Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, “[a] principal client’s sudden and unexpected termination of a major contract with the employer, a strike at a major supplier of the employer, and an unanticipated and dramatic major economic downturn might each be considered a business circumstance that is not reasonably foreseeable.” [72] GDP at $27.9

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 25, 2024

Additionally, USTR invoked its authority to investigate restrictions to US commerce that include the provision of subsidies for the construction of vessels used in the commercial transportation by water of goods between foreign countries and the United States.

Export 45

Export Logistics Freight Capacity 45

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

Under the proposed rule, all CMMC Level 1 assessments will be self-assessments that require contractors to verify their own compliance with CMMC security controls and submit their assessment scores to the DoD’s Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) before contract award and annually thereafter.

Price 52

Price Supply Chain Contract Data 52

Inside Government Contracts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

All government contractors and suppliers to government contractors with any connection to China would be well advised to monitor how the NDAA conference approaches resolution of this legislation over the coming months. will provide to Taiwan the defense articles, services, and training it has requested.

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Manufacturing Education Consulting 130

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 22, 2024

Most hardware, software, and equipment required for data centers come from international suppliers, not Canadian manufacturers. AWS provides freedom with its pay-as-you-go model, allowing customers to shut down environments, export data and workloads, and walk away without future expenses.

IT 78

IT TCO Sustainability Innovation 78

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

For procurement professionals, this development presents new challenges in cost management, supplier relationships, and regulatory compliance. As of 2023, the US was the UKs largest single export market, accounting for approximately 21.7% of total UK exports, valued at 186.7 billion (ONS, 2024). of total UK imports.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Export Automotive Supplier 52

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

One such requirement is the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) , which restricts and controls the export of defense and military-related technologies in order to safeguard US national security. However, Trusted Secure Enclaves allows national organizations to use the cloud to support ITAR data.

Data 59

Data Export End to End Management 59

Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Undertake a mock audit of customs documentation to assess whether a business is prepared to respond to a Notice of Detention on the basis that goods are mined or manufactured with forced or child labour.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Import Budget 52

Import and Trade Remedies

JANUARY 10, 2025

The GCC is the largest exporter to the U.S. exports to the GCC consist of commodities, vehicles, aircraft, mechanical and electrical machinery, phones, and precious and semi-precious stones. The GCC exports to the U.S. This trend is expected to continue, leading to a reduction in export dependency in general.

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Export Influencing Manufacturing 45

Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 12, 2025

Manufacturing Location Strategies: Trumps stated aim of tariffs is to bolster US domestic production and coerce companies to relocate their manufacturing operations to the US. While this could reduce dependency on foreign suppliers, it may also lead to higher production costs and longer timelines for drug availability.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Import Price Manufacturing 40

Import and Trade Remedies

JANUARY 10, 2025

Non-tariff tools : Economic measures are also being used to control the global supply chains of critical minerals or other materials, for which China is a major supplier. Methods include export controls and reforms to export VAT refund rates for certain products, such as batteries, oils, and solar panels. with non-U.S.

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Export Price Public Procurement 45

Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 4, 2025

Canada’s countermeasures The Canada Tariffs were implemented in a phased approach, despite efforts by the Government of Canada negotiating with the US and committing to crackdown on Canadian domestic drug manufacturing, announcing a CAD 1.3 The timing is unclear. GST is calculated on the duty paid value (e.g.,

Export 45

Export Supply Chain Import Consulting 45

Import and Trade Remedies

DECEMBER 2, 2024

announces tariffs on certain steel & aluminum products exported from Canada at rates of 25% and 10% under the authority of section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. billion in imports, which represented the value of 2017 Canadian steel and aluminum exports affected by the U.S. March 8, 2018: U.S. May 31, 2018 : U.S.

Supply Chain 79

Supply Chain Export Import Finance 79

Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

and committing to crackdown on Canadian domestic drug manufacturing and announcing a CAD 1.3 The Government of Canada is reported to be preparing aid packages for Canadian importers and exporters impacted by the U.S. exports in response to U.S. billion package to increase border security. The surtaxes target U.S.

Export 45

Export Supply Chain Import Manufacturing 45