Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Yet, FSS contracts are not requirements contracts.

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NASPO

JULY 23, 2021

Perfect for new staff, or a five-minute refresher, the first issues are available now: Issue 1 – Introduction to Procurement Issue 2 – Importance of Ethical Procurement Issue 3 – Market Research Issue 4 – Solicitation Methods Issue 5 – Contract Evaluation and Award Issue 6 – The Value of Negotiations Issue 7 – Contract Administration Issue 8 – Contract (..)

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Federal News Network

APRIL 16, 2024

And there’s some discussions about whether it be committee hearings and some other things go on in the Senate to move forward there, where PSC comes into play and where our members have the most at stake here is on the government contracting side. And there’s a unique aspect to this. And then that can be part of your bid.

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Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

The Procurement Team involves divisions like Procurement Manager, Budget Holder, Management of the contract, and representatives of different sectors. The higher the value of the contract higher is the team size hence it important to understand the metrics based on which a bid is successful.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Yet, FSS contracts are not requirements contracts.

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Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Strativia protested that Agriculture unreasonably and separately evaluation offers under technical capability and past performance factors. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D. Lieberman’s FAR Consulting & Training at [link] , and Mistakes in Government Contracting at [link].

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

which applies to contracts with commercial organizations. Applicability of the FAR Cost Principles The FAR Cost Principles apply to the “pricing of contracts, subcontracts, and modifications whenever cost analysis is performed.” [1] The September 2023 Cost Corner concluded a three-part series on TINA.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 9, 2024

Over the next four years, GSA fine-tuned the applicability/scope of TDR, established evaluation criteria, and monitored TDR performance. In 2021, after reviewing the Fiscal Year 2020 evaluation results, GSA decided that the “TDR Pilot” was eligible for expansion.

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NIH NITAAC

MARCH 8, 2022

I’ve yet to see a successful one-size-fits-all approach to contracting. For smooth sailing, I cannot emphasize enough that the contracting team post a draft solicitation early in the process. Everyone does, here’s how: Contracting Program Industry Can seek constructive feedback and correct areas that are incomplete or ambiguous.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

AUGUST 2, 2014

You can develop a checklist to help you remember the basic steps of the procurement and contract administration process.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

MARCH 1, 2016

This is further developed into policies and procedures, procurement and contract administration manuals and guidelines, including standard bidding documents which are used for inviting bids and proposals. Creating, filing and maintaining procurement and contract records. How is it done?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 3, 2024

GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule Program (MAS), with thousands of contractors offering millions of products and services, is the federal government’s largest commercial item contract vehicle. Such is the case regarding FAS Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing.

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Federal News Network

MAY 3, 2024

GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule Program (MAS), with thousands of contractors offering millions of products and services, is the federal government’s largest commercial item contract vehicle. Such is the case regarding FAS Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing.

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Federal News Network

MAY 3, 2024

GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule Program (MAS), with thousands of contractors offering millions of products and services, is the federal government’s largest commercial item contract vehicle. Such is the case regarding FAS Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Jay Blindauer A contractor takes on a Government contract to make money, and inflation is getting in the way. With inflation eroding value for this long, a Government contractor may need to obtain contract relief. Obviously, contract type matters. Fixed-price contracts are the most vulnerable.

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The CGP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In the past, FAS did, in fact, post operational policy documents, essentially providing the public, including its industry partners, with a virtual library of the guidance governing and shaping contract administration and management across the organization.

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Capital Edge Consulting

APRIL 2, 2025

Capital Edge Tip Line April 1, 2025 Navigating Government Contracting Updates with Chad Braley Edition 3 Federal compliance continues to evolve, with significant updates impacting government contractors across multiple fronts. Whether you're in compliance, finance, or contract management, these insights are essential for staying ahead.

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Select GCR

JANUARY 28, 2025

When dealing with government procurement, understanding the different types of contracts is crucial. This guide breaks down the major contract types government agencies use, including fixed-price, cost reimbursement, time and materials, and IDIQ contracts. However, this predictability comes with a trade-off.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Yet, FSS contracts are not requirements contracts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 13, 2025

GSA May Centralize Agency Contracting Under New Initiative Federal News Network reports that the Trump Administration is exploring the possibility of centralizing Federal agency contracting functions within the General Services Administration (GSA). As of late last year, the FedRAMP program included about 80 contractors.

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