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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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The FAR Council has released updates that will impact a couple aspects of small business contracting. Second is that agencies must notify SBA when they seek to remove certain contracts from the 8(a) Program. One is that contractors can now file size and socioeconomic status protests for certain types of orders, under strict timelines.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The STJ decision ruled not only on the possibility – and necessity – of a regulatory agency participating in arbitration proceedings between a concessionary and the relevant state entity but also on the limits of extending the effects of an arbitral award over a non-participating third party. Pursuant to Municipal Decree No.

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Capital Edge Consulting

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Labor is among the largest contract cost recorded to Government contracts. Inadequate recordkeeping can lead to low rankings in an audit or even worse: loss of contract. An adequate WAH policy and procedure includes, as a minimum: A contract between the employee and the contractor outlining expectations.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 19, 2023

At 2 am on Saturday morning, the day after the 10th Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was meant to end in Atlanta, exhausted negotiators finally adopted a resolution on “ Promoting transparency and integrity in public procurement in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ”.

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Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement IT 140

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This entity charges the vendors that participate a small fee to recover the cost of operating the market. They might even haggle over prices if they’re buying a large amount of an item, but the organizer of the market never gets involved in this negotiation. Have you ever thought of how they work? Contact us to learn more.

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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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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

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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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In principle, this allows the parties to agree on the procedure of resolving disputes through their contract or after a dispute has arisen, by providing consent to arbitrate. Thus, while the law continues to recognize investment arbitration as an option, it mandates that the State’s consent be explicitly granted on a case-by-case basis.

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Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

By leveraging the Client Success Government Marketing Program, companies gain access to a comprehensive suite of strategic resources tailored for government contracting. Continuous Assistance and Mentorship Furthermore, our dedicated team is committed to providing ongoing support and guidance throughout the entire contracting lifecycle.

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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JULY 18, 2017

City of Bellingham Position: Purchasing Manager Location: Bellingham, Washington Closing Date: Friday, August 11, 2017 at 4:30 pm Pacific Time Interview Schedule: The most qualified candidates will be asked to participate in a panel interview on August 31, 2017. Directs work of purchasing staff in carrying out and executing contracts.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 8, 2024

With this blurring of lines, duties and responsibilities within traditional IT roles, Mitchell says it is important to also have legal, HR, procurement, compliance and operations at the table to aid in negotiations. Iron Mountain has maintained a variety of cooperative contracts with public sector agencies.

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SmallGovCon

MAY 16, 2024

Here, an incomplete joint venture agreement and its addendum resulted in a finding of affiliation which resulted in Colt-Sunbelt losing its small business status for the contract at issue. Polk Contract Addendum.” The joint venture also submitted a “revised Fort Polk Contract Addendum,” which was also not signed.

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Project Management Management Negotiation Government Contracts 111

Federal News Network

APRIL 19, 2024

Flow-down requirements impact prime contractors, subcontractors, customer agencies, contracting activities, and contracting officers. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) includes a host of contract clauses that must be flowed down to subcontractors. For this reason, procurement policy flow-downs cannot be one-sided.

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AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

According to Forrester, “AWS continues to raise the bar for transacting and contracting, with real dollar benefits…[and] continues to work with procurement executives and other technology buyers to ensure its marketplace is solving their buying challenges.”

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Federal News Network

MAY 1, 2024

Interview Transcript: Tom Temin Dan, the uniform guidance is a little bit outside of FAR and contracting concerns. And government contractors will sometimes participate in the federal grant space, either as contractors or as recipients or sub recipients. But yet, something you felt is important to highlight here. Dan Ramish Yes, Tom.

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Thresholds Internal Control Negotiation Government Contracts 101

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This would encourage the companies’ management to manoeuvre settlement negotiations with more confidence once the arbitration has commenced. Discussing settlement windows when establishing the procedural timetable will encourage all parties and tribunal members to consider settlement negotiations and facilitations at an early stage.

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Negotiation Management Budget Efficiency 97

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 17, 2024

As discussed previously in this FAR and Beyond blog, the General Services Administration (GSA) has proposed to amend the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) of 1984 to adjust the statutory authority for the Federal Supply Schedule (Schedule) program by clarifying what constitutes “competitive procedures” under the law.

