Federal News Network

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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. GSA says its IT Vendor Management Office is close to finalizing a governmentwide deal with Microsoft.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Leverage Group Purchasing and Cooperative Contracts for Cost Efficiency One of the most effective ways to streamline procurement is by using group/cooperative purchasing contracts. For instance, instead of conducting lengthy RFP processes, your team can access ready-made contracts with industry leading suppliers.

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Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 19, 2024

As part of our ongoing efforts to modernize government IT procurement and management, the Better Contracting Initiative (BCI) has been a cornerstone of our strategy at the Governmentwide IT Program Management Office.

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Procureware

JUNE 28, 2018

Two-Way Messaging is a new feature that lets buyers interact with vendors via email and have all the communications logged in ProcureWare. The communications are automatically associated to the individual vendor, their company, and the relevant bid or contract.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

Questions remain about vertical and horizontal contract duplication arising from the ASCEND BPA acquisition strategy. OMB Launches Acquisition Data Strategy The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a circular on May 30 entitled “Strategic Management of Acquisition Data and Information.”

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Great Government Through Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In an earlier blog post, Transforming Government IT Procurement: Better Contracting Initiative Priority 2 , I introduced the Better Contracting Initiative (BCI) as a driving force behind our ongoing efforts to modernize government IT procurement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 27, 2025

This year, we’ll dive into the procurement developments that have occurred during the first 6 months of the new Administration, and how these efforts to increase efficiency and rightsize contracting programs are shifting the government market and creating new opportunities and challenges for Federal contractors.

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