Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

16] DCAA also schedules a walkthrough of the contractor’s final certified position and the major events associated with the pricing action. [17] 54] For unexpected events that are fact-based, obtain and evaluate records pertaining to the event to determine if the contractor knew of the event prior to the certification date. [55]

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Negotiation Price Government Contracts IT 98

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Challenge : In 2020, only 5% of Lithuania’s public procurement spending by value used green criteria that favor environmentally friendly products and services. Results : Levels of green procurement uptake across Lithuanian public institutions have increased to 94% by value and 93% by total procedures as of 1 December 2023.

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Procurement Buyers E-procurement Public Procurement 86

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.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Integration Integrity 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. We’ll explore ways that government agencies are using technology to transform how they deliver services impacting the health, safety, and security of their people.

IT 137

IT Participation E-procurement Procurement Strategies 137

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 3, 2024

Why FAR Part 10 Matters for Your Business FAR Part 10 is designed to ensure that federal agencies make informed decisions when procuring goods and services. This approach can lead to cost savings and increased efficiency in the procurement process.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Government Contracts Participation Utilities 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 6, 2023

Public procurement can shape our world. On 15-16 June, together with the governments of Albania, Italy and the Netherlands, we held a conference on Open and Sustainable Procurement in Europe for about 100 procurement leaders from 25 European countries. There were many, many more great examples to share.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Sustainability E-procurement 52

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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Innovation Contract Risk Management Government Contracts 52

SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In a recent bid protest decision, the GAO held that when an agency sought to procure services using the Federal Supply Schedule, the agency could not agree to pay a price higher than the price set forth in the offeror’s underlying FSS contract. The GAO’s decision in Kauffman & Associates, Inc., B-421917.2,

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Price Bidding E-procurement Evaluation 71

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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Participation 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Challenge : The City of Des Moines in Iowa wanted to leverage procurement to improve equity and sustainability, but knew its current procurement processes and tools were insufficient. City employees are now able to collaborate on procurement more efficiently, and better plan and track their aspirations around equity and sustainability.

Procurement 52

Procurement Sustainability IT Bidding 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in government procurement. These profiles are used by procurement officers to identify potential contractors for upcoming opportunities.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. In this role, Mr. Jones’ responsibilities include positioning KPMG’s brand in the market through presentations and demonstrations of Supply Chain capabilities in showcase events and symposiums.

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Supply Chain Networking E-procurement Participation 132

ivalua

MAY 23, 2022

May 23, 2022 – Ivalua, a leading provider of Spend Management Cloud solutions, announced the winners of its Carbon Footprint Innovation Cup at its marquee annual event, Ivalua NOW 2022 in Washington D.C. Third place was awarded to the Bengs / e-Attestations team for their Carbonator solution. Redwood City, CA. About Ivalua.

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Innovation Supply Chain Procurement E-procurement 52

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. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament! Why Attend?

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Bidding Procurement Consulting 52

Public Contracting Institute

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Check our Join Our E-mail List page for detailed guidance on the certification process. Continued government backing through programs like VETS 2 places veteran-owned enterprises at the forefront of federal procurement. Provide proof of majority ownership and control of the business by veterans.

Contract 52

Contract E-procurement Government Contracts Procurement Strategies 52

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Noah Harlan, left, and Kiip colleagues at Homeless Connect Day event in Los Angeles. The solution also provides community-based organizations, agencies, and other service providers secure multi-party chat, document exchange, form filling, and legally binding e-signatures and referrals.

E-procurement 111

E-procurement Management Procurement Strategies Accountability 111

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 23, 2024

This post further highlights institutional developments, unravelling the threads of growth and collaboration across the continent (Section 4), noteworthy events that occurred physically and virtually on the continent (Section 5), and cases demonstrating a pro-arbitration stance by African courts (Section 6).

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Collaboration Corruption Import Sustainability 52

FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Francis is highly sought-after as a speaker and moderator of high-profile events in the federal community. Close transcript to return to live CART.

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Engineering Data Innovation Transportation 52

FedInsider

MARCH 14, 2024

Historically, the federal government has tended to be a “late adopter,” in part out of caution, in part because procurement regulations made it slow and cumbersome to install. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript.

Government 52

Government Government Leadership Participation 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

The conference, which continues the dialogue from last year on “What is Fair and Reasonable,” will dive into the latest government policies, programs, and procurement topics with sessions including key government officials, industry experts, and legal minds. We look forward to seeing you at the Conference on May 8-9!

