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DoD award lead times increased for higher value contracts

Federal News Network

For example, the Defense Logistics agency awards many orders for commercial goods, services and supply items on existing indefinite delivery contracts, often with the help of automation, which allows the agency to process the awards in under one day.

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Pre-Bid and Pre-Proposal Meetings: Similarities and Differences

The Procurement ClassRoom

Pre-Proposal Meetings: Generally, do not involve site visits, as the focus is on consulting services rather than physical works. Complexity of Discussion: Pre-Bid Meetings : May focus more on the logistical and technical aspects of goods , services , or works procurement.

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What’s the Difference Between Direct vs Indirect Procurement?

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Capturing Value occurs when a contract has been established that governs the responsibilities and obligations of both supplier and buyer, and well as when the organization has the right Procure-to-Pay processes in place to ensure compliance to those agreements, goods, services and prices. .

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Not to Be Outpaced: NDAA Presents Measures Addressing China

Inside Government Contracts

Seaports : Both chambers prohibit DoD from contracting with any entity that uses or shares data with LOGILINK, the CCP-backed transportation logistics software. LOGILINK and U.S. House Section 866, Senate Sections 1371-73). The House bill would go a step further by imposing the same prohibition on U.S.

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Saving the planet through procurement: Governments are identifying ways to use purchasing to achieve and support sustainability goals

American City & Country

Public procurement is key to this endeavor because public institutions and state enterprises must procure vast amounts of goods, services, and works to do their jobs. She formally served as purchasing agent for the city of San Diego, the ninth largest city in the nation, and emergency logistics chief during the 2007 Witch Creek Fires.

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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

Procurement Notes

Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (“DLAD”) 16.203-2 provides an example of amending a contract to add in an EPA clause. 54] It is a good thought, but there is more to say.

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The FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act: Key Provisions Government Contractors Should Know

Government Contracts Legal Forum

The prohibitions do not extend to purchases of goods, services, or technology that connect goods or services to third party services (e.g., Section 825 contains two prohibitions designed to curb the use of the LOGINK logistics software used in the People’s Republic of China. Section 833 amends 10 U.S.C.