The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

While it aligns with Liberia’s approach, the Model Law places greater emphasis on transparency, the documentation of justification for using restricted bidding, and minimizing disruptions to competition. Solicitation tools typically take the form of standard bidding documents tailored to specific procurement needs.

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

In government co-ops, a lead government agency issues a solicitation for a good or service, evaluates proposals, and awards a contract. If the lead agency that negotiates the contract has more experience than your organization, you can benefit from their expertise. Please contact us if we can be of assistance.

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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JULY 18, 2017

Using various analytical methods evaluates City's current purchasing patterns and practices; develops and continuously improves centralized purchasing systems and procedures. Oversees and directs staff on development of contracting forms and contracting documents. Provides training and technical guidance as needed.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 26, 2024

In our next session, we will cover FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation) As we prepare for our 9th episode of Season 11, here are a few FAR Facts for us to think about: A contract awarded using other than sealed bidding procedures is a “negotiated ” FAR 15.000. The Government is not required to hold in-person FAR 15.505(c).

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Government Contracts & Investigations

JANUARY 31, 2024

What Won – Sustained Protests In Washington Business Dynamics, LLC , the GAO sustained a protest challenging the Office of Personnel Management’s (“OPM”) evaluation of quotations as deficient and the subsequent blanket purchase agreement (“BPA”) award as unreasonable. [1] 1] The RFQ was issued pursuant to FAR subpart 8.4,

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American City & Country

AUGUST 27, 2024

He adds that his firm can provide key pointers to project managers: “SiteOne is experienced in working with government agencies and departments through the bid process to make sure the correct products and services are sent to the field and with all the required documentation.”

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 21, 2015

Delay in Preparing Technical Specifications, Scope of Work or Terms of Reference Technical specifications , scope of work , and terms of reference are documents that describe what is needed, and should be clear enough to avoid confusing suppliers, contractors, service providers or the evaluation panel.

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Federal News Network

MAY 29, 2024

What’s really interesting here is assuming the RFP is successful and they’re ready to negotiate a new contract, they just will fail to exercise the next option. In another place, the RFP requires that the winning bidder would entertain negotiations with an interested union if they raised it after the contract is in place.

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Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

DECEMBER 20, 2022

While primarily used as a mechanism for recovering time and costs, CDA Claims can arise under a variety of remedy granting contract clauses – and even be used to challenge negative CPARS performance evaluations. In many cases, the government can (and should) engage in good faith/cooperative negotiations to provide just compensation.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Not Detailed Enough First, a JV agreement must contain a provision “[s]pecifying the responsibilities of the parties with regard to negotiation of the contract, source of labor, and contract performance ….” But it also placed too much control in the hands of the non-SDVOSB member. 13 C.F.R § 128.402 (c)(7). Section 7.0 ” 13 C.F.R.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Cooperative structures can vary, and thus their purchasing agreements may differ in several aspects such as: terms and conditions, contract offerings, access to documentation and fees and rebates. By pooling demand, public sector entities can benefit from bulk buying discounts and negotiated price reductions.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This process includes several crucial steps: tendering by the bidders, bid evaluation by the client and award of the contract to the successful bidder. This method decreases the number of bids to control and evaluate, concentrating on the quality rather than quantity. What is a Tender Document in Construction?

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 12, 2024

The proposed clause provides the framework for the contracting officer and the contractor to negotiate the mechanism, timing and frequency of increases, as appropriate. They also should reasonably consider pricing documentation suppliers provide to the distributors/FSS contractors.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

It typically involves the following steps: Identifying opportunities Reviewing solicitation documents Attending pre-bid meetings Preparing and submitting a responsive bid Participating in bid evaluation and negotiations To excel in the bidding process, consider enrolling in our Life Sciences Contracting 101 course.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 12, 2024

The proposed clause provides the framework for the contracting officer and the contractor to negotiate the mechanism, timing, and frequency of increases, as appropriate. They also should reasonably consider pricing documentation suppliers provide to the distributors/FSS contractors.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 19, 2024

These regulations and associated guidance address a host of contracting officer responsibilities, including but not limited to, proposal evaluation, negotiations, price and/or cost analysis, data rights, and foreign acquisition ( e.g. , TAA). For this reason, procurement policy flow-downs cannot be one-sided.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2022

While primarily used as a mechanism for recovering time and costs, CDA Claims can arise under a variety of remedy granting contract clauses – and even be used to challenge negative CPARS performance evaluations. In many cases, the government can (and should) engage in good faith/cooperative negotiations to provide just compensation.

