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Microsoft and GSA enter agreement to address federal IT acquisition

FedScoop

GSAs IT Vendor Management Office is set to provide resources for agencies to maximize benefits from this agreement and hands-on support for agencies through contract review service to support individual requests for acquisition implementation strategies.

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How to Relieve Labor Shortage Challenges with Vendor Managed Inventory

American City & Country

Follow along below to see how Lawson Products , a leading distributor of fleet and facility maintenance solutions, can transform the way facilities and procurement departments procure and manage supplies through Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) services and dedicated support. What is Lawson Vendor Managed Inventory?

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How Certified Procurement Professionals Drive Efficiency in Supply Chain Management

The Procurement School

They ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of the right products, streamline procurement operations, and foster strong vendor relationships. Their strategic approach to vendor management often results in more favourable terms and stronger partnerships. Our curriculum includes a diverse range of courses.

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The risks of vendor-paid eProcurement

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Organizations that charge for bid documents run the risk of appearing less attractive to the vendor community and reducing their bidder pool. By eliminating vendor paywalls, you lower barriers to entry and encourage more diverse suppliers to participate. Having ownership gives you more control over the platform.

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Update to Better Contracting Initiative 2

Great Government Through Technology

I described the Governmentwide Acquisition Strategy initiative led by the IT Vendor Management Office (ITVMO) to centralize engagement with critical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and negotiate universal contract and process improvements to ensure that all agencies benefit from best-in-class terms and pricing as One Customer.

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Friday Flash 01/31/2025

The Coalition for Government Procurement

The draft guidance, which stemmed from the 2022 Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act, aimed to significantly increase participation of underrepresented groups in clinical trials by requiring drug and device companies to set goals and detail their strategies for enrolling people from diverse populations for every late-stage clinical trial slated for U.S.

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Friday Flash 01/24/2025

The Coalition for Government Procurement

GSA Finalizes Agreement to Enhance Federal IT Acquisition GSA announced that on January 15, Microsoft and the IT Vendor Management Office (ITVMO) finalized an agreement under the Governmentwide Microsoft Acquisition Strategy (GMAS). Dont miss this opportunity to hear from the experts on maximizing your contract award potential!