federal contracts, manage and ensure compliance with government projects, hiring subcontractors and overseeing all aspects from start to finish. Additionally, prime contractors must manage all contractual obligations to ensure the project’s successful completion.

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

But in the meantime, they have to make sure that they have their in-place contracts managed properly for a potential shutdown. But in the meantime, they have to make sure that they have their in-place contracts managed properly for a potential shutdown. By the way, I do think that’s going to happen.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

If they needed contract management, they put a contract management system in place. If they needed an ERP system or a workforce management system, they would define their requirements and either select a system to implement or build their own. . Technology has changed significantly over the last decade.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

To get a pulse check on the contracting industry, Federal Drive with Tom Temin Executive Producer Eric White talked with David Berteau, President and CEO of the Professional Services Council. It will be this new congressional leadership’s first test to try and avoid a government shutdown. that extends all the way to February.

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Bonfire

APRIL 3, 2023

Limited supplier reach: ERP systems don’t go far enough when it comes to reaching and managing suppliers. Contract management frustration: ERP systems might have basic contract management capabilities, but they can’t handle the whole contract lifecycle, from creation to execution and renewal.

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ExecutiveBiz

MARCH 13, 2025

The National Contract Management Association has reappointed Megan Dake, Lockheed Martins new vice president of corporate contract and cost estimating, to its board of directors for NCMAs 2026 program year. Two other reappointments and a pair of new directors have been slated for the program year, the association said.

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WashngtonExec

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Heather Gerczak Chief Administrative Officer, Integral Federal Along with her role at Integral Federal, Gerczak was selected to lead the National Contract Management Association as the board chair for program year 2025, which began on July 1.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Based on the program’s requirements, these companies are not exclusively focused on set-aside government contracts and are in fact well-positioned for commercial success and growth. These firms must now document each instance of discrimination that led to the loss of equal opportunity. This process is insensitive and frustrating.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 21, 2024

First, SBA is contemplating a rule that would prevent SBA-approved mentor-protégé joint ventures from bidding on multiple award contracts. Removing this benefit from HUBZone mentor-protégé joint ventures would strip away a vital advantage that helps these small businesses win contracts and grow.

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