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Procureware

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In the beginning, our software was simply a tool to post RFP documents, later we added supplier registration, then online bidding, and finally contract management to our ProcureWare platform. On the surface, they all appear to be very similar. • Are there regulatory considerations specific to processes or documentation?

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 13, 2024

The first panel, moderated by Professor Alejandro Garro (Columbia Law School), aimed to identify an effective toolkit for managing evidence in construction cases, which generally involve multiple technical issues, numerous technical expert reports, and thousands of documents. Duclos agreed that understanding the major disruption is essential.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In turn, this will lead to more consistent and sound negotiation and administration of MAS contracts. In the past, the regional structure gave rise to differing cultures, negotiation approaches, and interpretations of applicable regulations and solicitation provisions.

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VWV

AUGUST 29, 2024

A list of the relevant CPV codes can be found in the Contract or Tender Notice and supporting documentation. Also, determine whether there is scope to negotiate the call off terms and conditions. Direct award may not be suitable if you wish to negotiate special terms and conditions.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

For procurements exceeding specified thresholds, justification must document the effort to find alternative suppliers, listing unique technical requirements and companies contacted. This involves documenting the evaluation of potential alternative supplies and explaining why they could not satisfy the requirements.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This week, in the spirit of “Fair and Reasonable Transparency,” the Coalition submitted to the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) feedback on its “ FAS Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing.”

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2019

One significant area of Artificial Intelligence is language understanding, also called machine reading comprehension (MRC), and the new technologies in this field lead the way for thousands of new applications, such as sourcing, trend analysis, conversational agents, sentiment analysis, document management, cross-language business development, etc.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Government agency programs like the GSA Schedules provide long-term contracts, allowing businesses to sell commercial products and services at pre-negotiated prices, simplifying the purchasing process. Meeting all the criteria outlined in the solicitation documents ensures compliance and increases the chances of winning the contract.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2019

One significant area of Artificial Intelligence is language understanding, also called machine reading comprehension (MRC), and the new technologies in this field lead the way for thousands of new applications, such as sourcing, trend analysis, conversational agents, sentiment analysis, document management, cross-language business development, etc.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

This process can vary widely between jurisdictions, but typically involves the following steps: Identification of needs: Government agencies identify their needs for goods and services through a variety of channels, including strategic planning documents, public announcements, and requests for information (RFIs).

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

This process can vary widely between jurisdictions, but typically involves the following steps: Identification of needs: Government agencies identify their needs for goods and services through a variety of channels, including strategic planning documents, public announcements, and requests for information (RFIs).

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

1] The FAR defines cost analysis as “the review and evaluation of any of the separate cost elements and profit or fee in an offeror’s or contractor’s proposal as needed to determine a fair and reasonable price or to determine cost realism….” [2] Documenting the negotiation process and rationale are critical for such transactions.

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The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

A mutually agreed steel price index was found and a percentage price increase was negotiated based on the steel price. Communication Including the proforma contract in the RFx document minimizes any dispute upon signing. Including the proforma contract in the RFx document minimizes any dispute upon signing.

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

HUBZone-certified businesses not only gain eligibility for set-aside contracts but also receive a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions. A DCAA-compliant accounting system must properly document costs and transactions, exclude unallowable costs, and ensure compliant timekeeping functionality.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Becoming a prime contractor involves registering with the System for Award Management (SAM), obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and meeting federal requirements for compliance and documentation. Adherence to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and maintaining thorough documentation are non-negotiable requirements.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

To thrive in federal contracting, having an active registration on SAM is non-negotiable. This process requires meticulous attention to detail, starting with gathering essential documents related to your business structure and tax ID number.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

DHS Inventory of AI Systems for Cybersecurity is ‘Not Accurate ,’ Oversight Report Says NextGov reports that the Government Accountability Office published a report Wednesday documenting issues with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) public inventory of AI use cases, including one that was not AI.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

It starts with identifying the right suppliers for a need, sharing requirements and evaluating supplier offers, selecting the most appropriate supplier, negotiating terms and contracting with them to receive goods and/or services. Purchasing is also where value is captured (i.e.,

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Select GCR

JUNE 11, 2024

In a firm-fixed-price contract, the contractor completes the project requirements at a negotiated price, which does not change, and the contractor bears full responsibility for profit or loss. In these contracts, the profit varies and is adjusted based on the contractor’s performance and the final negotiated fee.

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

In addition, the government accountability office plays a crucial role in monitoring and evaluating the performance of these agencies. Then there are negotiated acquisitions which aim to obtain the best value for the government, indicating a preference for flexibility and negotiating terms to achieve this objective.

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