The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 1, 2024

I want to personally say “thank you” to all our members who participated, the instructors who spent countless hours preparing and teaching the material, and to Miller & Chevalier Chartered for hosting us in your beautiful Washington, DC office space.

Participation 52

Participation E-procurement Ethics Supply Chain 52

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 4, 2025

Traditional procurement approaches prioritised lowest price, which led to unintended consequences like accepting bids of lower quality, a lesser performance record or that did not adequately allow buyers to consider equity, sustainability or socio-economic objectives like creating local jobs.

Procurement 52

Procurement Collaboration E-procurement Procurement Team 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. What is Smart Public Procurement? Implement targeted reforms to boost efficiency and reduce waste.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainability has emerged as a critical factor for businesses seeking to thrive and make a positive impact. To demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices, many organizations are turning to certifications and ecolabels.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Evaluation Retail Transparency 52

The Softly Spark

JANUARY 13, 2025

Sustainable products are experiencing growth in both profits and consumer demand. To successfully market your sustainability efforts, you must carefully navigate the fine line between legitimate marketing and greenwashing. Recommendation: Partner with suppliers who prioritize sustainability.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Transparency Retail Education 52

PwC: Government & Public Sector

OCTOBER 17, 2022

50 of April 18, 2016 (“Italian Public Procurement Code”), the Decree defines limits and operating terms of “serious tax violations that have not been definitively sanctioned”, suitable to determine the exclusion of the economic operator from participation in public tenders. Implementing Article 80, paragraph 4 of the Legislative Decree no.

Tender 52

Tender Public Procurement Finance Participation 52

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 9, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator. The participating EdTech startups are focused on a wide range of solutions for PK-12, higher education, and workforce education customers.

Education 140

Education Participation Retail Data 140

SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) sustained the Service-Disabled Small Business (SDVOSB) status protest of BTNG Enterprises, LLC (BTNG). which] means that one or more qualifying veterans controls both the long-term decision-making and the day-to-day operations of the Applicant or Participant.”

Sustainability 85

Sustainability E-procurement Price Government Contracts 85

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. Those are three hot topics in the enterprise today. When I say technology, I’m not talking about spreadsheets,” White said.

Balance 52

Balance Sustainability Supply Chain Management 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 19, 2023

At 2 am on Saturday morning, the day after the 10th Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was meant to end in Atlanta, exhausted negotiators finally adopted a resolution on “ Promoting transparency and integrity in public procurement in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ”.

Public Procurement 140

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement IT 140

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

This vision aligns with the aspirations of many governments: leveraging technology to enhance public services , reduce costs, and promote sustainability. It is not just a participant in the digital revolution—it is its foundation. Foster sustainability by prioritizing green and energy-efficient technologies.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

1] There are different restrictions that explain this low participation of women-led companies in the awarding of public procurement contracts. As a result, encouraging the participation of women-led SMEs in public procurement processes can help promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Participation Procurement Supplier 52

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Please note: due to an influx in applications and the additional review of a narrative for every 8(a) participant and applicant, there will be longer processing times for approval from the SBA. Mentorship and Training: The 8(a) program provides participants with invaluable mentorship from experienced business professionals.

Strategic Planning 105

Strategic Planning Participation Government Contracts Sustainability 105

Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. B‑421740, B-421740.2, B‑421740, B-421740.2, In Guidehouse, Inc. ,

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Bidding Evaluation Consulting 40

FedScoop

APRIL 15, 2024

Through the Science and Technology Research Infrastructure for Discovery, Experimentation, and Sustainability (STRIDES) initiative, NIH researchers have access to leading cloud services and environments. “Luckily, we work in a very innovative institute, so staff were eager to play with these tools when they became accessible.”

Participation 122

Participation Innovation Data Efficiency 122

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 25, 2024

We’ve seen participants in the Health Equity Initiative create incredible solutions that effectively address the equity gaps in accessing quality health services. Eighty percent of health and quality-of-life outcomes as well as health risks are driven by these factors. Jacaranda Health is looking to help reduce these numbers.

Quality 126

Quality Participation Innovation Data 126

GovCon Wire

MAY 16, 2024

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will provide diminishing manufacturing sources parts for the F-35 aircraft production and sustainment under a $79 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the U.S. Lockheed Martin

Contract 64

Contract Manufacturing Sustainability Participation 64

Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

Through hands-on learning experiences and tailored support, you’ll build the confidence and expertise needed to secure and execute government contracts effectively, driving sustainable growth and success for your business. Participation is Required Each client must participate for SGCR to stay on the defined schedule.

Government 102

Government Government Government Contracts Media 102

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The second and final panel, which concluded the CBAr 23rd International Arbitration Conference, was moderated by Mr. Fernando Serec and was entitled “The Future (of the Past) of Foreign Investment, Infrastructure, and Sustainability in Brazil,” presented by Ms. Does it have a genuine sustainable development policy? Elena Landau and Ms.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Engineering Distribution Contract 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JANUARY 16, 2025

Fortunately, our team is already hard at work helping you make public procurement better for everyone: we kicked off the year supporting reforms in Thailand and sharing how New York City is increasing participation and access to city contracts. Celebrating a decade of OCP Amazingly, we turn 10 this year!

