Remove Negotiation Remove Participation Remove Transparency
article thumbnail

What is Fair and Reasonable Transparency? 

The CGP

Keeping with the title and theme of the Coalition’s Fall Training Conference, “ What is Fair and Reasonable,” this week’s blog addresses what is fair and reasonable transparency. Transparency is the key to effective communication between and among stakeholders in the procurement process. Transparency is in the government’s interests.

article thumbnail

South Africa’s New Public Procurement Act – NRF Conference

Public Procurement Intl

Photo credit: South African Tourism Colloquium Participants South Africa’s National Research Foundatio n (NRF) (which coordinates with the nation’s research institutions) hosted a weeklong conference, September 3-6, 2024, to discuss South Africa’s Public Procurement Act , Act No. 28 of 2024. procurement system and elsewhere.

article thumbnail

Procurement flow-downs can’t be one-sided

Federal News Network

These regulations and associated guidance address a host of contracting officer responsibilities, including but not limited to, proposal evaluation, negotiations, price and/or cost analysis, data rights, and foreign acquisition ( e.g. , TAA). This step towards greater transparency is in the public interest.

article thumbnail

Arbitration Tech Toolbox: Emotion AI: A Game-Changer for Efficiency and Due Process in International Arbitration?

Kluwer Arbitration

In a legal context, elements of emotion AI are already being used in negotiation and mediation processes (e.g., AI-powered chatbots used by Walmart to negotiate with suppliers). In essence, it allows all participants to peep into each other’s ‘heads.’

article thumbnail

Procurement Flow-downs Can’t be One-sided!   

The Coalition for Government Procurement

These regulations and associated guidance address a host of contracting officer responsibilities, including but not limited to, proposal evaluation, negotiations, price and/or cost analysis, data rights, and foreign acquisition ( e.g. , TAA). This step towards greater transparency is in the public interest.

article thumbnail

What the FAS Pricing Guidance Says and Doesn’t Say About Order Level Competition

The Coalition for Government Procurement

This week, in the spirit of “Fair and Reasonable Transparency,” the Coalition submitted to the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) feedback on its “ FAS Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing.” The Coalition feedback on the PAP can be found here.

Price 40
article thumbnail

Government Construction Projects: Bidding and Winning Strategies for Success

Public Contracting Institute

It typically involves the following steps: Identifying opportunities Reviewing solicitation documents Attending pre-bid meetings Preparing and submitting a responsive bid Participating in bid evaluation and negotiations To excel in the bidding process, consider enrolling in our Life Sciences Contracting 101 course.

Bidding 52