American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Challenge: Limited Resources, Lengthy Research, and Cumbersome RFP Process The Town of Epping faced a significant challenge in streamlining its procurement operations due to the intricate and heavily regulated nature of government purchasing. “Securing three quotes for our purchases poses a significant challenge.

Purchasing 58

Purchasing IT Supplier Negotiation Efficiency 58

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).

Evaluation 78

Evaluation Bidding Negotiation Government Contracts 78

FedScoop

MAY 28, 2024

The FBI announced awards for the second iteration of a blanket purchase agreement for IT services and supplies Friday, estimating the spend will be $8 billion.

IT 111

IT Contract Purchasing Bidding 111

FedScoop

JUNE 10, 2024

In January, the GAO issued a report on software licenses throughout the federal government, noting that the VA had neglected to regularly compare software license inventories that are currently used with purchase records.

Inventory 110

Inventory Purchasing Electronics Change Management 110

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In the context of digital infrastructure, procurement decisions extend beyond purchasing hardware and software. Many procurement teams lack the technical expertise to draft precise specifications or rigorously evaluate proposals. Ensure inclusivity by lowering barriers for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete in procurement.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Initially, the reforms focused on two key actions: public institutions were required to create an annual GPP implementation plan with self-defined targets as well as a performance record of their green purchases. million and 4,415 new jobs created in the green economy, according to official figures.

Green Public Procurement 78

Green Public Procurement Public Procurement Procurement IT 78

Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Long before you make a purchase decision, you must create the right structure for vendor relationships with your procurement organization. Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) GPOs and cooperative purchasing networks leverage the purchasing power of their members to achieve lower costs on materials, goods and services.

Evaluation 40

Evaluation Networking E-procurement Supplier 40

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

GSA received feedback on what it was like to award products and services, what it was like to get those products and services listed on multiple awards schedules or GSA Advantage, and what it was like to actually use that site and purchase those things. That’s why they have multiple ongoing efforts to streamline it.

Procurement 110

Procurement Purchasing Negotiation Price 110

GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency plans to initiate a competition for a follow-on blanket purchase agreement for full-spectrum exercise support services.

Purchasing 111

Purchasing Evaluation Contract 111

SmallGovCon

APRIL 26, 2024

One type of OCI is an impaired objectivity OCI, typically resulting from a contractor evaluating its own offer or its own performance. As part of the evaluation process, the VA began to investigate potential OCIs. Normally, agencies are given quite a bit of discretion when it comes to evaluating potential OCIs.

Contract 105

Contract Evaluation Procurement Purchasing 105

Public Contracting Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In a recent protest, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) held that although performance risk was not specifically listed as an evaluation criterion, an agency may always consider risk that is intrinsic to the stated evaluation factors. South Dade A/C and Refrig., B-421406, April 25, 2023.

Evaluation 40

Evaluation Quality E-procurement Government Contracts 40

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Whether it’s navigating compliance requirements, evaluating supplier performance, or ensuring that security and staffing solutions are up to the task, OMNIA Partners can guide you through the process to ensure your event is a success.

Procurement 58

Procurement Procurement Team Supplier Quality 58

FedScoop

JULY 1, 2024

The RFP states that the agency will evaluate proposals from highest total claimed score to the lowest, and will take the 76 highest scorers to be the preliminary qualifying proposals. Each contract will be scored within elements including relevant experience with emerging technologies.

Contract 101

Contract Quantity Purchasing Evaluation 101

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. Within DHS, the use of this data has raised alarm bells.

Data 143

Data Impact Assessment Purchasing Electronics 143

American City & Country

AUGUST 27, 2024

McGinty notes that some municipal governments are bound by laws or regulations requiring agencies and departments to publicly seek bids before purchasing supplies or services. He advises: “Start the purchasing process with bidding services from distributors like SiteOne to help expedite the process.”

Government 98

Government Government Bidding Purchasing 98

Federal News Network

JANUARY 16, 2024

A former senior executive at the VA, Giddens shares his thoughts on the unique challenges facing the VA logistics and procurement systems, including the use of credit cards for open market purchases.

Procurement 85

Procurement Supply Chain Logistics Consulting 85

Federal News Network

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 94

Supply Chain Price Telecommunication Purchasing 94

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

One of the most important factors for local governments to consider before purchasing any new technology is how quickly and effectively it can be integrated into an organization’s existing tech stack without disrupting day-to-day operations. Department of Defense, city of Denver, the federal Veterans Administration and the U.S.

Total Cost of Ownership 110

Total Cost of Ownership Cost of Ownership Buyers Buying Process 110

GovSpend

JUNE 18, 2024

Develop an Action Plan With your lead list in hand, it’s time to develop a strategic action plan: Prioritize Leads : Use the data to prioritize leads based on factors such as contract value, renewal dates, or those most likely to purchase. This personalized approach increases the likelihood of engagement and conversion.

