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GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Under the BCI, GSA will lead the government in negotiating a governmentwide IT software license agreement with a large software provider. Over two days, the group collaboratively concentrated the original list of terms and price reduction concepts down to 24. These 24 items comprised the foundation of the GMAS initiative, Stanton wrote.

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Inventory Price Purchasing Negotiation

Transforming Government IT Procurement: Better Contracting Initiative Priority 2

Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 19, 2024

Today, I am excited to discuss the strides we are making under the BCI, particularly Priority 2, which focuses on negotiating common enterprise-wide software licenses. With Priority 2, we are setting new standards for how the government collaborates and negotiates in the IT realm, ensuring better outcomes for all our stakeholders.

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The Role Of Social Value In Public Procurement: Driving Community Impact

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Beyond the Bottom Line: Social value prioritises community well-being over just financial efficiency. Contracts that seek to provide energy-efficient solutions and implement waste-minimisation strategies to promote activities with minimal environmental impact.

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Top Resources for Gov Contracts for Small Business Success

Select GCR

APRIL 8, 2025

The GSA Schedules program streamlines the procurement process by providing pre-negotiated contracts, making it easier for agencies to purchase goods and services. The GSA Multiple Award Schedule is particularly popular for procuring IT products and services efficiently. What are GSA Schedules, and how can they benefit my business?

White House procurement office releases data circular as it celebrates 50th anniversary

FedScoop

MAY 15, 2024

Better contracting The data circular is one of the four elements of the Biden administration’s Better Contracting Initiative to improve efficiency and save money on federal spending. Those other elements of that initiative are also moving forward. There’s been a lot of really good buy-in from the agencies on this,” Harada said.

Data

Data Procurement IT Negotiation

New data strategy, OMB Circular to set foundation for OFPP’s Better Contracting Initiative

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It’ll also include enhanced market research, vendor performance and data to be able to strengthen the agency’s abilities to better negotiate their deals.” Under the BCI, GSA will lead the government in negotiating a governmentwide IT software license agreement with a large software provider.

Data

Data Contract Price Negotiation

Software license negotiation, leveraging data among elements of new Biden contracting strategy

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Biden administration estimates its new federal contracting strategy could generate more than $10 billion in annual savings by employing techniques such as improving data sharing to get lower prices and negotiating software licenses on a governmentwide basis.

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Friday Flash 02/16/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

27 The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that on February 27, we will hold our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts – an intensive, one-day training workshop that teaches the basics of utilizing the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program.

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Update to Better Contracting Initiative 2

Great Government Through Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2024

I described the Governmentwide Acquisition Strategy initiative led by the IT Vendor Management Office (ITVMO) to centralize engagement with critical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and negotiate universal contract and process improvements to ensure that all agencies benefit from best-in-class terms and pricing as One Customer.

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Contract Price Vendor Management Negotiation

Swiss Arbitration Summit – Shaping the Future of Arbitration Together: Extension of Arbitration Clauses to Non-signatories and AI in Practice

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 16, 2025

For example, in Switzerland, an arbitration agreement may bind non-signatories if they have interfered in the negotiation or performance of a contract containing an arbitration clause, thereby implying their agreement to such clause. This workshop will be a practical demonstration with active input from the attendees.

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Mastering Bidding on Government Contracts: Pro Tips & Strategies

Select GCR

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

If selected, contractors may enter a negotiation phase to finalize terms and conditions before the contract is awarded. They can also provide networking opportunities and workshops to boost small businesses chances in government contracting.

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Government Contracts Bidding Government Government

Biden-Harris Administration Announces the “Better Contracting Initiative” Strategy to Improve Federal Contracting

Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Negotiating Common Enterprise-Wide Software Licenses The General Services Administration (GSA) will lead negotiations for a government-wide IT software license agreement with a large software provider.