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New OCI Rule Contains Big Changes

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.” “A contractor is conducting research for an agency, but that contractor or its researchers has financial or non-financial ties to a foreign entity that seeks capability or advantage related to the topic of that research and is likely to exert undue influence on the contractor.

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Boxing Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Government Contracts

Boxing has influenced my legal work by enabling me to confidently hone the skills I've learned from the sport, like the ability to remain calm under pressure, evaluate an opponent's weaknesses and recognize when to seize an important opportunity, says Kirsten Soto at Clyde & Co.

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Bid Protest Minute: Proving an Organizational Conflict of Interest Exists

GovCon & Trade

According to NASA, the SSA was appointed after the Source Evaluation Board (SEB) was selected, and all participants in the procurement process were reminded of their obligations under the FAR, NFS, and Procurement Integrity Act. Generally, agencies are afforded broad discretion when evaluating whether an OCI exists. L-3 Services Inc.,

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Understanding the new Procurement Act 2023: What suppliers need to know - Part 2

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Connected persons include individuals who have significant influence or control over the supplier. How has the evaluation criteria changed? Under the new regulations, evaluations will now be assessed on the basis of 'Most Advantageous Tender' instead of the 'Most Economically Advantageous Tender'.

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Modernizing Public Infrastructure: The Power of Strategic Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

Procurement as a Strategic Driver of Digital Transformation Public procurement wields immense influence over markets, technology adoption, and the direction of societal progress. Many procurement teams lack the technical expertise to draft precise specifications or rigorously evaluate proposals.

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Procurement Methods vs. Solicitation Tools: What Every Procurement Professional Needs to Know

The Procurement ClassRoom

Procurement decisions may also be influenced by emergencies, such as the need for the prompt delivery of goods and services to address disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. The level of competition in the market can also influence the choice of procurement method.

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Updating the UNCITRAL Model Procurement Law for “Green Procurement”

Public Procurement Intl

Technical Evaluation Another popular strategy is to incorporate “green procurement” considerations into the technical evaluation for award in a procurement – for example, to give a “greener” product (one that caused less greenhouse gas emissions) more “points” in the evaluation.