Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 31, 2025

Every year we award contracts for a range of goods, services and works and through these, help to deliver efficient and effective public services.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 26, 2025

And while no one would say government purchasing has exactly become simple in the intervening 10 years, category management and best-in-class contracting have done their share of work toward making things better. The increase in the value of best-in-class contracts over the past four years.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Procurement decisions may also be influenced by emergencies, such as the need for the prompt delivery of goods and services to address disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. The level of competition in the market can also influence the choice of procurement method. What is a Solicitation Tool?

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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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GovCon & Trade

JANUARY 22, 2024

The RFP contemplated the award of a cost-plus-award-fee contract. On September 11, the agency notified L3Harris that the contract was awarded to Ball. GAO will look to “whether a firm is in a position to make judgments or recommendations that would have the effect of directly influencing its own wellbeing.” L-3 Services Inc.,

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Government Contract Insights

JULY 14, 2024

2101–2107, is intended to prevent unethical and improper competitive practices from influencing federal procurements. The Procurement Integrity Act (“PIA”), codified at 41 U.S.C.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

that prohibits SETA contractors from using their insights and influence to gain an unfair advantage or worse, commit fraud. Some major technology companies have sought to influence government contractors through kickbacks, job offers and special discounts. More recently BAH won a $1.65 conflict of interest and false claims rules.

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USFCR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Did you know that the first quarter of the federal fiscal year can set the tone for contracting opportunities all year long? This period is crucial for businesses aiming to secure government contracts. Agencies start implementing new budgets, directly influencing contracting opportunities.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Key Takeaways Prime contractors, central to federal contracts, manage and ensure compliance with government projects, hiring subcontractors and overseeing all aspects from start to finish. Definition of Prime Contractor A prime contractor refers to an entity that receives a government contract to oversee and carry out a project.

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Select GCR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Small business enterprise certification, particularly MWBE certification, helps minority and women-owned businesses secure government contracts and receive valuable support. Key Takeaways MWBE certification enhances business opportunities for minority and women-owned enterprises by prioritizing them in government contract procurement.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The FAR rule will become effective on December 4, 2023, and will apply to new contracts and contracts subject to extension or renewal. The rule instructs that existing IDIQ contracts should be modified by the Government within six months of December 4, 2023 to apply the requirements to future orders.

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ExecutiveBiz

JULY 25, 2024

The Wash100 Award has, over the last decade, staked a claim as the foremost designation of success and influence in the government contracting industry.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Procurement as a Strategic Driver of Digital Transformation Public procurement wields immense influence over markets, technology adoption, and the direction of societal progress. Smart Contracts : Self-executing contracts automate payments and milestones, minimizing delays and disputes.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This guide explains each step, from finding opportunities and registering in SAM, to crafting a strong bid and increasing your chances of winning contracts. Discover how to navigate the process and secure government contracts for your business. Why Bid on Government Jobs? Why Bid on Government Jobs?

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AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 26, 2024

For classified deployments, all ICMP ISVs must be vetted for foreign ownership control and influence (FOCI) by the government prior to beginning contract performance. The ICMP benefits customers and ISVs in several ways: ICMP simplifies procurement by aligning software purchases with existing cloud contracts.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 12, 2024

Wash100 annually celebrates public and private sector executives who have exerted a powerful influence on the government contracting field. Cubic Chairman Mac Curtis recently accepted his 2024 Wash100 Award during a meeting with Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the coveted award.

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WashngtonExec

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This role was created to support the company’s expansion in digital modernization and enhance its influence in the public sector. Additionally, ICF has secured contracts with the U.S. ICF has named Jason Williamson as the new senior vice president responsible for growth, digital modernization and experience.

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Federal News Network

JULY 25, 2024

That law states that a “provision that waives or diminishes a subcontractor’s … right to assert claims for demonstrated additional costs in a contract executed prior to providing any labor, services, or materials is null and void.” and deal points (did the parties previously agree on a workshare as part of a teaming agreement?).

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 24, 2024

The chip market in the United States remains a vital segment for the federal government. Present and emerging technologies depend on semiconductors, including the weapons and systems needed to succeed in the most critical missions. The CHIPS Act of 2022 propels the US chip market to remain competitive. Let’s explore the CHIPS Act and

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

government in April 2024 issued a final rule calling for contracting officials to plan to procure sustainable and services “to the maximum extent practicable.” Planning The first strategy looks to procurement planning. Brazil has used this strategy aggressively in its efforts to implement “green procurement,” and the U.S. In the U.S.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Supreme Court on Monday declined to review the bribery convictions of a former attorney who solicited and accepted payments from an environmental contractor to influence three Puerto Rican mayors and helped the contractor secure government contracts worth millions of dollars.

