The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Step 2 – Development Once the procurement strategy is developed and agreed to the next step in the procurement journey is to begin drafting or developing the procurement documents for distribution. Author: Graham Allen Graham Allen is recently retired from Supply Chain Ontario. which provides a high level procurement overview.

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University of Bristol

OCTOBER 21, 2024

However, these are bound to be narrow and relatively technical exercises (as the current process of review indicates, where views are collected through by-invitation virtual workshops and forms emailed to a closed distribution list) and it seems unlikely that Parliament will spend much time discussing the NPPS.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It’s opportunity for a more flexible supply chain from the contracting side. And as you would expect, there’s a broad distribution of respondents in the survey who are primes versus subs. So, the sample in the survey was broadly distributed. But the opportunity is huge. But that’s pretty competitive.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

Contractors should also be aware of the following opportunities that the Government is considering to reduce plastics in the Federal supply chain: The fact sheet touts past Federal accomplishments, including the FSS Single Use Plastics Final Rule that the Coalition commented on in February. Reporting should begin by September 1, 2025.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

The purpose of the RFI was to provide DoD with information to “support their efforts in developing policies, initiatives, and resource distribution to ensure support for the DIB in integrating AI into defense systems.” CIO-SP4 is designed as an infinite-delivery and infinite-quality contract with a ceiling of $50 billion.

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The Contractor's Perspective

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Infrastructure” is broadly interpreted and includes solar and wind “structures, facilities, and equipment that generate, transport, and distribute energy including electric vehicle (EV) charging.” 2 CFR §184.4(c). 2 CFR §184.4(c) 2 CFR §184.6(b). 2 CFR §184.7(a).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The priority areas are: Asset Management Vulnerability Management Defensible Architecture Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Incident Detection & Response Each priority area includes further alignment goals to address these variations. According to Capt.

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University of Bristol

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Public buyers seeking to procure goods, services or works from the market need to process large amounts of information to choose a responsible provider offering the best possible terms on quality, cost, experience, etc.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The richness of visual data supplied by regular drone-based oversight brings a deep level of resiliency and visibility for electric utilities as they strive to meet stringent performance metrics. The self-improving algorithms learn to differentiate what is normal from what is abnormal based on probability distributions for countless signals.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Fair Trade USA is combining the power of AI and ML and their rich data warehouse to allow their partners to better evaluate supply chain risks and see their impact in the existing Partner Portal.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Porangaba noted that technological development is key, and that investments in smart grids may increase efficiency of energy distribution. Thus, a growth in the number of arbitrations relating to compliance, insurance, supply chain and a range of disputes focusing on a mix of soft and hard law is to be expected.

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Govshop

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Ohio University received a Grant through the Department of Energy for the utilization of carbon supply chain waste and byproducts to manufacture graphite for energy storage applications. They enable more efficient, resilient, and sustainable energy management while enhancing residents’ overall quality of life.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

At the state level, a growing list of states are enacting total bans on the sale and distribution of such products and components. 14057 issued by the White House Council on Environmental Quality (“CEQ”) in August 2022, the provisions of Section 208 within E.O. According to the Implementing Instructions for E.O.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

Aimed primarily at imports from key trading partners, these tariffs are set to significantly affect a wide array of goods, directly highlighting the impact of US tariffs on UK supply chains. The Impact of US Tariffs on UK Supply Chains 1. How Procurement Professionals Can Respond 1.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2025

If you are not already on a committee distribution list and would like to sign up, please email Mady Whiting at mwhiting@thecgp.org with which committees you are interested in joining. If an order is not set aside the contracting officer must document the reason and coordinate the decision with the PCR.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

Polaris will support agency requirements for information technology (IT) services, including emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, distributed ledger technology, edge computing, and immersive technology. The first announcement included 102 awardees.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 30, 2025

The DOGE, established last week through an executive order , is directed to improve the quality and efficiency of government-wide software, network infrastructure, and IT systems. GAO has designated IT Management as a high-risk area, given a history of cost overruns, failed investments, and the scale of government IT systems.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

GSA will continue to provide updates on the new TDR fields and Data Quality Initiatives through its monthly MAS office hours , quarterly MAS Newsletters and posts in GSAs MAS Interact community. 2024 Small Business Regulatory Year in Review, Jan.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

If you are not already on a committee distribution list and would like to sign up, please email Mady Whiting at mwhiting@thecgp.org with which committees you are interested in joining. View the Sponsorship Prospectus here. Please submit your feedback to Joseph Snyderwine at JSnyderwine@thecgp.org by March 14.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

If you are not already on a committee distribution list and would like to sign up, please email Mady Whiting at mwhiting@thecgp.org with which committees you are interested in joining. Please submit your feedback to Joseph Snyderwine at JSnyderwine@thecgp.org by March 14.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2025

to distribute economic opportunity; Returning employees back to the office; Eliminating equity and climate change mandates for GSA contractors; Accelerating the disposition of underutilized and inefficient buildings; and Improving transparency and accountability within GSA and strengthening governmentwide partnerships including with our contractors.

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