Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For more, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with the President and CEO of the Professional Services Council, David Berteau. Tom Temin We’re speaking with David Berteau, president, and CEO of the Professional Services Council. The action raises a lot of questions. But go ahead and start doing it.

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Professional Services Bidding Contract Evaluation 93

ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

No organisation does everything itself, and whether we’re looking at buying raw materials, components, innovative technology, or sourcing the best in marketing or professional services, the whole process of engaging and working with suppliers must reflect this need for speed and agility. .

Collaboration 65

Collaboration Innovation Procurement Supplier 65

Great Government Through Technology

JULY 25, 2024

Effective May 2024, GSA changed its rules about upfront payment for software licenses delivered as Software as a Service (SaaS). The change affects Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Special Item Numbers (SINs), most significantly SIN 518210C Cloud Computing and Cloud Related IT Professional Services.

Price 52

Price Influencing Professional Services Negotiation 52

ivalua

APRIL 11, 2022

Implementation of the project was led by Optis’ expert consulting team with support from Ivalua professional services, allowing TELUS to streamline their procurement processes through a simplified system that manages spend, ensures compliance, provides a rich catalog of products and services, and creates a full digital record of purchases.

Procurement 52

Procurement IT Buying Process Consulting 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 22, 2024

In “ The Future of the Professions ,” authors Richard and Daniel Susskind, who are leading experts in law and tech, look at the impact of the current technological revolution on professional services. Their starting point is that professional service providers need to ask themselves what their clients really want.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Professional Services Efficiency Data 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

What’s next for GSA’s IT and Professional Services Categories, including the Schedules and GWACs? What’s next for GSA’s General Supplies and Services, including e-commerce platforms? What’s next for artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and cloud? What’s next for GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program?

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Procurement Logistics 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

What’s next for GSA’s IT and Professional Services Categories, including the Schedules and GWACs? What’s next for GSA’s General Supplies and Services, including e-commerce platforms? NW, Washington, D.C. 20006), but will be offered to both in-person and virtual attendees. What’s next for interagency contracting?

Price 52

Price E-procurement Logistics Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

To reduce PALT, FAS has looked to the Commercial Platforms program, which includes “pre-negotiated agreements across the Federal Government with eight commercial marketplaces” that purchase card holders can utilize. During the interview, Lee also discussed GSA’s efforts to lower procurement acquisition lead time (PALT).

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Price Buyers 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

Significantly, the ASCEND BPA acquisition strategy includes two other related pools: Pool 2 – Software as a Service (SaaS) and Pool 3 – Cloud Related IT Professional Services. To register for this members-only meeting, click here. The meeting will be hosted by GDIT at 3150 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Virginia.

Procurement 52

Procurement Data Strategic Planning Management 52

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

With support from the AWS Professional Services ( AWS ProServe ) team, CentralSquare built its landing zone environment in about six months. For law enforcement and emergency response teams, keeping systems running smoothly 24/7 is non-negotiable.

Product Management 59

Product Management Data Accountability Professional Services 59

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In its place, the realignment focuses and centralizes MAS contracting management structure for the Office of Information Technology Category, the Office of Professional Services & Human Capital Categories, and the Office of General Supplies and Services Categories.

Negotiation 102

Negotiation Price Transparency Data 102

Select GCR

JUNE 11, 2024

In a firm-fixed-price contract, the contractor completes the project requirements at a negotiated price, which does not change, and the contractor bears full responsibility for profit or loss. In these contracts, the profit varies and is adjusted based on the contractor’s performance and the final negotiated fee.

Government 52

Government Government Contract Price 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

PRISM offers the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD P&R) and its strategic partners with innovative and cost-effective enterprise platforms and professional services “through the use of Streamline Task Order Ordering Procedures (STOOP).”

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement Price 52

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Larry Allen So what we’re expecting in 2024, Tom, is the award of the OASIS plus contract for a full range of professional services. They can manage the office space, they can negotiate the leases, they can manage their workforce. Tell us more about that one. Larry Allen Tom, I think you’re exactly right.

Contract 101

Contract Leadership IT Professional Services 101

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In its place, the realignment focuses and centralizes MAS contracting management structure for the Office of Information Technology Category, the Office of Professional Services & Human Capital Categories, and the Office of General Supplies and Services Categories.

