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GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft

Federal News Network

When the Office of Federal Procurement Policy launched its Better Contracting Initiative in November 2023, leaders promised this time would be different when it came to developing enterprisewide software licenses. The General Services Administration is about to deliver on that promise. GSAs optimism for this time is based on several factors.

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Mastering IP Negotiations in Government Subcontracts: 7 Best Practices

Public Contracting Institute

It’s important to know how to handle IP negotiations the right way. It’s crucial to know the key rules and clauses that apply to IP in these contracts. This means looking at all the IP you own and might create during the contract. It’s like taking inventory of your ideas and creations.

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Job Opening: Purchasing Manager

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

Performs complex administrative and technical purchasing work and provides procurement expertise in managing and coordinating a centralized procurement system of contracts, goods and services as well as asset storage, recovery and disposal. Oversees and directs staff on development of contracting forms and contracting documents.

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Why most government contractors are feeling confident about 2025

Federal News Network

I’m looking at the CMS recompeting a contract that, by all measures, was being conducted more than satisfactorily by a services contractor, but they want a new contractor. Generally, the government contracting markets have been relatively insulated from the economic conditions. ” Tom Temin And what about small business?

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Government Contracts Cost and Pricing: Introduction to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Cost Principles (Part 1)

Government Contracts & Investigations

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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Finding the 2nd Right Answer: The Planning Phase of Procurement

The Procurement School

When a contract for copy paper was due to expire, there was relatively little discussion about doing anything different but having procurement running an RFX. Investing in digital solutions would be the 2nd right answer, rather than falling into the trap of continuing what worked for the last contract. The price of carpet @ $10.00

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Creating Tail Spend ROI Through an Improved Buyer Experience

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Poorly utilized preferred suppliers with negotiated pricing. Allow users to s earch across internally hosted supplier catalogs, Amazon Business, and other supplier sites to view and compare the results on a single screen, with real-time pricing and inventory. . Budgeting challenges as tail spend typically often not planned for .

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