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Whistleblower Network News

MAY 10, 2024

Under the FCA’s qui tam provisions, whistleblowers with knowledge of government contracting fraud may file lawsuits on behalf of the U.S. Prospective students are entitled to make their enrollment decisions without the improper influence of recruiters who pursue their own financial gain at the expense of students’ best interests.”

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The government has promoted public participation in procurement monitoring, which is vital to combating corruption and improving efficiency, but few independent civil society organizations and individuals had the information, skills and influence to track contracting effectively.

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 22, 2024

GovCon Index is an aggregate index that tracks stock market data from 30 companies with significant influence on the government contracting industry. Last week, GovCon Index recovered from a two-week slump with a rise of 0.13% that brought the average to $4,786.97.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Procurement would thus be a set of administrative law requirements concerned with the design and advertisement of tenders for public contracts, the decision-making process leading to the award of those contracts, and the advertisement and potential challenge of such decisions.

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The esteemed Wash100 Award annually recognizes those with far-reaching influence in the government contracting field. Transportation Command , with a 2024 Wash100 Award for her tireless work to advance the nation’s logistics readiness and strengthen partnerships. Visit Wash100.com com to cast your votes.

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Wash100 Award symbolizes excellence in leadership and influence within the government contracting sector, and we are proud to be acknowledged among such distinguished peers,” emphasized Luthra. Luthra receives the award for his exceptional progress in helping the U.S. government become more cloud-centric.

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PNWC's Government Contracting Update

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Not often, we guess, but the Agency has decided to review a case where outside influences may have tainted a contracting decision. This isn't your typical GAO bid protest where a losing bidder challenges the award of a contract to a competitor but is based on a request coming from Congress.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JULY 7, 2024

Influence of Procurement Method on Timeline Each procurement requirement, as guided by the procurement plan, is closely linked to a specific procurement method. This method dictates the lead time for each requirement and, consequently, the overall duration needed to award a contract.

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Government Contracts Navigator

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

President and Fellows of Harvard College is poised to significantly influence Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) practices and Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) programs and affirmative action requirements for government contracts. Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 26, 2024

Third, there is the issue of the use of AI by contracting authorities, eg in relation to qualitative selection/exclusion, or evaluation/award decisions. It recognises that there ‘are potential benefits to suppliers using AI to develop their bids, enabling them to bid for a greater number of public contracts.

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Select GCR

APRIL 30, 2024

Whether it’s facing skepticism about capabilities of business women or encountering unequal treatment in business interactions, these biases can impede getting federal contracts. Certification opens doors to specialized contracts and procurement opportunities designated specifically for a woman owned business.

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Federal News Network

JULY 12, 2024

As a result, there has been no shortage of procurement legislation and regulation prohibiting or curtailing the federal government’s purchase of Chinese products: Section 889 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (restrictions on the use of telecommunications equipment and services); Section 847 of the FY 2020 NDAA (..)

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ExecutiveBiz

MAY 2, 2024

SAIC Executive Vice President Vincent DiFronzo accepted his 2024 Wash100 Award — the highest honor in government contracting — from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson in an in-person meeting at one of EM’s elite 4×24 leadership series dinner engagements.

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Tracker Intelligence

JANUARY 28, 2024

Introduction to Find a Tender Service: Navigating UK Public Contracts The area of public sector tenders in the United Kingdom is complex but filled with opportunities. This innovative technology not only simplifies the process of discovering public sector contracts, but also makes the once-impossible task easy to manage.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 12, 2024

On May 13, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) issued an instruction implementing policies and procedures that DoD will use to identify contractors (including uncleared contractors) requiring foreign ownership, control, and influence (FOCI) determinations, review related information, and address FOCI concerns.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 31, 2024

They restrict the financial support a Non-Qualifying Veteran may provide to a VSB and prohibit any financial dependence or influence. Essentially, SBA only wants to certify VSBs and allocate VSB-designated contracting dollars where there is meaningful SDV involvement and sufficient SDV authority. Give us a call at 785-200-8919.

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