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Performance Risk is Intrinsic to Stated Evaluation Factors

Public Contracting Institute

In a recent protest, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) held that although performance risk was not specifically listed as an evaluation criterion, an agency may always consider risk that is intrinsic to the stated evaluation factors. South Dade A/C and Refrig., B-421406, April 25, 2023.

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Unlocking opportunities: How Ekiti State, Nigeria is enabling women businesses through better procurement practices

Open Contracting Partnership

But these businesses rarely take part in public procurement due to long-standing cultural barriers, overly bureaucratic processes and the sense that to win public contracts, they must have the right connections. It’s a “missed opportunity,” says Egghead Odewale, Director General of Ekiti State’s Bureau of Public Procurement (EKBPP).

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Bid Protest Hub – January 2024

Government Contracts & Investigations

1] The agency issued the solicitation through GSA’s e-Buy system, stating that the proposed “wheel loader equipment must meet the salient features or specification of the Caterpillar 980 or exceed the specifications attached” and included a two-page specification sheet. Sustained Protests In American Material Handling, Inc.,

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The reason why the Air Force pulled the plug on a huge cyber contract may surprise you

Federal News Network

While it is good that the requirement generated significant industry interest with over 250 proposals received, the established acquisition strategy and evaluation methodology were not suitable to result in a manageable number of prime contract awards. Agencies have cancelled procurements for a lack of competition.

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Final EU model contractual AI Clauses available -- some thoughts on regulatory tunnelling

How to Crack a Nut

A first observation is that the controversy surrounding the definition of ‘high-risk’ in the EU AI Act immediately carries over to the model AI clauses and to the choice of ‘demanding’ vs light version. Similarly, most requirements are offloaded to (yet to emerge) standards or the technical and organisational measures devised by the parties.

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Government Contracts Cost and Pricing: The Truth in Negotiations Act, or Whatever the Kids Are Calling It These Days (Part 3)

Government Contracts & Investigations

6] DCAA is authorized to examine contractor records related to proposals, discussions, pricing, and performance to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and currency of cost or pricing data. [7] and evaluate significant variances for potential defective pricing. [48] and evaluate significant variances for potential defective pricing. [48]

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Friday Flash 08/23/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

This Wednesday, The Coalition for Government Procurement had the pleasure of hosting the 11 th Annual Joseph P. This fund, which has raised more than $140,000 over the years, has supported veterans as they pursue their education in government procurement law at the GW Law School. Coffey , and Michael E. Why Attend?