Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JUNE 22, 2017

This position also assists agency staff with purchasing activities to ensure that purchase requisitions and activities comply with Kitsap Transit’s procurement policies; receives and reviews requisitions for products and services; ensures proper authorizations, and accuracy of account numbers and descriptions.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 16, 2025

In the UK, public procurement is essential to providing high-quality public services. Companies wishing to work with public sector organisations must know who the key players in public procurement are. These players administer public contracts, establish procurement regulations, and influence the procurement environment.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Chile’s public procurement agency, ChileCompra, created its “ Public Contracting Observatory ” service in 2012 to detect, prevent, and fix irregularities in government contracting procedures. But an amendment to the procurement law in December 2023 has paved the way to making the Observatory’s monitoring systems available to the public too.

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The National Institute for Government Procurement (NIGP) released their 2017 Public Procurement Benchmark Survey. This report provides metrics that can assist procurement professionals in everyday decision making. Enhance the use of auctions for procurement purposes. Improve the tracking “soft-cash” savings.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Challenge: In 2020, public procurement in the Dominican Republic lacked public trust and credibility due to several high-level corruption scandals. The island’s procurement agency faced more than 250 open complaints and allegations of collusion and low competition in the procurement process. More recently, it canceled a RD$1.3

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

At The Coalition for Government Procurement, we are grateful for their service and the freedoms that veterans have protected for us all. Join us on November 20-21 as we dive into the future of the Federal procurement system post-election. What’s next for procurement policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?

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Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 11, 2024

This article presents a structured exploration into how COVID-19 has reshaped government contracting, interlaced with invaluable educational resources offered by PCI. PCI offers unmatched expertise through its diverse educational programs, ensuring professionals are well-equipped to navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

This is especially true in the SLED (state, local, and education) market, where procurement processes and regulations can vary widely between jurisdictions. Understand the Process The first step to successfully selling to the government in the SLED market is to understand the procurement process.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

This is especially true in the SLED (state, local, and education) market, where procurement processes and regulations can vary widely between jurisdictions. Understand the Process The first step to successfully selling to the government in the SLED market is to understand the procurement process.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate’s National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) administers the Scottish national collaborative frameworks and contracts for the whole of the Scottish Public Sector, as well as agreements that can be accessed by central government organisations of the Scottish Government.

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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. Navigating FAR Requirements The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) sets the rules for government procurement. Understanding these regulations is essential when creating and responding to RFPs and RFQs.

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Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 14, 2024

Fraud in government contracting presents a significant challenge, affecting both the integrity of procurement processes and the efficient allocation of public resources. The goal is to identify and mitigate potential fraud risks throughout the procurement process, ensuring integrity and fairness. E-Learning Recorded Training 4.

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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Featured Experts: LT COL Benjamin Pimentel × LT COL Benjamin Pimentel USMC, FutureG, OUSD(R&E) Lieutenant Colonel Pimentel entered the Marine Corps in May 2007 through the United States Naval Academy. His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with gold star.

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FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Carahsoft is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Agenda Learning Objectives Complimentary Registration Live Captioning CART Agenda Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss the numerous ways that 5G is reshaping organizations, from changing work patterns to supporting emerging new technologies in fields such as healthcare and education.

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ivalua

AUGUST 1, 2019

Nitor, the leader in source-to-pay transformation, and Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud Solutions , announced the successful launch of the Maryland Department of General Services’ new e-procurement system, eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA), which deployed on schedule and on budget.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

In the era of digital transformation, blockchain technology emerges as a beacon of hope for enhancing transparency and integrity in public procurements. By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Educate personnel regarding the contractor’s obligations under TINA including the broad definition of certified cost or pricing data. 35] TIN Audit Program, E-1 – Labor Hours ¶ 1 (Jan. 36] TIN Audit Program, E-1 – Labor Hours ¶ 2.a 37] TIN Audit Program, E-1 – Labor Hours ¶ 2.b 11] DCAM ¶ 14-102.b b (June 2023). [12]

