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Procurement Methods vs. Solicitation Tools: What Every Procurement Professional Needs to Know

The Procurement ClassRoom

Procurement decisions may also be influenced by emergencies, such as the need for the prompt delivery of goods and services to address disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. The level of competition in the market can also influence the choice of procurement method.

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Harvard Whistleblower Featured as Whistleblower of the Week

Whistleblower Network News

After the leak of the Facebook papers in 2021 and Frances Haugen’s testimony to Congress, Donovan set out to make the documents publicly available in a database. Donovan is the former Technology and Social Change Research Project director at Harvard Kennedy’s Shorenstein Center.

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The Scottish Government Procurement Strategy 2024-2028

Scottish Government Procurement

We have published the Scottish Government’s Procurement Strategy 2024 to 2028, which sets out how we will use our spend and influence to promote a green, inclusive and just economic recovery. The strategy has been developed to align with, and support delivery of, the Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland.

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The Corporate Transparency Act: A Primer for “Small” Businesses

GovCon & Trade

A “company applicant” is either of the following: In the case of a domestic reporting company, the individual who filed the documents needed to create the entity. In the case of a foreign reporting company, the individual filing the documents when it first registered as a foreign reporting company to do business in a state.

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Benefits of MWBE Certification for Your Small Business

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Each state has its own certification process, which can include specific requirements and documentation. This includes providing evidence of minority ownership, which involves documentation proving the identity of the owners and their control over management and daily business operations.

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What is a Prime Contractor?

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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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Fear and loathing in Defense IT: Time to enforce FAR conflict of interest rules and revolving door abuses

Federal News Network

that prohibits SETA contractors from using their insights and influence to gain an unfair advantage or worse, commit fraud. Some major technology companies have sought to influence government contractors through kickbacks, job offers and special discounts. conflict of interest and false claims rules. Congress must enforce FAR 9.5