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Tab for access: How New York City is increasing participation and access to government contracts

Open Contracting Partnership

Through our Getting Started webinars weve trained 15,000 participants. Because of the amount of dollars that we spend, and individuals that we touch with the services that we provide, people in procurement actually have the opportunity to be engines of innovation. How do you find opportunities?

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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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Senate bill calls on NIST to boost work on emerging tech standards

FedScoop

participation in international standards-setting bodies for emerging technologies by creating a pilot program that would fund the hosting of standard-setting meetings in the United States. participation in the creation and implementation of standards for AI and other emerging tech. “In Amid growing concern that U.S. Mark Warner, D-Va.,

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Modernizing Public Infrastructure: The Power of Strategic Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

It is not just a participant in the digital revolution—it is its foundation. To succeed, governments must embrace innovation, integrate cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, and empower procurement teams to lead the way. Foster sustainability by prioritizing green and energy-efficient technologies.

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Benefits of MWBE Certification for Your Small Business

Select GCR

This certification can significantly enhance the visibility of certified businesses, making them more attractive to prime contractors looking to fulfill diversity participation goals. Programs like the Port Authoritys MWSDBE and SDVOB aim to increase participation opportunities for underrepresented vendor communities.

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What is a Prime Contractor?

Select GCR

This recruitment helps diversify the pool of government contractors and provides opportunities for smaller businesses to participate in large government projects. This identifier enables businesses to participate in federal contracting opportunities, making it an essential component of the application process.

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DIS Conference 2024: Higher, Faster, Further? Drivers of Innovation in Arbitration

Kluwer Arbitration

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Berlin, the conference brought together distinguished practitioners and experts from across the globe to explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in international arbitration. A Morning Coffee Debate: Will Diversity Kill the Party-appointed Arbitrator?