The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 5, 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. 22 The Coalition is excited to announce our first webinar for 2024!

Contract 59

Contract Price Supply Chain Participation 59

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

On November 20, tables include: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Ask the Med/Surg Supply BPAs Ask the SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) To view the draft agenda for the governmentwide day, click here. October 10 : Webinar: The Nuts, Bolts, & Clicks of CMMC – Click here to register. Click here to register.

E-procurement 59

E-procurement Budget Procurement Price 59

Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Using the United States’ transnational whistleblower laws, the Dodd-Frank Act and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), whistleblowers can come forward on Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) violations such as price gouging and misreporting as well as other forms of fraud and corruption linked to environmental damage.

Whistle-blowing 122

Whistle-blowing Corruption Price Accountability 122

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Webinar: VA Covered Drugs Price Updates, October 25 On October 25, Hogan Lovells’ Partners Allison Pugsley and Joy Sturm will be joined by Ted Karnezis of Ted Karnezis Consulting for a webinar on VA Covered Drug Price Updates. Register for the webinar here. Please check out the Sponsorship Prospectus to learn more.

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Price Price Negotiation Manufacturing 45

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 31, 2024

An RFP is typically used for complex projects where the agency needs detailed proposals, while an RFQ is more suitable for simpler purchases where price is the primary factor. Mastering Cost and Price Analysis Accurate cost estimation and effective price analysis are crucial components of successful RFPs and RFQs.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation E-procurement Price Evaluation 52

Government Contracts Advisor

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Dentons government contracts lawyers and the Public Contracting Institute (PCI) will present this business systems series addressing the expanding requirements […]

Government Contracts 40

Government Contracts Contract Government Government 40

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

By ensuring that the right goods and services are purchased at the right price and delivered on time, procurement can help to ensure that a company or organization achieves its goals. Below, we outline the 3 essential goals and initiatives of the program and how procurement plays a vital role in its execution and success!

Procurement 19

Procurement Supply Chain Eprocurement Manufacturing 19

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 30, 2024

Events & Training The calendar was full during the first half of 2024 with events, training, webinars, and committee meetings focused on the latest developments in Federal procurement. The following is a summary of the Coalition’s activities so far in 2024. Thank you to Miller & Chevalier for graciously hosting both trainings.

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Price Consulting Procurement 45

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 4, 2024

October 10 : Webinar: The Nuts, Bolts, & Clicks of CMMC – Click here to register. October 28 : Webinar: 2024 (2025 FCPs) Public Law Pricing Update for Covered Drugs – Click here to register. October 28 : Webinar: 2024 (2025 FCPs) Public Law Pricing Update for Covered Drugs – Click here to register.

Procurement 59

Procurement Education Price Participation 59

The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

A Request for Tender (RFT) is used for low complexity / price only solicitations for MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) such as construction, office equipment and routine maintenance. For example, setting the pricing allocation too high indicates that the solicitation issuer is more interested in price than quality.

Procurement 52

Procurement Market Analysis Bidder Public Procurement 52

The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

They discuss the price the employee pays for their due diligence. Whether you’re looking to enhance your procurement acumen through procurement management courses or seeking valuable insights through procurement webinars , the landscape for public procurement offers many opportunities to explore. The risk is high.

Ethics 98

Ethics Import Procurement Public Procurement 98

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 19, 2023

We do not plan on extending the proposal due date,” Hixson said during a webinar yesterday sponsored by ACT-IAC. “I She said GSA developed the acquisition vehicle to focus around whether a company can meet the technical requirements and has a fair and reasonable price. “I

Professional Services 115

Professional Services Bidding Accountability Bidder 115

ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Having just listened to a very informative and comprehensive webinar by Dr Natacha Tréhan and Arnaud Malardé [ Moving Towards a Net Zero Supply Chain Webinar | Ivalua ] what struck me were the following key takeaways: 1.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain IT Transportation Transportation 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

We’ll be covering these and more in an upcoming webinar. #1 Too many suppliers in one category may mean it’s time to simplify or negotiate better pricing with fewer vendors. Join experts from The Hackett Group and Ivalua at this webinar as they break down P2P best practices and metrics.

Supplier 56

Supplier Electronics Negotiation Finance 56

Government Contracts Advisor

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Dentons’ Government Contracts practice and the Public Contracting Institute (PCI) present a monthly webinar series offering practical advice and CLE […]

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Government Government 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

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The evaluation can be simple, such as tenders which are price only, or complex which includes technical criteria, pricing and sometimes an interview or demonstration. The pricing evaluation follows the completion of all technical evaluation stages and is usually the easiest to evaluate.

Bidder 52

Bidder Procurement Evaluation Bidding 52

ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

TOP TEN CPO PRIORITIES for 2022: Webinar Recap. View Webinar Replay. Supplier spend is changing rapidly and organizations must manage supplier spend by identifying the shift in the current inflation (adjusted price of the supplier’s goods). REDUCE SUPPLY RISK TO ENSURE SUPPLY CONTINUITY .

