The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 12, 2024

On November 16, 2023, GSA issued a proposed rule updating the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Federal Supply Schedule Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clauses. The rule proposes to remove “certain economic price adjustment requirements within these clauses to better align with commercial standards and practices.”

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As one of three major acquisition policy changes GSA is seeking over the next year, the proposal would remove language in the schedules program that many blame for why agencies use lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) still too often. The update to CICA is one of three legislative proposals GSA submitted to Congress.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

AUGUST 23, 2023

In this post, we explain what strategic sourcing is, why it is important and how it can be implemented. Traditional sourcing was all about sourcing goods at the lowest possible price. Where price is the primary component of traditional sourcing, it is just one component of strategic sourcing. Why is strategic sourcing important?

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cross-departmental collaboration and scalable solutions are important to maximizing ROI and adapting to changing citizen demands within budget constraints.” Additionally, it’s important to plan for the entire product lifecycle, factoring in system maintenance, upgrades and eventual replacement when considering budget constraints.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 21, 2024

Data management tools, like pricing algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), are playing an ever-larger role in Federal procurement as agencies look to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve contract outcomes. GSA’s current use of algorithms and pricing data is instructive in this regard.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. Applicability of the FAR Cost Principles The FAR Cost Principles apply to the “pricing of contracts, subcontracts, and modifications whenever cost analysis is performed.” [1]

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For example, due to an increased focus on value with tighter margins, price disputes in LNG projects are becoming more likely and frequent. This contrasts with a more conciliatory approach leading to negotiated outcomes that had previously prevailed in Asia, as discussed further below. ICC, SIAC).

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Pay a Fair and Reasonable Price ). Emphasis added.) See Section 2.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 27, 2024

It’s important to identify the types of projects you will be completing. The SiteOne executive says cooperative purchasing agreements can help local governments streamline the procurement process by reducing the time spent seeking bids, evaluating vendors and negotiating individual contracts.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 31, 2024

An RFP is typically used for complex projects where the agency needs detailed proposals, while an RFQ is more suitable for simpler purchases where price is the primary factor. Mastering Cost and Price Analysis Accurate cost estimation and effective price analysis are crucial components of successful RFPs and RFQs.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

On August 5, 2024, the General Services Administration (GSA) took a step forward by publishing a final rule to “standardize and simplify the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) clauses for economic price adjustments.” The GSAR, as currently written, limits when, how often, and by what percentages prices can be adjusted.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A lot of companies have trade secrets, have pricing models, have sensitive information on their systems. Recognizing that initial reports may not contain complete information, even incomplete early reports provide the government an important opportunity to limit the extent of damage to its systems and data,” the proposed rule states.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 30, 2024

Non-compete clauses have been an important tool for companies to protect intellectual property and ensure they get treated fairly when employees leave. So this takes away a very, very important attribute for companies to be able to bid and win contracts. Tom Temin Especially in markets where prices are falling. Tom Temin Right.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

– Spend control through real-time visibility into budget consumption, negotiated prices, preferred suppliers, engagement channels. This is important to maximize the adoption of the tool and eventually of the process. Rules and workflow engines automate this part for you. It is key to avoid maverick spend.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 3, 2024

We want to ensure we’re always, always getting the best price for U.S. As federal spending on AI increases, this guidance is not only an important framework for protecting the public from potential harms but for encouraging responsible AI practices throughout the AI marketplace more broadly,” Anex-Ries said.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

It typically involves the following steps: Identifying opportunities Reviewing solicitation documents Attending pre-bid meetings Preparing and submitting a responsive bid Participating in bid evaluation and negotiations To excel in the bidding process, consider enrolling in our Life Sciences Contracting 101 course.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Pay a Fair and Reasonable Price ). Emphasis added.) See Section 2.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Construction Tenders in the UK For companies that require tenders in order to obtain new contracts, construction tenders are particularly important in the UK. A contractor’s ability to deliver quality work on time and within the budget is often the most important factor considered throughout the tender process.

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The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

For a more complete description of Contract Management process click here Clear Language Clear and precise contract terms and conditions are important in contract management. One of the greatest sources of contract disputes is how to handle price increase requests where there is no clear contract language.

