The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Currently, the Schedule program is deemed a competitive procedure if participation is open to all responsible sources and orders and contracts under the program result in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the government’s needs.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We look forward to your participation! If you have any questions or need assistance with registrations, please contact Matt Cahill, Vice President of Membership and Marketing, at mcahill@thecgp.org or 202-315-1054.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

I think most government contractors have contracts that are negotiated and the prices are negotiated upfront, and then they have to adhere to those prices over the course of the entire five-to-10 year contract. Tom Temin Right. Kevin Plexico It’s not like the government is getting extra money for inflation as well.

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Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

A small business must meet eligibility criteria set by the SBA, register with SAM, attain small business certifications to participate in government contracting, and then utilize platforms like SAM.gov, dsbs.sba.gov, and Select GCR Pro to discover small business government contractor opportunities.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

OMNIA Partners combines the purchasing power of its members to enable better pricing and service levels from suppliers, increasing an organization’s buying power and accelerating the time to savings. We are pleased to welcome the customers of Ivalua to our 410,000+ members and participants.”. About Ivalua.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Joseph P. The first group of negotiated prices are for 10 Medicare Part D drugs that treat a variety of conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and cancer. The new prices will be effective Jan 1, 2026. Register for Next Week’s Joseph P.

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

Key Principles and Objectives of the FAR The FAR functions not only as a set of rules but also as a navigational tool, directing all government acquisition participants towards ethical practices and efficient procurement. Set-asides are a cornerstone of the FAR’s strategy to ensure small business participation in federal procurement.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 30, 2024

The idea being that they would actually use that information to look at driving lower day to day pricing on the schedules program. On things before you say that somebody’s prices are too high or your price is too high, you can’t have this item on schedule. Regardless. And we’re kind of here. Tom Temin Yes.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 30, 2024

All in all, the panelists agreed that the increasing use of mediation and negotiation imply a change of mindset within Brazil, although there is still much room for growth. As exposed by Mr. Adell, starting at the negotiation stage, there are several situations that could lead to a dispute, such as breach of confidentiality or exclusivity.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

To thrive in federal contracting, having an active registration on SAM is non-negotiable. DSBS also facilitates the formation of partnerships and subcontracting opportunities, enabling small businesses to participate more actively in federal contracting. This will help them stand out to procurement officers and government officials.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 25, 2023

For instance, for negotiated contracts, a “protest must be received by the contracting officer prior to the close of business on the 5th day, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, after the contracting officer has notified the protestor of the identity of the prospective awardee.” ” 13 CFR 121.1004.

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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. Data context is critical to data driven decision making.

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Price E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

Federal News Network

MAY 17, 2024

Currently, the Schedule program is deemed a competitive procedure if participation is open to all responsible sources and orders and contracts under the program result in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the government’s needs.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

At Ivalua NOW 2021, which will again be virtual to ensure safety and allow greater participation, we’ve selected “Procurement Rising” as our theme for this reason. They configured their eSourcing technology to run high volume forward auctions to optimize the price received on used handsets.

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Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

1] Similarly, with respect to goods imported under an inward processing regime, the Commission’s practice is inconsistent; it has excluded such imports in determining export price in some cases, while in other instances, it has included such imports. [2] Whether the ASCM permits this interpretation is not clear. [6]

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

If the lead agency that negotiates the contract has more experience than your organization, you can benefit from their expertise. And the pricing under these contracts may not be the absolute lowest. To be successful, participants in a co-op will need to resolve issues around joint oversight and cost sharing.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 17, 2024

Currently, the Schedule program is deemed a competitive procedure if participation is open to all responsible sources and orders and contracts under the program result in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the government’s needs.

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Price Negotiation Participation Innovation 49

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A discussion between economist Gustavo Franco (former President of the Brazilian Central Bank) and arbitrator Maurício Almeida Prado (MAP Negotiation and Arbitration, Partner) ensued, dealing with “Business Contracts and Dispute Resolution in Times of Instability,” particularly in the Brazilian context. Westinghouse (1984) and Gasum v.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

On August 5, 2024, the General Services Administration (GSA) took a step forward by publishing a final rule to “standardize and simplify the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) clauses for economic price adjustments.” The GSAR, as currently written, limits when, how often, and by what percentages prices can be adjusted.

