University of Bristol

APRIL 6, 2020

The importance of public procurement and supply chain management has rarely been so prominently in the public eye and political debate—except, perhaps, in the case of notorious procurement scandals, such as the recent Brexit-related #ferrygate.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This method decreases the number of bids to control and evaluate, concentrating on the quality rather than quantity. It includes project plans, bills of quantities, contract conditions, drawings, and occasionally submission templates. For contractors to accurately bid, this is a crucial document.

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MAY 14, 2024

Then there are negotiated acquisitions which aim to obtain the best value for the government, indicating a preference for flexibility and negotiating terms to achieve this objective. For indefinite-delivery contracts, the FAR mandates clear indications of descriptions, quantities, prices, schedules, and payment methods for each order.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2018

The possibility of integrating the new tool with the solutions already adopted within the organization, including SAP, is also of crucial importance. The Ivalua solution will automate some of the processes – proceedings, negotiations and approval of contracts as well as invoicing.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The CIOs also emphasized the importance of workforce transformation to address the rapidly evolving technologies and challenges of cybersecurity and AI. GAO emphasized the importance of oversight consistent with OMB’s guidance. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006), but will be offered to both in-person and virtual attendees.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The emphasis on ensuring Affirming Officials possess the requisite authority to attest to continued compliance underscores the importance of accurate and complete CMMC documentation and affirmations. Importantly, publication of the Final Program Rule does not immediately implement the DoD’s CMMC contract requirements. NW, Washington, D.C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

To reduce PALT, FAS has looked to the Commercial Platforms program, which includes “pre-negotiated agreements across the Federal Government with eight commercial marketplaces” that purchase card holders can utilize. During the interview, Lee also discussed GSA’s efforts to lower procurement acquisition lead time (PALT).

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

For contracts being developed or negotiated during this period of unusually high inflation, an EPA clause may be an appropriate tool to equitably balance the risk of inflation between the Government and contractor. 86] Perhaps most important, “[t]he authority conferred by Pub. Arguably, Mr. Tenaglia’s May 25, 2022 memo.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 15, 2021

Since a disappointed offeror only has three days to timely make a written request for a required debriefing, it is important to know when the three-day period begins to run. 15] Not For All Procurements Just as important as knowing how to get a required debriefing is discerning what is not a required debriefing. 3703 , 10 U.S.C.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The deadline to avoid a government shutdown is September 30, although Friday, September 27 is seen as the target date for lawmakers to finalize negotiations before returning to their home districts to campaign until the election. The proposed rules offer important insights into the CMMC program: Subcontractor Compliance.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

Equally important, individual contractors cannot use funds under their control for political contributions or expenditures. Even partnerships and LLCs negotiating federal contracts are barred from making political contributions and expenditures. Grasping these rules paves the way for successful engagement with federal contracts.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 4, 2024

TPP was the primary entity responsible for negotiating the terms of the Agreement and played a central role in its execution. TPP’s active and leading involvement in the negotiation and implementation of the project, coupled with an amendment that TPP signed as a party, further solidified its status. f) limited claims to Greenfield.

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JANUARY 28, 2025

Each contract type has specific uses and benefits, which are important for any business aiming to work with the government. Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts enable government agencies to adjust procurement according to evolving needs while managing uncertainty effectively.

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APRIL 8, 2025

Experienced government contractors must also be familiar with the various contracting vehicles used by federal agencies, including government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Businesses must also utilize the various resources available to support them in federal contracting.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

GSA noted the following three updates to the portal: Added a field to allow an Offeror to input the period of performance for Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, or Basic Ordering Agreements to validate whether a Collection of Task Orders was completed within five years before June 15, 2023.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

This guidance takes an important step in ensuring our diverse base of small businesses have opportunities in a greater diversity of acquisition strategies,” said Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman in a blog posted by the Office of Management and Budget today. “In

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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Two examples are Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and Time and Materials (T&M) contracts. Important elements in proposal preparation include responding to bids, partnership decisions, and articulating past experience. There are various types of government contracts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Terms and conditions, among them, quality, quantity, delivery, warranty, capability, complexity and place of performance, factor into pricing decisions. Competition and industrial base are important to the vitality of the procurement system. It is also a regulatory requirement. See FAR 15.405.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

COTS items are defined as any item of supply that is (1) a commercial item, (2) sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace, and (3) offered to the government under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace.

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Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 7, 2025

In brief Following President Trumps extensive new import tariffs, many companies are grappling with increased costs and supply chain uncertainty. If the clause expressly refers to new tariffs or import duties as force majeure events, the clause squarely applies to the White Houses recent trade measures.

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