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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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 8, 2024

Under some circumstances, if an IFB is canceled but the requirement remains, the agency may complete the procurement by converting it to a negotiated procurement, but FAR 14.404-1 places limitations on when this is permitted. In Great Lakes Dredge & Drydock Co., LLC, B-421676.4, In Great Lakes Dredge & Drydock Co.,

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This is because there is still a need to supply conventional energy to ensure energy affordability, security, and sustainability of supply while the energy transition occurs. For example, due to an increased focus on value with tighter margins, price disputes in LNG projects are becoming more likely and frequent. ICC, SIAC).

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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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Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement IT 140

ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The last 24 months have greatly hindered the ability of many organizations to sustain or grow revenue, increasing pressure on Procurement to create and capture more savings to protect the bottom line and to do so rapidly. OMNIA Partners brings tremendous category expertise across hundreds of indirect and direct categories.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

– Spend control through real-time visibility into budget consumption, negotiated prices, preferred suppliers, engagement channels. As suppliers cannot modify POs, they inform their customer by email that they must change an item, a price or a delivery date of the order. A typical example is purchase order (PO) updates.

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Eprocurement E-procurement Supplier Purchasing 94

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

At Ivalua, we’ve seen how a Procure-to-Pay business process ensures sustained benefits through good buying practices, improves visibility and swifter issue resolution, and enables proactive management of suppliers. Buying at negotiated prices and within budget. What are the symptoms of poor procure-to-pay processes?

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Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Securing a contract involves preparing a competitive proposal that meets the solicitation document’s requirements, developing effective pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with profitability, and potentially navigating subcontracting and partnerships.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 11, 2024

NW, Washington, D.C. 20006), with virtual attendance available as well.

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Price Negotiation Ethics E-procurement Contract 45

ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

Supplier spend is changing rapidly and organizations must manage supplier spend by identifying the shift in the current inflation (adjusted price of the supplier’s goods). While supplier relationships are priority, external factors such as currency, demand, and cost of energy are affecting pricing and supply.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Topics covered during the training will include: The GSA Schedules Program: An Entry Point to Government Contracting Obtaining Your GSA Schedule or Schedule Modification, along with Option Extensions Navigating the Price Negotiation Process Better Understanding of Management and Compliance of the Price Reduction Clause Schedule e-Tools: Tips on Competing (..)

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Price Negotiation Ethics Contract Price 45

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 20, 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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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Sustainability Focus: Many social value frameworks incorporate environmental sustainability, such as reducing carbon footprints or promoting green practices through supply chains. It also aligns with global goals like reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Pre-negotiated terms are provided that reduce the complexity for contracting authorities in procurement whilst allowing suppliers to capture opportunities more efficiently. These agreements take on even greater importance under the Procurement Act 2023, with greater emphasis on transparency, competition and sustainability.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 15, 2024

NW, Washington, D.C. 20006), with virtual attendance available as well.

Price Negotiation 40

Price Negotiation Ethics E-procurement Contract 40

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

At Ivalua, we’ve seen how a Procure-to-Pay business process ensures sustained benefits through good buying practices, improves visibility and swifter issue resolution, and enables proactive management of suppliers. Buying at negotiated prices and within budget. What are the symptoms of poor procure-to-pay processes?

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Procurement E-auction E-procurement Supplier 59

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. Sustainability. How is that data validated and being used to avoid bias?

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The Contractor's Perspective

JANUARY 12, 2023

23, 2022) provides new authority for some defense contractors and subcontractors to obtain price increases that address the impacts of inflation. The new authority is welcome relief for contractors and subcontractors holding fixed-price defense contracts, which typically do not allow a price increase due solely to inflation.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Public sector procurement incorporates social value concerns like environmental sustainability and the encouragement of local economic growth in addition to guaranteeing the best outcomes in terms of products and services. This makes the procurement process in the public sector more complex as it considers factors other than price.

