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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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 real federal market exists at the order level. The Coalition feedback on the PAP can be found here.

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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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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 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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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Transparency and accountability are crucial to maintaining public trust and require clear policies on surveillance use and data access.” Through that leverage, Cunningham believes that governments can often secure better pricing and terms than they would individually.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Government agency programs like the GSA Schedules provide long-term contracts, allowing businesses to sell commercial products and services at pre-negotiated prices, simplifying the purchasing process. Understanding the pricing structure outlined in the RFP can help in formulating a bid that aligns with government expectations.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 19, 2024

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). For this reason, procurement policy flow-downs cannot be one-sided.

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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 25, 2024

The General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) set forth the policies and procedures for the evaluation and negotiation of “fair and reasonable” contract level pricing under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program. volume commitments, mandatory use, and limited pool of contracts).

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It was very in-depth, and it had proposals to modernize the program, one of which is to add, a level of competition to the program to ensure that the contractors are performing with excellence and that there’s a chance to do a price competition potentially every five years for the contracts. We don’t.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 3, 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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 9, 2024

The performance results showed that contract level pricing was better under TDR than under Most Favored Customer (MFC) pricing. Small businesses generated stronger growth under TDR than small businesses under MFC pricing. Moreover, some in industry see TDR for services as a stalking horse for standardized labor categories.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Key Differences Between Public and Private Sector Procurement There are a few key differences between public and private sector procurement, including their objectives, the tendering process, supplier selection, regulations and frameworks, transparency in awarding contracts, and even the payment process.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Enabling rapid, cost-effective and transparent supplier payments anywhere in the world. Today’s supplier payments remain complex and crucially lack transparency and efficiency that strain supplier relationships, increase transactional costs and cause frustration for all those involved. said David Khuat-Duy, CEO of Ivalua.

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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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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Differentiating your company through technical excellence, innovative solutions, and competitive pricing can also increase your chances of winning contracts. Adherence to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and maintaining thorough documentation are non-negotiable requirements.

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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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MAY 14, 2024

For instance, FAR includes a provision at 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination, which ensures independent bids and prevents collusive pricing in government contracting. In addition, the FAR stipulates specific rules for performance-based service contracts, requiring measurable outcomes and performance standards.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

The Final Rule (titled “OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance”), and OMB’s accompanying memorandum to agencies and reference guide , state that the revisions aim to streamline and clarify the grant rules and improve management, transparency, and oversight of federal financial assistance.

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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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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Transparent criteria for evaluating social value proposals allow for fair competition among suppliers while keeping them liable for their commitments. Ethical labour standards are non-negotiable, ensuring workers’ rights and well-being are protected throughout the supply chain.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

First, their approach digitized not just the sourcing process itself, but also requirements gathering from the business, providing transparency into the pipeline and prioritization across the company. They configured their eSourcing technology to run high volume forward auctions to optimize the price received on used handsets.

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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. Open Government National Action Plan.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

To thrive in federal contracting, having an active registration on SAM is non-negotiable. Regular reporting on subcontracts is particularly crucial under certain federal programs that demand transparency about subcontractor involvement.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

You can get more business value by taking that workload away from those professionals so they can focus on higher-level tasks, such as contract negotiation or risk assessments.” . Other examples include excessive price variances, duplicate invoices or superfluous approvals. 2) Shift from drilling down to alerting up.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Streamlined Contract Authoring: By starting contracting during sourcing, customers can reduce the cycle time from quote to contract and consider negotiated terms in sourcing decisions. Now, customers can create and iterate on a draft contract during an RFX.

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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%. In an open and globalized economy, these two problems affect all countries.

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Procureware

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Look for features that support your typical volumes, levels of collaboration, and transparency requirements. 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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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Ongcangco stressed that ADR clauses in borderless contracts should be non-negotiable, as availing of traditional dispute resolutions is impossible. Serzo agreed that for disputes involving cross-border parties, arbitration is preferred, given its flexibility. In concluding the day-long conference, Ms.

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The CGP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

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.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Key Takeaways Federal contractors must adhere to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which ensures fair, transparent, and efficient procurement processes. Governed by a comprehensive set of laws and regulations, this process ensures fairness, transparency, and accountability.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Department of Labor (“DoL”), Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), September 13 Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) Summary states that “[o]ver the last 12 months, the all items index increased 8.3 1] Similarly, the BLS September 14 Producer Price Index (“PPI”) Summary states that “[o]n an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand moved up 8.7

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Legitimate sole source situations require thorough justification, including market research and analysis, evidence of unique expertise or specialized needs that only one vendor can fulfill, and a demonstration that the price is fair and reasonable. This must be demonstrated along with ensuring the price is fair and reasonable.

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Select GCR

JUNE 11, 2024

If you’re exploring contract types that any government agency uses, understanding the distinctions between fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and other specialized contracts is paramount. The two main categories of government contracts are fixed-price contracts and cost-reimbursement contracts.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 3, 2024

OMB’s Miller said the memo focused on concepts like interoperability, transparency, data portability and intellectual property rights. “We We want to ensure we’re always, always getting the best price for U.S. taxpayers on the products and services that we are acquiring.”

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Federal News Network

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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