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On technology buys, it’s important that agency stakeholders work together throughout the process

American City & Country

The single most important factor for any organization to consider when buying technology is collaboration, both internally and with potential solution providers. The traditional lanes of the records manager, IT director and CISO (chief information security officer) are increasingly overlapping when considering the advantages of modernization.”

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

The Procurement ClassRoom

However, it is important to recognize that solicitation tools are distinct from procurement methods. This method is typically used to encourage participation from domestic suppliers and contractors. Policies governing Shopping typically require quotations from at least three vendors.

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UN’s first ever resolution on public procurement: what makes it strong and what’s still missing

Open Contracting Partnership

At 2 am on Saturday morning, the day after the 10th Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was meant to end in Atlanta, exhausted negotiators finally adopted a resolution on “ Promoting transparency and integrity in public procurement in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ”.

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The Truth Behind Truth in Negotiations Requests

Capital Edge Consulting

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. We can help!

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SNDY Announces Whistleblower Program but Advocates Express Concern

Whistleblower Network News

“The program encourages early and voluntary self-disclosure of criminal conduct by individual participants in certain non-violent offenses,” the SDNY’s press release explains. “In Under all these programs whistleblowers who have participated in illegal conduct can still qualify for a reward.” whistleblower laws and policy. .

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What is Fair and Reasonable Transparency? 

The CGP

Doing so is important especially when proposed guidance rises to the level of rulemaking and/or creates new paperwork requirements for private firms seeking to participate in FAS programs. Transparency is in the government’s interests.

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Top Resources for Small Business Government Contractors

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Similarly, the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the program, making them eligible for set-aside contracts and other socio-economic programs they qualify for, such as small disadvantaged business opportunities.