Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 14, 2024

Right away, procurement and technology experts should be collaborating with whoever is seeking to make the AI purchase , and their involvement should continue through the evaluation and implementation phases. Procurement experts can help you write results-driven RFPs and get the most from your purchase. Know your data.

Procurement 61

Procurement Purchasing Ethics Collaboration 61

FedScoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The agency is considering awarding a five-year blanket purchase agreement against the General Services Administration’s multiple award schedule for application development and operations and maintenance support. In order to be awarded the project, offerors would have to participate in a source selection procedure comprising two phases.

IT 54

IT Evaluation Participation Quality 54

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 12, 2024

The BAA, however, is a price evaluation preference, which means if the price of a Chinese product is low enough, the federal government will buy that product. Under the TAA, Chinese products are not eligible for purchase because China is not a signatory to the TAA.

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Price Telecommunication Thresholds 45

Federal News Network

AUGUST 1, 2024

The results of the pilot will be helpful as we evaluate security considerations regarding access and as we consider ways to leverage AI with appropriate risk-management safeguards as envisioned by Executive Order 14110, OMB Memorandum M-24-10, the AI in Government Act and the Advancing American AI Act.” The rule, which takes effect Aug.

Evaluation 96

Evaluation Bidding Contract Data 96

The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Navigating the public procurement process can be challenging enough then add in Buying Groups, GPO’s or group purchasing organization, collaborative procurement initiatives, purchasing networks, collaborative sourcing partners, they go by so many names. Some are membership based, national, regional, or sector specific.

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Collaboration Procurement Purchasing Public Procurement 52

GovSpend

DECEMBER 18, 2023

I was introduced to GovSpend during the diligence process as Thompson Street Capital Partners evaluated making an investment in the business. One specific example is classifying purchase order records. There’s simply no sales enablement or procurement intelligence tool like it. GovSpend may be able to help!

Data 105

Data Quality Purchasing Transparency 105

Select GCR

JUNE 20, 2023

They have released a Sources Sought Notice for the following programs: CDFI Rapid Response Program CDFI Equitable Recovery Program Emergency Capital Investment Program The contractor must perform a multi-year evaluation on the aforementioned programs and the impact they have on underserved and financially disadvantaged communities.

Bidding 52

Bidding Evaluation Project Management Media 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 9, 2024

Prohibition Section 5949 contains two prohibitions on the purchase or use of “covered semiconductor products or services,” defined as those designed, produced, or provided by Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) or Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC), and any of their affiliates.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Electronics Purchasing Manufacturing 52

The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

Green procurement programs encourage government agencies to purchase products and services from certified sustainable businesses. Participate in Retail Sustainability Programs Leading retailers have launched sustainability-focused programs that showcase products from certified sustainable businesses.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Evaluation Retail Transparency 52

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Their business facilitates access to procurement information, providing powerful analytics that help companies to search for new opportunities, prepare bids, and evaluate their performance on past tenders. Participating in public contracting represents a massive opportunity for businesses, but one that many fail to seize. Diegues says.

Data 55

Data Public Procurement Tender Price 55

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 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. This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime).

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

A small business must meet eligibility criteria set by the SBA, register with SAM, attain small business certifications to participate in government contracting, and then utilize platforms like SAM.gov, dsbs.sba.gov, and Select GCR Pro to discover small business government contractor opportunities.

Government Contracts 98

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 4, 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. This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime).

Accountability 52

Accountability Government Government Internal Control 52

ivalua

MARCH 13, 2019

This involves the perspectives of immediate stakeholders, agency leads and the general public, but it also includes the perspectives of suppliers participating in solicitations or seeking opportunities to work with the government. Too many contract officers struggle to work with Procurement solutions that have poor user interfaces (UIs).

Supplier 40

Supplier Transparency Procurement Purchasing 40

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 23, 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. This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime).

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

4022(f), which enables the DoD to award a follow-on production contract or transaction, without competitive procedures, to the participants in a successful Prototype OTA that was competitively awarded and successfully completed. Production OTAs are authorized under 10 U.S.C. Compare these statutes to 10 U.S.C. B-417379, Apr.

Bidding 52

Bidding Procurement Contracts Procurement Contract 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 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. This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime).

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 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. This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime).

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 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. This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime).

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

The only exceptions are for contracts solely for the purchase of Commercial Off-the-Shelf items or contracts under the $10,000 micro-purchase threshold. Members that would like to participate in the VA FSS Working Group, please contact Joseph Snyderwine at jsnyderwine@thecgp.org.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Thresholds Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 2, 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. This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime).

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Federal News Network

JANUARY 4, 2024

And a new branch of the story line emerges with the release of the draft performance statement of work for the ASCEND cloud service blanket purchase agreement after “being in a coma” for almost 18 months. Foes are vanquished, in this case Boston Consulting Group, losing its OASIS+ bid protest at the Government Accountability Office.

Bidding 105

Bidding E-procurement Consulting Accountability 105

Capital Edge Consulting

JULY 2, 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. This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime).

Contract 52

Contract Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JULY 2, 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. This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime).

Contract 52

Contract Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52

Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

This extensive set of rules ensures purchases are conducted fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with the law to best serve public interests. The FAR serves as the benchmark for all federal agencies and their contractors, guiding everything from straightforward purchases to intricate acquisitions. What is the FAR?

Ethics 52

Ethics Procurement Price Procurement Contracts 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

GSA Seeking SAM.gov Usability Testers GSA’s Integrated Award Environment (IAE) is seeking volunteers who use SAM.gov and related systems to participate in usability testing. Participants will also preview upcoming improvements that are planned for future release and provide input to development teams on these features.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Networking Budget 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JUNE 13, 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. This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime).

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

Scotty greeted attendees with warm enthusiasm and participated in live demonstrations, showcasing the incredible work that Paws for Purple Hearts does to assist veterans facing mobility challenges and trauma-related conditions. Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and supported this year’s tournament.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Bidding Procurement Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

MAY 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. This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime).

Price 52

Price Government Contracts Government Government 52

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. This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime).

IT 52

IT Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52

Capital Edge Consulting

MARCH 20, 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. This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime).

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

FEBRUARY 6, 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. This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime).

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JANUARY 19, 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. This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime).

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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. This inquiry aims to determine how an employee records overtime, which will be evaluated for consistency in costs (overtime).

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Federal News Network

JUNE 25, 2024

There is going to be a blanket purchasing agreement, a multiple award contract is going to be open source, full and open competition. And they actually promote participation in this and encourage agencies to improve their score to expand their adherence to the criteria that we put in there. And we need all of this information.

Professional Services 92

Professional Services Bidder Procurement Bidding 92

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Tender execution A public buyer seeking to use procurement as a tool of digital regulation could do so through the two main decisions of tenderer selection and tender evaluation. This indicates that existing flexible mechanisms of market engagement can be a source of regulatory risk, rather than a useful set of regulatory tools.

Procurement 52

Procurement Tender Buyers Contract 52

Procureware

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

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. For further discussion about supplier networks, see Evaluate the Options: Choosing a Supplier Network ) 3.

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Management Bidding Supplier Insurance 40