Federal Construction Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

Oftentimes, contractors find it difficult to differentiate between the government’s acts taken in its sovereign capacity as opposed to those taken in its contractual capacity. The government acts in its sovereign capacity when it takes actions that are general and public in nature and do not target any particular contractor; rather the impact of the government’s action on its contracts is merely incidental to the purpose of a broader governmental objective.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

In recent years, sustainability has increasingly become a top priority for many organizations. The UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021 (COP26) resulted in another wave of agreements and net zero commitments. Many businesses, governments, and consumers are now acutely aware of the importance of taking action to prevent climate change. One of the UK’s net zero pledges requires listed UK businesses to release public plans for reaching climate change targets by 2023.

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PwC: Government & Public Sector

JUNE 27, 2022

After about a year since its approval in the Council of Ministers, the Senate of the Italian Republic finally approved the Law No. 78 of June 21, 2022, entitled “Delega al Governo in materia di contratti pubblici” (“Delegation Law”), published in the Official Journal No. 146 of June 24, 2022. L'articolo Delegation law on public contracts finally approved proviene da PwC TLS Blog.

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Bonfire

JUNE 21, 2022

Caribbean procurement departments face a lot of challenges that other countries typically do not. Whether it’s moving on from a complex custom eProcurement solution or stewarding public trust, there are many factors that Caribbean procurement leaders need to navigate to see success. Recently, we set up a panel discussion with Craig Milley , Principal Consultant at Wayfinder Consulting Inc., and Joe Fagan, an eProcurement consultant with many donor banks, who both work directly with Caribbean pro

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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University of Bristol

JUNE 20, 2022

by Albert Sanchez-Graells , Professor of Economic Law and Co-Director of the Centre for Global Law and Innovation Banana stem cross section. Photo Credit: Ian Jacobs Post-Brexit, the UK has been repositioning itself in the global trade scene. Focusing on trade-related public procurement liberalisation, the first two moves for the UK were: one, to join the World Trade Agreement Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), of which it had been a member via the EU, and two, to enter into a comprehensive

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Magnus Legal

JUNE 2, 2022

Tendering for public contracts in Norway: In this article you will find an overview of everything you, as a supplier, should keep in mind if you are going to submit a complaint to the Norwegian Public Procurement Complaints Board (KOFA).

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ivalua

JUNE 28, 2022

By connecting with C2FO’s network, the partnership will enable Ivalua customers to more intelligently control and manage cash flows, driving growth and better supporting their suppliers. Redwood City, CA, June 28, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with C2FO , the largest global platform for working capital, to empower Ivalua customers with enhanced supplier selection and the ability to streamline costs and drive targeted b

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Oles Morrison

JUNE 2, 2022

Chambers & Partners recognized Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker in its 2022 Chambers USA Guide as a leading Washington firm in the area of construction law. OMRB serves clients throughout the country from offices in Washington, California, and Alaska. Individual attorneys Sam Baker and Doug Oles were also recognized for their outstanding legal contributions.

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NIH NITAAC

JUNE 2, 2022

Now that you have learned about oral presentations and the multiphase downselect technique , the final article in our three-part series will examine the Comparative Analysis technique. As you learn more about the different techniques for streamlining your acquisition, remember that no matter what technique you use, you should always follow your agency’s policies on procurement.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

JUNE 24, 2022

While Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 (CMMC 2.0) is still a work in progress, federal contractors should beware of the existing DFARS cybersecurity requirements. The Department of Defense issued a memo on June 16, 2022 (“DoD Memo”), directing Contracting Officers to enforce penalties on DoD contractors that fail to comply with DFARS Clauses 252.204-7012 (Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting) on contracts not subject to either DFARS 252.

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PNWC's Government Contracting Update

JUNE 14, 2022

The IRS just announced an increase in the standard mileage rate for the final six months of 2022. Effective beginning July 1st, the rate for business travel will increase to 62.5 cents per mile from 58.5 cents per mile. The rate for medical and moving will also increase four cents per mile from 18 cents to 22 cents. The IRS stated that the adjustments are necessary to better reflect recent increases in fuel prices.

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Federal Construction Contracting

JUNE 24, 2022

In its recent decision in T.H.R. Enterprises, Inc. , the Court of Federal Claims reminds contractors to read claim release language carefully before executing any agreement or modification. T.H.R. Enterprises, Inc. involved an IDIQ contract for renovation work at Langley Air Force Base. The government issued various task orders (TOs) under the overarching IDIQ, and disputes arose between T.H.R. and the government under three of these orders: TOs 22, 25, and 26.

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ivalua

JUNE 27, 2022

With new accelerated payment capabilities, users can more readily capture supplier discounts, support growth, and strengthen the supply chain. . It Pays to Partner! Read our FAQ to get acquainted with our newest C2FO Partner collaboration! Why is this new C2FO partnership important? Ivalua: The C2FO partnership offers expansive growth and liquidity opportunities to our customers.

