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Procurement Methods vs. Solicitation Tools: What Every Procurement Professional Needs to Know

The Procurement ClassRoom

Procurement decisions may also be influenced by emergencies, such as the need for the prompt delivery of goods and services to address disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. The level of competition in the market can also influence the choice of procurement method.

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What is Ethical Procurement and Why is it Important?

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

Ethical procurement is becoming increasingly important in our ever more complex, interconnected, and global economy. In this post, we explore what ethical procurement means and why it is so important. Why is Ethical Procurement Important? What is Ethical Procurement? What are the Challenges to Ethical Procurement?

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When the door from government-to-industry leads to a brick wall

Federal News Network

A high-level military official negotiates with a contractor. So, this fellow VK had participated in all of the work on the Navy’s behalf for the first phase of this long-term program, and while he was negotiating and dealing with Raytheon, he was also trying to get a job there, basically, and got the job. Tom Temin Right?

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Public procurement (entry for an Encyclopaedia)

How to Crack a Nut

The importance and positive contribution of public procurement law to the adequate management of public funds may seem difficult to appreciate in ordinary times, and there are recurrent calls for a reduction of the administrative burden and bureaucracy related to procurement procedures, checks and balances.

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What is a Prime Contractor?

Select GCR

This article will explore what is prime contractor roles, responsibilities, and the importance of prime contractors in government projects. Importance in Government Projects The successful realization of federal contracts greatly depends on prime contractors fulfilling their contractual obligations.

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GSA Moves Forward with a New EPA, Consistency is the Next Opportunity

The Coalition for Government Procurement

However, implementation of the final rule will be heavily influenced by opaque trainings and internal policy memos. Contractors rapidly found that their MAS offerings were no longer economically feasible and began removing important goods and services from their contracts.

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Australian Arbitration Week Recap: Hot Cakes & Hot Takes—Trends and Developments in Asia’s Energy Sector

Kluwer Arbitration

This contrasts with a more conciliatory approach leading to negotiated outcomes that had previously prevailed in Asia, as discussed further below. By contrast, Australian clauses often include a last step of arbitration if a negotiated price cannot be agreed. ICC, SIAC).

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