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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. “O

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A focus on people: Delivering better public procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

We also want to build connections across state lines and support regional networks of government and civil society changemakers in adopting transformative approaches to procurement. The critical role of procuring technology As digital public services become the norm, how governments buy and implement technology must improve.

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New HHS request for proposals, has industry up in arms

Federal News Network

People all across America depend upon knowledgeable, capable person at the other end of the line when they call, but they expect good service and by and large, they’ve been getting it. Tom Temin We’re speaking with David Berto, president, and CEO of the Professional Services Council. What a mess.

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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. Trzeciak says, “Furthermore, we have begun engaging with our dealer network to foster conversation and growth around sustainable practices at customer-facing operations.

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Top 10 Foundational Steps To Building A Strong Procurement Strategy

The Procurement School

Author: Liz Busch Do you feel that your organization may not be strategically procuring the goods, services and construction it needs? Consider outreach and networking opportunities where vendors provide input into what works well and what’s difficult for them, and address this feedback in your strategy. You’re not alone!

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What are the main governance opportunities and challenges for procurement digitalisation?

University of Bristol

Approximately a third of public sector spending goes to procure third-party goods, services, and works. Public buyers seeking to procure goods, services or works from the market need to process large amounts of information to choose a responsible provider offering the best possible terms on quality, cost, experience, etc.

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

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Section 1512 tasks the Secretary of Defense with establishing a cross-functional team to develop a threat-driven defense construct for the systems and networks that support the nuclear command, control, and communications (N3) mission. The team will also develop associated plans and milestones.