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How Kazakhstan is combating non-competitive procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

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%

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Governments need to plan for the entire product lifecycle when they purchase technology today

American City & Country

No question, government procurement is different from acquisitions outside the public sector, Cunningham believes. When local governments purchase technology, it’s crucial they understand the unique constraints and responsibilities they face. Prioritize stakeholder engagement, including community input.

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Saving the planet through procurement: Governments are identifying ways to use purchasing to achieve and support sustainability goals

American City & Country

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. Public procurement is key to this endeavor because public institutions and state enterprises must procure vast amounts of goods, services, and works to do their jobs.

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Job Opening: Purchasing Specialist for Kitsap Transit

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

Kitsap Transit Position: Purchasing Specialist Location: Bremerton, Washington Closing Date: Friday, June 30, 2017 at 4:00 pm Salary: $22.29 - $29.98 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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As the Acquisition World Turns: OFPP turns heat up on primes

Federal News Network

The micro-purchase threshold, the simplified acquisition threshold, the 8(a) sole source contract ceiling and several other similar acquisition limits are likely to increase in 2025. Harada instructed agencies to standardize and apply some consistency to their procurement forecasts. Protests of contracts went down last fiscal year.

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Government Contracts Cost and Pricing: The Truth in Negotiations Act, or Whatever the Kids Are Calling It These Days (Part 3)

Government Contracts & Investigations

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government Contractors. 3] TINA defines cost or pricing data to mean all facts that, as of the relevant date, a prudent buyer or seller would reasonably expect to affect price negotiations significantly. [4]

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Is e-Procurement Free For Buyers?

Mercell

The 2 purchasers were highly interested and impressed in the solicitation and contract modules we showed and discussed. I left with a great feeling and followed-up with an email confirming our services and pricing. Now why do I think this is not in the best overall interest of procurement professionals?