The Procurement School

AUGUST 11, 2023

The latter groups have a strong influence on the priorities to be realized and the time frames for their delivery. This could be from better negotiating on contracts; consolidating the spend; value analysis techniques; material substitution; cost avoidance; or any other quantifiable savings.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Balance Procurement E-procurement 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Any number of factors can influence that multiplier, from the perceived strength of the claims and defenses, the overall value of the matter, and more. Here, the settlement agreement identified $2,727,545 as the single damages ( i.e., restitution) amount and $4,091,317 was the negotiated settlement total.

Telecommunication 40

Telecommunication Influencing Negotiation Networking 40

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

One solution is for legal teams to establish record processes at the time contracts are being negotiated. The negotiation team being most of the time different from the executing team, gathering all relevant knowledge about a case or a contract requires an in-house counsel to grab information from other persons involved in the project.

Import 52

Import Efficiency Negotiation Tender 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The standard for reasonableness depends on whether the compensation is paid in accordance with an “arm’s length” labor-management agreement negotiated pursuant to the Federal Labor Relations Act or similar state statutes. [9] The DCAM states that the same industry means firms “producing similar products or providing similar services.” [33]

Price 52

Price Government Contracts Government Government 52

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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Tender Buyers Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Under the bills, “artificial intelligence” is defined as: … a machine-based system that can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments. MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts, Feb.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Negotiation Utilities Procurement 52

Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Beyond the FAR, other significant laws such as the Armed Services Procurement Act and the Small Business Act provide additional guidance on contract negotiation, pricing, and subcontracting. The FARs dynamic nature allows it to evolve with the changing needs of federal procurement, influenced by various government agencies.

Government 52

Government Government Government Contracts Transparency 52

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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 31, 2023

On 30 October 2023, G7 leaders published the Hiroshima Process International Guiding Principles for Advanced AI system (the G7 AI Principles), a non-exhaustive list of guiding principles formulated as a living document that builds on the OECD AI Principles to take account of recent developments in advanced AI systems.

Transparency 64

Transparency Accountability Risk Management Evaluation 64

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 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. 5] Thus, OHA found the JV ineligible for award.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Supply Chain Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Influence on Market Strategies: Sharing demand data with industry partners has empowered them to tailor their strategies more effectively to Federal market demands, focusing efforts on high-demand items. The website provides technical documentation, best practices, and guidance.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Data Price Thresholds 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Sending a purchase order or a response to an RFQ can constitute a contract, as well as a verbal agreement, so it is important to understand the five main elements that are required for a contract to be valid and a legally binding document. Are they free from the influence of drugs and/or alcohol? Consideration Finally, consideration.

Capacity 52

Capacity Supplier Procurement Supply Chain 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 18, 2025

Key topics included how disputes are viewed within business and legal departments, cultural and structural factors influencing the adoption of arbitration, effective use of arbitration as a tool to facilitate settlement, and the use of third-party funding to mitigate the risk of arbitration.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Negotiation Consulting Participation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 29, 2025

The Claimant had argued that the failure of Romania to adopt a Draft Law that was prepared following negotiations of the parties violated the BITs. They sought to address questions of fact, questions of law, while also seeking access to the arbitration documents and the right to participate at the hearing.

Corruption 52

Corruption Framework Agreement Influencing Negotiation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 20, 2025

the first KAB post on ISDS reform in the year, explored the feasibility of negotiating a multilateral investment treaty in todays global landscape, exploring both the opportunities and challenges involved. The Commission supported developing the draft toolkit as a descriptive, evolving document illustrating States’ practices.

Balance 52

Balance Finance Capacity Budget 52

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.

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Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52