American City & Country

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In January, Local 10 news in Miami reported that a former Miami-Dade School Board member used district-issued credit cards to rack up more than $100,000 in personal purchases that included everything from refrigerators to a trip to Disney World.

Purchasing 105

Purchasing Procurement Internal Control Efficiency 105

FedScoop

MARCH 1, 2024

Following scrutiny from both an agency watchdog and Congress for its purchases of Chinese-made video-conference cameras that were susceptible to security vulnerabilities, the General Services Administration said Thursday that it must deliver a corrective action plan to its inspector general’s office by March 25.

Purchasing 115

Purchasing IT Manufacturing Integration 115

GovCon Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

Santa Clara, California-based Palo Alto Networks said Thursday it will integrate its Prisma SASE platform with

Networking 105

Networking Purchasing Integrity Integration 105

GovCon Wire

AUGUST 7, 2024

billion blanket purchase agreement to provide information technology and program management support services for the Enterprise Program Management Office. The Internal Revenue Service has awarded three companies positions on a potential seven-year, $1.9

Integration 72

Integration Integrity Purchasing Consulting 72

GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Houston-based KBR (NYSE: KBR) has finalized its acquisition of LinQuest in a transaction that expands its engineering, data analytics and digital integration capabilities in support of national security space missions.

Purchasing 59

Purchasing Integration Integrity Engineering 59

ExecutiveBiz

JULY 16, 2024

KBR has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase LinQuest Corporation – a company focused on engineering, data analytics and digital integration – for $737 million.

Purchasing 111

Purchasing Engineering Integrity Integration 111

FedScoop

JANUARY 22, 2025

This approach allows Rivian to easily combine capabilities to deliver integrated functions. Today, many vendors create capabilities to solve a single or small set of problems and the customer is left to integrate the systems themselves, rarely, if ever, achieving automated system operations.

Automotive 68

Automotive Integration Integrity Electronics 68

ivalua

JUNE 10, 2021

Businesses can easily identify new sources of supply and help reduce purchasing costs by improving employee choice and access. With this integration, Ivalua enables a diverse market of users by offering an integrated search experience. For businesses, managing what employees purchase and from which supplier, is critical.

Integration 52

Integration Integrity E-procurement Supplier 52

ivalua

JUNE 10, 2021

After a close collaboration with Amazon Business over the last year, it is exciting to officially announce the next phase of our collaboration, truly integrated search between Ivalua and the Amazon Business marketplace. The post Ivalua and Amazon Business Extend Collaboration with Truly Integrated Search appeared first on Ivalua.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Integration Integrity Eprocurement 52

ivalua

JUNE 10, 2021

After a close collaboration with Amazon Business over the last year, it is exciting to officially announce the next phase of our collaboration, truly integrated search between Ivalua and the Amazon Business marketplace. The post Ivalua and Amazon Business Extend Collaboration with Truly Integrated Search appeared first on Ivalua.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Integration Integrity Eprocurement 52

ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 20, 2023

A Leidos -led team will help the Department of Defense develop and integrate climate resilience strategies into its core functions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions under a potential five-year, $100 million blanket purchase agreement. Leidos said Thursday it will work with McKinsey & Co. ,

Purchasing 105

Purchasing Sustainability Integrity Integration 105

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

In the era of digital transformation, blockchain technology emerges as a beacon of hope for enhancing transparency and integrity in public procurements. Integrity Provides an immutable record, reducing fraud and corruption. Efficiency Streamlines processes with smart contracts, reducing bureaucracy and paperwork.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Integration Integrity 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In his article “ The Future of Public Infrastructure is Digital “, Bill Gates envisions a world where infrastructure is smarter, more efficient, and digitally integrated. In the context of digital infrastructure, procurement decisions extend beyond purchasing hardware and software.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Chantilly, Virginia-based government technology company Arcfield has finalized its purchase of Orion Space Solutions as part of efforts to expand its space exploration and hypersonic detection and tracking capabilities in support of intelligence community and Department of Defense agency customers.

Purchasing 105

Purchasing Integrity Integration Government 105

FedScoop

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The multi-award blanket purchase agreement from the GSA aims to provide services and IT products to support GSA IT transformation, modernization, creative and maintenance efforts, according to the post. GSA is also looking for contractors who can deliver custom code development and “utilization of existing marketplace products.

Contract 112

Contract Purchasing Utilities Integration 112

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Scottish Procurement has extended the duration of the Internet of Things (IoT) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) until 18 September 2025. The DPS offers the Scottish public sector a route to market for IoT technologies and services. 

Purchasing 57

Purchasing Supplier Public Procurement Procurement 57

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Challenge: Limited Resources, Lengthy Research, and Cumbersome RFP Process The Town of Epping faced a significant challenge in streamlining its procurement operations due to the intricate and heavily regulated nature of government purchasing. “Securing three quotes for our purchases poses a significant challenge.

Purchasing 58

Purchasing IT Supplier Negotiation Efficiency 58

FedScoop

AUGUST 22, 2024

Five of the country’s leading software and tech advocacy organizations are urging Senate and House leadership to pass bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at improving federal agency oversight and management of software purchases before this congressional term comes to a close. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Matt Cartwright, D-Pa.,

Purchasing 132

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 132

GovSpend

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

On February 5, 2025, the Council of the District of Columbia discussed their recent purchase of Salesforce and the hope to transfer data and start using the new software in August of 2025. Spending & POs give you historical purchasing data down to the line item, enabling you to price your services competitively.

