The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 14, 2025

The VA has made steady and significant progress in the management and operation of its prime vendor distribution contract and Supply Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for the Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) program. These products represent higher volume items that are purchased by medical treatment facilities across the VA.

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Supply Chain Purchasing Transparency Price 49

NIH NITAAC

AUGUST 2, 2022

Globally recognized, EPEAT helps purchasers, manufacturers and resellers buy and sell environmentally preferable electronic products. The Global Electronics Council, which owns and manages EPEAT, also facilitates the EPEAT Purchaser Awards. Saving money and the planet is something we can all agree is a win.

Electronics 52

Electronics E-procurement Sustainability Purchasing 52

Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Department of the Navy’s third attempt to modernize its contract writing system and overall electronic procurement system is on shaky ground. That hubris reared its ugly head most recently in June when the Navy retracted a technical assessment that found shortcomings in the Navy’s electronic procurement system (ePS) program.

Procurement 119

Procurement Electronics Contract Evaluation 119

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Over 1,500 interactions in the planning phase of projects (1,196 questions, 200 suggestions, and 251 comments) More than 47 user comments have been incorporated in the final bidding documents, ensuring citizen participation in high-impact city purchases. It all starts with procurement.

Collaboration 57

Collaboration E-procurement Tender Bidding 57

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

Eprocurement or e-procurement comes from electronic procurement. – Cost optimization which comes from two sources: first, the savings that are captured from purchasing through preferred suppliers and compliant channels, and second the lower cost of a more efficient purchasing process. It is key to avoid maverick spend.

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Eprocurement E-procurement Supplier Purchasing 94

FedScoop

APRIL 15, 2024

That practice has been frequently criticized by civil rights groups that argue that by purchasing the phone location data from third parties, the government is essentially side-stepping the Fourth Amendment and violating peoples’ privacy. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rand Paul, R-Ky.,

Data 145

Data Impact Assessment Purchasing Electronics 145

FedScoop

JANUARY 31, 2024

The move comes amid ongoing bipartisan concern about law enforcement agency purchases of peoples’ location data without obtaining a warrant. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Civil liberties experts continue to raise alarms about the practice, too. The two other DHS components mentioned in the report also provided comments to FedScoop.

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Data Impact Assessment Purchasing Electronics 138

FedScoop

JANUARY 22, 2025

Most vehicles are generations behind the electronics in our pockets when released, then rapidly outdated as time progresses. As I looked, I realized the features I love most technology and performance capabilities are not easily found together in the automotive industry. If a gap exists, bad actors will exploit it.

Automotive 61

Automotive Integration Integrity Electronics 61

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The new Scottish national dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of requirements reserved for supported businesses is now live (7 September 2023).

Purchasing 40

Purchasing Public Procurement Supplier Electronics 40

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Strategic Sourcing modules of Ivalua allow Punch Powertrain buyers to define Purchasing needs collaboratively, consolidate the tendering documents and ease costing by suppliers (cost breakdown files, dialogue with the projects on technical feasibility).

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Strategic Sourcing E-auction Automotive Total Cost of Ownership 98

Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Department of Defense (DoD) has designated DCAA to establish and conduct a program for performing regularly scheduled defective pricing audits. [5] 5] Based on inter-agency agreements, this program includes contracts awarded by certain non-DoD agencies as well as DoD contracts. [6]

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Negotiation Price Government Contracts IT 98

ivalua

APRIL 11, 2022

Implementation of the project was led by Optis’ expert consulting team with support from Ivalua professional services, allowing TELUS to streamline their procurement processes through a simplified system that manages spend, ensures compliance, provides a rich catalog of products and services, and creates a full digital record of purchases.

Procurement 52

Procurement IT Buying Process Consulting 52

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In the Kun Jarygy coalition’s first year, they detected 270 purchases with violations, resulting in five criminal cases and KZT 11.38 And the media outlet ProTenge has stopped suspicious purchases worth at least US$3 million. The media outlet ProTenge has stopped suspicious purchases worth at least US$3 million.

Procurement 120

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Corruption 120

How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I am delighted to present to How to Crack a Nut readers an outline of my recently published book Framework Agreements, Supplier Lists and Other Public Procurement Tools: Purchasing Uncertain or Indefinite Requirements (Hart Publishing, 2023).

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Framework Agreement Public Procurement Public Procurement System 52

FedScoop

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The Office of Management and Budget released a Thursday memorandum to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires agencies to offer equal access to electronic information and data for individuals with disabilities. Through the standards issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, or the U.S.

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Budget Transportation Transportation Electronics 104

Federal News Network

MARCH 27, 2024

“This is about meeting our customers where they are with a modernized user experience and streamlined process for government purchase cardholders,” said Tom Howder, the acting Federal Acquisition Service commissioner, in a release. Pacific Ink offers office supplies and Social Glass provides access to small purchases across 50,000 products.

E-procurement 100

E-procurement Buyers Procurement Purchasing 100

GovCon Wire

JULY 9, 2024

ESCO Technologies (NYSE: ESE) has agreed to purchase Ultra Maritime’s signature management and power business for approximately $550 million as part of efforts to expand its electronics and engineering capabilities in support of customers in the U.S. naval defense markets.

Management 52

Management Electronics Purchasing Engineering 52

Federal News Network

JUNE 12, 2024

Under the bill, DHS would be able to waive the prohibition if it determines the battery purchases don’t pose a national security risk. TSA has started accepting digital IDs, such as mobile drivers licenses that are stored in a mobile phone’s electronic wallet, at some airport checkpoints.

