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When the door from government-to-industry leads to a brick wall

Federal News Network

A high-level military official negotiates with a contractor. So, this fellow VK had participated in all of the work on the Navy’s behalf for the first phase of this long-term program, and while he was negotiating and dealing with Raytheon, he was also trying to get a job there, basically, and got the job. Tom Temin Right?

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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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GSA Moves Forward with a New EPA, Consistency is the Next Opportunity

The Coalition for Government Procurement

However, implementation of the final rule will be heavily influenced by opaque trainings and internal policy memos. We called for language clarifying the necessity of market research, using market indexes, and identifying time limits for EPA reviews and negotiations.

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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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How to Bid on Government Jobs: A Practical Guide

Select GCR

government is the largest purchaser in the world, significantly influencing the purchasing landscape. Government agency programs like the GSA Schedules provide long-term contracts, allowing businesses to sell commercial products and services at pre-negotiated prices, simplifying the purchasing process.

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Friday Flash 02/09/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Under the bills, “artificial intelligence” is defined as: … a machine-based system that can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments. We look forward to your participation! The guidance does not apply to the Federal Supply Schedule.

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Procurement Rising – The Time is Now

ivalua

At Ivalua NOW 2021, which will again be virtual to ensure safety and allow greater participation, we’ve selected “Procurement Rising” as our theme for this reason. To both confirm the right opportunities and then execute against them, procurement must expand that engagement and its influence to other parts of the business.