Redstone Government Consulting

JULY 17, 2024

Depending on the type and dollar amount of your subcontracts, FAR 52.244-2 Subcontracts clause requires a contractor that does not have an approved purchasing system (never been reviewed or is disapproved) to obtain written consent from the Contracting Officer before subcontract award.

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2023

All Department of Justice agencies will now be able to purchase artificial intelligence-powered software and professional services from Veritone under a $15 million blanket purchase agreement.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When local governments purchase technology, it’s crucial they understand the unique constraints and responsibilities they face. Here are a few more skills Cunningham feels belong on the IT purchasing team: project management, financial analysis and communication skills. What about cooperative contracts?

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This week in federal government contracting NASA has announced a $1.8 billion COSMOS contract and tech giants are pushing for legislation to streamline federal cloud procurement, aligning with the GSA’s advocacy for simpler cloud purchasing and value-based contracting. NASA Soliciting Proposals for $1.8B

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Redstone Government Consulting

MARCH 26, 2025

There is no definition of split purchases in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). However, the Defense Contract Management Agency reviews purchase order files for split purchases during a Contractor Purchasing System Review.

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FedScoop

MARCH 1, 2024

Following scrutiny from both an agency watchdog and Congress for its purchases of Chinese-made video-conference cameras that were susceptible to security vulnerabilities, the General Services Administration said Thursday that it must deliver a corrective action plan to its inspector general’s office by March 25.

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 20, 2025

Navy contract modification worth approximately $141 million for the procurement of Standard Missile-2 and spares. Scope of Contract Modification The Department of Defense said Thursday the contract action combines purchases for the governments of Japan, Australia, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands under the foreign military sales program.

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USFCR

AUGUST 15, 2024

Government contract vehicles can be your map to success. These pre-negotiated agreements streamline the purchasing process, allowing businesses to secure federal contracts more efficiently and effectively. Feeling lost in the maze of government procurement?

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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. 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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Federal News Network

MARCH 1, 2024

GSA Chief Information Officer David Shive also says nobody at the agency intentionally misled the contracting officer into approving the purchases. also maintains that the purchase violated the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. also maintains that the purchase violated the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. But Erickson Jr.

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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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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 20, 2024

With respect to the federal contractor workforce, the report summarized as follows: The shutdown resulted in over 10,000 stop work orders for contracts and numerous temporary layoffs among the federal contractor community. In terms of payment, the contract divided the period of performance into 12 service units of one month each.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

These roadblocks reveal opportunity though, as teams look toward cooperative purchasing for relief. With the help of a cooperative purchasing organization, you can increase savings at your organization by leveraging pre-awarded cooperative contracts and streamlining your purchasing process, resulting in a stronger overall strategy.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The multi-award blanket purchase agreement from the GSA aims to provide services and IT products to support GSA IT transformation, modernization, creative and maintenance efforts, according to the post. The BPA will provide a streamlined process to support the purchase of IT products and agile delivery services.”

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FedScoop

MAY 28, 2024

The FBI announced awards for the second iteration of a blanket purchase agreement for IT services and supplies Friday, estimating the spend will be $8 billion. The award marks the largest contract vehicle for IT services ever established by the FBI, according to the agency. Investments for the previous ITSSS totaled over $2 billion.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 10, 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the launch of the Federal Addendum to the Standard Contract for AWS Marketplace (SCMP). The SCMP has helped accelerate contract approvals by up to 80 percent. It addresses common federal government requirements for commercial supplier agreements, such as removing unenforceable clauses.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 14, 2025

” Now, “a small group of volunteers, has purchased the site from his heirs and will continue to provide the same free service under the same name, Wifcon.com.” Sadly, Bob died on November 24, 2024, after a brief illness, leaving no operational successor.” Please visit the website at WIFCON.com.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Treasury Department is gearing up to launch a blanket purchase agreement contract that will source and streamline enterprisewide cybersecurity services for its bureaus and offices. Treasury also emphasizes in the draft contract that PROTECTS is much more than a vehicle to provide cybersecurity.

