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Transforming Government IT Procurement: Better Contracting Initiative Priority 2

Great Government Through Technology

Strategic collaboration and enhanced efficiency Our approach under Priority 2 of the BCI involves collaboration and strategic negotiation directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), which are essential in managing the government’s vast array of IT resources.

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Friday Flash 06/07/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Sonia Pesantes, Managing Principal Consultant, and Sean Nulty, Principal Consultant, will present insights from their experiences with the Information Technology (IT) center at GSA with a focus on fair and reasonable pricing negotiations. To register for this members-only meeting, click here. Virtual attendance will also be available.

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Update to Better Contracting Initiative 2

Great Government Through Technology

I described the Governmentwide Acquisition Strategy initiative led by the IT Vendor Management Office (ITVMO) to centralize engagement with critical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and negotiate universal contract and process improvements to ensure that all agencies benefit from best-in-class terms and pricing as One Customer.

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Friday Flash 01/31/2025

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Witnesses emphasized the “Restoring Freedom’s Forge” Plan, introduced last December by Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) to promote efficiency in DoD processes, as essential to reestablishing American manufacturing, reducing unnecessary regulations, and enabling innovation in the acquisition space. To register, click here.