American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The district recently used cooperative purchasing to enhance its school environment with outdoor seating areas—a move that reflects both the district’s financial responsibility and focus on student well-being. Why Cooperative Purchasing?

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The State Department has cleared Denmark’s request to purchase AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles for approximately $744 million.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Department of State to purchase F-15K aircraft upgrade and logistics support for an estimated cost of $6.2 The South Korean government has secured approval from the U.S.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Dining services and administration teams are at the frontlines of tackling these issues, making strategic partnerships in food purchasing essential for success.

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2023

All Department of Justice agencies will now be able to purchase artificial intelligence-powered software and professional services from Veritone under a $15 million blanket purchase agreement.

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USFCR

JULY 22, 2024

Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) are a key tool that helps achieve these goals. In federal contracting, efficient and flexible procurement processes are essential. Understanding BPAs can offer businesses significant advantages in navigating government contracts.

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FedScoop

JULY 11, 2024

Federal government agencies would be prohibited from using certain products if they were purchased from an entity other than the original manufacturer or an authorized reseller under a new bipartisan Senate bill. agency purchases of counterfeit electronics appeared first on FedScoop. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Gary Peters, D-Mich.,

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When local governments purchase technology, it’s crucial they understand the unique constraints and responsibilities they face. Here are a few more skills Cunningham feels belong on the IT purchasing team: project management, financial analysis and communication skills.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Challenge: Limited Resources, Lengthy Research, and Cumbersome RFP Process The Town of Epping faced a significant challenge in streamlining its procurement operations due to the intricate and heavily regulated nature of government purchasing. “Securing three quotes for our purchases poses a significant challenge.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 29, 2024

Federal agencies are missing out on cost savings and making too many duplicative purchases when it comes to IT and cyber-related investments, according to a new Government Accountability Office report. The post Software license purchases need better agency tracking, GAO says appeared first on FedScoop.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

OMNIA Partners has created a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the purchasing process and learn how to leverage a cooperative purchasing organization. Collaborating with a cooperative extends your team and simplifies and expands the purchasing process while providing valuable tools that enhance your business operations.

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USFCR

AUGUST 13, 2024

In federal procurement, not every purchase requires a complex contract. Purchase Orders (POs) offer a simple, efficient solution for small, one-time purchases of goods or services. Understanding how POs work and their role in government contracting can help agencies and contractors streamline their procurement processes.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The 85 percent: FEBs’ future is open-ended, but not uncertain - Federal News Network) The General Services Administration is facing new scrutiny about its purchase of prohibited telecommunications technology from China. Mace probes GSA about purchases of prohibit technology - Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) Nancy Mace (R-S.C.))

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Redstone Government Consulting

JULY 17, 2024

Depending on the type and dollar amount of your subcontracts, FAR 52.244-2 Subcontracts clause requires a contractor that does not have an approved purchasing system (never been reviewed or is disapproved) to obtain written consent from the Contracting Officer before subcontract award. Probably now.

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

LinQuest’s portfolio of capabilities The post KBR Closes LinQuest Purchase; Stuart Bradie Quoted first appeared on GovCon Wire. KBR said Tuesday it will start integrating the acquired company into its government solutions segment and defense and intelligence business unit.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Scottish Procurement has extended the duration of the Internet of Things (IoT) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) until 18 September 2025. The DPS offers the Scottish public sector a route to market for IoT technologies and services. 

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2023

formerly vice president of operations and federal services at i-Link Solutions, has joined CACI International (NYSE: CACI) as senior vice president of supply chain management and purchasing, according to a LinkedIn post published Tuesday. Bob Busey, Jr.,

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USFCR

AUGUST 14, 2024

Cooperative Purchasing Agreements (CPAs) provide a strategic solution by allowing multiple agencies to purchase goods and services through a single contract. Government agencies are always looking for ways to maximize their budgets and enhance procurement efficiency.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 1, 2024

GSA Chief Information Officer David Shive also says nobody at the agency intentionally misled the contracting officer into approving the purchases. also maintains that the purchase violated the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. also maintains that the purchase violated the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. Deputy IG Robert Erickson Jr.

