Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It focuses on how public sector entities can enhance compliance and transparency. Prescriptive Analytics: Suggests optimal procurement strategies, for example, automating procure-to-pay processes or improving contract management protocols to offer strategic guidance. What is Data Analytics in Procurement?

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Data Supply Chain 52

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The presentation and all questions and answers are posted as an addendum in keeping with the public procurement tenets of open, fair and transparent. 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.

Bidder 52

Bidder Procurement Evaluation Bidding 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

Among Todd’s most notable achievements include serving as the Chief Architect and Designer of the most successful multiple award (MA) IDIQ contract program in GSA history, OASIS and OASIS Small Business. This innovative approach redefined the standard for all governmentwide MA IDIQs across the entire Federal Government.

E-procurement 64

E-procurement Sustainability Procurement Collaboration 64

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.

Government 52

Government Government Contract Price 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Achieving these goals requires maintaining complete visibility across your suppliers (into tier 2 and 3), and setting up processes for effective and efficient collaboration and transparency across the supply chain. This metric can be improved using eSourcing and other technology that simplifies the process of comparing supplier pricing.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Transparency 52

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.

Price 52

Price E-procurement Logistics Procurement 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

This is an indication of the level of transparency and accountability required by public procurement professionals. While that may be the alarmist’s view it supports the idea of preparing a strong procurement document to align with the public procurement principles of open, fair and transparent.

Procurement 40

Procurement Procurement Contracts Bidder Contract 40

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.

Ethics 52

Ethics Procurement Procurement Contracts Price 52

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Escalating bonding and insurance values directly increase bid pricing and that cost flows through to an owner, no matter what. Trade treaties and organizational policies have specific rules to ensure fairness and transparency that prohibit bias and preference.

Participation 52

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Now, customers can create and iterate on a draft contract during an RFX. Contract Management Innovations: Automated Contract Data Capture: Ivalua Contract Management can now match, segment and extract clauses and metadata from third-party paper contracts to save time and improve contract transparency.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Innovation Supplier Collaboration 40

Procureware

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Ranked reverse auction In a standard (English) reverse auction, bidders see the current low price and can submit bids that are lower than other suppliers. In the Ranked Reverse Auction, the suppliers do not see the current low price; they only see where they rank relative to other suppliers.

Bidder 40

Bidder Supplier Bidding Buyers 40

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. While most systems today have tools for collecting and responding to questions, there is significant variation in how questions are managed.

Management 40

Management Supplier Bidding Insurance 40

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

It also breaks down the long-standing regional contracting structure that supported the MAS program. Second, the realignment provides an opportunity to increase transparency for customer agencies and industry partners seeking to do business with FAS. PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example.

Negotiation 102

Negotiation Price Transparency Data 102

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.

Inventory 52

Inventory Price Supply Chain Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It also breaks down the long-standing regional contracting structure that supported the MAS program. The new structure also can enhance transparency with regard to guidance impacting the MAS program. PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example. Data context is critical to data driven decision making.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Supply Chain Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 20, 2023

It also breaks down the long-standing regional contracting structure that supported the MAS program. Second, the realignment provides an opportunity to increase transparency for customer agencies and industry partners seeking to do business with FAS. PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example.

Negotiation 40

Negotiation Price Transparency Data 40

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 11, 2023

FAS also saved taxpayers $6 billion through better competition and pricing,” said GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan in a release. And inflation impacted GSA contracting over the last two years, requiring the agency to issue a deviation to allow for easier economic price adjustments.

Price 117

Price Leadership Networking Management 117

Select GCR

AUGUST 27, 2024

It ensures stable, long-term contracts for a variety of commercial products and services at predetermined prices, offering reliable and consistent payment terms to contractors. Moreover, federal contracts offer significant opportunities for both established and small businesses.

Government 52

Government Government Bidding Government Contracts 52

Select GCR

APRIL 8, 2025

These programs provide opportunities for small businesses to compete for federal contracts and receive support and resources to help them succeed. Federal government contracts can be categorized into different types, including fixed-price contracts, cost-plus contracts, and time-and-materials contracts.

Contract 52

Contract Government Contracts Participation Utilities 52

Select GCR

JANUARY 28, 2025

This guide breaks down the major contract types government agencies use, including fixed-price, cost reimbursement, time and materials, and IDIQ contracts. Each contract type has specific uses and benefits, which are important for any business aiming to work with the government.

Government 52

Government Government Contract Price 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 30, 2025

The need for “common sense” in government procurement remains at the forefront, as does a federal acquisition framework that fosters transparency, prioritizes fairness, and drives innovation. New Webinar: FAS Catalog Platform Transforming GSA Contract Management, Feb.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Efficiency Contract 52