June, 2022

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The Sovereign Acts Doctrine Strikes Back: COVID Costs Are Its Latest Victim

Federal Construction Contracting

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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‘Emission’ Impossible – 4 Steps to Kickoff your Decarbonization Strategy

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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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Delegation law on public contracts finally approved

PwC: Government & Public Sector

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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How to create successful, sustainable eProcurement transformation

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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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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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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Why is entering into multiple procurement-related free trade agreements problematic?

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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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Passed over in a public tender process? Here is how you file a complaint to KOFA

Magnus Legal

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 Partners With C2FO to Complete the Strategic Payments Journey and Enhance Access to Capital

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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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2022 Chambers & Partners Recognizes OMRB as a Leading Washington Law Firm for Construction Law!

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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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Is Comparative Analysis Right for Your Solicitation?

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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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DOD Memo Identifies Penalties for Noncompliance with DFARS Cyber Requirements

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

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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IRS Mileage Rate for the Second Half of 2022

PNWC's Government Contracting Update

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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Recent Decision Highlights the Potential Pitfalls in General Releases

Federal Construction Contracting

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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It Pays to Partner! Ivalua + C2FO: A Powerful Strategic Payments Pair

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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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2022 Chambers & Partners Recognizes OMRB as a Leading National Law Firm for Government Contracts Law!

Oles Morrison

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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EEO Spring Housekeeping is Here, Including Meeting the June 30, 2022 Deadline for Certifying Your Affirmative Action Program

Procurement Notes

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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Small Business Compliance Due Diligence Leads to Reduced FCA Penalty

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

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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5 Strategies to Establish Supply Chain Continuity

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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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Migros, A World’s Top 40 Retailer, Selects Ivalua to Digitize its Indirect Source-to-Pay Process

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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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Mitigating Risks and Future-proofing the Supply Chain

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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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Supply Chain Innovation + Automation: How Körber is Positioning Procurement for the Future

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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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Is Your Procurement Data Fit for Purpose?

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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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Pandemic Prepared! 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience

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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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Part II: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. A New Vision for Amrest

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Part 1 HERE. Amrest, a restaurant operations leader in Europe, has shown growth and resiliency despite economic downturns. By bridging their finance gaps, their business as seen significant growth and expansion. . Amrest runs more than 2300 locations, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King and Starbucks franchises, along with its own brands of restaurants.

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The Race Towards Carbon Neutrality: Procurement on the Frontline Understanding Decarbonization to Make the Right Moves

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Ivalua NOW EMEA – The race towards carbon neutrality: Procurement on the frontline

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Holistic Vendor Management – Thales – Decathlon – AXA – Accor

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Why Holistic Supplier Management is More Important than Ever Before

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Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2022: Global Survey of CPOs

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Global Digital Procurement Survey 2022 – Featuring PwC

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The 2022 Edition of The Legal 500 Nationally Ranks Oles Morrison’s Construction and Government Contracts Practices

Oles Morrison

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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DOD Addresses Material Escalation Costs and Inflation for Government Contractors

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

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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OMRB Recognized in Construction Executive’s 2022 The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™

Oles Morrison

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 NOW EMEA – Körber – Supply Chain Resilience: Business Continuity in a Dynamic Market

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

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Partnering for a More Sustainable World – L’Oréal

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Bridging the Procurement-Finance Gap – AmRest

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