SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Following that reasoning, the proposed rule update will ensure that the definition for “mentor,” found at 13 C.F.R. However, if you are familiar with other SBA rules, a “concern” is specifically “a business entity organized for profit per 13 C.F.R. 121.105(a)(1). b) explicitly states that a mentor must be a for-profit business.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The PAP is a significant policy document, providing guidance to FAS contracting officers regarding the negotiation of Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts. It is where requirements are definitized, allowing FSS contractors and customer agencies to engage and conduct business on behalf of American people.

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Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Procedure to use WTO Committees The procedure to use WTO Committees functions similar to the WTO negotiating procedure. Participation in Committee procedures and meetings are reserved to Members, i.e., governments. Whether the ASCM permits this interpretation is not clear. [6] Business has no direct access.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 16, 2024

I don’t think the whole story has been told, but I think the one thing that’s definite is that this is going forward. We’ve had negotiations with TRANSCOM to adjust for the inflation that’s occurred. “I’ve got a lot of work to do to convince them,” he said in an interview with Federal News Network. “I with such an oath.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Treatment of dual nationals under the BIT The BIT contains a definition of “investor” that includes natural or legal persons who hold the nationality of any of the contracting parties (BIT, art. Therefore, under international investment agreements, all the possible sources of jurisdiction are in control of the states, not the investors.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

Under both of these circumstances, the procuring agency cannot count the options or orders as an award to a small business or small business program participant for goaling purposes. 121.404(b)(4)(ii)). To that end, SBA’s commentary and proposed new 13 C.F.R. As always, SBA would need to approve any revisions to an MPA.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

(China PR) ); (b) the awards not being for a “definite and discernable amount” ( Costco Wholesale Corporation v. Ordinarily, “a party’s participation in a proceeding (including through counsel) would […] evidence that a party had notice of that proceeding” (para.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 24, 2024

So we’re definitely excited as a mechanism, again, to bring in new ideas and continue to continually generate innovation across our Army ecosystem. So through the Army we have an intellectual property cadre who can provide resources directly to small businesses to help them negotiate that pathway. We’ve run it every year.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

While the theoretical expectation could be that the public buyer would opt for a competitive dialogue or innovation partnership, as procedures targeted at this type of procurement, evidence of EU level practice shows that public buyers have a strong preference for competitive procedures with negotiations.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 30, 2024

But it’s not intended to be an automatic stop on, awarding task orders to other than small businesses, but it is definitely intended to switch the balance of power so that the presumption going in is in favor of small businesses. So that week was gone in terms of trying to negotiate things. Regardless.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A discussion between economist Gustavo Franco (former President of the Brazilian Central Bank) and arbitrator Maurício Almeida Prado (MAP Negotiation and Arbitration, Partner) ensued, dealing with “Business Contracts and Dispute Resolution in Times of Instability,” particularly in the Brazilian context. Westinghouse (1984) and Gasum v.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

However, she stated that the ISDS system in Europe was definitely undergoing a change: investors consider filing less claims and there is an increased interest in settling rather than litigating. Ms Fatás Pérez added that negotiations on the creation of a multilateral investment court would still require significant work.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Although there is no clear consensus on its definition, this experience is usually understood to be how a user feels about an interactive tool linked to a product or service. The user experience is therefore a key component of the customer experience. But what does it cover? How is it different from the customer experience?

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Additionally, generally, the reasonable costs of preparing, submitting, and negotiating an REA are contract administration costs, and consequently are also recoverable. Alternatively, it can give the contractor an opportunity to negotiate a termination-for-convenience or no-cost termination. 6358 , the Fair Warning Act of 2023. [79]

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

I think we should probably look at the trajectory of all of these GWACs and the ability of small business to participate in that marketplace. Is it really conducive to small business participation? I think bit more definition of what an agency needs to do where there is no exception to the rule would be helpful.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

program requirements proposed at 32 CFR part 170; Add definitions for controlled unclassified information (CUI) and DoD unique identifier (DoD UID) to the subpart; Establish a solicitation provision and prescription; and Revise the existing clause language and prescription. Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Joseph P.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

Barring size status protests, the number of companies authorized to participate by domain is as follows: Domain Awardees Total companies found responsible to do cost-type work (i.e., The related TAA definition can be found here. 1,383 small businesses have been awarded across seven domains under the small business set-aside contract.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

We look forward to your participation! The proposed regulations are further explained and summarized below: Key Definitions: Certain terms are broadly defined and capture large segments of the U.S. Below are definitions for four key terms that illustrate the scope of the Proposed Rule. cloud computing sector.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

Golfers of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Using this definition, the Court reasoned that a follow-on production OT solicitation is a procurement because it seeks to acquire property or services for the government, whether the agency accomplishes that acquisition using its OT authority or the authority under the FAR.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Last year, the Coalition was fortunate to raise $13,000 for PPH through the generosity of our members and participants of the tournament. In 2013, Paws for Purple Hearts launched its first Training Boot Camp, where Service Dogs who participated in Canine-Assisted Warrior Therapy® were matched with an impaired Warrior.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It includes numerous updated definitions, requirements, and representations relating to contractor cybersecurity. Items to note: “ Information and communications technology ” – This updated definition includes additional examples of ICT including telecommunications services, electronic media, IoT devices, and operational technology.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It’ll also include enhanced market research, vendor performance and data to be able to strengthen the agency’s abilities to better negotiate their deals.” Under the BCI, GSA will lead the government in negotiating a governmentwide IT software license agreement with a large software provider. That is in process.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms. Emphasis added.) See Section 2.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Participants in the 8(a) program benefit from reduced competition, tailored business development assistance, and access to a wide range of federal contracting sectors, which can significantly aid their growth. Eligible entities are small businesses owned by Alaska Native corporations.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

I joined the Secretariat in 2021 during the then-ongoing negotiations to modernise the ECT. Despite joining mid-process, I had the privilege of participating in most of the formal discussions and gaining valuable insights into the process. It is also important to note that the ECT is not merely an international investment agreement.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2024

TPP was the primary entity responsible for negotiating the terms of the Agreement and played a central role in its execution. TPP’s active and leading involvement in the negotiation and implementation of the project, coupled with an amendment that TPP signed as a party, further solidified its status. f) limited claims to Greenfield.

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Procurement Notes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It is enough that he is a willful participant in joint activity with the State or its agents.” [52] Hence, just like under the NLRA, unless the bargaining unit agreement already grants to the agency the unilateral right to impose a vaccination requirement, the agency has to negotiate. The definition does not include the U.S.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 12, 2025

While the language of the bilateral investment treaty (BIT) provided a clear definition of investment, this dispute was complicated by differing versions of the underlying contract. When are these expenditures considered an investment? The parties agreed to a feasibility study, with the costs borne by PEL.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Congress Releases Compromise $895 Billion FY25 NDAA Meritalk reports that the House of Representatives and Senate published their final negotiated version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. billion in spending, falling just below the mandated budget cap set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The four priorities of the BCI include: Leveraging Data Across Federal Agencies to Get Lower Prices and Better Terms; Negotiating Common Enterprise-Wide Software Licenses; Saving Money and Avoiding Waste by Getting Contract Requirements Right the First Time; and Getting Better Value from Sole Source and Other High-Risk Contracts.

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