The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Author: Graham Allen It is often said, “… working in public procurement is akin to being in a fish bowl with the cat watching.” This is an indication of the level of transparency and accountability required by public procurement professionals. Preparation Each procurement is technically a legal case waiting to happen.

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How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 4, 2023

The report is not specifically about public procurement of AI, but its content is relevant to assessing the conditions surrounding the acquisition of AI by the public sector. The AI procurement report presents evidence gathered by DRCF in two workshops with 23 vendors and buyers of algorithmic systems in Autumn 2022.

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GovCon & Trade

JANUARY 22, 2024

On September 11, the agency notified L3Harris that the contract was awarded to Ball. The executive, who had headed Ball’s civil space business, previously worked at Ball during the GXS procurement, where he “served as Vice President and General Manager for Civil Space. L-3 Services Inc., B-400134.11 et al. 3, 2009, 2009 CPD ¶ 171.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 15, 2025

Federated Wireless has secured a contract valued at over $6 million to deploy its private 5G network to the Marine Corps Logistics Commands logistics hub in Albany, Georgia. The company said Tuesday that work on the 42-month sustainment contract already started in November.

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ExecutiveBiz

MARCH 11, 2024

Certified Small Disadvantaged Business Aleut Management Services , a subsidiary of Aleut Federal , has been awarded a spot on the General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule contract vehicle for special item number 54151S, which covers IT professional services.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Coast Guard has issued broad agency announcement calls for small-business set-aside contracts to provide information technology support services for the military branch’s command, control, communications, computers, cyber and intelligence systems.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 1, 2024

Well, consider the number of federal statutes that govern federal procurements, contracts, and interactions with the federal government: The Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) , the Small Business Act , and the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 , for starters. Raimondo, 144 S. 2244 (2024). You might ask.

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Telles.eu

OCTOBER 9, 2023

After the first two entries ( here and here ) of a more general nature, this one will be focused on contract specific critiques, in particular food procurement (contract types 9 and 15). Is it of the contract value? So what is a 'short supply chain'? The volume? The weight?

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GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 23, 2023

Section 8(a) of the legislation allows the SBA to award contracts to small businesses “whenever [SBA] determines such action is necessary[.]” Section 8(a) of the legislation allows the SBA to award contracts to small businesses “whenever [SBA] determines such action is necessary[.]”

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In other words, smart procurement also considers the potential social and developmental impacts of public spending, rather than solely focusing on rule compliance or the cost of resources. Better contracts and processes, for example, could reduce the risk of delays, quality problems or unexpected costs.

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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

In the UK, the government spends around £284 billion on public sector contracts every year. With so much money in play, it should be unsurprising that government procurement attracts so much interest. Even big names like Amazon, Dell, and Apple hold government contracts in England.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Following the creation of NASA, Congress granted the agency broad authority to “enter into and perform such contracts, leases, cooperative agreements, or other transactions as may be necessary” to carry out its mission. This statute anticipates the use of a contract, at least in some circumstances, to procure an item.

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

The event is free to attend and aims to attract hundreds of procurement and supply chain professionals to discuss and learn more about the latest industry trends and processes. The post Ivalua Now and the Art – or is it the Science – of Procurement? So what’s “art” got to do with it? Register here for Ivalua NOW Paris.

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Telles.eu

JUNE 14, 2023

It was announced yesterday that the Portuguese train company (CP) chose a consortium headed by Alstom as the preferred bidder for its first major train procurement contract in many decades. The procurement procedure was launched in December 2021 and adopted a MEAT approach for the award criteria. First, it breaches art 34 TFEU.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 11, 2024

Avue submitted a claim to the FDA, but the contracting officer instructed Avue that it would need to have the reseller submit a pass-through claim on Avue’s behalf. Avue appealed to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals on a deemed-denial basis. The Federal Circuit reversed the Board’s decision. Salazar , 660 F.3d 3d 1346 (Fed.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 20, 2024

The answer isn’t always so clear, as the Federal Drive with Tom Temin recently heard from Haynes Boone procurement attorney Zach Prince. So, there are companies out there that will hold a NASA contract or a GSA contract, and they’ll list your software for you, and they’ll sell it to the government.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 28, 2024

Avue Technologies Corporation (“Avue”) sold software licenses to the Federal Government through the GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract of its authorized reseller, Carahsoft Technology Corp. In January 2022, the CBCA dismissed Avue’s appeal for lack of jurisdiction under the Contract Disputes Act (“CDA”). First, the background.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

government is going to be your contracting party and they’ll basically operate as a bit of a middleman between you, the contractor and that foreign government. procurement contract. But what’s emerging is the political risk. Regulatory risk. I can’t do business with certain prohibited entities.

