Federal News Network

OCTOBER 6, 2023

6 in an effort to “more clearly articulate SBA’s intent with regard to certain aspects of the 8(a) program to eliminate confusion and decrease burdens on procuring activities and 8(a) participants,” the final rule stated. The FAR Council finalized the Small Business Administration’s changes to the 8(a) program earlier this week.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I like to remind those that may not be participating this time around or found out about the opportunity late, that it’s not a one and done. That’s a pretty unique feature of this indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. I’m not really sure that message has really gotten out completely.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It would sole source the first part to 8(a) participant Peregrine Advisors Benefit, Inc. Peregrine) and compete the second part, worth $43 million, for 8(a) participants to bid on. In Anika Systems, Inc., B-422187 (Feb. The first part in 2022 went through without issue.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 25, 2023

However, recurring indefinite delivery or indefinite quantity task or delivery order construction services are not considered new ( e.g., a recurring procurement requiring all construction work at base X). (C) This is a proposed rule and comments close December 4, 2023. 13 CFR § 124.504.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For those unfamiliar with Seaport-NxG, it is both a set of Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) MACs and the platform used by the Navy to solicit, award, and administer task orders under those IDIQ MACs. Department of the Navy awarded Forward Slope a place on the Seaport-NxG Multiple Award Contract (MAC).

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

UK Biobank , a nonprofit biomedical database, faced the challenge of managing massive amounts of data—about 30 petabytes—from 500,000 participants. This research is essential in informing policy and guiding action towards sustainability.

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Import and Trade Remedies

JANUARY 8, 2024

Immediate next steps and timeline EU manufacturers and/or exporters interested in participating in the investigation, must register with MOFCOM by 25 January 2024. During the registration, the applicants are required to report the quantities and values of the subject exports.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

We just really want to make sure that through this effort, we’re supporting opportunities for small business owners to participate. But at the same time, she wants the small business industrial base to stop shrinking and SBIR/STTR is a good avenue for those new small firms. “We

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It is important, however, also to consider that contract prices on an indefinite quantity indefinite delivery contract, such as the MAS, are based on unknown requirements and must cover every possible contingency, e.g. , quantity, quality, delivery, complexity, scale, location, security clearance level, etc. 41 USC 152(3)).

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Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Notably, participation of EU Member States in EPPO is for now optional, with Member States such as Denmark, Hungary, Ireland, Poland and Sweden not participating (so far). The supposed scheme involved importing high quantities of goods, such as textiles, shoes and small electronic items from China to EU countries using fake invoices.

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Public Contracting Institute

JUNE 6, 2024

The use of multi-year contracting is encouraged to take advantage of one or more of the following: lower costs; enhancement of standardization; reduction of administrative burden in the placement and administration of contracts; substantial continuity of production or performance, thus avoiding annual startup costs, preproduction testing costs, make-ready (..)

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AWS Public Sector

APRIL 25, 2024

UK Biobank , for example, is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource, containing in-depth genetic and health information from 500,000 UK participants. It currently holds 17 million samples totaling 32 petabytes of data.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 4, 2024

The three deficiencies were: GSA said ePS-NDVSB didn’t provide the ability to have a minimum order quantity; didn’t demonstrate a data dashboard; and didn’t have a marketplace unique for government use. GAO also said no other vendor filed a protest and BCG did bid on OASIS+ in the end.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It is important, however, also to consider that contract prices on an indefinite quantity indefinite delivery contract, such as the MAS, are based on unknown requirements and must cover every possible contingency, e.g. , quantity, quality, delivery, complexity, scale, location, security clearance level, etc. 41 USC 152(3)).

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DemandStar

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Additionally, they may be participating in shared resources purchasing networks, so looking for a centralized location easily accessible by all entities sharing resources is appealing. Are you a government procurement agent who needs to store a large quantity of excess equipment? The post Need Storage?

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NIH NITAAC

AUGUST 2, 2022

The more federal agencies participate, the greater the overall savings. And, when you buy through GSS, you’ll get the same low price regardless of quantities ordered – one or one thousand.

Electronics 52

Electronics E-procurement Sustainability Purchasing 52

Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Because the line has been that small business participation is on the upswing in terms of the percentage of dollars from contracting, but the number of players is shrinking. So the government agencies that are looking at the vendor like, “yeah, we have that problem too. So we need you to live up to the contract you signed.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Currently, the Schedule program is deemed a competitive procedure if participation is open to all responsible sources and orders and contracts under the program result in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the government’s needs. All told, GSA’s proposal is worthy of consideration.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The government has promoted public participation in procurement monitoring, which is vital to combating corruption and improving efficiency, but few independent civil society organizations and individuals had the information, skills and influence to track contracting effectively.

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University of Bristol

APRIL 6, 2020

The JPA is also a mechanism that can aggregate buying power and improve the participating countries’ collective bargaining position, although that is highly dependent on the supply-side structure of the relevant markets.

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NIH NITAAC

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The more federal agencies participate, the greater the overall savings. Agencies get the same low price regardless of the quantities ordered. Using NITAAC allows federal agencies to reduce the administrative cost of establishing their own IT contracts and leverage the buying power of civilian agencies for laptops and desktops.

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Purchasing Quantity Contract Innovation 52

Import and Trade Remedies

MAY 21, 2024

We will publish more details about that opportunity to participate when it becomes available. We will also publish more details about this opportunity to participate. Commerce has also requested that certain exporters and producers submit information with respect to the quantity and value of their recent exports to the United States.

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ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

First of all, we must identify the suppliers with the highest emissions either by physical quantity or amounts spent. Only collaboration with suppliers and participation in sharing networks will enable companies to meet the challenge. Below, we outline 3 levers. Lever 1: Engage the suppliers with the highest emissions.

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Larger organizations, especially those with in-house DCAA auditors will likely experience a higher quantity of floor checks. Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Larger organizations, especially those with in-house DCAA auditors will likely experience a higher quantity of floor checks. Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Larger organizations, especially those with in-house DCAA auditors will likely experience a higher quantity of floor checks. Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Larger organizations, especially those with in-house DCAA auditors will likely experience a higher quantity of floor checks. Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2024

Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Larger organizations, especially those with in-house DCAA auditors will likely experience a higher quantity of floor checks. Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Larger organizations, especially those with in-house DCAA auditors will likely experience a higher quantity of floor checks. Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Government Government Internal Control 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2024

Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Larger organizations, especially those with in-house DCAA auditors will likely experience a higher quantity of floor checks. Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

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Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Larger organizations, especially those with in-house DCAA auditors will likely experience a higher quantity of floor checks. Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Larger organizations, especially those with in-house DCAA auditors will likely experience a higher quantity of floor checks. Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Larger organizations, especially those with in-house DCAA auditors will likely experience a higher quantity of floor checks. Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JULY 2, 2024

Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Larger organizations, especially those with in-house DCAA auditors will likely experience a higher quantity of floor checks. Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Contract 52

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Capital Edge Consulting

JULY 2, 2024

Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Larger organizations, especially those with in-house DCAA auditors will likely experience a higher quantity of floor checks. Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Contract 52

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Capital Edge Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Larger organizations, especially those with in-house DCAA auditors will likely experience a higher quantity of floor checks. Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Price 52

Price Government Contracts Government Government 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JUNE 13, 2024

Employee Training This inquiry is intended to confirm that the employee has participated in timekeeping training. Have you participated in timekeeping training? Larger organizations, especially those with in-house DCAA auditors will likely experience a higher quantity of floor checks. Are all of your hours worked recorded?

Accountability 52

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