Federal News Network

DECEMBER 23, 2024

We do contract management services, contract closeouts. The post After a career in procurement, shes selling to the government first appeared on Federal News Network. We also do uniforms, quite a few uniforms for our military. In fact, the Defense Department is one of our largest customers in that area.

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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.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

But within three months, and following a series of questions from Federal News Network, and possible pressure from Appian, whose platform the Navy is using to build ePS, NAVWAR said the report is erroneous and has no plans to redo it. These procurement systems write and manage most DON contracts under 10 heads of contracting activity (HCA).

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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. Building Strong Relationships Establishing robust relationships is fundamental to winning prime contracts.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The comprehensive project spanned Supplier Information, Risk, & Performance Management, eSourcing, Contract Management, Catalog management, Spend Analysis, Savings Tracking, Category Management & overall change management.

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Procureware

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In the beginning, our software was simply a tool to post RFP documents, later we added supplier registration, then online bidding, and finally contract management to our ProcureWare platform. Shared supplier network Very small organizations with infrequent sourcing events may opt for a shared supplier network.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

Some key strategies for building relationships with government officials include: Attend procurement events: Procurement events such as conferences, trade shows, and networking events provide opportunities to meet and connect with government officials.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

Some key strategies for building relationships with government officials include: Attend procurement events: Procurement events such as conferences, trade shows, and networking events provide opportunities to meet and connect with government officials.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As a reform community, we agreed that we need to focus more on long-term value, with sustainability, social value, and innovation becoming increasingly important and that contract management is where this value is often won or lost.

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The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Navigating the public procurement process can be challenging enough then add in Buying Groups, GPO’s or group purchasing organization, collaborative procurement initiatives, purchasing networks, collaborative sourcing partners, they go by so many names. How is the contract managed post award throughout the life of the contract.

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Bonfire

APRIL 3, 2023

Not to mention, ERPs can’t connect you with the vendor communities and networks that sometimes come with a dedicated procurement solution, which means that fewer qualified vendors see and bid on your agency’s solicitations in the first place.

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

“In fiscal 2023, our average time to production decision from the initial topic announcement to the award of a follow on in phase 3 is 18 months, which is compared to SOCOM’s average before using this authority was five years,” Sanders said in an interview with Federal News Network. “We

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Federal News Network

APRIL 5, 2024

Unlike the financial management QSMO which has a special item number (SIN) on the GSA schedules, our process is different. Sampanis said the marketplace current includes seven grant shared services options, mainly around awards management with integrations with SAM.gov, Login.gov and Grants.gov.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 21, 2024

The post SBA’s proposed rules on the mentor-protégé program could hamper small business growth first appeared on Federal News Network. Tommy Benz is a principal at GrowthLab and works with professional service firms on their growth strategies in the federal market.

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Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 11, 2024

Shift to Remote Work and Digital Collaboration Impact : The transition to remote work necessitated a new framework for digital collaboration, altering contract management and execution processes. PCI Resource : Government Contracting Courses 2. Navigating the New Normal: Key Areas Affected by COVID-19 1.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It could be weekly or monthly engagements; it could be committing to connect at an annual conference or event (this is great to strengthen and build a mentee’s professional network). Written by Trish Rafuse Trish Rafuse is currently Senior Contracts Manager at Interuniversity Services Inc.

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Select GCR

APRIL 8, 2025

In addition to understanding the contracting process and regulations, businesses must also be aware of the various resources available to support them in federal contracting. Businesses must also utilize the various resources available to support them in federal contracting. How can the Mentor-Protg Program help my business?

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

As innovations like artificial intelligence, robotics, Internet of Things and Conversational Commerce reshape entire industries, networks are becoming not only faster but actually smarter at drawing insights from scattered data lakes of seemingly unrelated data. Blog first published by our friends at Purchase to Pay Network.

