Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 11, 2025

In a previous post , we looked at Indonesia Corruption Watch s method for monitoring corruption risks in procurement. Identify procurement procedure The procurement package was selected based on the fiscal year and type of work. In 2016, the local government issued a continued construction tender with an estimated price of Rp.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

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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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JUNE 22, 2017

This position participates in the Washington State Public Employees’ Retirement Plan with the option of participating in a state administered deferred compensation plan. Mike Purdy's Public Contracting Blog © 2017 by Michael E. Purdy Associates, LLC [link] Copyright 2017 by Michael E. Purdy Associates, LLC - [link]

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 4, 2024

Thus is the always entertaining world of federal procurement — on step forward, one step back. Saroli said that ePS-NDVSB already provides its e-procurement platform to the Army, Air Force and two Navy commands and they meet and exceed the solicitation requirements. It’s clear that they misevaluated our bid.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Public procurement is like the heartbeat of public spending in most of Africa – by some estimates, it accounts for 17% of the GDP of African Countries. Procurement was long seen as a clerical administrative function, rather than a strategic lever. This was not always the case.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Last week in Rome, we brought together over 100 leaders from 26 European governments , EU institutions, global organizations like the World Bank, OECD, EBRD, and UNOPS, civil society, and the private sector for the 3rd International Open and Sustainable Public Procurement Conference 2024. Who bears the costs of lowest prices?

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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

JULY 31, 2024

These documents play a vital role in the procurement process, helping agencies find the right contractors for their projects. An RFP is typically used for complex projects where the agency needs detailed proposals, while an RFQ is more suitable for simpler purchases where price is the primary factor.

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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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American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By: Lawson Products In today’s fast-paced world, efficient procurement is crucial for any entity. As procurement professionals, you are constantly balancing tight budgets, increasing demands, and the need to streamline operations. How VMI Transforms Procurement Vendor Managed Inventory is about much more than having parts on hand.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

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 government procurement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is thrilled to announce the 2023 recipients of the Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Awards! Thank you to our members for nominating qualified candidates and continuing to support the EIP Award’s mission of establishing a collaborative and effective procurement system.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 25, 2024

Spring also means it is time for a Procurement Policy Spring Cleaning Checklist highlighting the key initiatives that will shape procurement operations for customer agencies and industry partners. Increasingly, AI is making its way into procurement operations. Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Price Evaluation.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 15, 2024

This will be accomplished by thought-provoking sessions with government officials, industry experts, and legal minds who will share their expertise and perspectives on the latest procurement topics, focusing on governmentwide issues on day one, and healthcare specific issues on day two. Please find the full day two DRAFT agenda here.

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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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NIH NITAAC

AUGUST 2, 2022

The awards recognize excellence in sustainable procurement of EPEAT-registered products. The more federal agencies participate, the greater the overall savings. And, when you buy through GSS, you’ll get the same low price regardless of quantities ordered – one or one thousand.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In its proposal, BTNG offered a fixed unit price of $330 per unit and represented to DLA that it was a WOSB concern and an SDVOSB concern. 134.1003(e)(1).” which] means that one or more qualifying veterans controls both the long-term decision-making and the day-to-day operations of the Applicant or Participant.”

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Sustainability E-procurement Price Government Contracts 85

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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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 28, 2025

New opportunities in the public sector contracts and procurement process begin with finding the right tender opportunities. Public sector procurement information and contracts are available through both free and paid tender search engines. Your answer will depend on your business size, sector and procurement goals.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 22, 2024

Spring also means it is time for a Procurement Policy Spring Cleaning Checklist highlighting the key initiatives that will shape procurement operations for customer agencies and industry partners. Increasingly, AI is making its way into procurement operations. Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Price Evaluation.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We look forward to your participation! or virtually HERE. On February 28, again at Miller & Chevalier Chartered, we will hold our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel course.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

29 The Coalition for Government Procurement 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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The EIP Awards recognize individuals and organizations in the Federal procurement community who make significant contributions to the acquisition system. Prepare for 2025: Post-Election Federal Procurement Insights at the Fall Training Conference The 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 15, 2024

The massive online course launched by the IDB based on this series has had more than 70,000 participants registered. Open government strategies to enhance the participation of women in public decision making in 15 countries of the region were reported, and 14 countries also promote youth participation.

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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. Scotty greeted attendees with warm enthusiasm and participated in live demonstrations, showcasing the incredible work that Paws for Purple Hearts does to assist veterans facing mobility challenges and trauma-related conditions.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The governmentwide day on November 20 will feature expert panels addressing “what’s next” after the election for the future of federal procurement. Join us as we dive into what lies ahead for federal procurement in 2025 and beyond! Market and Procurement Outlook Panel: What’s Next?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Join us on November 20-21 as we dive into the future of the Federal procurement system post-election. Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for procurement policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?

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ivalua

MARCH 3, 2020

Often, we see suppliers to the enterprise participating in the incubators. Yet, these initiatives are rarely owned by Procurement. On the contrary, Procurement often plays the bad cop role, creating barriers to onboard new and innovative suppliers, asking for endless compliance documents, ending the magic of the incubation.

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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.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Particularly, the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (“PCE”) core inflation rate for January 2024 was 2.8%. [30] 33] Importantly, since the inflation high water marks of 2022, mostly what has occurred is disinflation (decrease of the inflation rate), not actual deflation (price decreases). down from 5.5%

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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. Please find the complete day two DRAFT agenda here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Celebrating a Dedicated Procurement Leader: Wishing Tom Sisti a Happy Retirement! It is with mixed emotions that The Coalition for Government Procurement announces the retirement of Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Tom Sisti. Furthermore, he worked as Procurement Counsel detailed to the U.S.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

128.401(e)) Programs. e) provide the following: For a single award small business contract or any unrestricted contract, a concern that recertified as other than small or other than the required small business program status: Remains eligible to receive options and May receive orders or agreements issued. 121.104), HUBZone (13 C.F.R.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

Announcing the Coalition’s Cyber Side Chat, September 12 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to present its first-ever Cybersecurity Symposium: The Cyber Side Chat on September 12! Gain valuable insights from leading government and industry cybersecurity and procurement professionals. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

Barring size status protests, the number of companies authorized to participate by domain is as follows: Domain Awardees Total companies found responsible to do cost-type work (i.e., The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. Coffey , and Michael E. Authored by Evan C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

Last year, the Coalition raised $13,000 for PPH through the generosity of our members and participants of the tournament. 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.

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