SmallGovCon

AUGUST 1, 2024

Well, consider the number of federal statutes that govern federal procurements, contracts, and interactions with the federal government: The Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) , the Small Business Act , and the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 , for starters. You might ask.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In August, the Small Business Administration issued a proposed rule that was packed to the brim with changes to many of the SBA’s small business contracting programs. e)(6) states: A protégé may generally have a total of two mentor-protégé agreements with different mentors. (i) We’ve mentioned a few of the changes in prior blog posts.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Kigali is the center of Africa’s public procurement community this week. In time for this year’s Africa Public Procurement Network conference, hosted by Rwanda’s Public Procurement Authority (RPPA), the agency has developed a new open contracting portal that allows anyone to access data on government contracts dating back to 2016.

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Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Among the charges are allegations that Raytheon engaged in a bribery scheme to obtain contracts with the Qatari military and misrepresented its costs during contract negotiations with the U.S. This is the second largest government procurement fraud recovery under the Act according to the DOJ. Department of Defense (DOD).

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In federal government contracting, however, a contractor may not have the same leeway to raise its prices. CMS issued the RFQ to five GSA Schedule vendors under the procedures of FAR Subpart 8.4 , which governs FSS acquisitions. .” Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? B-421917.2,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

If passed, the legislation would ban contract solicitations from including these requirements, unless a written justification is provided by the contracting officer explaining why they should be included in a specific solicitation. We look forward to seeing you at the Conference on May 8-9!

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aptac

JUNE 22, 2018

For disaster response contracting – fundamentals and follow-through are key In the aftermath of a disaster, potential contractors swarm to the site hoping for a piece of the clean-up and recover effort. Government officials in charge of relief efforts are overwhelmed and information may be hard to come by. Click here to find your PTAC.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Public procurement is like the heartbeat of public spending in most of Africa – by some estimates, it accounts for 17% of the GDP of African Countries. Procurement was long seen as a clerical administrative function, rather than a strategic lever. This was not always the case.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 16, 2024

Understanding OTAs: A Game-Changer in Government Contracting Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) have emerged as a powerful tool in the ever-evolving landscape of government contracting, fostering innovation and streamlining procurement processes for contractors in the federal marketplace.

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Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 6, 2024

The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) recently dismissed a protest involving an Other Transaction Authority (“OTA”) procurement by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”). This procurement sought proposals for lunar service infrastructure and in-space infrastructure. Lunar Resources, Inc. B-421936, Nov.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 18, 2024

Here at SmallGovCon we like reading the different federal contracting annual reports. Who knows, maybe in reading this post, you can find something that gives you your own federal contracting new year’s resolution. Some good takeaways are below: Alan E. VA, however, terminated the contract for default.

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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. These documents play a vital role in the procurement process, helping agencies find the right contractors for their projects.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is thrilled to announce the 2023 recipients of the Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Awards! Thank you to our members for nominating qualified candidates and continuing to support the EIP Award’s mission of establishing a collaborative and effective procurement system.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

In the era of digital transformation, blockchain technology emerges as a beacon of hope for enhancing transparency and integrity in public procurements. By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 8, 2024

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) gives contracting officers significant flexibility in selecting the procurement method they choose to use. Competitive proposals will therefore be used for these contracts unless discussions are not required and the use of sealed bids is otherwise appropriate. LLC, B-421676.4,

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Public Contracting Institute

DECEMBER 18, 2023

These federal initiatives give veterans a strategic advantage in the competitive arena of government contracting. Set-aside programs are designed to ensure these businesses have a fair competitive edge in federal contracting. Certification as a veteran-owned business is a gateway to exclusive contracting opportunities.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Chile’s public procurement agency, ChileCompra, created its “ Public Contracting Observatory ” service in 2012 to detect, prevent, and fix irregularities in government contracting procedures.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 3, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, conducting thorough market research is not just a best practice—it’s a requirement. At Public Contracting Institute (PCI), we understand the intricacies of FAR compliance and offer expert guidance to help you navigate these waters successfully.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In this special 90 min installment of the M&E GovCon webinar series, M&E GovCon partner Maria Panichelli provides contractors with an overview of everything they need to know about teaming and subcontracting on federal projects, from both a prime and subcontractor point of view. Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 12:00 p.m. -1:30

