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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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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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 8, 2024

Herndon, Virginia-based Unissant said Wednesday Deegan will oversee the digital transformation and cybersecurity company’s financial and accounting, contracts management, human resources and pricing functions.

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2020

This could mean that organizations may not receive their goods or services, or a declaring agency reserves the right to change the conditions of purchase, work procedures, price, lead-time, surcharges, business operations and obligations in response to the circumstances.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 31, 2024

Understanding the Fundamentals RFPs and RFQs are both tools used in government contracting, but they serve different purposes. An RFP is typically used for complex projects where the agency needs detailed proposals, while an RFQ is more suitable for simpler purchases where price is the primary factor.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Awarding the Contract The winning supplier is selected based on clear criteria, ensuring fair and competitive procurement. Contract Management Once the deal is signed, contract management ensures the supplier delivers as promised. It outlines pricing, service quality and other key details.

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Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

Bidding on Government Contracts Identifying the types of government contracting methods and vehicles is essential. You may not make a lot of money on your first federal contract, so plan accordingly. Pricing is key for securing your first federal contract; ensure your bid is competitive.

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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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 11, 2024

GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, October 29 On October 29, we will host our “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel. To register for the GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 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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ivalua

APRIL 23, 2020

It does look like an interesting day from start to finish, although the beauty of a virtual event is you can slip off for a quick walk or cup of tea at any time without anyone noticing!

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Price is what you pay, value is what you get: Some 80% of procurement decisions in Europe are done solely on lowest price. Who bears the costs of lowest prices? As the University of Nottingham’s Anna Maria La Chimia pointed out, it’s often workers on insecure, zero-hours contracts. This trend started long before Covid.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 15, 2024

GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, October 29 On October 29, we will host our “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel. To register for the GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, click here.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 18, 2024

Resources for FedRAMP success To help you navigate the FedRAMP certification process, Public Contracting Institute offers a range of training courses and resources. Our expert-led programs cover various aspects of government contracting, including cybersecurity, intellectual property, and 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. This article will explore what is prime contractor roles, responsibilities, and the importance of prime contractors in government projects.

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PNWC's Government Contracting Update

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The Justice Department announced yesterday that it was enjoining a whistleblower suit charging Navistar Defense LLC with FCA (False Claims Act) violations by submitting fraudulent invoices to support inflated prices for commercial parts under its contract to supply MRAP (mine-resistant, ambush-protected) vehicles to the Government.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Key Takeaways Understanding the different types of government contracts—fixed price, cost reimbursement, and time and materials—is crucial for businesses to manage risks and costs effectively while engaging with government projects. These contracts cover various payment structures and terms.

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Scottish Government Procurement

AUGUST 31, 2023

This one-day event, which runs alongside Procurex Scotland, attracts over 500 cross sectoral buyers, heads of department and contract managers responsible for managing the national public procurement expenditure of £14.5+ Taking place at SEC Glasgow on Tuesday 31 October 2023. billion a year.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 1, 2024

Rob Burton of Crowell & Moring for his presentation on Staying Out of Trouble – Compliance and Ethics for Government Contractors Bill Gormley and Andrew Sisti of The Gormley Group for their presentation on Schedule e-Tools: Tips on Competing and Winning Through the GSA Schedule Program Ken Dodds of the Coalition for Government Procurement for his (..)

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 30, 2024

During the event, attendees continued discussions from the Fall on what constitutes fair and reasonable pricing determinations and explored other critical topics like cybersecurity and protecting the Federal supply chain. The theme of the conference was “ What is Fair and Reasonable, Part 2: Let’s Continue the Dialogue!

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The evaluation can be simple, such as tenders which are price only, or complex which includes technical criteria, pricing and sometimes an interview or demonstration. The pricing evaluation follows the completion of all technical evaluation stages and is usually the easiest to evaluate.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

Submission of bids: Businesses can submit bids in response to solicitations, outlining their proposed solutions and pricing. Award of contracts: The winning bidder(s) will be awarded a contract to provide the goods or services required by the government agency.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

Submission of bids: Businesses can submit bids in response to solicitations, outlining their proposed solutions and pricing. Award of contracts: The winning bidder(s) will be awarded a contract to provide the goods or services required by the government agency.

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The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

Even more so now, seasoned professionals in the construction industry have seen budgets disrupted considerably by fluctuations in pricing and lead times that have shredded carefully drafted cost estimates and project schedules. This risk absorption is directly reflected in bid prices.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 2, 2024

This included greater commercial emphasis on the use of Statements of Work to robustly contract manage the delivery of Agile phases and deliver Value for Money (VFM). Collaboration – Over the past eight years, MPIP have worked closely with Social Security colleagues.

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ivalua

JULY 11, 2022

New release features AI-powered contract management, more seamless messaging and communications, supplier risk and performance enhancements and procure-to-pay efficiency . AI-powered contract management. On the AI front, Ivalua enhanced its leading CLM solution with AI-Powered Contract Data Capture. About Ivalua.

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The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Areas to consider include objectives, background, scope, constraints, deliverables, timing, approvals, policy and legislative requirements, evaluation criteria and methodology and contract management including KPIs. It is important that key subject matter experts (SMEs) are involved with the planning of the project.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

These tables allow attendees to schedule one-on-one meetings with representatives from various GSA and VA program management offices throughout the conference. Pricing details included in the prospectus. Calculation data is due back to VA by mid-November, and 2025 contract pricing needs to be established in advance of January 1, 2025.

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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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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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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Bid success rates can be improved and credibility with transparency public sector entities can be increased by submitting completely compliant, well-documented bids with transparent pricing and service specifications. Value for Money (VfM) in Public Procurement What Does Value for Money Mean in Public Procurement?

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Mercell

DECEMBER 29, 2017

The awarded contract worth € 2,4 million was a result of an extensive European tendering procedure which took almost 1 year. The awarding criteria was 60% on quality and 40% on price. Web-based contract management and supplier relation management tools ensure systemic performance- and contract monitoring avoiding revenue losses.

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

The FAR is meticulously structured into subchapters, parts, subparts, sections, and subsections, providing detailed guidance for government procurement, from planning through contract management to compliance and enforcement.

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The Procurement School

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Consider what vendors need to know to propose a competitive approach and price. Use minimum scores to avoid awarding to vendors with inadequate experience but a low price. Experienced vendors are likely to respond as they will not be competing against low-ball prices from less qualified vendors.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

30, 2026, according to a 2020 memo from Kim Herring, the then-acting principal director of the Office of Defense Contract and Pricing. The Navy’s goal is to modernize and consolidate more than 245 DON legacy contract writing systems (CWS) and other ancillary procurement systems.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

If you want a supplier to work quickly, to provide their best ideas, people or products to support your business, they won’t be responsive if for the last three years you only communicated to beat them up on price or criticise their delivery performance.

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