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Mastering How to Get Government Contracts

Select GCR

A small business must meet eligibility criteria set by the SBA, register with SAM, attain small business certifications to participate in government contracting, and then utilize platforms like SAM.gov, dsbs.sba.gov, and Select GCR Pro to discover small business government contractor opportunities.

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what is the difference between public and private sector procurement?

The Procurement School

Specific procurement requirements, including the dollar value thresholds beyond which a competitive process must be conducted, are typically embedded in internal policies and come from the various free trade agreements designed to eliminate discrimination based on jurisdiction of origin.

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Sole Source Procurement: A Guide to Single-Source Acquisitions

Select GCR

For procurements exceeding specified thresholds, justification must document the effort to find alternative suppliers, listing unique technical requirements and companies contacted. A sole source purchase is justified when unique attributes or circumstances dictate that only one provider is capable of supplying the desired goods or services.

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Procurement tools for AI regulation by contract. Not the sharpest in the shed

How to Crack a Nut

While the theoretical expectation could be that the public buyer would opt for a competitive dialogue or innovation partnership, as procedures targeted at this type of procurement, evidence of EU level practice shows that public buyers have a strong preference for competitive procedures with negotiations.

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Friday Flash 08/16/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DoD Acquisition & Sustainment has currently been utilizing the Adaptive Acquisition Framework to give the military branches more flexibility in their procurement processes. The negotiated pricing is the first in a series that will be conducted through the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.

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Friday Flash 10/20/23

The Coalition for Government Procurement

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. 5] Thus, OHA found the JV ineligible for award.

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GSA Moves Forward with a New EPA, Consistency is the Next Opportunity

The Coalition for Government Procurement

It also lowered the approval threshold for EPA increase requests and allowed for the removal and re-addition of contract items at higher, renegotiated prices. We called for language clarifying the necessity of market research, using market indexes, and identifying time limits for EPA reviews and negotiations.

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