Art of Procurement

APRIL 27, 2023

The labor contract between UPS and the Teamsters union is the largest private collective bargaining agreement in North America – The post [Pod] Negotiating The Big One: UPS and the Teamsters Labor Union appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

But outdated legacy systems hold these agencies back: they’re clunky, slow to innovate, and vulnerable to cyber-attacks, weather events, and other disasters. The CAD system also automatically synchronizes with their RMS solution, a repository of event data, including video and sensor data from on-site responders.

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Product Management Data Accountability Professional Services 59

Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The federal government has urged a Delaware federal judge not to block the Inflation Reduction Act's provision allowing it to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies, arguing that AstraZeneca doesn't have standing to bring its claims, which, in any event, are meritless.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Tailored as a forum for in-house counsel from diverse backgrounds and industries to meet, connect and discuss topics they encounter on a daily basis, the event seems to be the first of a series. One solution is for legal teams to establish record processes at the time contracts are being negotiated.

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How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 21, 2023

Registration is now open for two free events on procurement and artificial intelligence (AI). First, a webinar where I will be participating in discussions on the role of procurement in contributing to the public sector’s acquisition of trustworthy AI, and the associated challenges, from an EU and US perspective.

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SmallGovCon

JULY 1, 2024

In this presentation, we will explain how to develop, negotiate and administer agreements that are both compliant and effective. For large and small contractors alike, teaming agreements and joint venture agreements can be essential to winning and successfully performing federal government contracts.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Through this new approach, state bodies are better positioned to monitor potential ISDS claims and play a more active role in contractual negotiations, including the selection of dispute resolution forums.

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

GSA Schedules, also known as Multiple Award Schedules (MAS), provide pre-negotiated prices for millions of commercial products and services, making procurement more efficient for federal, state, and local government buyers.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This would encourage the companies’ management to manoeuvre settlement negotiations with more confidence once the arbitration has commenced. Discussing settlement windows when establishing the procedural timetable will encourage all parties and tribunal members to consider settlement negotiations and facilitations at an early stage.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

Its maneuvers thus require negotiations with partners, which are enabled by technologies that are not just customized for one Department of Defense component, but accessible and usable by all parties. With the U.S.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Buying at negotiated prices and within budget. Benefits: 100% of spend analyzed; 2000 sourcing events executed. A procure-to-pay platform can offer: A single place for goods, services, components, tools and travel. Supplier, contract, legal tax and policy compliance. Electronic capture of all B2B transactions. Case in Point.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

” Kauffman pointed out that Octane’s proposed price for the Events Coordinator labor category exceeded Octane’s price for the same category in its underlying FSS contract. Contractors often negotiate FSS prices that are higher than they expect to actually charge, knowing that agencies may expect discounts.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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. Building these relationships can be significantly enhanced through consistent engagement and participation in industry events and conferences.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Here’s where you learn how to navigate these clauses, identify issues, work towards resolution with agencies, negotiate REAs, and successfully complete your contract. Changes, differing site conditions, excusable delay…master these and you are halfway there.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Every contractor—prime and sub—makes critical mistakes when negotiating subcontracts. You’re doing it wrong! Subcontracting, that is. From missing flowdowns, to flawed disputes clauses, to outdated templates— experienced attorney Maria Panichelli has seen it all and can teach you how not to be another cautionary tale.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

I think the important thing to remember is we put these federal acquisition rules together on the heels of the SolarWinds event and Colonial Pipeline,” DeRusha told Federal News Network in October, shortly after agencies published the proposed rules. It’s really the U.S.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Final Rule only impacts DOD contracts – this only is a regulatory change to the text of the DFARS, meaning contractors may still be subject to a plethora of additional, non-mandatory terms when negotiating with civilian agencies. The DFARS revisions give subcontractors additional leverage in these negotiations.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The panel considered a hypothetical case study covering the life cycle of an equity investment into a renewable energy company and explored the legal and practical considerations for investors when negotiating and enforcing information rights. Issues to Consider During Negotiations Statutory Rights Ms.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Even if this event didn’t happen at the end of the fiscal year, what do we do? We all face a higher supply chain risk in events where certain companies or channels don’t become available.” I’ve had clients who pushed back, delayed and then negotiated what the Justice Department really wanted. said the source.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

Now there is a time and a place for price negotiation of course, but if you are an organisation where speed, innovation and agility is really important, key suppliers who play essential roles need to be handled differently. . However, supplier collaboration is much easier to talk about than implement.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

The event featured David Bigge (Chief of Investment Arbitration, U.S. The Voices of Developing States in Multilateral Fora Ladan Mehranvar kicked off the discussion by presenting the findings of her upcoming empirical paper on the attendance and participation of government delegations in the WGIII negotiations.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 21, 2015

Some of the reasons are: Mistakes in the solicitation ( bid or proposal ) documents Prospective bidders request more time for submission and it is granted Poor response to invitation for bids or call for proposals Unforeseen event such as natural disaster, emergency situation, mass demonstrations, etc.

