Federal News Network

MARCH 1, 2024

GSA Chief Information Officer David Shive also says nobody at the agency intentionally misled the contracting officer into approving the purchases. also maintains that the purchase violated the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. also maintains that the purchase violated the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. Deputy IG Robert Erickson Jr.

Purchasing 87

Purchasing Manufacturing Thresholds Procurement 87

American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

This report encouraged governments big and small to improve the “environment content” of their purchasing policies. As environmental issues have become more important to governments and administrations within the last few decades, it has gotten easier to identify ways to leverage purchasing to support these goals.

Purchasing 97

Purchasing Sustainability E-procurement Procurement 97

GovCon Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG) has closed its purchase of the electron device business of Communications & Power Industries, a TJC portfolio company, for approximately $1.38 billion in cash.

Electronics 105

Electronics Manufacturing Purchasing IT 105

ExecutiveBiz

JUNE 26, 2024

Boeing initially planned to reacquire Spirit AeroSystems in an all-cash transaction but made a last-minute move by proposing to fund its purchase of the aircraft parts manufacturer using mostly company stock, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.

Negotiation 105

Negotiation Manufacturing Purchasing IT 105

Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Romanian government, in an effort to bolster the capabilities of its air force, has agreed to purchase 32 stealth fighter jets for $7.2 billion from manufacturer Lockheed Martin, according to multiple statements.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Purchasing Government Government 98

ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Danish government requested to purchase up to 5,832 M1156 Precision Guidance Kits manufactured by Northrop Grumman and related elements of logistics and program support, including ancillary items, compatibility testing, firing tables, technical assistance, technical data and […]

Purchasing 59

Purchasing Logistics Government Government 59

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 52

SmallGovCon

MAY 10, 2024

OHA turned to the language of the nonmanufacturer rule itself, which states it does not apply to simplified acquisition procedures, and does not apply to small business set-aside contracts “with an estimated value between the micro-purchase threshold and the simplified acquisition threshold.” SIZ-6276 (Apr. 13 CFR § 125.6. .”

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Thresholds Manufacturing Purchasing Retail 105

FedScoop

JULY 2, 2024

During a call announcing 12 new initiatives that would receive funding through the Tech Hubs effort, officials in response to a FedScoop question highlighted the importance of being able to manufacture technologies that would help fuel innovation and the country’s overall economic competitiveness. research and development on semiconductors.

Manufacturing 131

Manufacturing Purchasing Innovation Import 131

GovCon Wire

MARCH 4, 2024

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has disclosed a nonbinding proposal to acquire spacecraft manufacturer Terran Orbital (NYSE: LLAP) for more than $500 million, SpaceNews reported Friday.

Purchasing 69

Purchasing Bidding Manufacturing Finance 69

ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2015

For manufacturers, key functions such as sourcing and supplier management have become more challenging as the result of increasing supply chain complexity. One area that manufacturers need to focus on is improving supply chain visibility. Manufacturers need to understand every supplier, processor, trader, smelter, etc.,

Supply Chain 49

Supply Chain Manufacturing Supplier Capacity Capacity 49

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

By ensuring that the right goods and services are purchased at the right price and delivered on time, procurement can help to ensure that a company or organization achieves its goals. With streamlined processes, purchasing products and services becomes faster, cheaper, and more efficient.

Procurement 19

Procurement Supply Chain Eprocurement Manufacturing 19

Inside Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Because state and local governments regularly receive federal loans and grants, they are generally prohibited from using any of those funds to purchase covered telecommunications equipment or services.

Telecommunication 130

Telecommunication Supply Chain Government Government 130

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. million for most non-manufacturing contracts.

Thresholds 83

Thresholds E-procurement Accountability Procurement 83

GovCon & Trade

OCTOBER 11, 2023

chemical manufacturer Albemarle paid over $200 million to settle FCPA allegations with the DOJ and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). BIS also announced an Anti-Boycott action in September involving Pratt & Whitney, which agreed to a boycott request in a Purchase Order (PO) but failed to report it. First, U.S.

Media 147

Media Transportation Transportation Manufacturing 147

ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The State Department has approved the Japanese government's request to purchase advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles manufactured by RTX from the U.S. government under a potential $224 million foreign military sale agreement.

Manufacturing 89

Manufacturing Purchasing Procurement Government 89

Telles.eu

JUNE 14, 2023

It included a specific criterion worth 15% of the marks available for "Manufacturing/assembly bonus in Portugal using sheltered workshops." What matters, of course, is the manufacturing or assemby in Portugal. First, to protect those that could have presented themselves but did not due to the national manufacturing criterion.

Tender 100

Tender Manufacturing Capacity Procurement 100

SmallGovCon

JUNE 19, 2024

The Buy American Act “[r]estricts the purchase of supplies, that are not domestic end products, for use within the United States” unless an exception applies. However, this law does not actually prohibit the acquisition of non-U.S. That 65% will become 75% in 2029.

Price 105

Price Government Contracts Manufacturing Purchasing 105

SmallGovCon

JANUARY 26, 2024

Contracting Vehicles: Understanding GSA Schedules, IDIQs, and Beyond Bipartisan bill strives for ‘more nimble and meaningful’ federal contracting Federal ‘neurodiversity’ initiatives slowly getting off the ground GSA hosts roundtable with business leaders on advancing equity in federal contracting Can a data environment actually improve federal procurement? (..)

