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Lockheed Martin to Support Navy Radar Avionics Operations Under $60M Contract

ExecutiveBiz

The cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price contract also tasks the company to provide risk management and cyber test frameworks for depot-level repair of the Navy’s […] Navy for operational test programs and models to support the service branch’s AN/APY-9 radar avionics line replaceable modules.

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Public Safety Starts with Smart Procurement

American City & Country

Compliance and Risk Management: In addition to staffing and technology, procurement professionals need to ensure that all solutions meet regulatory requirements. This saves time and reduces the risk of working with unproven vendors, especially when time is of the essence.

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4 major acquisition changes GSA is pursuing in 2024

Federal News Network

As one of three major acquisition policy changes GSA is seeking over the next year, the proposal would remove language in the schedules program that many blame for why agencies use lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) still too often. Koses said CICA change would help contracting officers as well as companies alike.

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FAR & Beyond: GSA’s TDR Expansion – The Journey Continues

Federal News Network

The performance results showed that contract level pricing was better under TDR than under Most Favored Customer (MFC) pricing. Small businesses generated stronger growth under TDR than small businesses under MFC pricing. The PRC is a vestige of the 1980’s MAS program and serves as a significant barrier to entry.

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GSA’s Earth Observation Solutions: Powering informed decision-making

Great Government Through Technology

Managing flood risks A federal agency responsible for flood risk management can use EOS to create and update floodplain maps. With such a large pool of vendors, agencies are able to get multiple competitive bids to get the best price for required services.

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How to Bid on Government Jobs: A Practical Guide

Select GCR

Government agency programs like the GSA Schedules provide long-term contracts, allowing businesses to sell commercial products and services at pre-negotiated prices, simplifying the purchasing process. Understanding the pricing structure outlined in the RFP can help in formulating a bid that aligns with government expectations.

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Governments need to plan for the entire product lifecycle when they purchase technology today

American City & Country

Through that leverage, Cunningham believes that governments can often secure better pricing and terms than they would individually. He offers this purchasing example: “Using cooperative contracts for government IoT technology procurement offers significant benefits in cost savings, efficiency, and risk management.”