Import and Trade Remedies

JANUARY 2, 2024

As of 1 January 2024, Switzerland will abolish its industrial tariffs on the import of industrial goods. Consumers should also benefit from the measure as import duties are still currently levied on various consumer goods such as cars, bicycles, personal care products, household appliances and clothing.

Import 45

Import Export Negotiation Efficiency 45

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This article will explore what is prime contractor roles, responsibilities, and the importance of prime contractors in government projects. Importance in Government Projects The successful realization of federal contracts greatly depends on prime contractors fulfilling their contractual obligations.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52

Federal News Network

JANUARY 24, 2025

It is important to note that over the years, a host of recommendations have been developed to streamline Federal procurement, reduce barriers to entry, and increase access to the commercial market. There will be cross-cutting efficiency opportunities that will positively impact customer agencies and contractors across government.At

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Government Government 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 27, 2024

It’s important to identify the types of projects you will be completing. The SiteOne executive says cooperative purchasing agreements can help local governments streamline the procurement process by reducing the time spent seeking bids, evaluating vendors and negotiating individual contracts.

Government 98

Government Government Bidding Purchasing 98

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 31, 2024

These documents play a vital role in the procurement process, helping agencies find the right contractors for their projects. Crafting Compelling Documents Creating effective RFP and RFQ documents is crucial for attracting the right contractors. Post-Award Considerations The work doesn’t end once a contract is awarded.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation E-procurement Price Government Contracts 52

Federal News Network

MAY 1, 2024

But yet, something you felt is important to highlight here. So it’s a really important tool, and it’s important to taxpayers. So the de minimis rate is a default indirect cost rate that the uniform guidance allows for recipients to use instead of negotiating at an indirect cost rate. Dan Ramish Yes, Tom.

Thresholds 103

Thresholds Internal Control Negotiation Government Contracts 103

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2025

It is important to note that over the years, a host of recommendations have been developed to streamline Federal procurement, reduce barriers to entry, and increase access to the commercial market. In February and March, the Coalition will be collecting, organizing, and refining the GPEL recommendations.

Efficiency 40

Efficiency Procurement Government Government 40

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.

Bidder 105

Bidder Professional Services Negotiation Bidding 105

Federal News Network

APRIL 10, 2024

A high-level military official negotiates with a contractor. So, this fellow VK had participated in all of the work on the Navy’s behalf for the first phase of this long-term program, and while he was negotiating and dealing with Raytheon, he was also trying to get a job there, basically, and got the job. Tom Temin Right?

Government 99

Government Government Negotiation Ethics 99

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.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

Government 52

Government Government Negotiation Contract 52

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.

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Procurement Bidder Tender 40

ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

The complete contract lifecycle management process includes a contract request or initiation, authoring, negotiation/redlining and approval stages, execution and signature as well as obligation monitoring, renewals, amendments and expiration. Why is it Important to Manage Contracts? But there’s more.

Management 52

Management Contract Contract Management Supply Chain 52

Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Construction Tenders in the UK For companies that require tenders in order to obtain new contracts, construction tenders are particularly important in the UK. A contractor’s ability to deliver quality work on time and within the budget is often the most important factor considered throughout the tender process.

Tender 52

Tender Bidding Negotiation Price 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

JANUARY 31, 2024

Below, we cover a few important GAO decisions you should know from December 2023. Where an agency is required to conduct a qualitative evaluation of offerors’ proposals, the agency must have adequate documentation, containing sufficient detail, to support its judgment. 1] The RFQ was issued pursuant to FAR subpart 8.4,

Bidding 52

Bidding Negotiation Evaluation Sustainability 52

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.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Negotiation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 30, 2024

All in all, the panelists agreed that the increasing use of mediation and negotiation imply a change of mindset within Brazil, although there is still much room for growth. As exposed by Mr. Adell, starting at the negotiation stage, there are several situations that could lead to a dispute, such as breach of confidentiality or exclusivity.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Negotiation Buyers Price 52

Procureware

JUNE 28, 2018

The communications are automatically associated to the individual vendor, their company, and the relevant bid or contract.