Innovation 82

Innovation E-procurement Public Procurement Procurement 82

Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Set-asides for small businesses ensure that they have a fair chance of winning contracts, encouraging their participation in the government contracting process. Registering in SAM Registration in SAM is a prerequisite for participating in government contracting. What is the importance of registering in SAM for government contracting?

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced 13 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS GovTech Accelerator. This event provides an opportunity for Accelerator participants to showcase their cloud-powered solutions to justice and public safety agency leaders. Launched in June at the AWS Summit in Washington, D.C.,

Innovation 135

Innovation Participation Efficiency Collaboration 135

FedInsider

JULY 16, 2024

Challenges include finding solutions that are personalized, scalable, measurable, sustainable and able to fit in the flow of work. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

Government 97

Government Government Participation Consulting 97

Scottish Government Procurement

MAY 9, 2024

The plan will aim to consider how procurements are conducted and contracts are developed to reduce barriers and enable participation for SMEs and third sector organisations. The examples show that continuing to collaboratively and collectively align to the strategy will take us forward in achieving a sustainable future for public procurement.

Procurement Strategies 78

Procurement Strategies Public Procurement Procurement Tender 78

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In addition, a dedicated Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) Competence Center was established in the LPPO to lead implementation and to support contracting authorities and suppliers in their adoption of green criteria. In 2023, the LPPO added a set of key sustainability performance indicators to its procurement dashboard.

Procurement 89

Procurement Buyers E-procurement Public Procurement 89

ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

LeoLabs raised $29 million in a recent funding round that saw the participation of existing investors like Insight Partners, Velvet Sea Ventures and Space Capital, and the involvement of new ones like GP Bullhound , an investment banking company.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Participation Networking Data 59

Telles.eu

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In a nutshell, the government will ban significant parts of the food distribution network within the EU from participating in food procurement in Portugal and thus tilt the market in favour of suppliers and distributors closer to the customer. Let's look at an example: a group of schools in the Algarve wants to buy pork meat for its meals.

Green Public Procurement 124

Green Public Procurement Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain 124

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

More recently, and in line with developments in other jurisdictions, procurement has been increasingly singled out as a tool to promote environmental and sustainability goals, as well as social goals, or as a tool to foster innovation. Overall, EU procurement law offers a diverse toolkit for public buyers to embed sustainability requirements.

Public Procurement 105

Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 105

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Challenge : The City of Des Moines in Iowa wanted to leverage procurement to improve equity and sustainability, but knew its current procurement processes and tools were insufficient. City employees are now able to collaborate on procurement more efficiently, and better plan and track their aspirations around equity and sustainability.

Procurement 52

Procurement Sustainability IT E-procurement 52

GovLoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We must develop an inclusive organizational culture, create sustainability, decrease attrition and turnover, increase retention, maintain knowledge management, and outperform non-inclusive organizations,” Benjamin said. Sanchez likened it to getting into a rideshare car. “I It’s not enough to issue a paycheck for the work.

Strategic Planning 119

Strategic Planning Influencing Transparency Import 119

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

GAO sustained them at more than twice the rate of the year earlier, siding with contractors in about a third of the cases. So it’s a little bit of a challenge to say that we denied or sustain because there was a mixed bag of how the ones that weren’t sustained were resolved.

Bidding 92

Bidding Sustainability Procurement Accountability 92

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

As we celebrate, we find ourselves at the crossroads of progress and potential, confronting the myths holding women back from participating in public procurement and attaining certain heights in leadership. This International Women’s Day, we’re flipping the script and debunking some of these myths one by one.

Government Contracts 80

Government Contracts Leadership Government Government 80

SmallGovCon

MARCH 8, 2024

SBA requires that 8(a) Program applicants demonstrate “reasonable prospects for success in competing in the private sector if admitted to the 8(a) BD program,” which is reasonable in light of the additional benefits 8(a) Program participants receive. Makes sense, right? Seems easy, right? Not so fast. Regardless, it might be worth a try.

Participation 80

Participation Government Contracts Sustainability Contract 80

ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Vision: Ivalua believes that digital transformation will make supply chains more efficient, sustainable and resilient, and unlock the power of supplier collaboration. There were no fees or costs associated with participating, nor was nomination required. 27, 2021 through Nov. About Ivalua.

Media 98

Media Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration 98

Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

Participants heard from industry experts, shared best practices, and forged new connections with their peers. Roundtable participants said under a certain threshold (around $100K for services and $25K for goods) their client departments have full discretion on how to source. If you missed the event, don’t worry!

Procurement 52

Procurement Eprocurement Purchasing Participation 52

The Softly Spark

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A new sustainability initiative , Walmart’s Built For Better program helps customers live better as they shop for everyday low prices. Showcasing sustainable goods to eco-conscious customers makes price-conscious ones more likely to see them too. In addition, Walmart has the advantage of having both retail and online stores.

Retail 52

Retail Sustainability Price Transparency 52

Select GCR

JANUARY 30, 2024

These initiatives aim to increase the participation of small businesses in government contracts. This includes helping them navigate the procurement process, connect with potential clients, and participate in various business matchmaking events. Let Select GCR help you achieve your government contracting goals.

Government 105

Government Government Government Contracts Networking 105