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Oles Morrison

JUNE 2, 2022

Chambers & Partners recognized Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker in its 2022 Chambers USA Guide as a leading national firm in the area of government contracts law. OMRB ranked in Band 1 for Government Contracts law meaning it is recognized as one of the best firms for Government Contracts matters in the United States. Attorney Howard Roth was recognized for his outstanding legal contributions in the practice area.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

Jay Blindauer It is late Spring. For a Government contractor or subcontractor, that means it is time for equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) housekeeping. After tax season is over, and before proposal season really heats up, there is EEO Spring. Indeed, if you see the geraniums bloom, it is time to think about EEO. And this Spring, contractors and subcontractors have two June filing deadlines to think about—June 21, 2022 for the EEO-1 Report, and June 30, 2022 for the brand new Affirmative Acti

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

JUNE 9, 2022

Earlier this month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $5.2 million civil settlement agreement to resolve small business set-aside fraud allegations against an aerospace contractor. While the $5+ million settlement figure could justifiably give you sticker shock — the real story here is that things could have ended much worse for the contractor.

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ivalua

JUNE 22, 2022

Get up to speed with the newest changes and learn what it takes to enable effective, scalable supplier collaboration –including how to reduce risk, improve supply chain visibility, and build operational resilience and responsiveness. Ivalua’s latest eBook is the foundation for a smarter, more resilient supply chain. Download now and learn how to: Build a Solid Data Foundation.

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ivalua

JUNE 22, 2022

Redwood City, 22 May, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that it has been selected by Switzerland’s Migros Cooperative Retailing to support its wider digital transformation strategy with Ivalua’s comprehensive source-to-pay (S2P) solution for the retailers’ indirect spend. Migros is Switzerland’s largest retailer and employer and ranks among the world’s top 40 retailers and Fortune500 brands.

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ivalua

JUNE 17, 2022

This content is part of the latest WBR Report: As the world has been readjusting to the ripple effects caused by the pandemic in the past two years, successful enterprises have developed contingency plans to protect their supply networks from future shocks to the supply chain. Over half of the heads of procurement in our survey (53%) are currently confident in the resiliency of their supply chains, while 20% of the respondents are somewhat confident.

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ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

Learn how Körber leveraged Ivalua’s software tools to automate and streamline tactical activities while keeping strategy front and center. Session REPLAY. The global supply chain is undergoing an incredible transformation that will change the way we do business. Today, organizations are looking to build supply chain resilience and maximize opportunities for growth as we pivot and prepare for unexpected global events. .

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ivalua

JUNE 6, 2022

Every year, the International Association for Data Quality Governance and Analytics (or IADQGA) runs their Data Quality and Governance study. The 2021 report marked the fifth time they have completed this study and released the results. Joe Yacura, the Founder IADQGA, and Vishal Patel, VP of Product Marketing at Ivalua, recently joined us for an AOP Live session to discuss the findings of the study.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement. From this discussion, we compiled a list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that to improve, build, and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come.

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ivalua

JUNE 9, 2022

The post The Race Towards Carbon Neutrality: Procurement on the Frontline Understanding Decarbonization to Make the Right Moves appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

JUNE 21, 2022

The post Ivalua NOW EMEA – The race towards carbon neutrality: Procurement on the frontline appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

JUNE 24, 2022

The post Holistic Vendor Management – Thales – Decathlon – AXA – Accor appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

JUNE 23, 2022

The post Why Holistic Supplier Management is More Important than Ever Before appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

JUNE 13, 2022

The post Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2022: Global Survey of CPOs appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

JUNE 28, 2022

The post Global Digital Procurement Survey 2022 – Featuring PwC appeared first on Ivalua.

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Oles Morrison

JUNE 15, 2022

The 2022 edition of The Legal 500 United States, published June 15, 2022, gave a national ranking to Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker’s Construction and Government Contracts practice groups. For 35 years, The Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world. They use a comprehensive research program revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

JUNE 3, 2022

Inflation and the increased cost of doing business are having a nationwide impact — and there is no exception for Government Contractors. As we recently covered here , contractors experiencing material cost escalation on firm-fixed-price (FFP) contracts face a difficult road to recover those increased costs from the Government. In response, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued new Guidance on Inflation and Economic Price Adjustment.

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Oles Morrison

JUNE 3, 2022

Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLP , made Construction Executive’s 2022 The Top 50 Construction Law Firms list again this year! CE developed The Top 50 Construction Law Firms ranking, which is composed of submissions from over 600 U.S. construction law firms. We’re are so pleased to be listed, and will continue in our efforts to provide the highest quality services to our clients.

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ivalua

JUNE 21, 2022

The post Ivalua NOW EMEA – Körber – Supply Chain Resilience: Business Continuity in a Dynamic Market appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

JUNE 21, 2022

The post Ivalua NOW EMEA – Booking.com -Launching and Keeping Your Digital Transformation on Track appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

JUNE 24, 2022

The post Partnering for a More Sustainable World – L’Oréal appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

JUNE 24, 2022

The post Bridging the Procurement-Finance Gap – AmRest appeared first on Ivalua.

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ivalua

JUNE 24, 2022

The post Data-Driven Procurement – Eiffage appeared first on Ivalua.

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