ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Consulting services provider EMS has secured a blanket purchase agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency to support the Office of Land and Emergency Management. Under the contract, EMS will provide a full range of professional services, […]

Purchasing 59

Purchasing Professional Services Consulting Contract 59

GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The National Science Foundation seeks to inform industry regarding the upcoming Unified Network for Innovative Technology and Engineering, or UNITE, blanket purchase agreement procurement opportunity and has issued a draft solicitation for the strategic sourcing effort.

Professional Services 52

Professional Services Strategic Sourcing Purchasing Procurement 52

FedScoop

JULY 16, 2024

Udaya Patnaik, chief innovation officer for the Office of IT Category in GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service, said last month during a Professional Services Council event that the limited knowledge of AI’s capabilities aren’t clear, presenting a challenge when trying to interact with a “constantly evolving technology.”

Professional Services 112

Professional Services Transparency Purchasing Innovation 112

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

Under the EA, North Carolina could take advantage of AWS Services in addition to AWS Professional Services. AWS Professional Services helped the IT division design an effective cloud infrastructure for the EPS application. AWS has a variety of partner-held DIR contracts for cloud services.

Innovation 72

Innovation Procurement Professional Services Purchasing 72

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dan Ramish: So if it goes into effect, the rule would require that agencies, when they’re placing an order under an existing IDIQ contract, it would be mandatory for the contracting officer to set aside an award of an order that’s over the micro-purchase threshold.

Thresholds 105

Thresholds Participation Procurement Contract 105

Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 5, 2024

The affiliation agreements with the West Clinic included an Asset Purchase Agreement, Management Services Agreement, Leased Employee and Administrative Services Agreement, and Professional Services Agreement.”

Influencing 118

Influencing Professional Services Purchasing Networking 118

GovCon Wire

AUGUST 14, 2024

West 4th Strategy has purchased Integrated Systems Inc., an information technology and management platforms provider, for an undisclosed sum as part of a push to expand the delivery of IT and professional services to federal government customers.

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IT Professional Services Purchasing Integrity 59

ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Department of State is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses that could provide IT professional services for the Bureau of Intelligence and Research’s Technology Innovation Office.

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IT Professional Services Purchasing Procurement 59

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 ? Purchases among BPA holders are normally rotated between all BPA holders large and small for repetitive needs.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Thresholds Price Accountability 52

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? Purchases among BPA holders are normally rotated between all BPA holders large and small for repetitive needs.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Thresholds Price Accountability 52

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Despite the rapid growth of software marketplace usage in recent years, some state and local government (SLG) purchasers are holding back. SLG agencies can set up an AWS account through their reseller so their purchase order and invoicing process works as usual. Being able to click a button to purchase was also fantastic.

Government 81

Government Government Purchasing Negotiation 81

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The best part of these conversations is their delight when they see the consolidated purchasing analytics. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a marketplace provider. Software vendors, channel partners, and professional services providers are all sellers within AWS Marketplace. The answer is: no, AWS is not a software reseller.

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IT Buyers Contract Procurement Team 78

GovCon Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

billion CIO Business Operation Support Services, or CBOSS, recompete blanket purchase agreement from the Department of Energy to provide IT professional services across the DOE enterprise. Accentures federal arm has won the $3.5

IT 52

IT Professional Services Purchasing Procurement 52

ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Navy has selected Booz Allen Hamilton, KPMG and eight other companies to provide professional services in support of the Marine Corps Installment Command. Navy Purchases Support for MCICOM The services were competitively procured through a […]

Contract 52

Contract Professional Services Purchasing Procurement 52

ExecutiveBiz

MAY 7, 2024

The General Services Administration has released a draft solicitation for the first pool of the potential eight-year Ascend blanket purchase agreement to meet the U.S. federal government’s needs for cloud services and related information technology professional services.

Professional Services 52

Professional Services Purchasing Government Government 52

Federal News Network

JUNE 25, 2024

For more on this, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin talked with the President and CEO of the Professional Services Council, David Berteau. There is going to be a blanket purchasing agreement, a multiple award contract is going to be open source, full and open competition. Others are terrible, like the one at the Army.

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Professional Services Bidder Procurement Bidding 98

AWS Public Sector

JULY 1, 2024

This cloud-based platform consists of four components: The creator network , a worldwide workforce of more than 8,000 experienced creative professionals available to assist in every aspect of content creation. The CreatorUp store , an ecommerce experience for purchasing the 900 different digital media services being offered.

Education 128

Education Demand Digital Media Media 128

GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Customs and Border Protection within the Department of Homeland Security intends to conduct a full and open competition for a follow-on blanket purchase agreement for professional support and consulting services.

Consulting 69

Consulting Purchasing Professional Services Data 69

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

What’s next for GSA’s IT and Professional Services Categories, including the Schedules and GWACs? What’s next for GSA’s General Supplies and Services, including e-commerce platforms? What’s next for artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and cloud? What’s next for GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program?