Government Contracts 105

Government Contracts Manufacturing Purchasing Price 105

GovCon Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of private equity firm Arcline Investment Management, has purchased AMMCON as part of efforts to expand the delivery of critical components and turnkey services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command and other marine defense customers.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Purchasing Management Finance 59

ivalua

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

For product manufacturers, the concept of ‘supply partners’ has changed dramatically in the last 50 years…and they will change more than ever in the next ten. Business models have evolved to a point where suppliers are so important to success that they are now considered an extension of the manufacturer’s enterprise.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Supply Chain Supplier Purchasing 40

FedScoop

JANUARY 22, 2025

Unlike other manufacturers, each part of a Rivian connects to a central processor through just two wires, reducing the number of components that can break or fail, and reducing the cost to maintain. Rivians are better today than the day they are purchased, shouldnt our cyber security solutions adopt the same mindset?

Automotive 70

Automotive Integrity Integration Electronics 70

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Despite the rapid growth of software marketplace usage in recent years, some state and local government (SLG) purchasers are holding back. Myth #2: The prices in the marketplace are much higher than the ones I got quoted by my software vendor AWS Marketplace is a public website, so many software manufacturers choose to post MSRP-like prices.

Government 81

Government Government Purchasing Negotiation 81

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). The Ivalua solution empowers us to deliver value to CPOs throughout Belgium”.

Strategic Sourcing 98

Strategic Sourcing E-auction Automotive Total Cost of Ownership 98

GovCon Wire

JANUARY 30, 2024

Space & Defense has completed its acquisition of Eutelsat OneWeb’s 50 percent stake in a satellite manufacturing joint venture. Airbus U.S. Founded in 2016, Airbus OneWeb Satellites JV produced more than 600 satellites for the first-generation OneWeb satellite constellation, Airbus U.S. Space & Defense said Monday.

Purchasing 59

Purchasing Manufacturing IT 59

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Finally, Ivalua’s eProcurement solution enables users to create purchase orders quickly and accurately while providing visibility into status updates along each step of the procurement process. This helps ensure your contracts remain favorable and that all stakeholders comply with the negotiated terms. Doug has a B.S.

Price 105

Price Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team 105

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Pournazeri says these funds can be instrumental in covering the costs associated with the purchase of EVs, the build-out of charging infrastructure, and workforce development programs. Manufacturer-specific training. Many governments offer financial support for initiatives that reduce emissions and promote energy efficiency.”

Management 118

Management Government Government Efficiency 118

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

Federal News Network

JUNE 12, 2024

The House Homeland Security Committee advanced a raft of new legislation today, including a bill aimed at cutting major Chinese battery manufacturers out of the Department of Homeland Security’s supply chain. Under the bill, DHS would be able to waive the prohibition if it determines the battery purchases don’t pose a national security risk.

Supply Chain 103

Supply Chain Transportation Transportation Manufacturing 103

ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Ivalua platform selected to improve efficiency, transparency, and the employee purchasing experience. A top-10 Forbes 500 company, the Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. Redwood City, CA, December 15, 2022.

Procurement 98

Procurement IT Automotive Supply Chain 98

Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

The BAA is a price evaluation preference tool that does not prohibit the purchase of foreign products. On the other hand, the TAA ensures that products will be purchased from domestic sources or from allies with which we have a trade agreement. Certainly, there are supplies that we want sourced in the United States.

Supply Chain 68

Supply Chain Price Purchasing Manufacturing 68

GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Newly formed aerospace manufacturing holding company Velocity One has agreed to merge with EMCORE, a provider of inertial navigation solutions to the aerospace and defense industry. EMCORE said Friday the cash transaction with a purchase price of $3.10

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Purchasing Price IT 52

GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

ARKA Group has closed its purchase of Maxar Technologies’ radar and sensor technology, or RST, group in a transaction that expands its synthetic aperture radar moving target indication and geospatial intelligence capabilities designed to address emerging threats facing the U.S. government and its allies.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Purchasing Government Government 52

GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

ITT (NYSE: ITT) has completed its acquisition of kSARIA, a Behrman Capital portfolio company that manufactures and supplies connectivity offerings for the aerospace and defense end markets. The Stamford, Connecticut-based company said Thursday its purchase of kSARIA will be funded with a ~$460 million term loan and cash on hand.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Purchasing IT 52

Telles.eu

JULY 3, 2023

The email argued that the maintenance shed which is part of the contract object would be used for the manufacturing of the trains and as such constitute illegal state aid. Tender documentation The object of the contract is to purchase 117 sets and a maintenance shed for them. So far, so good.

Tender 100

Tender Bidder Manufacturing Award Criteria 100

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The collected visual data then flows into the AWS Cloud , where artificial intelligence (AI)-powered analytics scan for any signs of impending failure due to corrosion, cracks, vegetative clearances, evidence of animals, storm damage, or manufacturing defects.

Retail 72

Retail Supply Chain Manufacturing Utilities 72

Government Contracts

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Army forklifts that were purchased from China, despite the "made in U.S.A." manufacturing requirements the Army placed on the supply deal, the U.S. A New Jersey businessman confessed to selling the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Purchasing 52