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AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Myth #1: I have to use a competitively awarded contract and negotiate many of the contract terms to purchase software, so I cannot use a marketplace where all the terms are commercial In AWS Marketplace , commercial terms can be replaced with negotiated terms, including the existing agreements SLG customers use to procure software.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 19, 2023

At 2 am on Saturday morning, the day after the 10th Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was meant to end in Atlanta, exhausted negotiators finally adopted a resolution on “ Promoting transparency and integrity in public procurement in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ”.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

8] is around leveraging data, to be able to help get the lower prices and better terms, and certainly is one of the first pillars around that. It’s not just about pricing, but also what are the terms and what are the conditions to be able to help provide that kind of context. It’s completely paid off for us in a big way.”

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Procureware

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

There are solutions that track the participation of diverse-suppliers in each phase from registration, invited to bid, bids submitted, and awards. Construction bids are typically awarded based upon total price, RFPs are often evaluated by a team, and transportation bids are calculated based upon routes and volumes.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Last year, the Coalition was fortunate to raise $13,000 for PPH through the generosity of our members and participants of the tournament. In 2013, Paws for Purple Hearts launched its first Training Boot Camp, where Service Dogs who participated in Canine-Assisted Warrior Therapy® were matched with an impaired Warrior.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Mr. Erik Franco , General Counsel of Engie Peru, noted that he participated in the elaboration of the ICC Report on Climate Change (also reported here ). He pointed that disputes revolving around climate change are not new topics neither in terms of substance nor of procedure.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 25, 2024

Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Price Evaluation. Significantly, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) is revising its guidance to contracting officers regarding the evaluation/negotiation of MAS contract pricing. How is that data validated and being used to avoid bias? 41 USC 152(3)).

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Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Buyers 59

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

We look forward to your participation! If you have any questions or need assistance with registrations, please contact Matt Cahill, Vice President of Membership and Marketing, at mcahill@thecgp.org or 202-315-1054.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Pay a Fair and Reasonable Price ). Emphasis added.) See Section 2.

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Supply Chain Price Contract E-procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 22, 2024

Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Price Evaluation. Significantly, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) is revising its guidance to contracting officers regarding the evaluation/negotiation of MAS contract pricing. How is that data validated and being used to avoid bias? 41 USC 152(3)).

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Particularly, the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (“PCE”) core inflation rate for January 2024 was 2.8%. [30] 33] Importantly, since the inflation high water marks of 2022, mostly what has occurred is disinflation (decrease of the inflation rate), not actual deflation (price decreases). down from 5.5%

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Agencies are directed to focus attention on maximizing small business participation below the simplified acquisition threshold. Finally, agencies are encouraged to utilize data and available procurement tools to ensure new entrants and small businesses are participating in their contracting base. We look forward to your participation!

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E-procurement Price Negotiation Utilities Price 52

Federal News Network

JANUARY 16, 2024

HomeSafe’s pricing was bid in 2019, and we’ve seen a lot of inflation in our industry. So I can go to you and say, ‘Hey, rather than having your shipment delivered in two weeks, I can deliver it to you in a month but I can give you a price savings.’ We’ve had negotiations with TRANSCOM to adjust for the inflation that’s occurred.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

Last year, the Coalition raised $13,000 for PPH through the generosity of our members and participants of the tournament. Login.gov is a single-sign-on (SSO) platform that allows customers to access applications from participating Federal agencies, while ID.me is an external authentication provider. To register, click here.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 31, 2022

The most important innovation, acknowledging the weakness of the existing mechanisms, such as transfer pricing and thin capitalization rules, is the transfer of income from low tax countries to other countries with taxation rates over 15%.

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Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Leveraging Data Across Federal Agencies to Get Lower Prices and Better Terms. Under the BCI, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) will launch a new, centralized data management strategy and tools to allow for greater sharing of price data and information on vendors and contracts across agencies within the Federal Government.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

Barring size status protests, the number of companies authorized to participate by domain is as follows: Domain Awardees Total companies found responsible to do cost-type work (i.e., OASIS+ Small Business Awardees Announced On July 30, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced the first OASIS+ Small Business contract awardees.

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Select GCR

AUGUST 27, 2024

Even partnerships and LLCs negotiating federal contracts are barred from making political contributions and expenditures. It ensures stable, long-term contracts for a variety of commercial products and services at predetermined prices, offering reliable and consistent payment terms to contractors.

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