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Procurement Team Supplier Procurement 52

Select GCR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Development Resources and Support MWBE-certified businesses benefit from tailored development support, including access to workshops, webinars, and technical assistance designed to foster their growth. Programs like the Port Authoritys MWSDBE and SDVOB aim to increase participation opportunities for underrepresented vendor communities.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Government Contracts Contract Participation 52

Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

What strategies are crown corporations using to deal with the current price uncertainty in the market? When we asked participants how they’re approaching price uncertainty, they spoke about the importance of system portability. Vendors can see each other’s pricing (usually in real time) and try to beat those bids by going lower.

Procurement 52

Procurement Eprocurement Purchasing Participation 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Coalition has hit the ground running in 2024 with a multitude of webinars, trainings, and committee meetings, but perhaps none excite us more than bringing back our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts and our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel courses.

Price Negotiation 45

Price Negotiation Ethics Contract Price 45

Federal News Network

JANUARY 30, 2024

Tom Temin And you recently attended a webinar, I presume was online, held by the GSA that’s gathering all sorts of information on contracting, especially in the schedules area. The idea being that they would actually use that information to look at driving lower day to day pricing on the schedules program. Regardless.

Price 59

Price Thresholds Buyers Data 59

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2021

For example, a commercial real estate leader is building a marketplace to extend it’s pricing to (usually much smaller) tenants, thereby differentiating it’s properties from the competition. In the meantime, please read the report and/or watch the webinar replay. The initiative generated $1B in incremental annual revenue.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Innovation 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

On November 20, tables include: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Ask the Med/Surg Supply BPAs Ask the SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) To view the draft agenda for the governmentwide day, click here. October 10 : Webinar: The Nuts, Bolts, & Clicks of CMMC – Click here to register. Click here to register.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Price Buyers 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.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Budget Collaboration 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Lifted from their latest webinar, Jean-Baptiste Anne from Amazon Business and Vishal Patel from Ivalua offer insights into tail spend management programs and the ROI these programs can generate for procurement teams. . Poorly utilized preferred suppliers with negotiated pricing. How to analyze your Tail Spend: Understanding spend data.

Buyers 52

Buyers Supplier Purchasing Procurement Team 52

Government Contracts Advisor

MAY 8, 2014

Incurred Cost Submissions and DCAA Audits: A Discussion of Strategy, Trends, and Current Areas of Focus, Including Expressly Unallowable Costs […]

Price 40

Price Government Contracts Government Government 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example. Given the significant pricing policy changes outlined in the PAP, it should have been subject to public review and comment. The questions all go to the integrity of the data being used to assess fair and reasonable pricing.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Supply Chain Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This year’s tables include: November 20: GSA MAS PMO GSA Pricing Tools Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs SAM.gov PMO VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) November 21: VA FSS Community Care Network (CCN) View the agendas for more details. Pricing details included in the prospectus. Thus, the VA set the solicitation aside for small business.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Procurement Logistics 52

Government Contracts Advisor

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Join Dentons government contracts lawyers for a Public Contracting Institute (PCI) webinar series involving the most current industry analysis in […]

Government Contracts 40

Government Contracts Contract Government Government 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update.

Price 52

Price E-procurement Logistics Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 25, 2024

Identification would take place when the contractor submits their price list. search on the designated icons and price to meet climate objectives.” Webinar – What Contractors Need to Know about the CMMC Proposed Rule, Feb. Register for the CMMC webinar here. GSA would update its ordering systems, like GSA Advantage!,

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Supply Chain Accountability 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

During a recent Ivalua webinar, Andrew Bartolini, Founder and Chief Research Officer at Ardent Partners, shared research and insights about the state of procurement in 2022 and key metrics that matter. This metric can be improved using eSourcing and other technology that simplifies the process of comparing supplier pricing.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Transparency 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Identification would take place when the contractor submits their price list. search on the designated icons and price to meet climate objectives.” Webinar – What Contractors Need to Know about the CMMC Proposed Rule, Feb. Register for the CMMC webinar here. GSA would update its ordering systems, like GSA Advantage!,

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Risk Management Utilities 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Webinar – Healthcare Focus: Briefing on FY24 NDAA, Feb. 21 On February 21 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET), the Coalition is hosting the webinar, Healthcare Focus: Briefing on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 , with Moshe Schwartz , President of Etherton and Associates. Comments are due to GSA by February 21.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Negotiation Utilities Procurement 52

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Escalating bonding and insurance values directly increase bid pricing and that cost flows through to an owner, no matter what. With bundling, the requirements may eliminate SMEs from contention, and the bidding market may become constrained to a shrinking pool of participants with greater resources to meet the higher thresholds.

Participation 52

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 18, 2024

Healthcare Spotlight: Webinar – Healthcare Focus: Briefing on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, Feb. Identification would take place when the contractor submits their price list. search on the designated icons and price to meet climate objectives.” Read the full article here.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Supply Chain Price 52