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Who enforces software licenses when sold through reseller?

Federal News Network

They said that they had no jurisdiction in this case, because even if AVUE had a contract with the government, because the government had accepted the end user license agreement, and those license agreements always talk about the relationship between the end user, that is, the agency and the software provider suggesting there is a contract.

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Exploring the Foundations of Canadian Contract Law within Procurement Practices

The Procurement School

Clear and precise language should be used in requests for proposals (RFPs) and other procurement documents to avoid ambiguity and potential misinterpretations. The Duty of Good Faith: Canadian contract law imposes a duty of good faith on contracting parties.

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What is the FAR: Your Guide to the Federal Acquisition Regulation

Select GCR

The FAR identifies various types of procurement contracts, and mandates that all applicable legal and procedural requirements must be fulfilled before contract formation. It includes mandatory clauses in government contracts and provides a matrix to determine the required clauses based on the contract’s type and subject matter.

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Challenging Other Transaction Agreements – Navigating the Jurisdictional Highway

Government Contracts & Investigations

It is important to note, however, that an OTA is not the same as a procurement contract, cooperative agreement, or grant. This means that the government and private companies have more flexibility in negotiating the terms and conditions of OTA, as compared to standard contract vehicles. B-417379, Apr. B-419503, Feb.

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How to use a SWOT and PESTLE Analysis

Naomi Clews Consultancy

Procurement process is time consuming. ​​ Opportunities Negotiate rate reduction, and extend contract.    ​ Re-procure contract to achieve more competitive rates. Hire in expert resource to support procurement process. Do nothing, concentrate on other spend areas.

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SBA Issues Interim Guidance on 8(a) Program Following Ultima Ruling

GovCon & Trade

Section 8(a) of the legislation allows the SBA to award contracts to small businesses “whenever [SBA] determines such action is necessary[.]” SBA is authorized “to arrange for the performance of such procurement contracts by negotiating or otherwise letting subcontracts to socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns[.]”

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Contract Management’s Impact on Procurement Efficiency

The Procurement School

A mutually agreed steel price index was found and a percentage price increase was negotiated based on the steel price. Communication Including the proforma contract in the RFx document minimizes any dispute upon signing. The bidder has the opportunity and the obligation to review the proposed contract before submitting a bid.