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

The Procurement ClassRoom

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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CBP document of alleged trade violations reveals claims about forced labor, national security issues

FedScoop

Trade violation allegations about electronic products filed with Customs and Border Protection include references to “child surveillance video” associated with a national security issue and two claims regarding Apple and forced labor, according to a document obtained by FedScoop through a public records request.

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Why File: A GAO Bid Protest Intervention

SmallGovCon

There are a multitude of reasons a contractor would file as an intervenor at GAO, but the biggest reasons are: Access to Documents; Ability to File Pleadings; and Ability to Assist Agency Counsel. Access to Documents As you likely know, typically, bid protests will contain protective orders.

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The SBA doubles down on the Rule of Two

Federal News Network

Dan Ramish: Well, as you can imagine, Tom, it varies depending on whether industry participants are small businesses or other than small businesses. But it’s also worth noting the new documentation and coordination requirements imposed in the proposed rule. Dan Ramish: That’s right. GSA devises them only for small business.

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Smarter collaboration: How Mexico City delivers major projects through inclusive planning

Open Contracting Partnership

Mexico City has devised an efficient, participatory, and transparent approach to seek input from potential suppliers and the public on draft contracting documents before a formal call to tender is announced. Their comments are all published on the site, along with any responses from the procuring entity.

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Precise Software Solutions implements ML as a service on AWS to save time and money for federal agency

AWS Public Sector

Precise), an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner , participated in the AWS Think Big for Small Business Program (TBSB) to expand their AWS capabilities and to grow their business in the public sector. The platform helped the agency digitize and process forms, pictures, and other documents. Precise Software Solutions, Inc.

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As the Acquisition World Turns: OFPP turns heat up on primes

Federal News Network

Several agencies incorporate, or are experimenting with incorporating, a Small Business Participation Commitment Document (SBPCD) into the resulting contract. The SBPCD is the prime contractor’s proposed response to the small business participation evaluation factors.