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GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft

Federal News Network

Under the BCI, GSA will lead the government in negotiating a governmentwide IT software license agreement with a large software provider. The Government Accountability Office found in January that 10 vendors, including Microsoft, Adobe, Salesforce and Oracle accounted for 73% of all licenses purchased by the 24 agencies reviewed.

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6 Key Elements of Successful RFPs and RFQs

Public Contracting Institute

An RFP is typically used for complex projects where the agency needs detailed proposals, while an RFQ is more suitable for simpler purchases where price is the primary factor. Our Cost and Price Analysis Workshop provides in-depth guidance on performing and documenting price and cost analysis for government contracts.

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Transforming Government IT Procurement: Better Contracting Initiative Priority 2

Great Government Through Technology

Today, I am excited to discuss the strides we are making under the BCI, particularly Priority 2, which focuses on negotiating common enterprise-wide software licenses. With Priority 2, we are setting new standards for how the government collaborates and negotiates in the IT realm, ensuring better outcomes for all our stakeholders.

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Top Resources for Gov Contracts for Small Business Success

Select GCR

The GSA Schedules program streamlines the procurement process by providing pre-negotiated contracts, making it easier for agencies to purchase goods and services. Federal agencies can easily find and purchase goods and services from GSA MAS Schedule contract holders through the GSA Advantage website.

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Friday Flash 02/09/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

16 The Coalition’s Cloud Working Group will be hosting a members-only meeting with Joel Lundy , Director, Office of IT Products at GSA’s Information Technology Category (ITC) (pending agency approval) on February 16 at 10:00 AM (ET) to discuss the draft ASCEND Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). To register for the meeting, click here.

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More Bang for the Government’s Buck: The Biden Administration Announces the Better Contracting Initiative

Inside Government Contracts

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. GSA will also help train government procurement personnel to facilitate similar workshops at their own agencies.

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Friday Flash 02/23/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

On February 27, at Miller & Chevalier Chartered in Washington, DC, we will hold our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts – an intensive, one-day training workshop that teaches the basics of the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program.