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Smart Public Procurement for Better Public Spending in Latin America and the Caribbean

Inter-American Development Bank

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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China's GPA Offer

International Economic Law and Policy

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. Here's the Chinese offer.

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FAR 8.4 Blanket Purchase Agreement Orders To Be Set-Aside or Not to Be Set-Aside? That is the Question

Public Contracting Institute

More specifically, each BPA holder shall be provided a specific request for quote (RFQ) for procurement requirements of an anticipated total dollar value exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Schedule contracts provide for an extensive volume of competitive cost/price offerings.

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FAR 8.4 Blanket Purchase Agreement Orders To Be Set-Aside or Not to Be Set-Aside? That is the Question

Public Contracting Institute

More specifically, each BPA holder shall be provided a specific request for quote (RFQ) for procurement requirements of an anticipated total dollar value exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Schedule contracts provide for an extensive volume of competitive cost/price offerings.

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Bid Protest Hub – November 2023

Government Contracts & Investigations

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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Public Procurement: Delivering Value to a Community While Making Profit

Tracker Intelligence

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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Friday Flash 03/29/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

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.