Supply Chain 108

Supply Chain Transportation Transportation Manufacturing 108

Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 9, 2024

This rulemaking process will be one to watch, as the prohibitions will affect nearly all electronic products and services (as acknowledged by the FAR Council in its commentary), from power chargers to fighter jets. Comments and responses to the FAR Council’s questions are due on July 2, 2024.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Electronics Purchasing Manufacturing 52

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 1, 2024

With a grant from the Open Government Partnership, WeSolve and Move As One reviewed 12 publicly available contracts with the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) website. We as citizens have the right to know how the government spends our taxes.

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Budget Transportation Transportation Bidder 136

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

New strategies included implementing an electronic bidding platform, piloting approaches to vendor outreach for high-priority purchases, and incorporating bonus point questions for sustainability and equity in all their requests for proposals (RFPs). Open for business? What a barrier that was for so many people!”

Procurement 52

Procurement Sustainability IT E-procurement 52

Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Further information can be found here: Procurement – publishing, print and design (PPDAS) framework – 2018 – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Electronic Purchasing Card (ePC) The existing Cat B contract for the Electronic purchasing card is due to expire on 31 July 2024.

Collaboration 67

Collaboration E-catalogue Framework Agreement E-procurement 67

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 30, 2024

Yet, many governments have not introduced policies and procedures for buying greener and even where it is possible to use green criteria for purchasing, many procurement officers are unsure of how to include them. Lifecycle stages are in gray, factors are in green, and requirements/certifications are in white.

Procurement 62

Procurement Public Procurement Green Public Procurement Electronics 62

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Electronic capture of all B2B transactions. Pain-Point: Purchasing compliance and collaboration. Companies that process massive amounts of invoices must have clear policies and procedures in place. It is imperative that any organization has procedures and systems in place to minimize bureaucracy, error, risk and inefficiencies.

Procurement 81

Procurement E-auction E-procurement Supplier 81

Capital Edge Consulting

APRIL 10, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. Inadequate recordkeeping can lead to low rankings in an audit or even worse: loss of contract. Are Floor Check Audits Going Virtual?

IT 52

IT Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52

ivalua

JULY 14, 2021

This portal acts as a bridge between the Invoice and the Electronic Payment. These individuals are therefore looking to receive purchase orders and contracts electronically; they are going to check for changes or new business via their mobile device. It has forced the world to rethink, pivot and adapt to digital technology.

Supplier 52

Supplier Electronics Supply Chain Real-time Visibility 52

NIH NITAAC

APRIL 28, 2021

As a result, agencies are still purchasing cloud services as an add-on to other contracts, something that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) worries could lead to security challenges. 2. Have a cloud strategy in place before you purchase: Don’t procure cloud for the sake of procuring cloud. That's where NITAAC can help.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing E-procurement Electronics Demand 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

Sustainability needs to be seen as a wider issue, not just green purchasing and the environment, but also supporting women businesses and local economic development. .” In Rwanda, it helped that e-GP was included in a top policy priority seeking to make all government business electronic by 2025.

Public Procurement 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

DemandStar

MARCH 28, 2022

SEATTLE, March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DemandStar , the free and easy electronic procurement marketplace for government contracts, announced it has passed 1,000 local governments on the DemandStar platform, accelerating its industry-leading growth. “DemandStar has been a great addition to our bidding process at the University.

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Government Government Bidding Contract 52

ivalua

JULY 1, 2021

This approach calls for change and will be an approach that is no longer linked to the final settlement on invoice, but spreads the payment across the purchase lifecycle, from contract to acceptance. . The disconnect between invoicing and payment results in additional duplication checks and manual intervention in the flow.

Supply Chain 10

Supply Chain Supplier Electronics E-procurement 10

NIH NITAAC

JUNE 1, 2021

The Act was created with one mission in mind: To speed up IT purchasing so that by the time technology got to the buyer, it wasn’t obsolete. The Act was created with one mission in mind: To speed up IT purchasing so that by the time technology got to the buyer, it wasn’t obsolete. Level the playing field on your next IT procurement.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Purchasing Buyers Electronics 52

GovLoop

JUNE 12, 2023

Data modernization is looking at how to capture data automatically from the health care side — the laboratory or the doctor’s office — but also helping the state and local health departments to receive that electronic information and use it in ways that makes their lives easier,” Jernigan said. It would not be good,” he said.

Data 59

Data Electronics Purchasing Distribution 59

The Procurement School

JANUARY 12, 2023

Look for trends, where the organization is buying similar commodities through independent solicitations or direct awards and entering discrete contracts and purchase orders for each. Identify Needs Business intelligence is based on historical purchases and therefore may not capture all existing and emerging needs. You’re not alone!

Procurement Strategies 52

Procurement Strategies Procurement Strategic Planning Supply Chain 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Results: Today, the Dominican Republic’s procurement agency monitors all procurement processes carried out using the country’s electronic procurement system in real-time using 21 targeted red flags. In particular, outdated regulations and a lack of capacity in purchasing agencies using the platform held back further progress.

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

That rule requires that an offeror be registered in SAM at the time of offer submission, “and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement” per FAR 52.204-7(b). United States , No. 23-443 (Fed.

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Evaluation Bidding Negotiation Government Contracts 78

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In our network of AWS Partners , you’ll find partners with proven expertise in services like Amazon Textract and Amazon Comprehend , which can help public sector organizations with intelligent document processing to meet electronic records requirements. Amazon Web Services (AWS) and AWS Partners can help fill that gap.

Data 75

Data Warehouse Networking Education 75

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Strategic Sourcing modules of Ivalua allow Punch Powertrain buyers to define Purchasing needs collaboratively, consolidate the tendering documents and ease costing by suppliers (cost breakdown files, dialogue with the projects on technical feasibility). Please visit our website: www.cks-consulting.com/en.

Strategic Sourcing 52

Strategic Sourcing E-auction Automotive E-procurement 52