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 17, 2024

Agencies, however, sometimes run afoul of a relatively straightforward procurement method, as shown in American Mat’l Handling, Inc., 22, 2024, a recent Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) case, where the GAO sustained the protest. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

At #OGPEstonia, we had the pleasure of hosting about 200 frontline reformers sharing their experiences, challenges, and successes in boosting inclusion, integrity, participation, and digital transformation in public procurement. Mariana Campos from Mexico Evalua shared her journey in opening up infrastructure contracts in Mexico.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Coalition is excited to announce that we are once again hosting our Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Basic Training and Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel courses at the end of October! This course is designed for professionals who have significant Schedule contracting experience or are a contract attorney.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Our next episode will cover FAR Part 36 (Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts), Part 37 (Service Contracting), Part 41 (Acquisition of Utility Services), and Part 48 (Value Engineering)! Contracting officers are required to procure architect-engineer services under FAR Part 15 negotiation procedures. FAR 36.204.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

McKenna Brytan filed a timely SDVOSB status protest of the awardee with DLA’s Contracting Officer for the RFQ. As required, the Contracting Officer forwarded the status protest on to OHA requesting: “a formal SDVOSB status determination be accomplished for BTNG.” 134.1003(e)(1).” 134.1003(e)(1).”

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

This is especially true in the SLED (state, local, and education) market, where procurement processes and regulations can vary widely between jurisdictions. In this blog post, we will provide a detailed guide on how businesses can successfully sell to the government in the SLED market.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

This is especially true in the SLED (state, local, and education) market, where procurement processes and regulations can vary widely between jurisdictions. In this blog post, we will provide a detailed guide on how businesses can successfully sell to the government in the SLED market.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Close VP, Solution Architecture, Federated Wireless Chad Jones × Chad Jones Global Government Supply Chain & Procurement Lead Chad Jones is the Global Government Supply Chain and Procurement Lead for KPMG. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 1, 2024

This week, the Coalition for Government Procurement held two important training courses for our members – MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts and GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Coalition is excited to announce that we are once again hosting our Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Basic Training and Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel courses at the end of October! This course is designed for professionals who have significant Schedule contracting experience or are a contract attorney.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Coalition has hit the ground running in 2024 with a multitude of webinars, trainings, and committee meetings, but perhaps none excite us more than bringing back our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts and our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel courses. or virtually HERE. or virtually HERE.

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Government Contracts Navigator

MARCH 5, 2024

Meier, and Oliver E. DOJ continues to … Continue reading "More Cases and Expanded Data Analytics: A Closer Look at DOJ’s FY 2023 False Claims Act Statistics" The post More Cases and Expanded Data Analytics: A Closer Look at DOJ’s FY 2023 False Claims Act Statistics appeared first on Government Contracts Navigator.

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FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. In that role, he oversees a program portfolio that includes Procurement Services, Business Service Center, and Project Management Office. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (Board) recently issued notable reminders to contractors regarding its jurisdictional authority and the importance of timely filing claims. ASBCA 63878 (July 30, 2024), that it may retain jurisdiction over a dispute even when a different forum is listed in the contract. 63878 (Aug.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

Contractors that have a procurement relationship with a recipient are not required to obtain a UEI. Addition of Cybersecurity Internal Controls 2 CFR 200.303 adds “reasonable” cybersecurity internal control requirements to the information protection internal control requirements at 2 CFR 200.303(e). 7101 et seq.,

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

How the School of Applied Research in Public Procurement trained community leaders to dig into government contracting issues in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It inspired the creation of a free self-guided e-course on Open Contracting Basics too.

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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Thought leaders from government and industry spoke at a recent FedInsider webinar to discuss the challenges 5G brings to military networks, the use of cloud-native technologies and interoperability hurdles. His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with gold star.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Public procurement encourages collaboration between government and private enterprises, in turn allowing public authorities to achieve sustainable and circular practices. The following blog will provide a more detailed exploration of creating sustainable procurement strategy, their benefits and challenges during implementation.

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