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The achievement Kazakhstan has seen a dramatic decline in the use of single-source procurement in recent years. In the general public procurement market (valued at around US$19 billion annually), direct awards have dropped from 81% of the value of all procedures in 2017 to 23.5%
Challenge: Despite ongoing government reforms, corruption and inefficient spending remains pervasive in Kazakhstan’s public procurement. Finally, the Anti-Corruption Agency is proactively supporting the development of civic monitoring and has agreed to cooperate with the civil society coalition to monitor procurement.
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Thus is the always entertaining world of federal procurement — on step forward, one step back. Foes are vanquished, in this case Boston Consulting Group, losing its OASIS+ bid protest at the Government Accountability Office. 21 and the Government Accountability Office has until April 1 to decide.
Dávid-Barret, E., GTI-R/2020:02, Budapest: Government Transparency Institute. Public procurement constitutes about one-third of government spending or 13 trillion USD per year. Corruption in public procurement can lead to: 1) Overpriced public procurement contracts contributing to larger budget deficits.
The awards recognize excellence in sustainable procurement of EPEAT-registered products. In 2021, our products empowered the federal government to realize 3,681,150 kilowatt hours of energy savings. In 2021, our products empowered the federal government to realize 3,681,150 kilowatt hours of energy savings.
Government officials in charge of relief efforts are overwhelmed and information may be hard to come by. State and local government agencies control a large proportion of disaster response activities, so many of the contracting opportunities will come through these offices. What is a small contractor to do?
The EIP Awards recognize individuals and organizations in the Federal procurement community who make significant contributions to the acquisition system. Sustainable Excellence Award – Presented to a government agency or contractor that has made outstanding contributions that meet the Federal Government’s sustainability goals.
29 The Coalition for GovernmentProcurement is proud to once again host its “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel on October 29! GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, Oct. To register, click here.
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GTI-WP/2020:01, Budapest: Government Transparency Institute. They were selected based on the implementation of recent open contracting reforms and the availability of procurement data for both before and after the reforms. Measuring the benefits of open contracting: Case studies on Mexico, Paraguay, and Slovakia.
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Jay Blindauer A contractor takes on a Government contract to make money, and inflation is getting in the way. With inflation eroding value for this long, a Government contractor may need to obtain contract relief. Relief So, how does a contractor obtain inflation cost relief from the Government?
Jay Blindauer A contractor will often incur a significant cost (in time and money) to prepare and submit a proposal for a possible Government contract. First, it is required, meaning by law the Government has to give it. Particularly, a required debriefing is not available in all procurements. 2305(b)(6)(A) and 41 U.S.C.
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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. It is also a regulatory requirement.
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). The Government Accountability Office will make a ruling on these protests by April 16.
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The Coalition for GovernmentProcurement is excited to see everyone next week at the Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? If you have not registered yet, there is still time to secure your spot and join us as we dive into “What’s Next” in federal procurement. We can’t wait to see you there!
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