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.” Pay a Fair and Reasonable Price ). Emphasis added.) See Section 2.

Price 62

Price Evaluation Negotiation Purchasing 62

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 31, 2024

In the world of government contracting, understanding the basics of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) is crucial. Let’s explore the six essential elements that make RFPs and RFQs successful in government contracting.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation E-procurement Price Government Contracts 52

Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

In the world of government contracting, small businesses play a crucial role in fostering innovation and economic growth. The Public Contracting Institute (PCI) is committed to supporting these enterprises through comprehensive training and resources. This program allows agencies to set aside contracts specifically for SDVOSBs.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 20, 2024

With respect to the federal contractor workforce, the report summarized as follows: The shutdown resulted in over 10,000 stop work orders for contracts and numerous temporary layoffs among the federal contractor community. In terms of payment, the contract divided the period of performance into 12 service units of one month each.

Government 90

Government Government Contract Government Contracts 90

Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Particularly, the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (“PCE”) core inflation rate for January 2024 was 2.8%. [30] 33] Importantly, since the inflation high water marks of 2022, mostly what has occurred is disinflation (decrease of the inflation rate), not actual deflation (price decreases). down from 5.5%

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 1, 2024

As we prepare for our 16th episode of Season 11, here are a few Episode 16 FAR Facts for us to think about: The Government may authorize and consent to a contractor’s use of inventions in the performance of a Federal Government contract even though such use would violate a third party’s U.S. FAR 27.102(b) and FAR 52.227-1. FAR 27.301.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Administration Price Data 52

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.” Pay a Fair and Reasonable Price ). Yet, FSS contracts are not requirements contracts.

Price 49

Price Evaluation Negotiation Purchasing 49

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 9, 2024

The performance results showed that contract level pricing was better under TDR than under Most Favored Customer (MFC) pricing. Small businesses generated stronger growth under TDR than small businesses under MFC pricing. The PRC is a vestige of the 1980’s MAS program and serves as a significant barrier to entry.

Price 45

Price Transparency Supply Chain Evaluation 45

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.

Government 101

Government Government Professional Services Government Contracts 101

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.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Bidding 52

Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 9, 2024

Understanding key clauses and provisions in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is crucial for success in government contracting. Changes Clause (FAR 52.243-1) The Changes Clause is a fundamental provision that allows the government to make unilateral changes to the contract within its general scope.

Government 52

Government Government Government Contracts Supply Chain 52

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. 4] The cost of construction materials has recently tapered, but some increased pricing and inflation risk remains.

Government 40

Government Government Price Contract 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

Congratulations to the following 2023 EIP Awardees: Lifetime Acquisition Excellence Presented to individuals in the contracting community (government or industry) for demonstrating a life-long commitment to advancing “common sense in government procurement.”

E-procurement 64

E-procurement Sustainability Procurement Collaboration 64

Great Government Through Technology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Standardized reporting: Customers require visibility into financial information for contract administration, cost control, chargeback and budget management/forecasting (i.e., Catalogs are standardized at the BPA level to make it easier for customers to compare services and associated prices. Reach them at cloudinfo@gsa.gov.

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Supply Chain Data Accountability 52

Procureware

DECEMBER 29, 2017

My favorite new features for 2017 include: • API • Approval workflows • Certifications • Connected bid events • Invite unregistered bidders • My Dashboard • PDF reports • Ranked reverse auction • Supplier view of contracts API Long before ProcureWare was developed, we envisioned an application that would easily connect to other business systems.

Bidder 40

Bidder Supplier Bidding Buyers 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This year’s Fall Training Conference featured six opportunities, including GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), GSA Pricing Tools, GSA Customer and Stakeholder Engagement (CASE), Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs, VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), and VA Pathfinder.

Logistics 45

Logistics Category Management Procurement Participation 45

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.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Logistics Contract Participation 52

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. Pricing Policy Overreach Potential contractors often confront conflicting rules requiring rationalization.

Data 78

Data Price Sustainability Innovation 78

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. Pricing Policy Overreach Potential contractors often confront conflicting rules requiring rationalization.

Data 59

Data Price Sustainability Procurement 59

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. Pricing Policy Overreach Potential contractors often confront conflicting rules requiring rationalization.

Data 52

Data Price Sustainability Procurement 52

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.” Pay a Fair and Reasonable Price ). Yet, FSS contracts are not requirements contracts.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52