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

The complete contract lifecycle management process includes a contract request or initiation, authoring, negotiation/redlining and approval stages, execution and signature as well as obligation monitoring, renewals, amendments and expiration. Why is it Important to Manage Contracts? But there’s more.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

If you want a supplier to work quickly, to provide their best ideas, people or products to support your business, they won’t be responsive if for the last three years you only communicated to beat them up on price or criticise their delivery performance. However, supplier collaboration is much easier to talk about than implement.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 17, 2024

How domestic courts approach challenges to arbitration awards is of increasing importance as foreign parties often decide to seat an arbitration in a jurisdiction that they believe will provide the greatest stability to governing the arbitration process. Under Section 3.6(a)

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

First and foremost, if enacted, the legislative language will enable the Schedule program to continue to modernize beyond the price reduction clause, which clause represents the antithesis of best value. Certainly, there will be task or delivery order competitions where price is the determining factor.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 25, 2024

Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Price Evaluation. Significantly, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) is revising its guidance to contracting officers regarding the evaluation/negotiation of MAS contract pricing. The Coalition appreciates the efforts of FAS to maintain dialogue with industry on this important guidance.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Their mission is to aggregate product purchases from member healthcare providers and secure lower product prices for them, particularly on commodity-type items, like flu vaccine. There are some important lessons to be learned from the Baylor Scott & White experience. That is why it is no surprise that 98% of all U.S.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Too many suppliers in one category may mean it’s time to simplify or negotiate better pricing with fewer vendors. The ability to pay on time suggests procurement has negotiated good terms for the business and that finance runs its part of the payment process effectively.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In turn, this will lead to more consistent and sound negotiation and administration of MAS contracts. In the past, the regional structure gave rise to differing cultures, negotiation approaches, and interpretations of applicable regulations and solicitation provisions. Data context is critical to data driven decision making.

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

HUBZone-certified businesses not only gain eligibility for set-aside contracts but also receive a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions. Cost: provide a clear and competitive pricing structure for your services. Frequently Asked Questions What are NAICS codes, and why are they important?

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Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

The higher the value of the contract higher is the team size hence it important to understand the metrics based on which a bid is successful. Procurement Professionals evaluate Tenders based on Price v/s Quality. Hence it is important to put your best foot forward and put across your best potential to the procurement team.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Legitimate sole source situations require thorough justification, including market research and analysis, evidence of unique expertise or specialized needs that only one vendor can fulfill, and a demonstration that the price is fair and reasonable. This must be demonstrated along with ensuring the price is fair and reasonable.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 21, 2015

To overcome this, it’s important not to overlook the need for special technical expertise to assist with the development of technical specifications , scope of work and terms of reference. You can use an electronic calendar, such as the Google or MS Outlook calendars, to set reminders of important dates on the procurement schedule.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 11, 2024

Against this backdrop, some important lessons can be drawn for practitioners. Despite negotiations, GBO notified CAI that the agreement was terminated, alleging several breaches. The ruling casts further light on the standard of judicial review applicable to annulment proceedings in France. and are generally seen as pro-competitive.

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ivalua

APRIL 11, 2022

TELUS’ procurement team set out to reduce off-contract buying in order to avoid the erosion of negotiated pricing and service levels of its suppliers. We created a buying experience that is tailored, elegant, and most importantly, has been adopted across a complex organization.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 22, 2024

Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Price Evaluation. Significantly, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) is revising its guidance to contracting officers regarding the evaluation/negotiation of MAS contract pricing. The Coalition appreciates the efforts of FAS to maintain dialogue with industry on this important guidance.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

She also shared some particularities of the Swiss approach, such as the important distinction between monetary and non-monetary claims. He explained an important characteristic of choosing ICSID arbitration is that annulment applications are heard within the ICSID system instead of being handled by local courts.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 30, 2024

All in all, the panelists agreed that the increasing use of mediation and negotiation imply a change of mindset within Brazil, although there is still much room for growth. As exposed by Mr. Adell, starting at the negotiation stage, there are several situations that could lead to a dispute, such as breach of confidentiality or exclusivity.

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