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4] TINA is intended to “level the playing field” by providing Government negotiators the same cost or pricing data available to contractors. 39] If improvement curves were used, determine whether they included current hours, all completed production lots, all applicable units, and all applicable hours from prior contracts. [40]
e)(6) states: A protégé may generally have a total of two mentor-protégé agreements with different mentors. (i) i) Each mentor-protégé agreement may last for no more than six years, as set forth in paragraph (e)(5) of this section. e)(6) be redesignated to be located in the protégé-specific provisions as 13 C.F.R.
Chile’s public procurement agency, ChileCompra, created its “ Public Contracting Observatory ” service in 2012 to detect, prevent, and fix irregularities in governmentcontracting procedures.
One popular way of soliciting for agency needs is the use of Brand Name Or Equal Purchase Descriptions. Agencies, however, sometimes run afoul of a relatively straightforward procurement method, as shown in American Mat’l Handling, Inc., For other helpful suggestions on governmentcontracting, visit: Richard D.
In the world of governmentcontracting, understanding the basics of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) is crucial. These documents play a vital role in the procurement process, helping agencies find the right contractors for their projects.
Air Force with the expectation that its contract will continue to be renewed during the foreseeable future. And, if bond investors will only purchaseGovernment debt at elevated interest rates, that will influence the interest rates across the wider economy—working against any moves that the Fed.
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.
At The Coalition for GovernmentProcurement, 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)?
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.
How the School of Applied Research in Public Procurement trained community leaders to dig into governmentcontracting issues in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It inspired the creation of a free self-guided e-course on Open Contracting Basics too.
Competition in public procurement is not limited to financial competition; it is a key source of innovation and guarantees the fair allocation of public contracts. This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in governmentprocurement.
Thought leaders from government and industry spoke at a recent FedInsider webinar to discuss the challenges 5G brings to military networks, the use of cloud-native technologies and interoperability hurdles. His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with gold star.
As government sector projects lay the path for lucrative business opportunities and long-term growth it does come with a lot of hurdles and fierce competition. Here we have listed out few insights about e tendering business that can help you make the right bid.
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.
South Dade submitted a proposal for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (“BPA”) under a General Services Administration (“GSA”) solicitation for facilities engineering, operations and related services at 14 locations in Alabama. For other helpful suggestions on governmentcontracting, visit: Richard D. South Dade A/C and Refrig.,
The end of the Fiscal Year is upon us, which typically coincides with a flurry of procurement activity and then a wave of bid protests. As most of you know, there are three primary fora for bid protests: procuring agencies, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Court of Federal Claims (COFC). FAR 33.103(e).
Thank you for Joining us for a Discussion on the New Federal Market The Coalition for Common Sense in GovernmentProcurement (Coalition) would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us for Navigating GovernmentContracting in the New Federal Market on April 24 at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons.
Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. The Federal Acquisition Service provides buying platforms and acquisition services to Federal, DoD, State and Local governments for a broad range of items from office supplies to motor vehicles to information technology and telecommunications products and services.
Section 202 of the FASCSA established the FASC, authorizing the Council to make recommendations for orders that would require the removal of specified articles from government information systems (“removal orders”), or the exclusion of sources or covered materials from procurement actions as a whole (“exclusion orders”).
This Wednesday, The Coalition for GovernmentProcurement 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 governmentprocurement law at the GW Law School. Coffey , and Michael E. Why Attend?
The governmentwide day on November 20 will feature expert panels addressing “what’s next” after the election for the future of federal procurement. Additionally, we’ll explore what’s next for the General Service Administration’s (GSA) programs, interagency contracting, and agency acquisition systems.
1] The agency issued the solicitation through GSA’s e-Buy system, stating that the proposed “wheel loader equipment must meet the salient features or specification of the Caterpillar 980 or exceed the specifications attached” and included a two-page specification sheet. Sustained Protests In American Material Handling, Inc.,
Learn More Legal Corner: US GAO Decision Shows Danger of Allowing SAM Registration to Lapse During Soliciation Period The Legal Corner provides the procurement community with an opportunity to share insights and comments on relevant legal issues of the day. COFFEY , LUKE LEVASSEUR , and MICHAEL E. Authored by EVAN C.
Legal Corner: Bills in US Congress Would Require Federal Agencies and Vendors to Implement NIST AI Framework The Legal Corner provides the procurement community with an opportunity to share insights and comments on relevant legal issues of the day. Authored by Howard W. Waltzman, Stephen Lilley, Evan C.
