Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (SBJA), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-5, and the setting aside of General Services Administration (GSA) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Schedule Orders ? How does the Act provide for the setting-aside of BPA Orders? appropriately influenced economies of scale.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (SBJA), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-5, and the setting aside of General Services Administration (GSA) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Schedule Orders? How does the Act provide for the setting-aside of BPA Orders? appropriately influenced economies of scale.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Author: Graham Allen It is often said, “… working in public procurement is akin to being in a fish bowl with the cat watching.” This is an indication of the level of transparency and accountability required by public procurement professionals. Preparation Each procurement is technically a legal case waiting to happen.

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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

In the UK, the government spends around £284 billion on public sector contracts every year. With so much money in play, it should be unsurprising that government procurement attracts so much interest. Even big names like Amazon, Dell, and Apple hold government contracts in England. What is Government Contracting?

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Bestek Procurement

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In this episode, Associate Professor Marta Andhov and Professor Willem Janssen discuss the intersection of public procurement and contract law. The topic of the research project PurpLE (Purchase Power Sustainable Public Procurement Through Private Law Enforcement) led by Marta.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Approximately 250,000 public authorities in the European Union spend 2 trillion pounds or 14 percent of the Gross National Product purchasing works, services, and supplies. When the government purchases goods and services from private businesses, the process is known as public procurement. What is Public Procurement?

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The Procurement School

JUNE 27, 2024

Introduction: In the realm of Canadian public sector procurement, understanding the fundamental principles of contract law is essential for ensuring fair, transparent, and effective practices. This article delves into the core concepts of Canadian contract law and examines their practical applications within the context of procurement.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Procurement analytics is quickly becoming a core practice for efficient operations and effective sourcing in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Data-driven decision-making enables procurement teams to improve performance and align with wider organisational goals including corporate social responsibility and risk management.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Claims by and against government purchasing agencies are governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), and specific rules and deadlines apply. If you find yourself in a dispute with your government customer, there are a number of steps you can take to protect yourself.

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Telles.eu

JUNE 14, 2023

It was announced yesterday that the Portuguese train company (CP) chose a consortium headed by Alstom as the preferred bidder for its first major train procurement contract in many decades. The procurement procedure was launched in December 2021 and adopted a MEAT approach for the award criteria.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 28, 2022

There will be unique challenges public procurement teams will need to address to ensure the bill delivers on its full promise. Chief among these challenges is the need to modernize procurement processes and tools. . I know what you are thinking–making the needed changes to Public Procurement Processes will seem like a Sisyphean task.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate’s National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) administers the Scottish national collaborative frameworks and contracts for the whole of the Scottish Public Sector, as well as agreements that can be accessed by central government organisations of the Scottish Government.

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

Last week, round 40 Procurement leaders got together in the very pleasant surroundings of the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London to talk about collaboration, and to celebrate Ivalua’s increased presence in the UK. I was challenged in the questions about whether we can really move away from “savings” as perhaps the main objective for Procurement.

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How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 4, 2023

The UK’s Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) has published a report on Transparency in the procurement of algorithmic systems (for short, the ‘AI procurement report’). Some of DRCF’s findings in the AI procurement report are astonishing, and should attract significant attention. This is extremely worrying.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

Public procurement accounts for around 13-20% of global GDP , so it has the potential to be an important tool for governments to promote gender equality. Women-led businesses are currently underrepresented in public procurement awards. It can also have benefits for governments.

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

It’s a question that you can answer for yourself at Ivalua Now – The Art of Procurement , being held, appropriately enough, at The Louvre, Paris 10 th – 12 th April. In the process, these advances are enabling procurement leaders to look beyond their traditional remit. Blog first published by our friends at Purchase to Pay Network.

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Egypt has secured approval from the U.S. State Department to acquire 720 Stringer missiles and other equipment and services under the Foreign Military Sales program. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tuesday the potential deal is estimated to cost $740 million, citing RTX (NYSE: RTX) as the principal contractor.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

4023, which permits the DoD to procure certain supplies, including medical, telecommunications, and aeronautical supplies by contract or otherwise. This statute anticipates the use of a contract, at least in some circumstances, to procure an item. Compare these statutes to 10 U.S.C. 31 U.S.C. §§ 3551(1), 3552; 4 C.F.R.

