ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

It includes internal and external stakeholders, such as those from procurement, engineering, logistics, accounts payable, the supply chain management team, as well as the suppliers that make up the supply chain. Direct Procurement is made up of a series of related processes that span the full product lifecycle.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

For the first time, we will also hear from acquisition leaders with the Commodity & Services Acquisition Center (CSAS) and the Denver Logistics Center (DLC)! NW, Washington, D.C. 20006), but will be offered to both in-person and virtual attendees. James Peake , M.D., James Peake , M.D.,

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

From Angola’s perspective, this Agreement is to be viewed in the context of the country’s objective to diversify its economy away from oil and gas and attract investment from the EU to other sectors, particularly agriculture, green energy, logistics, and critical materials.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Jeff Koses , Senior Procurement Executive, GSA John Tenaglia , Principal Director, DPCAP, DoD (confirmed) Karla Smith Jackson , Assistant Administrator for Procurement, NASA GSA Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Panels: What’s Next? James Peake , M.D., James Peake , M.D., James Peake , M.D., NW, Washington, D.C.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Spend analysis — Improves negotiation position and leverage and increases contract compliance by correctly aggregating spend to the appropriate parent supplier. It plays a role in a number of necessary business functions and is a key enabler of automation throughout the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. Some examples include: . Risk management.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 24, 2024

And the Army, the [assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology (ASA ALT)] in general has really been doubling down on how we can leverage these mechanisms to get small businesses into the pipeline to support Army programs. They’re very, very flexible programs. Matthew Willis We do provide resources.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 11, 2024

Michael Polkinghorne and Mariel Dimsey offered perspectives on strategic infrastructure development, technological and logistical advancements, respectively, that further enhance the attractiveness of Asian arbitral seats.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

To thrive in federal contracting, having an active registration on SAM is non-negotiable. Known as the Multiple Award Schedule or Federal Supply Schedule, it enables government buyers to procure a vast array of commercial products, services, and solutions at pre-negotiated prices. How often must SAM registration be revalidated?

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Procureware

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Conversely, it is not as well suited for manufacturing, logistics, or staffing. The top features to consider are contract authoring, online negotiation tools, digital signatures, spend tracking, and more. For example, ProcureWare is ideal for public sectors, civil construction, and infrastructure-intensive organizations like utilities.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In turn, this will lead to more consistent and sound negotiation and administration of MAS contracts. In the past, the regional structure gave rise to differing cultures, negotiation approaches, and interpretations of applicable regulations and solicitation provisions. 5] Thus, OHA found the JV ineligible for award.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

To reduce PALT, FAS has looked to the Commercial Platforms program, which includes “pre-negotiated agreements across the Federal Government with eight commercial marketplaces” that purchase card holders can utilize. During the interview, Lee also discussed GSA’s efforts to lower procurement acquisition lead time (PALT).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The deadline to avoid a government shutdown is September 30, although Friday, September 27 is seen as the target date for lawmakers to finalize negotiations before returning to their home districts to campaign until the election. James Peake , M.D., Gain valuable insights into the strategies driving VA acquisition as we look ahead to 2025.

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Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 25, 2024

On April 22, 2024, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced its initiation of a Section 301 investigation into China’s acts, policies and practices in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

For contracts being developed or negotiated during this period of unusually high inflation, an EPA clause may be an appropriate tool to equitably balance the risk of inflation between the Government and contractor. Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (“DLAD”) 16.203-2 provides an example of amending a contract to add in an EPA clause.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

Roberts shares VHA’s key procurement and logistics developments, including the focus on supply chain resiliency, the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) contract vehicle, and a recent logistics conference. Finally, both guests share how their experiences as veterans and customers of VHA have guided their leadership at the agency.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

have adequate accounting systems) Management & Advisory Services 829 115 Technical & Engineering Services 816 119 Intelligence Services 241 35 Research & Development Services 219 53 Logistics Services 160 31 Facilities Services 141 0 Environmental Services 87 8 A complete listing of all companies selected for award is posted on SAM.gov.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

The requirement will be enforced by the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). FedMall to Sunset at End of Fiscal Year 2024 On June 24, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) issued a memo to all FedMall Marketplace Vendors notifying industry that the FedMall Marketplace will sunset at the end of fiscal year (FY) 2024.

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Inside Government Contracts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

opposition to granting China “developing nation” status in treaties under negotiation and by international organizations of which the U.S. Seaports : Both chambers prohibit DoD from contracting with any entity that uses or shares data with LOGILINK, the CCP-backed transportation logistics software. LOGILINK and U.S.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 7, 2024

These include: (1) negotiations only with the best suited offeror (i.e., Negotiating with the Apparent Successful Offeror The first bright-line violation concerns the way agencies interact with the best suited offeror. Agencies frequently ignore deficiencies and negotiate only with their preferred, but technically unacceptable offeror.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

A JV agreement must also identify the responsibilities of the parties with respect to negotiation of the contract, source of labor and contract performance. [4] The JV agreement identified the SDVO small business concern (SBC) as taking the lead in identifying key personnel and contract negotiation, but OHA found this insufficient.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

IT services, HR, logistics, construction, and commodities are commonly acquired services through consulting agreements. While these are part of the usual negotiations, an Owner needs competency on their side to address the risks. Health care service providers have successfully been working with GPOs for decades.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Read ahead to see how the decision in Chenega Base and Logistics Services, LLC to find out! Size Protest Following award, Chenega Base and Logistics Services (Chenega) protested the size of DPG. In August 2024, the Army awarded DPG Services JV LLP a contract for facilities support services. 124.513(c)and(d). 124.513(c) and (d).

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 27, 2025

Whilst negotiation, rationalisation, standardisation and building relationships can all help to reduce costs, there is something that is often overlooked: Early Supplier Involvement Early supplier involvement (ESI) is a great way to reduce costs of both new and existing specifications that are sourced.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Prior to this, he led Logistics Management Institute’s (LMI) Energy, Sustainability, and Resilience practice area and served as a senior consultant for multiple clients supporting federal real-property energy and sustainability programs.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

IT services, HR, logistics, construction, and commodities are commonly acquired services through consulting agreements. While these are part of the usual negotiations, an Owner needs competency on their side to address the risks. Health care service providers have successfully been working with GPOs for decades.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

percent pay raise for service members, millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine (a sliver of the separate $105 billion supplemental that is currently being negotiated to support Ukraine and Israel), and funding for competition with China in the Indo-Pacific. President Biden is expected to sign the bill shortly.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Congress Releases Compromise $895 Billion FY25 NDAA Meritalk reports that the House of Representatives and Senate published their final negotiated version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. billion in spending, falling just below the mandated budget cap set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The four priorities of the BCI include: Leveraging Data Across Federal Agencies to Get Lower Prices and Better Terms; Negotiating Common Enterprise-Wide Software Licenses; Saving Money and Avoiding Waste by Getting Contract Requirements Right the First Time; and Getting Better Value from Sole Source and Other High-Risk Contracts.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 12, 2025

Greg Giddens, a partner with Potomac Ridge Consulting and a former executive director of the Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction at the Veterans Affairs Department, said 30 days will give them some obvious things that need to change. “What are the policies and procedures built up over time and are burdening the workforce?

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