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Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

Procurement Professionals evaluate Tenders based on Price v/s Quality. As Strategic Thinkers Procurement Professionals think ahead of time and look for solutions that can lead to sustainable development and create a business environment that is transparent, competitive, and futuristic in its approach.

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ivalua

APRIL 11, 2022

TELUS’ procurement team set out to reduce off-contract buying in order to avoid the erosion of negotiated pricing and service levels of its suppliers. Optis Consulting is a Source-to-Pay consultancy providing independent advice, precision implementations, and sustainable results to clients. Learn more at www.ivalua.com.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

They configured their eSourcing technology to run high volume forward auctions to optimize the price received on used handsets. And it can connect internal stakeholders and suppliers to scale collaboration (think of the many stakeholders needed to launch a new product or drive ongoing improvements in sustainability).

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 22, 2024

PCI offers focused training on topics like subcontract management , contract pricing , and equitable adjustments. Whether you’re looking for a crash course in contract cost accounting , a masterclass in negotiation strategies , or the latest intel on sustainability opportunities in federal procurement, PCI has you covered.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Customers may select the best offer from submitted tenders based on quality, price, and terms thanks to its transparency, equity, and efficiency of the tender process. It consists of the quoted price, timelines, and method of implementation of the project as stipulated in the tender documents.

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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. Sustainability. How is that data validated and being used to avoid bias?

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Amrest onboards new vendors at competitively-positioned pricing on a regular and consistent basis. With an optimistic opening schedule (150 new locations per year), the team must accurately assess current market challenges, price increases, and delivery lead times. For Amrest, sustainability is central to their mission and vision.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Webinar: VA Covered Drugs Price Updates, October 25 On October 25, Hogan Lovells’ Partners Allison Pugsley and Joy Sturm will be joined by Ted Karnezis of Ted Karnezis Consulting for a webinar on VA Covered Drug Price Updates. Register for the webinar here. This intensive, one-day workshop teaches the basics of the GSA’s MAS Program.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Tail suppliers are typically low-volume suppliers, often not under contract and with non-standard pricing. With Ivalua, Ahlsell was able to highly automate and standardize the process of negotiating contracts with several suppliers at the same time, delivering an unparalleled level of efficiency and benefits.

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Procurement Retail Supplier Supply Chain 52

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.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

These include faster co-innovation with suppliers, working with sustainable and ethical suppliers and empowering employees — all of which will lead to increased business agility. . Forrester’s study of 500 Procurement Professionals looked into the opportunities for SVM software to help return business to sustained growth.

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Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Sustainable Excellence Award – Presented to a government agency or contractor that has made outstanding contributions that meet the Federal Government’s sustainability goals. Pricing details included in the prospectus. Time Remains to Secure Your Sponsorship for the Fall Training Conference!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

During the training, Jason, Lorraine, and Addie will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update. Register now by clicking here.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Negotiation Utilities Procurement 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

It starts with identifying the right suppliers for a need, sharing requirements and evaluating supplier offers, selecting the most appropriate supplier, negotiating terms and contracting with them to receive goods and/or services. S2P is the end-to-end process that encompasses all the activities between an organization and its suppliers.

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Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Capturing Value occurs when a contract has been established that governs the responsibilities and obligations of both supplier and buyer, and well as when the organization has the right Procure-to-Pay processes in place to ensure compliance to those agreements, goods, services and prices. .

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ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

Companies that maintained zero-sum, hard negotiation relationships with suppliers cannot suddenly reset those in a more collaborative mold. We are under financial stress so you need to help us out by dropping our contracted prices, and accepting later payment.” That can’t be established overnight.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Advanced tools such as the GSA Schedules program and federal domestic assistance offer additional pathways to federal contracts, and businesses must also ensure compliance with OFCCP regulations and other federal standards to sustain their standing as federal contractors. What is the role of GSA Schedules in federal contracting?

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