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

Simply put, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the primary rulebook governing all federal government procurement processes. This extensive set of rules ensures purchases are conducted fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with the law to best serve public interests. government procurement. government procurement.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 25, 2024

Contractors trying to plan ahead often turn to procurement plans that agencies post on their websites. You might even need the contract vehicle, for instances. There is going to be a blanket purchasing agreement, a multiple award contract is going to be open source, full and open competition. Tom Temin Yeah.

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International Economic Law and Policy

JULY 19, 2010

From the FT : The US and other big trading partners of China are expected to reject Beijing’s latest proposal to join a global pact on government purchases because it does not go far enough in opening the $500bn Chinese procurement market to foreign businesses.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 11, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services that an appellant’s non-frivolous allegation of a contract with the government via an end-user license agreement (EULA) incorporated into another contractor’s Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) agreement was sufficient to establish jurisdiction under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA).

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 28, 2023

The 2020 European strategy for data ear-marked public procurement as a high priority area for the development of common European data spaces for public administrations. The procurement data governance framework is now planned to be developed in the second half of 2023.

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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. CIO-CS orders can be awarded in only two days, depending upon the complexity of the procurement.

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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. CIO-CS orders can be awarded in only two days, depending upon the complexity of the procurement.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 20, 2024

The State Department has approved South Korea’s request to purchase up to 36 AH-64E Apache helicopters from the U.S. government. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Monday the proposed foreign military sale is valued at around $3.5

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

This Wednesday, The Coalition for Government Procurement had the pleasure of hosting the 11 th Annual Joseph P. This fund, which has raised more than $140,000 over the years, has supported veterans as they pursue their education in government procurement law at the GW Law School. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament! Why Attend?

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Select GCR

APRIL 21, 2023

Having a hard time procuring contracts? Everyone has the opportunity to be successful in Government contracting. We have developed a winning strategy for procuring contracts. This classification system was developed to make aligning similar industries easier in Government contracting.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Securing a government contract requires a systematic process, starting from registration on platforms like SAM, identifying suitable opportunities, preparing compelling proposals, and adhering to submission requirements. Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contracts offer flexibility for prototypes, research, and production projects.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 2, 2024

The Dubai Court of Cassation held that the arbitration clause contained in the main contract was deemed to extend to all subsequent purchase orders entered into between the same parties (which did not contain an arbitration clause). Y, Court of Cassation of Dubai, Case No.

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Procurement Notes

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Jay Blindauer Whether a procurement, grant, or cooperative agreement, [1] if the at-issue arrangement qualifies as a contract, the Government cannot simply cease performing contract payments. For a grant or cooperative agreement that is not a contract, the Government has more flexibility to halt payments. 2d 151, 164 (D.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Celebrating a Dedicated Procurement Leader: Wishing Tom Sisti a Happy Retirement! It is with mixed emotions that The Coalition for Government Procurement announces the retirement of Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Tom Sisti. Furthermore, he worked as Procurement Counsel detailed to the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

Announcing the Coalition’s Cyber Side Chat, September 12 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to present its first-ever Cybersecurity Symposium: The Cyber Side Chat on September 12! Gain valuable insights from leading government and industry cybersecurity and procurement professionals. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

With the start of the New Year, the Coalition for Government Procurement’s commitment to addressing crucial procurement issues remains steadfast. Below, you will find a list of upcoming contracting programs and requirements that the Coalition plans to address throughout January and February.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 7, 2024

In Memory of Marcia Madsen It is with heavy hearts that the staff and members of The Coalition for Government Procurement mourn the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Marcia Madsen. After several years at Mayer Brown, Marcia’s advice was instrumental in my decision to become President of the Coalition for Government Procurement.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Public procurement—the process where public authorities like government departments or local councils purchase goods or services from companies—is a vital economic driver in Europe, accounting for more than 13 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP).

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The Procurement School

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Contract Management is an essential element of the procurement lifecycle as it helps to mitigate risks, ensure compliance and achieve desired outcomes. It is a structured approach to overseeing contracts from initiation to execution and leads to either termination or renewal. Finally, legal needs to sign off on the contract.

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