The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Author: Graham Allen In the second of two parts of “Navigation the Five Steps of the Procurement Journey” we’ll be covering posting, evaluation, award and close out. Step 4 Evaluation Once the procurement closes bids are evaluated. The first evaluation stage is the mandatory requirements which are evaluated either ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Many national and international certifications exist to assist in developing requirements or evaluating proposals with green purchasing components or goals. This factor might be included as an important score in the overall evaluation rating scale. Matching devices to needs.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 21, 2024

For this contract, [Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology] Young Bang had the idea of a capacity contract on a Friday night. We can just get an [enterprise license agreement] for that, and that will always be firm fixed-price. I don’t want to evaluate your tools, I want to evaluate your people.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The remaining successful protests were post-award victories that fall into categories similar to those we saw at the GAO: (1) improper technical evaluation; (2) inadequate documentation; (3) flawed price analysis. The protester’s spreadsheets were off by 30 hours, which resulted in a price difference of 0.063%. In KPMG, LLC v.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

McKenna Brytan concerned a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Request for Quotations (RFQ) for portable dehumidifiers, set aside for SDVOSBs under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333415, Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. 134.1003(e)(1).”

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NIH NITAAC

MARCH 8, 2022

Consider the following logistical choices: Solutions to consider Consequences, alternatives and notes Educate the acquisition team The contracting officer is advised to make extra time available in the technical evaluation panel training. Much of the information here focuses on oral presentations in a virtual environment.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It is important to regularly review and re-evaluate the scope and time commitments to ensure resource availability while still maintaining day-to-day operations and other ongoing efforts. Given the complexity of a post-acquisition environment, the scope of work is not always clear at the beginning of such a project. Get inspired.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This year’s tables include: November 20: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) November 21: VA FSS VA Prosthetics Community Care Network (CCN) View the agendas for more details. Pricing details included in the prospectus. James Peake , M.D., James Peake , M.D.,

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Rated Criteria The technical evaluation criteria needs to align clearly with the scope / performance requirements of the good / service being procured. The clearer the technical evaluation criteria the better the procurement outcome. There needs to be a difference between an evaluation ‘need’ and a ‘want’.

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Procureware

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Conversely, it is not as well suited for manufacturing, logistics, or staffing. How are bids evaluated? The answers to these questions will help you prioritize common sourcing tools and evaluate them as they relate to your top goals, current processes, and specialization within your specific industry.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

Ultimately, if the government has insights into what is being bought, where it’s coming from, who’s producing it, what the carbon impact is, what the competitive pricing are. 1102 that has to make a decision around following made in America regulations or evaluating carbon impact of a particular procurement decision.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

On November 20, tables include: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Ask the Med/Surg Supply BPAs Ask the SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) To view the draft agenda for the governmentwide day, click here. October 28 : Webinar: 2024 (2025 FCPs) Public Law Pricing Update for Covered Drugs – Click here to register.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

3705, which requires offerors to submit data other than certified cost or pricing data so that contracting officers may determine the price reasonableness of a contract, subcontract, or modification. Cost Accounting Section 802 amends 10 U.S.C. The provision amends the reporting requirement under 10 U.S.C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Pricing details included in the prospectus. For the first time, we will also hear from acquisition leaders with the Commodity & Services Acquisition Center (CSAS) and the Denver Logistics Center (DLC)! Thank you to our current sponsors of the Fall Training Conference! The scoring updates are below: Read the full article here.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Known as the Multiple Award Schedule or Federal Supply Schedule, it enables government buyers to procure a vast array of commercial products, services, and solutions at pre-negotiated prices. Submitting bids by the specified deadline and ensuring that all required documents, such as technical and pricing proposals, are included is crucial.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

