Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 3, 2024

More specifically, each BPA holder shall be provided a specific request for quote (RFQ) for procurement requirements of an anticipated total dollar value exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Schedule contracts provide for an extensive volume of competitive cost/price offerings.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Thresholds Price Accountability 52

ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 13, 2024

Navy has awarded L3Harris Technologies a firm-fixed-priced contract valued at $28.5 million to repair its multifunctional information distribution system joint tactical radio systems, specifically the concurrent multi-netting-4 systems.

Distribution 59

Distribution Contract Price Integration 59

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Key Takeaways Understanding the different types of government contracts—fixed price, cost reimbursement, and time and materials—is crucial for businesses to manage risks and costs effectively while engaging with government projects. These contracts cover various payment structures and terms.

Government 52

Government Government Contract Government Contracts 52

Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In short, public procurement allows local businesses to serve their communities and taxpayers well. Such a service requires the government to procure contracts in a well-managed and efficient manner. Furthermore, when the government improves its public procurement process, it can save significant amounts of money.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Supplier 52

Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Framework Public Bodies will be notified in advance of the effective date of any new pricing and a new Lyreco catalogue will be uploaded in due course. Most notably this will include the transition from ninth Generation iPad to tenth Generation as a core device with a reduction in the core product price from £295.41 to £281.31

Collaboration 67

Collaboration E-catalogue Framework Agreement E-procurement 67

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 4, 2024

As a general rule, the Federal Government does not deal directly with subcontractors, and the CDA only grants the CBCA jurisdiction over “procurement contracts” (i.e., the software company’s) EULA is incorporated into the procurement contract. the MSA and Carahsoft’s FSS contract, or the Task Order).

Procurement Contracts 40

Procurement Contracts Evaluation Participation Professional Services 40

ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

If you want a supplier to work quickly, to provide their best ideas, people or products to support your business, they won’t be responsive if for the last three years you only communicated to beat them up on price or criticise their delivery performance.

Collaboration 65

Collaboration Innovation Procurement Supplier 65

NIH NITAAC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Designed for Efficiency and Speed GWACs were established by the Clinger Cohen Act as a mechanism to streamline the information technology (IT) procurement process. GWACs were created as a mechanism to reduce the timeframe to meet an agency’s mission-critical IT needs.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Budget Purchasing Category Management 52

NIH NITAAC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Designed for Efficiency and Speed GWACs were established by the Clinger Cohen Act as a mechanism to streamline the information technology (IT) procurement process. GWACs were created as a mechanism to reduce the timeframe to meet an agency’s mission-critical IT needs.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Budget Purchasing Category Management 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

DECEMBER 6, 2023

the GAO sustained the protest challenging the agency’s award of a task order where the record demonstrated the awardee’s quotation failed to meet the requirements of the solicitation and improperly proposed “open market” items not available on the awardee’s Federal Supply Schedule (“FSS”) contract. [2] In RELX, Inc. ,

Bidding 52

Bidding Sustainability Evaluation Thresholds 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Transparency and Compliance Procurement data analytics allows public sector businesses to increase transparency by having up-to-date information on supplier risk, spending analysis, and procurement contracts.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Data Procurement Supply Chain 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Tap into our database of 700,000+ procurement contracts to identify qualified opportunities that match your expertise. Unrealistic pricing Ensure your project funding reflects the services and deliverables covered. Show that it is customised. Consider what costs are feasible. Find a balance between value and viable expenses.

Tender 52

Tender Consulting Management Bidding 52

ivalua

MAY 15, 2019

Similar clauses appear close in the visualization, for example, those with pricing/licencing information would be grouped. Another feature that can be developed from these representations is automatic categorization by clustering clauses of similar meaning.

Data 60

Data Management Contract E-procurement 60

ivalua

MAY 15, 2019

Similar clauses appear close in the visualization, for example, those with pricing/licencing information would be grouped. Another feature that can be developed from these representations is automatic categorization by clustering clauses of similar meaning.

Contract 58

Contract E-procurement Data Management 58

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

4 The Court rejected the government’s contention that because OTs are not procurement contracts subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), they are necessarily removed from the Court’s bid protest jurisdiction. Examining the text and legislative history of the OT statutes at issue (i.e.,

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Bidding Procurement Consulting 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

It is estimated that less than one percent of the $10 trillion spent annually on global public procurement is awarded to women-owned businesses. [1] 1] There are different restrictions that explain this low participation of women-led companies in the awarding of public procurement contracts.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Participation Procurement Import 52

How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 4, 2023

the highest) performance metric to win procurement contracts ‘, while ‘ not all buyers may have the technical knowledge to understand which performance metrics are most relevant to their procurement decision ’ (at 10). Some vendors raised concerns that their competitors choose the most favourable (i.e.,

Procurement 52

Procurement Buyers IT Public Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

As a general rule, the Federal Government does not deal directly with subcontractors, and the CDA only grants the CBCA jurisdiction over “procurement contracts” (i.e., the software company’s) EULA is incorporated into the procurement contract. the MSA and Carahsoft’s FSS contract, or the Task Order).

