PNWC's Government Contracting Update

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The lawsuit was initially filed under the qui tam or whistleblower provisions of the False Claims Act by a former contracts manager for Navistar. Moreover, this deliberate fraud was known to and supported by Navistar's executive leadership. Navistar, it is alleged, didn't just mark these parts up a little bit.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Together with its strategic partner Optis Consulting, Ivalua’s solution has digitally enabled FCL’s policies and processes for core procurement activities, including sourcing and contract management. About Federated Co-operatives Limited and the Co-operative Retailing System.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 28, 2022

This bill sends plenty of money to the state and local governments–but along with these allocations comes solicitations, procurements, contracts, deadlines, reporting requirements, and other overhead. Ready to arm your Public Procurement Professionals with the tools they need for modern challenges?

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It will be this new congressional leadership’s first test to try and avoid a government shutdown. 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.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

The latest bid, which followed at least two previous failures, is facing similar troubles as earlier projects: incomplete planning, a technology platform with questionable maturity and, maybe most striking, the hubris of the leadership that their current plan will be successful no matter what evidence emerges that tells a different story.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 22, 2024

NTEU is now calling for FDIC leadership to implement more stringent anti-harassment training, as well as more transparency on how and when workplace incidents are resolved. The National Treasury Employees Union, which represents FDIC workers, said it continues to hear from feds who say they still see improper behavior going unpunished.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

A frequent conversation, within senior leadership circles – will we be better positioned if we outsource our procurement services? A big challenge in public sector procurement is being able to attract and retain competent staffing. Talent is hard to find, retirements are continuing, and training costs are increasing.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Ivalua was also awarded the the best P2P Specialist Provider by an independent panel of industry veterans at the 2020 World Procurement Awards and This release will support extending its leadership by delivering ever greater value to customers. Specific release highlights include: Supplier Management Innovations: .

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

George held several leadership positions within the agency, including Regional Commissioner of the Greater Southwest Region, and he served as the inaugural Government-wide Category Manager for Industrial Products and Services.

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ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

Can an organization start with a Public Portal and Supplier Management Solution and then add solicitations, contract management, and purchasing solutions as they mature or as funding becomes available ? Just because models are sold under a single logo does not ensure that they effectively integrate.

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ivalua

MARCH 13, 2019

Mark Gallagher is a renowned keynote speaker on a range of business topics relating to his experiences gained while working in senior leadership roles within Formula 1 motor racing over the last 30 years. Leading organizations and teams are abiding by these lessons to drive a true competitive advantage today. About Mark Gallagher.

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ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

This year, our discussions covered Invoice Automation, Scope 3 Emissions, Contract Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, Indirect/Services Procurement, and Supplier Management–Customer of Choice. After catching up with colleagues and acquainting ourselves with some new faces, we dove into solution breakout sessions.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The second, authored by Andrew Bartels and published on December 18, is The Forrester Wave™: Source-To-Contract Suites, Q4 2019. It covers spend analysis, sourcing, contract management and supplier risk and performance management (SRPM), similar in scope to Gartner’s Strategic Sourcing Application Suites Magic Quadrant.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, Oct. 29 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to once again host its “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel on October 29! To register, click here. James Peake , M.D.,

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ivalua

APRIL 5, 2023

Our speakers covered: Scope 3 emissions, Invoicing, Supply Chain Resilience, Contract Management, Supplier Management, and the Procure-to-Pay Roadmap. Eloise graduated from Providence College with a dual degree in Finance and Political Science.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

The second, authored by Andrew Bartels and published on December 18, is The Forrester Wave : Source-To-Contract Suites, Q4 2019. It covers spend analysis , sourcing, contract management and supplier risk and performance management (SRPM), similar in scope to Gartner’s Strategic Sourcing Application Suites Magic Quadrant.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Leadership from several GSA FAS categories will be in attendance to discuss their upcoming priorities, programs, and initiatives. GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, Oct. James Peake , M.D., To register, click here. For assistance with registration, please contact Madyson Whiting at MWhiting@thecgp.org.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

The need for organisations to move quickly to protect and grow their business is not new, but through the last decade, the risks for those who don’t have grown. . Think about all those retailers who no doubt thought they would eventually develop a decent online offering – but there was no rush, was there?

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Most leaders seem to track their progress with metrics such as percent of spend managed and digitization levels, defining best-in-class as being the top quartile or similar high percentage. Alex Saric, CMO, Ivalua. In my previous posts, I looked at how to successfully launch a digital transformation and progress to best-in-class Procurement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It also breaks down the long-standing regional contracting structure that supported the MAS program. 1564 – AI Leadership Training Act, to extend that training to all federal managers and supervisors, as well as S.2293 Congress enacted a law last year requiring procurement-official training in risks and capabilities of AI tools.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Sonny’s thoughtful and intentional leadership has helped GSA make history. “A good partner, he was always willing to engage with, and listen to, industry regarding FAS’s major contracting programs. Of note is the FAS organization launched under his leadership.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 20, 2025

The General Services Administration has new leadership already in place on day one of the Trump administration. The post GSAs new leadership mostly comes from tech, finance sectors first appeared on Federal News Network. Stephen Ehikian is the new deputy administrator and acting administrator of GSA.

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WashngtonExec

MARCH 4, 2025

As part of the deal, SPAs service offerings in Australia will expand in change management, procurement and contract management, program and project management, public law and legal support services, and business cases and cost modeling, the company said.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This year’s event featured leadership from the VA Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) Program and the National Contract Service (NCS). October 24: Annual VA NAC Meeting On October 24, we held our annual member meeting with officials from the VA NAC at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Invest in yourself: Many contract managers do not hold the official title of “supervisor,” but their role involves all the responsibilities of one. Develop your leadership skills, including how to have difficult conversations, connect on a personal level, and provide sincere appreciation.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 20, 2025

Federal News Network previously reported that a DOGE team has taken up offices within the seventh floor of GSA’s headquarters which also includes office space for the GSA administrator and senior leadership. The seventh floor is no longer inaccessible to most GSA employees.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 30, 2025

We continue to work closely with our members and government stakeholders to provide the latest and most critical policy insights through thought leadership, training conferences, forums, committee meetings, educational webinars, and more. New Webinar: FAS Catalog Platform Transforming GSA Contract Management, Feb.

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