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JUNE 11, 2024

If you’re exploring contract types that any government agency uses, understanding the distinctions between fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and other specialized contracts is paramount. The two main categories of government contracts are fixed-price contracts and cost-reimbursement contracts.

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NIH NITAAC

AUGUST 2, 2022

Globally recognized, EPEAT helps purchasers, manufacturers and resellers buy and sell environmentally preferable electronic products. The Global Electronics Council, which owns and manages EPEAT, also facilitates the EPEAT Purchaser Awards. The awards recognize excellence in sustainable procurement of EPEAT-registered products.

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Electronics E-procurement Sustainability Purchasing 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

AUGUST 23, 2023

It formalises the gathering, analysis and application of information to assist companies in aligning their purchasing strategy with their goals and securing the best possible value. Traditional sourcing was all about sourcing goods at the lowest possible price. Strategic sourcing is a contemporary approach to supply chain management.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 4, 2024

And a new branch of the story line emerges with the release of the draft performance statement of work for the ASCEND cloud service blanket purchase agreement after “being in a coma” for almost 18 months. GSA said this requirement was to ensure price reasonableness of the services any one company is offering.

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

This extensive set of rules ensures purchases are conducted fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with the law to best serve public interests. The FAR serves as the benchmark for all federal agencies and their contractors, guiding everything from straightforward purchases to intricate acquisitions. What is the FAR?

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Ethics Procurement Price Procurement Contracts 52

The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

Even more so now, seasoned professionals in the construction industry have seen budgets disrupted considerably by fluctuations in pricing and lead times that have shredded carefully drafted cost estimates and project schedules. This risk absorption is directly reflected in bid prices.

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Public Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Collaboration Budget 52

NIH NITAAC

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In fact, federal agencies who use NITAAC realize dramatic savings when purchasing commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) IT products. Agencies get the same low price regardless of the quantities ordered. The more federal agencies participate, the greater the overall savings.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Managing suppliers through qualification activities will confirm their ability to produce and deliver components at the proper quality and quantities to support customer demand. Once product volumes have ramped to maturity, there is often competitive pricing pressure that will erode revenues and profitability.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 17, 2024

The underlying dispute concerned unpaid invoices under a Gas Supply Agreement (‘ GSA ’) entered into by the Parties in 2016 for the purchase of Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (‘ RLNG ’) from Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (‘ SNGPL ’). of the GSA “Diversion of Gas and Take or Pay” for Monthly Take-or-Pay Quantity of gas. 8.5m) and PKR 9.23

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Pricing details included in the prospectus. Robert Skinner, the next iteration will include streamlined cloud capability, greater diversity in cloud service providers, and potentially “an option of not having task orders competed, that we can have an [indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity] as well as task order competition.”

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Naomi Clews Consultancy

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

I made all the decisions about the chart and back catalogue (non chart) singles range I stocked and the pre-order quantities of new release singles. ​ My job was to ensure I had enough stock to fulfil demand and beat my sales targets. T rends came and went fast! This could be a very stressful activity.

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Select GCR

AUGUST 27, 2024

It ensures stable, long-term contracts for a variety of commercial products and services at predetermined prices, offering reliable and consistent payment terms to contractors. One of the most significant advantages is the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Program. It’s like having a reliable customer who always pays on time.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 15, 2021

competition for a blanket purchase agreement or order under the Federal Supply Schedule [31] A competition that uses FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures [32] It is also worth noting that if a procuring agency is not subject to the required debriefing provisions of the U.S. . 30] A FAR Subpart 8.4 2305(b), and FAR 6.401(b). [22]

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GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 28, 2023

For those components purchased by the manufacturer, “the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the manufactured product (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued)” is incorporated.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

Under FAR Part 19 and 13 CFR, the “rule of two” requires that an acquisition shall be set aside for small business concerns whenever there is reasonable expectation that offers will be obtained from at least two responsible small business concerns and award will be made at fair market prices.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Stakeholders must appreciate and understand that there is a nexus between requirements and price, especially for small businesses. Data context in assessing fair and reasonable pricing is foundational to sound acquisition business decisions. It is also a regulatory requirement. See FAR 15.405.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

Department of Labor (“DoL”), Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”). There are four major categories of purchases covered in the CPI-U: food, energy, commodities like cars and clothes, and services like rent and healthcare.” [1] CPI First, consider the U.S. 4] Below shows how the 6.0%

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This year’s tables include: November 15 Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) GSA Pricing Tools Customer and Stakeholder Engagement (CASE) VA Med/Surg Supply BPAs November 16 VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) VA Pathfinder Program Be sure to check both agendas for more details! This update aligns the OSP functionality with the RFP at Section L.5.2.1.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In the Kun Jarygy coalition’s first year, they detected 270 purchases with violations, resulting in five criminal cases and KZT 11.38 And the media outlet ProTenge has stopped suspicious purchases worth at least US$3 million. The media outlet ProTenge has stopped suspicious purchases worth at least US$3 million.

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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Did they bid roughly the same quantity you need? It is important that the other agency's solicitation meet your agency's competitive requirements, including, but not limited to the following: Was the solicitation advertised at least as long as your agency requires? Did they bid the same product you want to obtain?

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