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Tab for access: How New York City is increasing participation and access to government contracts

Open Contracting Partnership

But until recently, like many governments, New York City relied on antiquated systems and lacked the tools to take full advantage of its procurement data. Through our Getting Started webinars weve trained 15,000 participants. This is an enormous amount of spending, more than most U.S. states or indeed many countries.

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WeWork model for SCIFs could increase small business participation

Federal News Network

In 2021, the Government Accountability Office found that the Defense Department’s contract obligations to small businesses increased by about 15% from fiscal years 2011 to 2020, while the number of small businesses contracting with DoD dropped by 43%. Outside of the Washington, D.C., in the same time period.

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Reaffirming Arbitration: The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice Decides on the Persistent Debate of Public Entities’ Participation in Arbitration

Kluwer Arbitration

Despite this, the participation of Brazilian public entities in arbitration remains a subject of debate, even though legislative reforms aimed at resolving this issue were introduced nearly a decade ago ( see Law No. 13,129/2015 ). This ruling upheld the prevailing position concerning the transferability of arbitration clauses. 13.129/2015.

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Generative AI in Government

FedInsider

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. He is the CEO of the Tech Writers Bureau, a group of professional journalists who craft thought leadership projects for government and private organizations.

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Top Strategies for Successfully Selling to the Government

Select GCR

Want to start selling to governments but dont know where to begin? This guide breaks down the crucial steps: identifying contracting opportunities, understanding procurement processes, and building relationships with government buyers. Dive in to learn strategies that can help you secure lucrative government contracts.

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How Do I Get Government Contracts: A Practical Guide

Select GCR

How do I get government contracts? Key Takeaways Government contracts offer significant growth opportunities for small businesses, with federal agencies allocating at least 23% of contracting dollars to small businesses annually. The federal government has a strong commitment to supporting small businesses in federal contracting.

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How to Bid on Government Jobs: A Practical Guide

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Want to bid on government jobs? Discover how to navigate the process and secure government contracts for your business. Key Takeaways Bidding on government contracts presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially small enterprises, with substantial revenue and credibility benefits.

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