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Logistics Budget Procurement 52

Federal News Network

JANUARY 11, 2024

In addition to broadening the players at the sub tier level, we’re going to be using buying activities to increase commercial off the shelf purchasing, which is going to send a signal to industry that we care about this,” Najieb-Locke said. The priorities don’t cover everything they should, but what they do cover is important and needs focus.

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Supply Chain Capacity Public Private Partnership Manufacturing 121

ivalua

APRIL 11, 2022

Implementation of the project was led by Optis’ expert consulting team with support from Ivalua professional services, allowing TELUS to streamline their procurement processes through a simplified system that manages spend, ensures compliance, provides a rich catalog of products and services, and creates a full digital record of purchases. “We

Procurement 52

Procurement IT Buying Process Consulting 52

Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Further information can be found here: Procurement – publishing, print and design (PPDAS) framework – 2018 – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Electronic Purchasing Card (ePC) The existing Cat B contract for the Electronic purchasing card is due to expire on 31 July 2024.

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Collaboration E-catalogue Framework Agreement E-procurement 67

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. Foes are vanquished, in this case Boston Consulting Group, losing its OASIS+ bid protest at the Government Accountability Office.

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Bidding E-procurement Consulting Procurement 105

Federal News Network

JUNE 7, 2024

Last month, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued a draft Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the proposed governmentwide ASCEND Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for cloud services.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Professional Services Innovation Quality 52

Great Government Through Technology

JULY 25, 2024

The change affects Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Special Item Numbers (SINs), most significantly SIN 518210C Cloud Computing and Cloud Related IT Professional Services. The change is another step toward delivering lower costs by aligning federal IT purchasing with commercial practices.

Price 52

Price Influencing Professional Services Negotiation 52

GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

Fedmine analysis of FPDS Data – Top 10 agencies sorted by FY 22, awarding contracts to WOBs Also pay attention to the products and services that are being procured from the WOBs which will also vary by agency.

Contract 52

Contract Purchasing Professional Services Data 52

GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

Fedmine analysis of FPDS Data – Top 10 agencies sorted by FY 22, awarding contracts to WOBs Also pay attention to the products and services that are being procured from the WOBs which will also vary by agency.

Contract 52

Contract Purchasing Professional Services Data 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

What’s next for GSA’s IT and Professional Services Categories, including the Schedules and GWACs? What’s next for GSA’s General Supplies and Services, including e-commerce platforms? What’s next for artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and cloud? What’s next for GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program?

Logistics 52

Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

JUNE 6, 2019

While I was at the Ivalua NOW event in Paris, I interviewed Cyrille Naux, Purchasing and Supply Chain Vice-President at Chassis Brakes International, a multinational manufacturer of automotive brakes and brake components.

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Supplier Automotive Supply Chain Data 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 26, 2024

The conference begins with remarks from Christine Harada , Senior Advisor in OMB’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), on the governmentwide Better Contracting Initiative , a four-pronged initiative to ensure that the Federal Government receives optimal terms and prices when purchasing goods and services.

Supply Chain 64

Supply Chain Procurement Professional Services Leadership 64

Select GCR

MARCH 5, 2024

Large Procurements: When an organization needs to make a significant purchase or enter into a long-term contract, such as buying equipment, software, or professional services, they often use an RFP to ensure a thorough and competitive selection process.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Professional Services Competitive Bidding Education 52

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Their portfolio of commercial agreements includes utilities, ICT (information, computing and technology), corporate and professional services, supported businesses and construction – from 2024. Supported businesses are organisations whose main aim is to integrate disabled or disadvantaged people socially and professionally.

Collaboration 44

Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 44

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 7, 2024

Last month, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued a draft Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the proposed governmentwide ASCEND Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for cloud services.

Professional Services 49

Professional Services Innovation Quality Purchasing 49

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Programs like this often grow quickly, as evidenced by examples like GSA’s SmartPay program, where purchase card dollar volume grew by 50% in the first five years and has maintained a relatively steady march upward to what is now more than $20 billion each fiscal year.

Procurement 59

Procurement E-procurement Leadership Data 59

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Their portfolio of commercial agreements includes utilities, ICT (information, computing and technology), corporate and professional services, supported businesses and construction – from 2024. Supported businesses are organisations whose main aim is to integrate disabled or disadvantaged people socially and professionally.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In its place, the realignment focuses and centralizes MAS contracting management structure for the Office of Information Technology Category, the Office of Professional Services & Human Capital Categories, and the Office of General Supplies and Services Categories.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Supply Chain Procurement 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 11, 2024

In, WBD the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sought to establish a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) under the GSA federal supply schedule (FSS) contract for professional services to obtain acquisition support services. The solicitation advised offerors that award would be made using a best-value tradeoff analysis.

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Sustainability Bidding Evaluation Procurement 40