Buyers 40

Buyers Collusion Bidding Transparency 40

VWV

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this guide we offer practical insights into using frameworks under the new Procurement Act (the Act) and highlight some of the important changes introduced by the Act. However, there are some important legal and commercial considerations to ensure compliance with the correct process.

Procurement 52

Procurement Framework Agreement Tender Supplier 52

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

Government 40

Government Government Negotiation Import 40

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. Specifically, training that addresses pricing context will be vitally important. Training the acquisition workforce must be part of implementation.

Price 52

Price Negotiation Data Contract 52

Select GCR

APRIL 9, 2024

The certification process involves gathering necessary documents, completing an application, and undergoing a site visit and interview, after which leveraging networking, marketing, and tools like Select GCR can significantly enhance business growth and opportunities. Apart from this, financial documents are equally important.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Education Networking Supplier 52

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.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Efficiency Quality Balance 52

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

Negotiation 40

Negotiation Consulting Thresholds Contract 40

The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

For a more complete description of Contract Management process click here Clear Language Clear and precise contract terms and conditions are important in contract management. A mutually agreed steel price index was found and a percentage price increase was negotiated based on the steel price.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Contract Supplier 52

Federal News Network

JANUARY 31, 2024

Dan Ramish Yeah, Tom, you know, during the course of bidding or quoting government contracts, often there are documents that are exchanged both by the contractor and by the government. And what was in that attachment that became so important here? Tom Temin All right. And so, what did the contract Appeals board say here?

Government 52

Government Government Purchasing Bidding 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

What is a Tender Document in Construction? In the construction industry, tender documentation is a comprehensive set of specifications, conditions, and guidelines that must be fulfilled in order to carry out a project. For contractors to accurately bid, this is a crucial document. It serves as the foundation for the tender.

Tender 52

Tender Bidding Bidder Competitive Bidding 52

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. Specifically, training that addresses pricing context will be vitally important. Training the acquisition workforce must be part of implementation.

Price 45

Price Negotiation Data Supplier 45

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Efficient Record Management Turning to the second point of the checklist, the panel recalled the importance to have an efficient record management. One solution is for legal teams to establish record processes at the time contracts are being negotiated. Lawyers need to be on top on that.

Import 52

Import Efficiency Negotiation Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The panel considered a hypothetical case study covering the life cycle of an equity investment into a renewable energy company and explored the legal and practical considerations for investors when negotiating and enforcing information rights. Issues to Consider During Negotiations Statutory Rights Ms. Ensuring Meaningful Relief Ms.

Management 52

Management Negotiation Corruption Collaboration 52

The Procurement School

MAY 12, 2023

documentation, intellectual property, close-out services, etc.) This is the most important step to help avoid issues caused by misunderstandings later. If the contractual measures are not met and the owner does not address this, it’s natural for the contractor to assume that they are not important. Consider the contract end.

Contract Management 52

Contract Management Management Contract Quality 52

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.

Negotiation 40

Negotiation Price Transparency Data 40

Federal News Network

AUGUST 1, 2024

There will be negotiations to retain key employees named on existing contracts, minimizing the risk of losing those contracts but also retaining critical knowledge, relationships and skills. Navigating this restructuring with the purchase is important to ensure that you don’t put any of the small business certifications at risk.

Buyers 59

Buyers Purchasing Government Contracts Contract 59

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. Are there regulatory considerations specific to processes or documentation? Analyze and document your processes.

Management 40

Management Supplier Bidding Insurance 40

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

company is going to obtain a commercial export license for those defense articles from the State Department, which will allow them to negotiate with and sell directly to a foreign government. Bucket 2R is known or the direct commercial sales or DCS sales transactions where the U.S. So in both cases, those transactions are subject to U.S.

Export 110

Export Supply Chain Manufacturing Participation 110

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

1444 of 2022 of 6 July 2023, which underlined the importance of respecting party autonomy in upholding arbitration agreements. It explained that in typical contract negotiations, once the parties’ proposed terms are accepted, a binding contract is formed. Dubai CoC Case No.

Distribution 52

Distribution Thresholds Contract Negotiation 52

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.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52