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WashngtonExec

JUNE 30, 2024

IRS awarded Maximus the task order through the blanket purchase agreement for the Enterprise Development, Operations Services contract, which supports the agency’s modernization plans. Maximus has won a 5-year, $87 million task order from the Internal Revenue Service to deliver end-to-end development and modernization services.

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ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Broadcom has secured a new Department of the Navy enterprise software agreement blanket purchase agreement to make the VMware software portfolio readily accessible through Carahsoft Technology’s General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule contract.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The rule, which applied to open market competitions, will, once the rule is finalized, also apply to multiple award contract vehicles. And so based on that interpretation of the Small Business Act and the implementing regulations of procurement vehicle, that’s a multiple-award contract would also be subject to the Rule of Two.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Scottish Government have been working with internal and external stakeholders on the development of a collaborative Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for projects up to £5 million for use across the Scottish public sector. A DPS is an agile electronic method of procurement.

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ExecutiveBiz

MAY 28, 2024

RELI Group and Hive Group have secured a five-year, $340 million blanket purchase agreement to provide the Transportation Security Administration with integrated program management support services.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

NCR Government Systems has secured a potential $335 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the Defense Information Systems Agency to provide the Defense Commissary Agency, or DeCA, with an Enterprise Business Operations Systems Solution.

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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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Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This guide breaks down the crucial steps: identifying contracting opportunities, understanding procurement processes, and building relationships with government buyers. Dive in to learn strategies that can help you secure lucrative government contracts.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 17, 2025

The agency stated in its release that Microsofts commitment to this effort ensures a unified approach offering consistent benefits to agencies regardless of size or purchasing method.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Dining services and administration teams are at the frontlines of tackling these issues, making strategic partnerships in food purchasing essential for success. As your ally in the food purchasing process, OMNIA Partners offers access to subject matter experts (SMEs) as well as a robust contract portfolio of food and food service suppliers.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 25, 2024

Parsons has secured a position on a $200 million multiple-award task order contract from the General Services Administration to provide program management and construction management services.

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FedScoop

JULY 1, 2024

The General Services Administration on Friday announced a request for proposal for its Alliant 3 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), which has no maximum dollar ceiling. Each contract will be scored within elements including relevant experience with emerging technologies.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The district recently used cooperative purchasing to enhance its school environment with outdoor seating areas—a move that reflects both the district’s financial responsibility and focus on student well-being. Why Cooperative Purchasing?

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Challenge: Limited Resources, Lengthy Research, and Cumbersome RFP Process The Town of Epping faced a significant challenge in streamlining its procurement operations due to the intricate and heavily regulated nature of government purchasing. “Securing three quotes for our purchases poses a significant challenge.

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ExecutiveBiz

JULY 25, 2024

The FBI has awarded Jacobs a position on the second iteration of the potential eight-year, $8 billion Information Technology Supplies and Support Services blanket purchase agreement. Gwen Clavon, senior vice president at Jacobs, said in a statement Wednesday the award extends the company’s nearly 20-year partnership with the agency.

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 26, 2024

Contracting agencies, and contractors, must always be aware of potential organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs). The procuring officials reviewed existing and future contracts for potentials OCIs involving the WHPG solicitation. An OCI can result in a contractor being kicked off a federal procurement.

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Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Trying to figure out how to get a government contract? This no-nonsense guide walks you through the contracting process, from initial eligibility to bidding, and ultimately enables your small business to win contracts available every fiscal year. You’re in the right place!

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GovCon Wire

MAY 13, 2024

billion Administrative Office of the United States Courts Judiciary IT Services blanket purchase agreement. Lamb Informatics, a wholly owned subsidiary of GovCIO, has secured a spot on a potential five-year, $1.5

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The selection is a single-award blanket purchase agreement with an 8(a) small business with a maximum value of about $77.5 NASA has selected Seventh Sense Consulting to provide acquisition support services for non-inherently governmental functions. million, the space agency said Wednesday.

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