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

How the School of Applied Research in Public Procurement trained community leaders to dig into government contracting issues in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It inspired the creation of a free self-guided e-course on Open Contracting Basics too.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Agencies as diverse as the CIA and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have adopted cloud migration strategies, highlighting the role of collaboration and continuous education. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Most of these protests involved interpretation of procurement law, which may be the reason why the protesters chose to pursue their protest in Court rather than at the GAO. 5] In this case, the procurement had two phases. Here is a brief summary of the other successful protests before the Court and what made them victorious.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 16, 2024

Understanding OTAs: A Game-Changer in Government Contracting Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) have emerged as a powerful tool in the ever-evolving landscape of government contracting, fostering innovation and streamlining procurement processes for contractors in the federal marketplace. What are Other Transaction Agreements?

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 15, 2024

Well-functioning public services improve productivity by providing essential education and healthcare, as well as a sound judicial system, all of which drive economic growth. On average, 66% of the population in LAC are satisfied with the education system in 2022, similar to the average for OECD countries (67%) in the same year.

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FedInsider

APRIL 22, 2024

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. In that role, he oversees a program portfolio that includes Procurement Services, Business Service Center, and Project Management Office. Meghan holds a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Science in Education both from the University at Albany, State University of New York.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

This Wednesday, The Coalition for Government Procurement had the pleasure of hosting the 11 th Annual Joseph P. This fund, which has raised more than $140,000 over the years, has supported veterans as they pursue their education in government procurement law at the GW Law School. Coffey , and Michael E. Why Attend?

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ivalua

APRIL 8, 2021

Procurement has remained an afterthought at most organizations when the topic shifts to growing revenue. Innovative procurement leaders are positioning the function to be a driver of growth and thereby further elevating the function’s status. Procurement is notoriously bad at marketing itself, to its own disservice.

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FedInsider

APRIL 22, 2024

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. In pursuit of higher education, Dr. Crosby transitioned to the Inactive Ready Reserves in August 2004, earning his MBA in December 2006. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Procurement transparency exists within the public sector because it is required by law. Running a transparent procurement operation contributes to the trust that both suppliers and the general public have in government agencies. Public sector procurement transparency is steadily evolving towards more transparency with full context.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill) have introduced the Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills (ACCESS) Act that would prohibit minimum experience or educational requirements for Federal contractors. We look forward to seeing you at the Conference on May 8-9!

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Government organisations can improve e-governance standards and enable on-demand digital services for citizens and businesses across India. Srinivas Pendyala, director of e-government initiatives with the ITE&C Dept in the Government of Telangana, said, “We are pleased that the AWS Hyderabad Region is empaneled for government workloads.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 21, 2023

I work in anti-corruption, leading an organization that focuses on the education sector in Paraguay. In terms of technology, we developed an app, FOCO , that allows for the national monitoring of Paraguay’s most important fund for education infrastructure, worth about $90 million annually. FOCO was the second app we developed.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

” The White House also released an accompanying Fact Sheet that announces a “new goal to phase out Federal procurement of single-use plastics from food service operations, events, and packaging by 2027, and from all Federal operations by 2035.” Coffey , and Michael E. Authored by Evan C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

The conference begins with remarks from Christine Harada , Senior Advisor in OMB’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), on the governmentwide Better Contracting Initiative , a four-pronged initiative to ensure that the Federal Government receives optimal terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement Endowed Scholarship Fund Proceeds will also support The Coalition for Government Procurement Endowed Scholarship Fund for a deserving veteran studying U.S. government procurement at The George Washington University Law School. Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 14, 2024

Regulatory Tracker The Coalition’s Regulatory Tracker As a service to our members, the Coalition is also offering a Regulatory Tracker that lists open FAR and DFARS cases relevant to the Federal procurement community, including synopses and status descriptions. Click here to download and view the Tracker.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

While DoD previously focused on grants and procurement commitments, the office is now looking at loans and loan guarantees to move forward with defense industrial base initiatives. or virtually HERE.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Effective communication between government officials and industry partners is of paramount importance in fostering a thriving procurement landscape. The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. government should be careful in its procurement and use of these tools.

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