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VWV

APRIL 23, 2020

The procurement regulations permit in cases of "extreme urgency" for a contracting authority to directly appoint a contractor to provide essential works, services and suppliers under the negotiated procedure without a call for competition. The events giving rise to the extreme urgency were unforeseeable by the contracting authority.

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ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

In today’s turbulent business landscape, the challenges facing organisations have become increasingly complex, with uncertainty from geopolitical events such as Brexit and tariff negotiations impacting day-to-day operations. Alex Saric, CMO, Ivalua.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Poorly utilized preferred suppliers with negotiated pricing. Spot Bids: Promoting this as an option to employees will help ensure that Procurement gets involved but also that employees are not waiting for a long sourcing event to take place, its done in a matter of days. How to analyze your Tail Spend: Understanding spend data.

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The Procurement School

MAY 12, 2023

Adapt to the Unexpected Even with the best contract management plans, there’s always a possibility of an unexpected event impacting what the owner needs or what the contractor can deliver. Contract management plans must be adaptable to such events, while still ensuring that both parties are meeting their contractual responsibilities.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Learning Objectives: Understand the difference between negotiated procurements and sealed bidding, as well as the different evaluation schemes employed by the Government. They also walk through how to identify agency solicitation and evaluation errors, and when protests may be appropriate.

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

The complete contract lifecycle management process includes a contract request or initiation, authoring, negotiation/redlining and approval stages, execution and signature as well as obligation monitoring, renewals, amendments and expiration. What are the Key Steps of The Contract Lifecycle Management Process?

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

JULY 11, 2024

In addition, potential subcontractors should be aware that the Government has created several programs to assist companies looking to enter the Federal market. Cara Wulf explores how new and experienced businesses can mitigate risks inherent in entering the US supply chain by subcontract.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

Some key strategies for building relationships with government officials include: Attend procurement events: Procurement events such as conferences, trade shows, and networking events provide opportunities to meet and connect with government officials.

Government 52

Government Government E-procurement Bidding 52

GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

Some key strategies for building relationships with government officials include: Attend procurement events: Procurement events such as conferences, trade shows, and networking events provide opportunities to meet and connect with government officials.

Government 52

Government Government E-procurement Bidding 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Buying at negotiated prices and within budget. Benefits: 100% of spend analyzed; 2000 sourcing events executed. A procure-to-pay platform can offer: A single place for goods, services, components, tools and travel. Supplier, contract, legal tax and policy compliance. Electronic capture of all B2B transactions. Case in Point.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

On the final day of London International Disputes Week 2024 (“LIDW”), LALIVE and Kobre & Kim hosted an event on arbitration and enforcement involving sovereign States. The panel of speakers comprised Andrew Stafford KC and Nicholas Surmacz of Kobre & Kim, as well as Sandrine Giroud and Marc Veit of LALIVE.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 3, 2023

On November 16, 2023, during the 5 th annual New York Arbitration Week , DLA Piper hosted a double feature event focused on the effective management of risks and disputes in the context of M&A transactions. No matter the context, whether it be pre- or post-closing, the panelists all agreed with Ms.

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Management Negotiation Import Price 52

Government Contracts & Global Trade

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This webinar covers essential issues that prime contractors and subcontractors must keep in mind when negotiating and drafting subcontracts for use on federal projects, including FAR flow-down clauses and other risk-shifting provisions, and disputes and payment clauses.

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Balance Negotiation Government Contracts Contract 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 26, 2023

We have made enhancements to various provisions, including consolidation and joinder provisions, technical review provisions, third-party funding provisions, summary determination, and settlement negotiations. What do you see as the role of YPG and what lies on the horizon in terms of upcoming events or initiatives?

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This requires contractors to disclose whenever they’ve discovered indicators that there’s been a security incident, which is defined to include any event or series of events which pose actual or imminent jeopardy to integrity, confidentiality, etc., This rule goes a lot further. of information systems. Tom Temin Sure.

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