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

As you navigate this guide, expect to uncover the intricacies of FAR, how it’s structured, and what it means for contracting with the federal government. government procurement. With a total of 53 parts, the FAR covers an extensive range of topics, from general provisions to the specifics of contract management.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 18, 2024

.” As such, when reading about the CBCA you will typically hear about contract claims, and different contract administration and performance issues. The CBCA “lacks jurisdiction to entertain third-party beneficiary contract claims.” ” All are worth a quick read (each is about half a page). .”

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The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The writing was on the wall for the Director of Procurement. toppr.com) (2) In the example listed herein the Director of Procurement knew their reputation was known to be fair, honest and beyond reproach for their commitment to their ethics. Their boss did not respect their expertise and experience. The first ever in their career.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 25, 2024

Because if the government can do a good job of forecasting, what it thinks its contracts will be, then companies can do a better job of preparing for those opportunities when they come along, and the government will get better, more competitive, more responsive bids than they would otherwise get. Is it updated? Is it once a year?

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Bestek Procurement

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The topic of the research project PurpLE (Purchase Power Sustainable Public Procurement Through Private Law Enforcement) led by Marta. The topic of the research project PurpLE (Purchase Power Sustainable Public Procurement Through Private Law Enforcement) led by Marta.

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International Economic Law and Policy

JULY 19, 2010

From the FT : The US and other big trading partners of China are expected to reject Beijing’s latest proposal to join a global pact on government purchases because it does not go far enough in opening the $500bn Chinese procurement market to foreign businesses.

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Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 6, 2024

The only exception to this general rule is that a timely pre-award protest alleging that the agency is improperly exercising its OTA to avoid using a procurement (FAR-based) contract, but should be acquired using a FAR-based contract. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Public procurement constitutes about one-third of government spending or 13 trillion USD per year. Corruption in public procurement can lead to: 1) Overpriced public procurement contracts contributing to larger budget deficits. It is highly vulnerable to corruption with estimates of losses amounting to 10-20%.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Public procurement matters because it boosts growth, investment, and jobs. In short, public procurement allows local businesses to serve their communities and taxpayers well. Such a service requires the government to procure contracts in a well-managed and efficient manner. What is Public Procurement?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 4, 2024

Avue Technologies Corporation (“Avue”) sold software licenses to the Federal Government through the GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract of its authorized reseller, Carahsoft Technology Corp. In January 2022, the CBCA dismissed Avue’s appeal for lack of jurisdiction under the Contract Disputes Act (“CDA”). First, the background.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 28, 2023

With the vast amounts of external data that AI has access to, it can provide more information in real-time, which procurement teams can use to facilitate and improve their decision-making. AI can reduce time spent on some procurement processes by up to as much as 60%, especially when utilised to its 24/7 operating capacity.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As contracting activities are busy awarding new contracts, it is important to follow the trends related to successful and effective protests as you consider filing your own bid protest, or as you defend your award as an intervenor. Below we dive into recent bid protest decisions and identify what won, what did not win, and why.

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Select GCR

APRIL 21, 2023

Having a hard time procuring contracts? Everyone has the opportunity to be successful in Government contracting. We have developed a winning strategy for procuring contracts. You must be willing to put in the work to obtain contracts. There are steps that must be taken to be successful.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Twenty years ago, I was a procurement director in the financial services industry, and in the last days of the previous Millennium, we saw the first incursions of the regulators into procurement and outsourcing matters. But it seemed a bit of a cheek, really. Why did these outsiders want to know about our key strategic suppliers? .

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NIH NITAAC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) like CIO-SP3 , CIO-SP3 Small Business and CIO-CS are an excellent way for agencies to obligate any last-minute funds. Designed for Efficiency and Speed GWACs were established by the Clinger Cohen Act as a mechanism to streamline the information technology (IT) procurement process.

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NIH NITAAC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) like CIO-SP3 , CIO-SP3 Small Business and CIO-CS are an excellent way for agencies to obligate any last-minute funds. Designed for Efficiency and Speed GWACs were established by the Clinger Cohen Act as a mechanism to streamline the information technology (IT) procurement process.

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The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

Contract Management is often thought to be the last step in the Procurement life cycle but instead it is both the beginning and end of the procurement cycle and it provides a constant feedback loop. The following article discusses the various steps of contract management and its role in procurement efficiency.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Public procurement emphasises how public organisations buy goods and services. The contracting authority or government agency sets the rules, picks the best supplier, and ensures everything runs smoothly. A contract notice makes sure everyone knows what’s up for grabs, who’s bidding, and how decisions are made.

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Naomi Clews Consultancy

AUGUST 31, 2023

​ Procurement process is time consuming. ​​ Opportunities Negotiate rate reduction, and extend contract.    ​ Re-procure contract to achieve more competitive rates. Hire in expert resource to support procurement process. Do nothing, concentrate on other spend areas.

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