E-procurement 98

E-procurement Procurement Procurement Contracts Supply Chain 98

Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

As a procurement manager, you know how important suppliers are to your organization. Long before you make a purchase decision, you must create the right structure for vendor relationships with your procurement organization. Some giant procure-to-pay (P2P) solutions also have vendor networks financed by supplier fees.

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Evaluation Networking E-procurement Supplier 40

ivalua

MAY 21, 2020

Dawn will be presenting a thought-leader keynote titled “Leadership in Uncertain Times” at Ivalua NOW , the premier virtual event for procurement leaders, on May 5. Today, procurement leaders have a seat at the table in e-staff meetings. Today, procurement leaders have a seat at the table in e-staff meetings.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Leadership Supplier 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Correspondingly, it also will increase competition and access to commercial services, solutions, and products by eliminating the significant variations in the application of the key MAS procurement rules across the program, all to the benefits of customer agencies, GSA, and industry partners. View the Sponsorship Prospectus here.

Price 52

Price E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

FedInsider

APRIL 22, 2024

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. In that role, he oversees a program portfolio that includes Procurement Services, Business Service Center, and Project Management Office. Close transcript to return to live CART.

IT 52

IT E-procurement Innovation Participation 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

With each passing day, we eagerly prepare to converge upon the Fairview Park Marriott for this two-day event that continues to explore last Fall’s theme of “What is Fair and Reasonable” when it comes to market conditions, contract terms, policies, and regulations.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Thresholds Procurement 52

FedInsider

APRIL 22, 2024

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE. Close transcript to return to live CART.

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Logistics Data Leadership Management 52

Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

” [9] Consequently, without a major intervening event (or more than one event) that corrects the imbalance between demand and supply across multiple commodities and markets (such as, possibly, an economic downturn), price relief will likely occur gradually. As Guideline No. quarterly, semiannually, etc.) As stated by the U.S.

Government 40

Government Government Price Contract 40

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? In a recent webinar hosted by Ivalua , Chris Sawchuck, Principal and Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader from The Hackett Group shared 10 key issues that will have a significant impact on Procurement organizations in 2021.

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Supply Chain Sustainability Procurement Influencing 64

Procurement Notes

JULY 28, 2021

Jay Blindauer Bid protests are crucial to the proper functioning of the procurement system. And the CO has a Supervisory CO, Chief of the Contracting Office (“CoCO”), or Head of Contracting Activity (“HCA”) who needs the CO to finish the award so the CO can move on to the next procurement. Break out the champagne. 24] The U.S.

Bidding 40

Bidding E-procurement Procurement Evaluation 40

ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

What does this mean for procurement and supplier management? Working collaboratively is often complex, involving internal stakeholders beyond the procurement function too, which highlights another critical success factor – the need for effective programme and project management.

Collaboration 85

Collaboration Innovation Procurement Supplier 85

ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

As we move towards a new decade is the emphasis in the procurement world changing – are we going to see a new age, where the Art of Procurement comes to the fore? Technology has radically changed procurement activities and procurement roles across virtually all our spheres of activity.

Procurement 66

Procurement Supply Chain Innovation Category Management 66

Inside Government Contracts

JANUARY 9, 2024

and DoD sourcing and manufacturing, but Congress’s focus on increasing supply chain visibility could also herald new rounds of compliance and reporting requirements attached to federal procurements. The key provisions in the law include: Multi-year procurement authority. Government’s efforts to on-shore and friend-shore U.S.

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Supply Chain Manufacturing E-procurement Procurement 189

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The basic idea is to set aside the traditional colors of money DoD uses for various phases of the development of a big weapons platform — R&D, procurement and sustainment — and instead, let IT program managers draw from one bucket of money throughout a program’s lifecycle as they continuously improve what they’re offering.

IT 104

IT Budget Sustainability E-procurement 104

FedInsider

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The need for COOP leads naturally to the question of resilience – how quickly agencies can recover from events beyond their control. The Department of Defense in June hosted a climate resilience workshop that addressed ways to enhance adaptation and resilience through collaboration, and an interagency event will build on its success.

Sustainability 119

Sustainability Leadership Capacity Insurance 119

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

A procure-to-pay solution offers a seamless process from point of order to payment. At Ivalua, we’ve seen how a Procure-to-Pay business process ensures sustained benefits through good buying practices, improves visibility and swifter issue resolution, and enables proactive management of suppliers. Reduced errors, fraud and risk.

Procurement 81

Procurement E-auction E-procurement End to End 81

ivalua

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Premier event for Procurement & Supply Chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. The event will bring more than 700 procurement, supply chain and finance leaders together on March 18 – 20 at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.

Supply Chain 10

Supply Chain Finance Procurement Innovation 10

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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Supply Chain Bidding E-procurement Risk Management 52