Public Procurement Intl

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The CORVERS consultants are legal experts in strategic public procurement, innovation and contracting. Professor Yukins also met with Stephan Corvers and his team in s-Hertogenbosch. A few days after those meetings, the European Commission announced a series of initiatives to advance innovation in procurement.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 14, 2024

The Defense Department today released a proposed rule that will inject Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, requirements into the contracting process. It would incorporate CMMC requirements into the Pentagon’s solicitations and contracts. DoD had also considered requiring certification after contract award.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Need to bid on federal contracts or receive federal grants? Key Takeaways Successful SAM registration is crucial for entities aiming to secure federal contracts and financial assistance, providing eligibility for programs like SBIR, STTR, and OTA grants. Start by registering in SAM.

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The increase in the Micro-Purchase Threshold is expected to allow for increased use of purchases without competition, as micro-purchases may be awarded without soliciting competitive quotations, if the contracting officer or individual appointed considers the price to be reasonable. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

To accept the bid would put the organization at risk of being sued by all the other 6 compliant bidders for the value of this contract of $9 million plus up to 2 years of lost profit”, the Director replied. “I “According to the Competitive Bidding Law of Canada, we can only accept compliant bids. ABC’s was late and deemed non-compliant.

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Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

How do I get government contracts? Key Takeaways Government contracts offer significant growth opportunities for small businesses, with federal agencies allocating at least 23% of contracting dollars to small businesses annually. Annually, at least 23% of contracting dollars are specifically allocated to small businesses.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Pentagon’s massive contract to overhaul the military’s system for moving military members’ belongings from one duty station to another has cleared its latest technical hurdle and is finally ready to start being used for moves, company officials involved with the multibillion dollar contract told investors Tuesday.

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USFCR

AUGUST 28, 2024

Federal contracts offer significant opportunities, but it's important to recognize the financial commitments that come with them. This article will explore the range of expenses you may encounter at every stage of the contracting process, ensuring you’re fully prepared to make informed decisions.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 31, 2025

Many of you will know that weve always been interested in opening up and improving the procurement and contracts that underpin mega-sporting events, which have – all too-often been – vectors for cronyism, corruption or massive mis-spending. We hoped to do this for Paris 2024 but it was not to be!]. of allocated funds.

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USFCR

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Federal Contracts: The Ultimate Guide to Subcontracting Plans As a federal contractor, navigating the world of government procurement can be complex. One essential aspect of securing and executing large contracts is understanding subcontracting plans.

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Redstone Government Consulting

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As a government contractor, ensuring compliance with employment law regulations is not only a legal requirement but also a crucial element in protecting your business from significant financial and legal risks.

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GovSpend

JUNE 20, 2024

Were you aware that in FY 23, a substantial $6.23B, accounting for 8% of total federal contracts, was allocated to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIRs) and Small Business Technology Transfers (STTRs), benefiting 3,230 businesses ? It’s important to note that SBIRs can also be awarded through grants. in FY 20 to $6.3B

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

The government has claimed success for several years in meeting its small business contracting goals. At Veterans Affairs, about two-and-a-half percent of contract dollars have gone to women-owned businesses, against a goal of five percent. That is to say, are they in the areas that the federal government is heavily contracting with?

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GovCon Wire

JUNE 10, 2024

Contractors must consider the importance of requests for proposals, or RFPs in government contracting and understand how they work. But what exactly is an RFP, and why is it crucial for those aiming to do business with the government? Continue reading to learn the ropes of RFPs, including their purpose and key components.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 17, 2025

GSAs IT Vendor Management Office is set to provide resources for agencies to maximize benefits from this agreement and hands-on support for agencies through contract review service to support individual requests for acquisition implementation strategies.

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GovCon Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

officials have heavily emphasized the importance of collaboration in building and maintaining a competitive advantage in space, and contracts are

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In this webinar, Nicole Pottroff and I will cover some of the most important legal developments for federal contractors in 2023. The post Govology Webinar Event: 2023 Government Contracting Year in Review, December 7, 2023, 1:00pm EST first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog. Hope you can join us.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Protests of contracts went down last fiscal year. The micro-purchase threshold, the simplified acquisition threshold, the 8(a) sole source contract ceiling and several other similar acquisition limits are likely to increase in 2025. Two data points help us understand some important facets of federal contracting.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 26, 2024

That said, not having a full year appropriation does hurt our contracting and our defense industrial base across the board. And so I just wanted to give you a little bit of context and an example of why it’s important to have full year appropriations. I’ll give you a couple of examples of where it actually really matters.

