Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

AUGUST 23, 2023

It formalises the gathering, analysis and application of information to assist companies in aligning their purchasing strategy with their goals and securing the best possible value. The process of strategic sourcing requires continuous market analysis, goal recognition and an ongoing re-evaluation of sourcing activities.

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APRIL 8, 2025

Experienced government contractors must also be familiar with the various contracting vehicles used by federal agencies, including government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Businesses must also utilize the various resources available to support them in federal contracting.

Contract 52

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 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

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 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

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 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 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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The FIT Act would authorize agencies to make advanced payments for cloud computing services, increase the simplified acquisition threshold from $250,000 to $500,000 and the micro-purchase threshold from $10,000 to $25,000, and require Federal procurement officers to take cross-functional training.

E-procurement 52

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GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 28, 2023

For those components purchased by the manufacturer, “the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the manufactured product (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued)” is incorporated.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Transportation Transportation Supply Chain 130

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Robert Skinner, the next iteration will include streamlined cloud capability, greater diversity in cloud service providers, and potentially “an option of not having task orders competed, that we can have an [indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity] as well as task order competition.” 1] The Government Accountability Office denied the protest.

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JUNE 11, 2024

The Mechanics of Indefinite Delivery Contracts Indefinite delivery contracts are special contracting mechanisms that offer government agencies the flexibility to acquire goods and services as needed within a set period, without specifying the exact quantity at the time of contract award.

Government 52

Government Government Contract Price 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

GSA noted the following three updates to the portal: Added a field to allow an Offeror to input the period of performance for Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, or Basic Ordering Agreements to validate whether a Collection of Task Orders was completed within five years before June 15, 2023.

Supply Chain 52

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JANUARY 28, 2025

Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts enable government agencies to adjust procurement according to evolving needs while managing uncertainty effectively. The primary benefit of IDIQ contracts lies in their ability to manage uncertainty regarding delivery schedules and quantities needed.

Government 52

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2025

The protests relate to GSAs evaluation of the proposals, including thepast experience scoring.GSA made 102 Polaris awards in the general small business pool based on highest technical ratings and fair and reasonable pricing. This multiple award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (MA-IDIQ) consolidation of two current U.S.

Procurement 40

Procurement Thresholds Professional Services Efficiency 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Terms and conditions, among them, quality, quantity, delivery, warranty, capability, complexity and place of performance, factor into pricing decisions. It is also a regulatory requirement. See FAR 15.405.

E-procurement 52

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

There are four major categories of purchases covered in the CPI-U: food, energy, commodities like cars and clothes, and services like rent and healthcare.” [1] There are four major categories of purchases covered in the CPI-U: food, energy, commodities like cars and clothes, and services like rent and healthcare.” [1] January 2023 +6.4%

Government Contracts 40

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Army is looking to reform processes of the software lifecycle to facilitate the agencys digital transformation, including processes related to requirements, acquisition, contracting, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, cost estimation, data management, sustainment, and talent management.

E-procurement 40

E-procurement Procurement Thresholds Data 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Offerors would receive an award if they received a minimum number of scored evaluation credits under the following scored evaluation elements: (1) qualifying project experience; (2) federal prime contractor experience; (3) systems, rates, and clearances; (4) certifications; and (5) past performance.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Thresholds Sustainability 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

MAPS is a multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract that is set to replace the ITES-3S and RS3 contracts in 2027. GSA plans to reopen the OASIS+ solicitations for on-ramping in fiscal year 2025. SEWP VI Deadline Extended to February 17 On December 16, NASA released Amendment 10 of its SEWP VI Request for Proposal (RFP).

Inventory 52

Inventory Procurement Data Thresholds 52