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FedScoop

MARCH 1, 2024

Following scrutiny from both an agency watchdog and Congress for its purchases of Chinese-made video-conference cameras that were susceptible to security vulnerabilities, the General Services Administration said Thursday that it must deliver a corrective action plan to its inspector general’s office by March 25.

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The General Services Administration has released a draft performance work statement for its proposed Ascend Blank Purchase Agreement, marking another step in the agency’s plans to simplify cloud purchasing processes. The original published date is listed as Dec. The response date is Jan.

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Expanding Defense Technology Capabilities Honeywell said Wednesday it expects the acquisition to expand its defense technology platforms across ground, sea, air and space domains, The post Honeywell Closes CAES Purchase, Names Brad Westphal as EDS President first appeared on GovCon Wire.

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FedScoop

APRIL 29, 2024

The General Services Administration on Monday released a resource guide for federal purchasers looking to buy generative artificial intelligence solutions and related computing infrastructure, completing a requirement in the White House’s October AI executive order.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

IonQ has agreed to acquire all the operating assets of Qubitekk as part of a push to broaden its presence in the quantum networking industry. College Park, Maryland-based IonQ said Wednesday it expects the acquisition to close within the next six months and help expand its technology portfolio in quantum network security and protection and

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Friday Australia will purchase 100 AARGM-ER with global positioning system precise positioning system provided by Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module or M-Code. The possible deal

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tuesday RTX will serve as the principal contractor for the proposed foreign military sale, which covers the purchase of 339 Excalibur projectiles. The possible deal […]

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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. The company announced the award, which is estimated to be valued at $100 million, in a LinkedIn post Wednesday.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 21, 2024

million blanket purchase agreement to provide Red Hat software licenses for on-premises and cloud environments. Navy has awarded Carahsoft Technology, TD Synnex (NYSE: SNX) and immixGroup subsidiary EC America spots on a potential five-year, $848.4

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 16, 2024

Customs and Border Protection has named woman-owned professional services firm Dignari an awardee of the Enterprise Small Business Blanket Purchase Agreement under the professional services track.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM) has finalized its purchase of Regency Technologies , an information technology asset disposition services provider, in a transaction that expands its capabilities in IT asset lifecycle management and disposition. In November, Iron Mountain agreed to acquire Regency Technologies for approximately $200 million.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Danish government requested to purchase up to 5,832 M1156 Precision Guidance Kits manufactured by Northrop Grumman and related elements of logistics and program support, including ancillary items, compatibility testing, firing tables, technical assistance, technical data and […]

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Lockheed Martin has finalized its acquisition of Terran Orbital and its subsidiary Tyvak International in a transaction that expands its space capabilities and enables it to rapidly develop and deploy mission-ready spacecraft. The Bethesda, Maryland-based aerospace and defense contractor first announced the transaction in August.

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Lockheed Martin has finalized its acquisition of Terran Orbital and its subsidiary Tyvak International in a transaction that expands its space capabilities and enables it to rapidly develop and deploy mission-ready spacecraft. The Bethesda, Maryland-based aerospace and defense contractor first announced the transaction in August.

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USFCR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

government prefers to purchase goods and services through contracts rather than going for direct purchases? Have you ever wondered why the U.S. It's more than just procedural red tape. There are solid, strategic reasons behind this preference, which not only streamline government procurement but also open doors for vendors.

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The State Department has approved the government of Japan’s request to purchase KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft and related equipment for $4.1

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 8, 2024

Under the second interaction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Information Technology Supplies and Support Services blanket purchase agreement, Booz Allen plans to develop innovative technologies and IT support services, including artificial intelligence and quantum systems, to […]

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ExecutiveBiz

JUNE 17, 2024

million blanket purchase agreement from the U.S. CGI Federal has secured a potential $84.3 Patent and Trademark Office within the Department of Commerce to provide Momentum software subscription and financial management professional services.

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