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Select GCR

MARCH 26, 2024

In the world of business, winning contracts from the government can be a game-changer, offering stability and lucrative opportunities. While everyone talks about federal contracts, there’s a whole other world of opportunities at the state and local levels that often gets overlooked.

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 2, 2024

In this webinar, John Holtz and I will discuss the most important legal developments for federal contractors in 2023 and the first part of 2024. Regulatory Updates in Government Contracting hosted by El Paso APEX Accelerators, April 11, 2024, 10:00-11:30am MDT first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The fix is in for federal small business contracting. Ernst said she believes her bill, the Conforming Procedures for Federal Task and Delivery Order Contracts Act , will let agencies push reviews of cost back to the task order level where it belongs. And this fix is actually a good one. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.),

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 30, 2024

However, this arguably didn’t apply to contract opportunity notices. Congress is now looking at making sure that omission changes with the proposed “Plain Language in Contracting” Act, at least with regards to small business set-asides. 7987 , the “Plain Language in Contracting Act.” We explore this more in depth in this post.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 20, 2025

Here are some initial thoughts on some of the important changes proposed in this rule, as well as a recap of the original statute and my earlier predictions. Current FAR 9.506 simply commands contracting officers to review OCIs, but with little guidance for agencies. Stay tuned for more updates on SmallGovCon. Professional Standards.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

124.506 , if an 8(a) contract price would exceed a certain threshold ($7 million for manufacturing contracts, $4.5 In particular, it does not apply to bridge contracts. The problem was that now, the 2022 contract to Peregrine was about to expire with no successor to take on the data management services. Under 13 C.F.R.

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GovSpend

MARCH 19, 2024

So how did our Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) do in FY 23 specifically in federal government contracting? While total federal contract awards reached an all time high of $775B in FY 23, only 3.2% Interestingly, 1,537 of the WOSBs were first-timers winning contracts! or $25.49B was awarded to 13,707 businesses.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Printing remains an important part of the workday for most federal users, whether they are working onsite at their agency or remotely from a home office. Stats as far back as 2009 show that federal employees on average print about 30 pages per day, totaling thousands of pages per user, per year.

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USFCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As cybersecurity becomes increasingly important across all sectors, non-Department of Defense (DoD) federal contractors must stay vigilant about their cybersecurity practices.

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VWV

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In Part 2, we're diving into what suppliers need to be aware of at the selection and award stages - this includes understanding the new debarment list, changes to contract award and standstill and what options are available to suppliers if things go wrong. What changes will I see to the decision to award a contract?

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 26, 2025

But when they are used they can be a powerful tool to keep contracting dollars intended for small businesses to stay with small businesses. If you want to keep an award, be sure that you, or a similarly situated subcontractor, will be performing the primary and vital parts of the contract and that you can support that assertion with evidence.

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Select GCR

JANUARY 16, 2024

In the dynamic world of government contracting, the strategic approach to marketing is not just a mere necessity but a powerful catalyst for success. As the first quarter unfolds, businesses aspiring to secure significant government contracts can lay the groundwork for triumph in the subsequent quarter. The Future Starts in Q1!

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

billion in national contracts, for medicines, medical services consumables, non-medical supplies and services, food, and equipment used within our hospitals and health services. National Procurement is the Centre of Procurement Expertise for NHS Scotland (NHSS), providing expert advice and support to Health Boards on procurement matters.

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Federal News Network

JULY 11, 2024

Just as important as obtaining contracts with companies to help fulfill an agency’s mission, is the ability to end them properly. The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General recently analyzed a handful of NIH contracts and found many of them were not properly closed out. Eric White Gotcha, okay.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s important to have a robust system in place to control access while ensuring that staff and attendees can move freely and efficiently. It’s important to have clear lines of communication between all stakeholders, as well as access to medical personnel who can respond to emergencies on the ground.

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SmallGovCon

MAY 8, 2024

” A contracting officer has “nearly unlimited discretion to exclude bidders for appearance of impropriety” and the decision must be based on “reasonable factual predicates” and not be irrational. .]” Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? Give us a call at 785-200-8919.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 24, 2025

By analyzing government contracts, city budgets, and resident surveys, the community gained a clearer picture of what had been achieved and what still needed attention. The post Villa 20 rising: A community shaping its own future in Argentina appeared first on Open Contracting Partnership.

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Select GCR

MARCH 11, 2025

Key Takeaways Women-owned business certification enhances access to federal contracts, improves credibility, and facilitates valuable networking opportunities. In summary, women-owned business certification is a powerful tool that can transform your business landscape by providing federal contracts and enhancing credibility.

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