5] Small Business Participation Evaluation Factor A solicitation with a small business participation evaluation factor required large business offerors to provide copies of “enforceable” small business teaming agreements with the offer. 2] In a recent size protest, quotes were submitted on August 31, 2023.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Department of Labor (“DoL”), Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), September 13 Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) Summary states that “[o]ver the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.3 1] Similarly, the BLS September 14 Producer Price Index (“PPI”) Summary states that “[o]n an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand moved up 8.7

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

Roberts shares VHA’s key procurement and logistics developments, including the focus on supply chain resiliency, the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) contract vehicle, and a recent logistics conference. The rule consolidates the four existing MAS EPA clauses into a single clause.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

AI Safety Institute (AISI)” and address the lack of standardized processes for agencies’ evaluation of AI systems before deployment. The AISI will create evaluation tools, test AI models and safeguards, issue guidance on AI safety and risk management, and conduct technical research. million to install and evaluate the systems.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

have adequate accounting systems) Management & Advisory Services 829 115 Technical & Engineering Services 816 119 Intelligence Services 241 35 Research & Development Services 219 53 Logistics Services 160 31 Facilities Services 141 0 Environmental Services 87 8 A complete listing of all companies selected for award is posted on SAM.gov.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

The conference begins with remarks from Christine Harada , Senior Advisor in OMB’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), on the governmentwide Better Contracting Initiative , a four-pronged initiative to ensure that the Federal Government receives optimal terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example. This PAP fundamentally alters the MAS negotiation process, establishing evaluation standards, requirements, and procedures not found in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR).

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

Department of Labor (“DoL”), Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”). 3] Because economists often consider food and energy prices to be too volatile, they may pull those items out to see what is called “core inflation.” [4] Here, I provide some of the latest information and updates.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 7, 2024

the apparent successful offeror); (2) use of the highest rated offeror best value methodology; and (3) the determination of a fair and reasonable price. These issues may include technical and price. 13] This was discussed in the GAO case Noble Supply & Logistics, Inc., environment.

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Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A recent bid protest at the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) reinforces the idea that there is a big difference between evaluation criteria in a solicitation, and instructions in the solicitation on how to prepare an offer. The Army issued a solicitation for logistics support services at Schofield Barracks, HI.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Read ahead to see how the decision in Chenega Base and Logistics Services, LLC to find out! Size Protest Following award, Chenega Base and Logistics Services (Chenega) protested the size of DPG. And the Area Office erred in not evaluating the joint venture agreement to determine whether it met those requirements. 121.103(h).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This year’s tables include: November 15 Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) GSA Pricing Tools Customer and Stakeholder Engagement (CASE) VA Med/Surg Supply BPAs November 16 VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) VA Pathfinder Program Be sure to check both agendas for more details! And, if so, how will such a dispute be handled?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

FAR & Beyond: Thoughts on “What is Fair and Reasonable? Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Emphasis added.)

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Stakeholders must appreciate and understand that there is a nexus between requirements and price, especially for small businesses. Data context in assessing fair and reasonable pricing is foundational to sound acquisition business decisions. It is also a regulatory requirement. See FAR 15.405.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The pre-proposal conference video series includes: Alliant 3 Overview Small Business Offeror Types Small Business Subcontracting Plan C-SCRM Pricing VETS 4212 Federal Contracting Reporting MRCL, ORA, GHG, Series Close Alliant 3 Proposals are due on February 3, 2025. Army Releases MAPS Draft Sections L & M On December 13, the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The Unrestricted awardees in the first rolling contract awards process are across six domains: Technical & Engineering; Management & Advisory; Environmental; Logistics; Intelligence Services; and Research & Development. According to GSA, the next release of rolling awards will be on or about December 17, 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The BCI includes four priorities to make certain that the Federal Government receives “better terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.” The BCI is part of an effort that began in the Obama-Biden Administration to address agencies paying inconsistent and often higher prices when compared to the commercial market.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

November 20 features guest speakers from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), General Services Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, United States Navy, Office of Management and Budget, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). James Peake , M.D.,

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