Negotiation 40

Negotiation Price Transparency Data 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In its place, the realignment focuses and centralizes MAS contracting management structure for the Office of Information Technology Category, the Office of Professional Services & Human Capital Categories, and the Office of General Supplies and Services Categories. 5] Thus, OHA found the JV ineligible for award.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Supply Chain Procurement 52

Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Negotiating Common Enterprise-Wide Software Licenses. Under the BCI, GSA will negotiate Government-wide IT software license agreements with a large (but unnamed) software provider. According to the fact sheet, “prices routinely vary up to 20 percent for the same software across agencies.”

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Price Contract Supply Chain Negotiation 162

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The deadline to avoid a government shutdown is September 30, although Friday, September 27 is seen as the target date for lawmakers to finalize negotiations before returning to their home districts to campaign until the election. Another option is a clean CR through December 2024. To register, click here.

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Price Supply Chain Logistics Procurement 52

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It’ll also include enhanced market research, vendor performance and data to be able to strengthen the agency’s abilities to better negotiate their deals.” Under the BCI, GSA will lead the government in negotiating a governmentwide IT software license agreement with a large software provider.

Data 113

Data Contract Price Negotiation 113

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A JV agreement must also identify the responsibilities of the parties with respect to negotiation of the contract, source of labor and contract performance. [4] The JV agreement identified the SDVO small business concern (SBC) as taking the lead in identifying key personnel and contract negotiation, but OHA found this insufficient.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Contract 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

While these are part of the usual negotiations, an Owner needs competency on their side to address the risks. As with other professional service agreements, managing the relationship with a consulting service is a requirement to ensure value for money and responsive services.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Contract Management Management Contract 52

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

While these are part of the usual negotiations, an Owner needs competency on their side to address the risks. As with other professional service agreements, managing the relationship with a consulting service is a requirement to ensure value for money and responsive services.

Consulting 52

Consulting Competitive Bidding Inventory Public Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This “internal” guidance outlines a host of evaluation and negotiation directives, standards, and considerations for FSS contracting officers. The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

A JV agreement must also identify the responsibilities of the parties with respect to negotiation of the contract, source of labor and contract performance. [4] The JV agreement identified the SDVO small business concern (SBC) as taking the lead in identifying key personnel and contract negotiation, but OHA found this insufficient.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Price Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

percent pay raise for service members, millions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine (a sliver of the separate $105 billion supplemental that is currently being negotiated to support Ukraine and Israel), and funding for competition with China in the Indo-Pacific. President Biden is expected to sign the bill shortly.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Supply Chain Price 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The training will provide lessons on innovative acquisition and field procedures and negotiation skills. It will also emphasize the acquisition of commercial products and services (including commercial off the shelf products) and technology procured as-a-service or as a consumption-based solution.

E-procurement 40

E-procurement Procurement Thresholds Data 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Congress Releases Compromise $895 Billion FY25 NDAA Meritalk reports that the House of Representatives and Senate published their final negotiated version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. Armys Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) contract vehicle.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Thresholds Sustainability 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The four priorities of the BCI include: Leveraging Data Across Federal Agencies to Get Lower Prices and Better Terms; Negotiating Common Enterprise-Wide Software Licenses; Saving Money and Avoiding Waste by Getting Contract Requirements Right the First Time; and Getting Better Value from Sole Source and Other High-Risk Contracts.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Telecommunication Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 17, 2025

The announcement adds that, [t]his common-sense pricing model reflects GSAs growing role as a central hub for government procurement, leveraging the full purchasing power to negotiate cost savings, reduce redundancy, and streamline IT acquisition. Through MAS Refresh 26, GSA plans to eliminate 31 Special Item Numbers (SINs) with low sales.

Procurement 52

Procurement Efficiency Price Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 27, 2025

Streamline and centralize procurement Maximize the negotiating power of volume buying: In support of the Administrations Executive Order , well continue to centralize government procurement for common goods and services in order to negotiate the best prices for the taxpayer. Army Pauses Release of MAPS RFP On March 26, the U.S.

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Procurement Efficiency Contract Collaboration 52