The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

To ensure bidders are qualified to provide the required good / service it is recommended they score at or above a minimum technical threshold to proceed to the next evaluation stage. The individuals in this field understand the significance of their roles and strive to uphold the highest standards of ethics and accountability.

Bidder 52

Bidder Procurement Evaluation Bidding 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 2, 2024

There is a very high threshold for a Section 68 challenge. Drafting Major Commercial Contracts Involving a State Given the potential exposure of States (and hence public funds) under these contracts, the Judge reiterated the importance of proper professional standards and ethics in the drafting of major commercial contracts involving a State.

Corruption 52

Corruption Ethics Transparency Import 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Governments aim to support ethical, sustainable businesses while getting the best value. OJEU (Official Journal Of the European Union) Before Brexit, public contracts above certain thresholds had to be published in OJEU, ensuring fair competition across the EU. The UK now follows its procurement regulations.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Has past performance exceeded a threshold? To properly assess risk, reduce carbon emissions and avoid ethics violations, leaders must map and assess the multi-tier supply chain. Too often, the process is distilled down to a “check the box” exercise on individual suppliers. Has a supplier provided relevant certifications (.i.e.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Risk Management Management Supplier 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The key red flags include ties between providers and politicians, large contracts that have been broken up into smaller ones to undercut thresholds, and links to prohibited practices. The team continues to add new variables.

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 12, 2024

Stefan Deaconu (Court of International Commercial Arbitration, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania) emphasised the importance of maintaining trust in the arbitral process, tracing back to ethics, legitimacy, and personal reputation. Ethics and Conflicts in International Arbitration Panel 1 was moderated by Julie Bedard.

Ethics 52

Ethics Balance Import Thresholds 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 20, 2024

laws, treaties, domestic statues, ethical rules, etc.) In spite of specific wording such as “general principles”, the Guidelines – as stated in the preliminary provisions – do not derogate from any mandatory rules but seek rather to guide and “accommodate case-specific circumstances”. Where rules and regulations (e.g.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Thresholds Ethics Accountability 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold. Further, agencies are encouraged to include on-ramps and discouraged from including off-ramps for organic growth in their MACs. Both in-person and virtual attendance are offered for the course.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Negotiation Utilities Procurement 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This principle could be applied to the current generation of models, or applied when certain capability thresholds were met. This would create certain ‘gates’ that a model had to pass through before it could be deployed.

Procurement 80

Procurement Evaluation Participation Collaboration 80

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Such framing sets a higher threshold for establishing a violation of FET. With this objective in mind, the PAIC, lists a range of investor obligations related to corporate social responsibility, use of natural resources, corporate governance, business, ethics and human rights.

Balance 52

Balance Negotiation Thresholds Ethics 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

This provision of the NDAA seems targeted at bridging the communication gap between the agencies by requiring that the parties to a proposed transaction over the HSR threshold provide a copy of their HSR filing directly to DoD.

Government 40

Government Government Export Data 40

Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

One of the significant changes introduced by FASA was raising the simplified acquisition threshold from $25,000 to $100,000, and later to $250,000, making it easier for contractors to access federal contracts. FASA introduced significant reforms to streamline the procurement process for the United States government.

Government 52

Government Government Government Contracts Transparency 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

For procurements exceeding specified thresholds, justification must document the effort to find alternative suppliers, listing unique technical requirements and companies contacted. A sole source purchase is justified when unique attributes or circumstances dictate that only one provider is capable of supplying the desired goods or services.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

The proposed changes to the DFARS are primarily to: Add references to the CMMC 2.0 This panel of government and industry experts will provide a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity compliance issues and how to address them effectively.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement Price 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

Covered follow-on contracts include most contracts governed by the Service Contract Act (SCA) that exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, currently set at $250,000. The rule implements an executive order of the same name signed in November of 2021.

Price 52

Price Supply Chain Contract Data 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 7, 2024

As anyone who had the privilege to work with her can attest, her work ethic was legendary. This increase aligns the DFARS domestic content threshold with that in the FAR. This “fallback threshold” will remain in effect under both the FAR and DFARS rules until 2030.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Price Thresholds 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In my view, it would also be important for the independent reviewing authority not to be involved in the future use of the AI, as its (future) operational interest could also be a source of bias in the testing process and the analysis of its results.

Risk Management 69

Risk Management E-procurement Procurement Evaluation 69

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 7, 2025

It encourages the application of ADR as a primary approach for dispute resolution, particularly for disputes within thresholds to be set by the Federal Ministry of Justice periodically (paragraphs 13 (c) and (d)). Additionally, Nigerian counsel is permitted to recommend foreign counsel to the AGF or the State AG for consideration.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Thresholds Capacity Collaboration 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Enforcing ethical standards in arbitration requires striking a balance between accountability and confidentiality. To be clear, the authors take no firm view on whether the arbitrators conduct in DJO reaches this threshold of severe conduct warranting the disclosure of his name.

Accountability 52

Accountability Balance Import Tender 52