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ivalua

APRIL 5, 2023

Our Partner + Customer day was packed with networking, exchanging ideas, and having a good laugh; it was the perfect recipe for reconnecting and recharging! Our speakers covered: Scope 3 emissions, Invoicing, Supply Chain Resilience, Contract Management, Supplier Management, and the Procure-to-Pay Roadmap.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 3, 2024

And I guess my question for the Department of Justice is if they are using data analytics, are they finding things that, for example, the Defense Contract Audit Agency is not finding, because isn’t that also a source of false claims activity? Alexander Canizares It is.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

By recording each transaction on a distributed ledger, blockchain allows all authorized participants in the network to access the same information in real-time. This not only eliminates information silos but also ensures that every step of the procurement process, from tender issuance to contract fulfillment, is visible and auditable.

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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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

His impressive list of accomplishments also includes spearheading NIB’s Contract Management Support Program, in which he partnered with the Defense Acquisition University to train employees who are blind on DoD’s acquisition process, Federal acquisition regulations, and more. Steve is respected not only in the U.S.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 30, 2024

The following day, we held our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel , designed to teach lawyers and contract managers who deal with the GSA and VA Schedules about pricing policies and contract compliance responsibilities. Thank you to Miller & Chevalier for graciously hosting both trainings.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This year’s tables include: November 20: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) November 21: VA FSS Community Care Network (CCN) View the agendas for more details. FCI or CUI) exists on its network and where the data traverses. To register, click here.

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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

JUNE 10, 2020

Manage the Risk Associated with Each Supplier. Carefully consider whether your existing supply network can meet your needs before bringing in a new supplier. Explore how contract management can help your company manage all contract processes in one place. . But don’t stop there.

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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. The first phase realigns the former 20 direct reporting medical markets into nine Defense Health Networks. Really, given the severity of this vulnerability, the time to act is now,” she added. VSBC-297-P (2023). [8] 8] 13 CFR 125.18(b)(2)(ii)(B)

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 11, 2023

. “This decision was not made lightly, but after serious discussions with my family and friends, the timing is right,” Hashmi wrote in an email to staff obtained by Federal News Network. “There’s never a perfect time for a commissioner to depart. Sonny’s thoughtful and intentional leadership has helped GSA make history.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

adversaries have successfully stolen sensitive intellectual property from the networks of defense contractors. Jennifer Henderson, senior cybersecurity policy analyst at the Defense Contract Management Agency, said labeling CUI accurately is crucial but has been a challenge for DoD programs. DoD officials say U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

On February 28, again at Miller & Chevalier Chartered, we will hold our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel course. This course is designed for lawyers and contract managers with significant contract management and compliance responsibilities with GSA and/or VA Schedule contracts.

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Federal News Network

JULY 16, 2024

Once again, the SBA is putting small businesses last and forcing them to navigate a bureaucratic mess,” Ernst and Williams told Federal News Network in a statement. ” Federal agencies award a large portion of their contracts in September, just before the end of the fiscal year.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

NITAAC Looks to Extend CIO-SP3 by Additional Six Months Federal News Network reports that the National Institutes of Health IT Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) is seeking to extend the current expiration date of its CIO-SP3 contract vehicle by six months. GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, Feb.

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Select GCR

AUGUST 27, 2024

Successful navigation of the federal contracting process requires business registration on platforms like SAM.gov, understanding various procurement methods, and proactively seeking contract opportunities using databases and networking events for crucial industry connections. Communication is the lifeline of any relationship.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 22, 2024

FAA proposed rule on “equipment, systems, and network information security protection” - Federal Register) The National Institute of Standards and Technology is out with new digital identity guidelines. The 10-year contract has a total ceiling of $12.5 The FAA released the proposed rules this week. Comments are due by October 21. (

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 20, 2025

Stephen Ehikian is the new deputy administrator and acting administrator of GSA, according to a screenshot of an email Federal News Network obtained. Separately, Federal News Network has learned Larry Allen, a long-time GSA expert, will be named associate administrator of the Office of Governmentwide Policy.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

October 29: GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel On Tuesday, we held our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, an intensive one-day training workshop designed for lawyers and contract managers with significant contract management and compliance responsibilities with the GSA and/or VA Schedule.

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