SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For those unfamiliar with Seaport-NxG, it is both a set of Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) MACs and the platform used by the Navy to solicit, award, and administer task orders under those IDIQ MACs. A very interesting—and important—distinction to keep in your back pocket. So, what have we learned?

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Select GCR

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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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It is important, however, also to consider that contract prices on an indefinite quantity indefinite delivery contract, such as the MAS, are based on unknown requirements and must cover every possible contingency, e.g. , quantity, quality, delivery, complexity, scale, location, security clearance level, etc. 41 USC 152(3)).

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

We just really want to make sure that through this effort, we’re supporting opportunities for small business owners to participate. Hearings are always very important. But at the same time, she wants the small business industrial base to stop shrinking and SBIR/STTR is a good avenue for those new small firms. “We When [Sen.]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It is important, however, also to consider that contract prices on an indefinite quantity indefinite delivery contract, such as the MAS, are based on unknown requirements and must cover every possible contingency, e.g. , quantity, quality, delivery, complexity, scale, location, security clearance level, etc. 41 USC 152(3)).

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 4, 2024

The three deficiencies were: GSA said ePS-NDVSB didn’t provide the ability to have a minimum order quantity; didn’t demonstrate a data dashboard; and didn’t have a marketplace unique for government use. We are a small business,” he said. “On This is the second protest GSA has to contend with around the CPI solicitation.

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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Currently, the Schedule program is deemed a competitive procedure if participation is open to all responsible sources and orders and contracts under the program result in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the government’s needs. All told, GSA’s proposal is worthy of consideration.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 19, 2024

Principle is of another small business unless those products are not available in sufficient quantities. You certainly see this with outreach to Silicon Valley on ways to make it easier for people to participate. That’s become important today. Tom Temin And how does that manifest itself?

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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.

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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.

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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.

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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.

Accountability 52

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Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2024

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.

Accountability 52

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

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.

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Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2024

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.

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Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

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.

Accountability 52

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Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

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.

Accountability 52

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Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

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.

Accountability 52

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Capital Edge Consulting

JULY 2, 2024

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.

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Capital Edge Consulting

JULY 2, 2024

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.

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Capital Edge Consulting

APRIL 10, 2024

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.

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Capital Edge Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

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.

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Capital Edge Consulting

JUNE 13, 2024

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.

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NIH NITAAC

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The more federal agencies participate, the greater the overall savings. Agencies get the same low price regardless of the quantities ordered. Priority #4: Continue to Leverage Best in Class (BIC) GWACs: CIO-SP3, CIO-SP3 Small Business and CIO-CS There is much promise in leveraging BIC.

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Capital Edge Consulting

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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.

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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.

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JANUARY 19, 2024

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.

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

MARCH 20, 2024

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.

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 13, 2023

ADR Solutions in Blockchain Disputes Tailor-made Dispute Resolution The flexibility afforded by ADR mechanisms – as a consequence of the importance placed on party autonomy in ADR – lends itself well to the resolution of blockchain disputes. In In re Teligent, Inc., 1) In re Teligent, Inc. , 3d 53 (2d Cir.

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

Key Principles and Objectives of the FAR The FAR functions not only as a set of rules but also as a navigational tool, directing all government acquisition participants towards ethical practices and efficient procurement. Set-asides are a cornerstone of the FAR’s strategy to ensure small business participation in federal procurement.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2018

PKP Energetyka, launched the implementation of Ivalua’s state-of-the-art Procurement and Sourcing solution with the participation of OptiBuy. The possibility of integrating the new tool with the solutions already adopted within the organization, including SAP, is also of crucial importance.

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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. Identify unmet needs, broken processes, and problems around transparency, participation, and accountability.” GAO emphasized the importance of oversight consistent with OMB’s guidance.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The most important update was the extension of phase one of the program’s implementation. The award decisions received protests on the evaluations of small business participation, veteran employment, and relevant experience. The final rule clarifies a few questions industry had about the proposed rule.

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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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The VA OSDBU has also been invited to participate with a tabletop. 2] With respect to a class waiver of the NMR, SBA’s rules provide, “[a] waiver for a class of products (class waiver) will be granted when there are no small business manufacturers or processors available to participate in the Federal market for that class of products.” [3]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Robert Skinner, the next iteration will include streamlined cloud capability, greater diversity in cloud service providers, and potentially “an option of not having task orders competed, that we can have an [indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity] as well as task order competition.” Interested parties can register to participate here.

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