Jay Blindauer Whether a procurement, grant, or cooperative agreement, [1] if the at-issue arrangement qualifies as a contract, the Government cannot simply cease performing contract payments. For a grant or cooperative agreement that is not a contract, the Government has more flexibility to halt payments.
setting employee compensation, hiring and firing of employees, setting a budget, borrowing money, purchasing equipment, paying dividends, etc.) 128.401(e)) Programs. would not give rise to control and, therefore, affiliation, while the ability to block an ordinary action (e.g., would give rise to control and, therefore, affiliation.
Celebrating a Dedicated Procurement Leader: Wishing Tom Sisti a Happy Retirement! It is with mixed emotions that The Coalition for GovernmentProcurement announces the retirement of Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Tom Sisti. Furthermore, he worked as Procurement Counsel detailed to the U.S.
Announcing the Coalition’s Cyber Side Chat, September 12 The Coalition for GovernmentProcurement is proud to present its first-ever Cybersecurity Symposium: The Cyber Side Chat on September 12! The Cyber Side Chat will feature three distinct panels of subject matter experts from government and industry. Why Attend?
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.
Jay Blindauer A contractor will often incur a significant cost (in time and money) to prepare and submit a proposal for a possible Governmentcontract. 13] However, to be clear, the predicate for this being the case is that the procurement must rely upon the debriefing provisions of FAR Subpart 15.5—such 3703 , 10 U.S.C.
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.
There are four major categories of purchases covered in the CPI-U: food, energy, commodities like cars and clothes, and services like rent and healthcare.” [1] CPI may be more useful for some commercial products and services, because pricing for those contracts is more closely connected to consumer supply and demand. January 2023 +6.4%
On February 28, again at Miller & Chevalier Chartered, we will hold our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel course. 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.
GAO Dismisses Protests for GSA’s Polaris Vehicle Washington Technology reports that after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) dismissed two protests on February 5, the General Services Administration (GSA) can move forward with making awards for its Polaris contract vehicle. GSA and DoD anticipate purchasing 2.7
In Memory of Marcia Madsen It is with heavy hearts that the staff and members of The Coalition for GovernmentProcurement mourn the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Marcia Madsen. After several years at Mayer Brown, Marcia’s advice was instrumental in my decision to become President of the Coalition for GovernmentProcurement.
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 GovernmentProcurement. government should be careful in its procurement and use of these tools.
In addition to the bright-line violation of the ASO exception, this language is modeled on the Architect-Engineering (A&E) Service acquisition process. [7] 7] In the A&E process, all best suited submissions are “selected” and ranked. 8] The issue with utilizing the A&E-like process in the FAR 8.4 purchases. [19]
Federal workers have a new way to learn about how their agencies can purchase IT goods and services through large-scale contracts offered by the National Institutes of Healths acquisition arm. NITAAC University currently offers an introductory course on the agencys governmentwide acquisition contracts, which was launched Dec.
Government’s efforts to on-shore and friend-shore U.S. 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. Domestic purchases of key pharmaceuticals. REE stockpile.
It may seem crass or trivializing to speak of procurement at this time, but we must recognize that the procurement system, and our participation in it, is at the center of our nation’s ability to defend itself, to defend its friends, and to uplift the shared human values of the civilized world. The episode can be found here.
The Order potentially applies to all “workers working on or in connection with a Federal Governmentcontract[.]” [10] This is the same language that DoL used in describing the scope of the 2014 Order, and made clear that an individual being an actual employee is immaterial to assessing the connection. [11] 214(a)-(b). [14]
For example, the PAP directs FSS contracting officers to “leverage the collective buying power of the government to obtain competitive, market-based pricing.” Yet, FSS contracts are not requirements contracts. They do not require the government to purchase all its requirements from FSS program contracts.
As calendar year 2023 ends, the Coalition is looking ahead to 2024 and the policies, programs, and initiatives that will shape the federal procurement system and the delivery of customer agency mission support. Competition and industrial base are important to the vitality of the procurement system.
The final rule, entitled Improving Consistency Between Procurement and Nonprocurement Procedures on Suspension and Debarment , is based on the recommendations of the Interagency Suspension and Debarment Committee (ISDC). Currently, NITAAC University offers an introductory course on the agencys governmentwide acquisition contracts.
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