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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. Let’s explore the six essential elements that make RFPs and RFQs successful in government contracting.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 10, 2024

A high-level military official negotiates with a contractor. BAE and Raytheon were both recipients of the contract for the demonstration of the existing technologies. This guy VK was not actually negotiating for the government. It is an old story, but new versions keep happening. Tom Temin Right? Zach Prince Yeah, he did.

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Government Government Negotiation Ethics 95

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Diving into government contracting with SAM requires a clear roadmap to success. SAM.gov stands as a crucial portal for businesses seeking federal contracts. This article delivers a concise guide on effectively using SAM, from completing your registration to enhancing your contracting strategy.

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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. But what happens if the acquiring firm’s mentor-protégé joint venture and the acquired firm’s mentor-protégé joint venture are both awardees on the same multiple award contract?

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E-procurement Purchasing Government Contracts Contract 105

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

However, navigating the complex world of public sector contracting can be challenging. In this article, we’ll explore key aspects of government construction projects and provide insights to help you secure contracts and achieve success.

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Select GCR

AUGUST 2, 2023

Government Leasing Contracts on Public Office Space Did you know that Government contracting doesn’t just belong to services and products, but also leasing office spaces. Anyone with an office building available for lease has the opportunity to contract with the Government. You will see the RLP Number, Title and Category.

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Select GCR

MAY 21, 2024

Securing a federal government trucking contract requires insight and strategy. This article serves as your direct route to uncovering the how-to of government bids, clarifying the path from registration to successful contract acquisition. However, these contracts come with their own unique challenges for government contractors.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 25, 2024

Since 2016, Mongolia has been working to establish a new model BIT to guide the negotiation of new BITs and the renegotiation of existing BITs. Mongolia was an ICSID arbitration under the Italy-Mongolia BIT and the ECT involving a dispute over works to be performed under a contract for the refurbishment of a thermal electric station.

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Transparency Negotiation Price Export 105

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

EPAs are mechanisms built into contracts to increase or decrease stated contract prices of goods or services, generally contingent on market conditions. Contractors rapidly found that their MAS offerings were no longer economically feasible and began removing important goods and services from their contracts.

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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.

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Price Negotiation Ethics Contract Price 45

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

And so you introduce a lot of complexity for any contractor that is thinking about participating in that market. government is going to be your contracting party and they’ll basically operate as a bit of a middleman between you, the contractor and that foreign government. procurement contract. supply chains.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 19, 2024

Flow-down requirements impact prime contractors, subcontractors, customer agencies, contracting activities, and contracting officers. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) includes a host of contract clauses that must be flowed down to subcontractors. For this reason, procurement policy flow-downs cannot be one-sided.

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Procurement Negotiation Price Transparency 49

Federal Construction Contracting

JUNE 27, 2022

As a follow-up to my earlier post about the need to develop a settlement strategy when a claim is headed for litigation, I reviewed the various decisions of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) for the first five months of 2022. Over 90% of the ADRs before the Board have resulted in settlements.

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Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

In the dynamic realm of global public sector contracts, the essence of cultural awareness transcends mere compliance; it’s a pivotal catalyst for fostering effective communication, enhancing negotiation prowess, and ensuring equitable service delivery across diverse populations.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Together, Ivalua and OMNIA Partners provide faster access to pre-negotiated pricing, saving sourcing groups significant time, and accelerate buying against those contracts, thereby capturing savings more efficiently. We are pleased to welcome the customers of Ivalua to our 410,000+ members and participants.”. About Ivalua.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I continue exploring the use of public procurement as a tool of digital regulation (or ‘AI regulation by contract’ as shorthand)—ie as a mechanism to promote transparency, explainability, cyber security, ethical and legal compliance leading to trustworthiness, etc in the adoption of digital technologies by the public sector.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Construction Tenders in the UK For companies that require tenders in order to obtain new contracts, construction tenders are particularly important in the UK. Tendering is the act of offering bids in construction-related contracts with significant stakeholders such as the government, commercial developers or contractors.

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NIH NITAAC

MARCH 31, 2021

The SBA negotiates with agencies to establish individual agency goals that, in the aggregate, constitute government-wide goals. The CIO-SP3 Small Business GWAC features 133 8(a) designated Contract Holders. The CIO-SP3 Small Business GWAC features 53 SDVOSB Contract Holders.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 27, 2023

On the final day of the CBAr 22nd International Arbitration Conference, the main theme discussed was party autonomy in business contracts, especially amidst scenarios of instability. Introduced in 2019, this law emphasized the importance of economic freedom, good faith, and the respect for contracts.

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