Distribution 105

Distribution Competitive Analysis Data Purchasing 105

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It’s not another big governmentwide contract like Alliant 3 or the ASCEND cloud blanket purchase agreement. This one is the second generation of the COMET blanket purchase agreement that is going to be used only by GSA.

Bidder 110

Bidder Bidding E-procurement Purchasing 110

SmallGovCon

JUNE 19, 2024

The Buy American Act “[r]estricts the purchase of supplies, that are not domestic end products, for use within the United States” unless an exception applies. However, this law does not actually prohibit the acquisition of non-U.S. If the contractor with the lowest priced domestic end product is a small business, the penalty is 30%.

Price 105

Price Government Contracts Manufacturing Purchasing 105

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This proactive approach involves evaluating operational efficiency, vehicle utilization, and maintenance practices to identify any inefficiencies or areas for improvement. Emphasizing continuous evaluation and adaptation ensures that fleet operations remain optimal and aligned with their evolving needs.” Focus on workforce development.

Management 118

Management Government Government Efficiency 118

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Forrester identified AWS Marketplace as a leader in its most recent Forrester Wave evaluation of software as a service (SaaS) marketplaces. Despite the rapid growth of software marketplace usage in recent years, some state and local government (SLG) purchasers are holding back. AWS Marketplace provided an intuitive user experience.”

Government 81

Government Government Purchasing Negotiation 81

ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Ivalua platform selected to improve efficiency, transparency, and the employee purchasing experience. Redwood City, CA, December 15, 2022.

Procurement 98

Procurement IT Automotive Supply Chain 98

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 17, 2024

One popular way of soliciting for agency needs is the use of Brand Name Or Equal Purchase Descriptions. After receiving the quotes, the contracting officer added six salient characteristics to be evaluated by the agency—none of which had been expressly stated in the solicitation. B-422171, Jan.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Evaluation Purchasing Sustainability 52

Federal News Network

JANUARY 24, 2025

Institute a commercial ordering/logistics system at the Department of Veterans Affairs for medical supplies, to take advantage of negotiated pricing under established contracts and reduce patient safety risk due to gray market purchasing and order errors.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Government Government 52

GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

By Nancy Patel, General Manager of Commercial at Unison The Contractor Purchasing System Review, a.k.a. This evaluation extends beyond routine audits, scrutinizing processes from the initial acquisition of goods and services to the intricate management of subcontracts throughout their

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Evaluation Procurement Management 52

Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

government is the largest purchaser in the world, significantly influencing the purchasing landscape. Government agency programs like the GSA Schedules provide long-term contracts, allowing businesses to sell commercial products and services at pre-negotiated prices, simplifying the purchasing process.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

How to Crack a Nut

JANUARY 13, 2025

The plan also formulates a series of core principles underpinning those goals, which include the need to Invest in becoming a great customer: government purchasing power can be a huge lever for improving public services, shaping new markets in AI, and boosting the domestic ecosystem. performance evaluations). This will require: 34.

Procurement 64

Procurement Tender Supplier Innovation 64

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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.” They do not require the government to purchase all its requirements from FSS program contracts.

Price 70

Price Evaluation Negotiation Purchasing 70

Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

6] DCAA is authorized to examine contractor records related to proposals, discussions, pricing, and performance to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and currency of cost or pricing data. [7] 42] Review the purchase order history and the complete buyer’s file ( e.g. , quotes, negotiation summary, correspondence, purchase orders (PO), etc.)

Negotiation 98

Negotiation Price Government Contracts IT 98

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.

Data 105

Data Quality Purchasing Transparency 105

Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Per the SEC , information is material “to which there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would attach importance in determining whether to purchase the security registered.” Investors should now be able to understand material cybersecurity risks and how companies manage and mitigate them.

Risk Management 110

Risk Management Management Import Purchasing 110

WashngtonExec

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The 9-year, single-award contract includes lifecycle management, engineering, design, development, purchasing, prototyping, test and evaluation, deployment, and data analysis [.] Northrop Grumman Corp. The award is called Neptune Phoenix.

Contract 52

Contract Purchasing Evaluation Engineering 52

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Part of that expanded focus would include acquisition security at large and a requirement of the council to “proactively monitor and evaluate certain covered articles for ongoing risk.” “We We have bipartisan consensus that protecting our nation’s supply chains is key to national security,” Raskin said in the release.

Supply Chain 77

Supply Chain Accountability Purchasing Evaluation 77

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This allows contracting authorities or public sector organisations to evaluate and choose the best supplier. Call-Off Contract A call-off contract is used when an organisation purchases goods or services from a framework agreement. E-Procurement It is the digital way of handling public purchasing.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

SmallGovCon

APRIL 4, 2024

FAR 52.204-7 states: “An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, 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 resulting from this solicitation.”

Bidding 81

Bidding Evaluation Government Contracts Procurement 81