Budget 59

Budget Competitive Bidding Purchasing Accountability 59

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. What is Smart Public Procurement? Sir Oliver Hart explains the guiding principles during the IDB event on Sept.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

FedScoop

JULY 1, 2024

GSA’s new GWAC is a multiple-award, indefinite-delivery and indefinite-quantity contract tied to providing a broad range of IT-based service solutions, and may include technology integration related to services being acquired, according to the request for proposal.

Contract 113

Contract Quantity Purchasing Evaluation 113

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The micro-purchase threshold, the simplified acquisition threshold, the 8(a) sole source contract ceiling and several other similar acquisition limits are likely to increase in 2025. Here are few of the biggest changes on tap: Micro-purchase threshold would increase to $15,000 from $10,000. In a proposed rule from Nov. million from $4.5

Thresholds 83

Thresholds E-procurement Accountability Procurement 83

Redstone Government Consulting

JULY 29, 2024

Now is the perfect time to begin reviewing your complete source to pay process to increase efficiency, productivity, integration, and revenue. Looking to streamline your procurement process?

Procurement 105

Procurement Efficiency Integration Integrity 105

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

One of the most important factors for local governments to consider before purchasing any new technology is how quickly and effectively it can be integrated into an organization’s existing tech stack without disrupting day-to-day operations. Go to the following link for information on Nintex’s work with governments.

Total Cost of Ownership 110

Total Cost of Ownership Cost of Ownership Buyers Buying Process 110

Great Government Through Technology

JANUARY 14, 2025

Geographic Information Systems help integrate various data sources to create floodplain maps and visualizations. Using geographic information software, EOS can integrate various data sources to create habitat maps and support conservation planning. These efforts support species conservation efforts.

Competitive Bidding 40

Competitive Bidding Data Integration Integrity 40

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

. – Cost optimization which comes from two sources: first, the savings that are captured from purchasing through preferred suppliers and compliant channels, and second the lower cost of a more efficient purchasing process. A typical example is purchase order (PO) updates. Criteria to Choose the Right eProcurement Software.

Eprocurement 94

Eprocurement E-procurement Supplier Purchasing 94

AWS Public Sector

APRIL 10, 2024

AWS Marketplace brings ease and speed to the procurement process, enabling customers to purchase software from 15,000 listings across 65 categories more quickly, all while utilizing their AWS commitments. Where to start Forrester identified AWS Marketplace as a leader in its most recent SaaS marketplaces Wave.

Education 126

Education Purchasing Procurement Networking 126

Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Key Takeaways Understand the unique decision-making dynamics and purchasing policies of government buyers to tailor your offerings and build strong relationships. Government buyers operate under strict purchasing policies designed to ensure accountability and compliance in their procurement processes.

Government 52

Government Government Buyers Government Contracts 52

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A public body is able to reserve contracts to Supported Businesses whose main aim is the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons, and where at least 30% of the employees are disabled or disadvantaged persons.

Purchasing 40

Purchasing Public Procurement Supplier Electronics 40

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Many public sector organizations are seeking to integrate solutions deployed in their on-premises environments with new cloud applications and technologies as they modernize their organizations. Despite the rapid growth of software marketplace usage in recent years, some state and local government (SLG) purchasers are holding back.

Government 81

Government Government Purchasing Negotiation 81

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

This ensures transparency and encourages innovation, because as providers introduce new services and products, they become automatically purchasable under the framework agreement. Purchased systems need to replace or work within existing systems.

Procurement 138

Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 138

GovCon Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

California-based cybersecurity company Armis has purchased Cyber Threat Cognitive Intelligence as part of efforts to expand its platform’s capability to provide early warning cyber intelligence for government organizations and enterprises.

Purchasing 69

Purchasing Integrity Integration Government 69

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Strategic Sourcing modules of Ivalua allow Punch Powertrain buyers to define Purchasing needs collaboratively, consolidate the tendering documents and ease costing by suppliers (cost breakdown files, dialogue with the projects on technical feasibility).

Strategic Sourcing 98

Strategic Sourcing E-auction Automotive Total Cost of Ownership 98

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Over 1,500 interactions in the planning phase of projects (1,196 questions, 200 suggestions, and 251 comments) More than 47 user comments have been incorporated in the final bidding documents, ensuring citizen participation in high-impact city purchases.

Collaboration 57

Collaboration E-procurement Tender Bidding 57

GovCon Wire

AUGUST 14, 2024

West 4th Strategy has purchased Integrated Systems Inc., an information technology and management platforms provider, for an undisclosed sum as part of a push to expand the delivery of IT and professional services to federal government customers.

IT 59

IT Professional Services Purchasing Integrity 59

ExecutiveBiz

JULY 29, 2024

Stored energy platforms provider EnerSys has finalized its purchase of Bren-Tronics for approximately $208 million as part of a push to broaden its footprint in the defense market. EnerSys said Friday it will integrate the newly acquired company into its Specialty business line.

Purchasing 59

Purchasing Integrity Integration IT 59

GovCon Wire

AUGUST 8, 2024

Chenega has purchased SecuriGence and will integrate the veteran-owned small business into its military, intelligence and operations strategic business unit.

Engineering 52

Engineering Purchasing Integration Integrity 52