E-procurement 98

E-procurement Procurement Procurement Contracts Supply Chain 98

Procurement Notes

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

for tortious interference with a contract), etc. Procurement Remedies Starting with a procurement contract, there are multiple recourses to Government non-payment. if a specific payment date is not established by contract. [2] if a specific payment date is not established by contract. [4] 2d 151, 164 (D.

Government 40

Government Government E-procurement Contract 40

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Awarding the Contract The winning supplier is selected based on clear criteria, ensuring fair and competitive procurement. Contract Management Once the deal is signed, contract management ensures the supplier delivers as promised. It outlines pricing, service quality and other key details.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

4 The Court rejected the government’s contention that because OTs are not procurement contracts subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), they are necessarily removed from the Court’s bid protest jurisdiction. The new prices will be effective Jan 1, 2026.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement Price 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Contract management cannot foresee all issues and therefore a defined resolution process is important. A recent example in longer term older contracts is inadequate price escalation clauses that are not responsive to the current inflationary environment.

Procurement 40

Procurement Procurement Contracts Bidder Contract 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

4 The Court rejected the government’s contention that because OTs are not procurement contracts subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), they are necessarily removed from the Court’s bid protest jurisdiction. The rule consolidates the four existing MAS EPA clauses into a single clause.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Bidding 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

Potential Changes to FSS EPA Clauses As you know, one of the Coalition’s priorities in 2022 and 2023 was to increase flexibility in the application of Economic Price Adjustments (EPAs) in the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program during a time of historic inflation. To register, click here.

Price 52

Price Supply Chain Contract Data 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

4 The Court rejected the government’s contention that because OTs are not procurement contracts subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), they are necessarily removed from the Court’s bid protest jurisdiction. Examining the text and legislative history of the OT statutes at issue (i.e., To register, click here.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Bidding E-procurement Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

The prohibition would include procurement contracts, grants, and subcontractors. During the interview, Sturm dives into the goals of the proposed legislation, breaks down key provisions, and addresses how the provisions would affect Federal contractors, agencies, and contracts. To register, click here.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Evaluation E-procurement Manufacturing 52

The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For example, the Government of Canada provides a Guide on Ethical Behaviour for Procurement-Contracts and Contracting (3), and a Directive on Ethical Behaviour (4) specifically directed at the Government’s shared services. They discuss the price the employee pays for their due diligence. The risk is high.

Ethics 98

Ethics Import Procurement Public Procurement 98

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 28, 2023

Given that above threshold procurement data is already (in the process of being) captured at EU level, the PPDS is very much about data on procurement not covered by the EU rules—which represents 80% of all public procurement contracts. prices) ’ (at 7, fn 17).

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Buyers Thresholds 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 7, 2024

These acts launched a government-wide initiative that soon produced significant changes to the FAR provisions implementing the BAA in connection with federal procurement contracts. Implements an enhanced price preference for domestic products. The proposed rule addressed section 8 of the E.O., supply chain.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Price Thresholds 52

ExecutiveBiz

MARCH 18, 2025

BAE Systems business unit Land & Armaments has secured a firm-fixed-price contract modification valued about $188.5 The contracts deliverables also include equipment fielding and support to the Marines, according to a […] million from the U.S.

Contract 52

Contract Price Procurement Contracts Procurement 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Tracker Intelligence’s spend analysis tool simplifies public procurement by offering clear insights into spending trends, enabling data-driven decisions to improve efficiency. It helps identify opportunities for cost optimisation while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 52

Procurement Notes

JUNE 5, 2021

Grants and ISDEAA Agreements are Excluded Like the 2014 Order, the 2021 Order applies not just to a procurement contract, but to a “contract-like instrument[.]” [65] Ostensibly, this makes it possible for the $15 per hour minimum wage to apply under all sorts of Government transaction authorities, not just procurement contracts. [66]

Thresholds 40

Thresholds E-procurement Contract Procurement Contracts 40

Procurement Notes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

15] Despite the broad description, in the context of a procurement contract or a real property lease, the GovCon Order only applies to the following types of contracts. “(i) Price , the Supreme Court stated that “[p]rivate persons, jointly engaged with state officials in the prohibited action, are acting ‘under color’ of law.

E-procurement 40

E-procurement Government Government Contract 40

Import and Trade Remedies

JANUARY 10, 2025

Another non-tariff tool is through legislation: a recent draft regulation mandates local rules to favour local production by allowing local products to be listed at 20% lower than the price compared to foreign products in public procurement contracts. Inter-company pricing : This mechanism is implemented by provinces.

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Export Price Public Procurement 45