ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

Buying supplies, equipment, low preference items and the latest innovations to support high-value care delivery is expensive and while it’s not an area where you want to skimp, there are certainly ways to reduce these expenses without impacting quality of care. For many it’s likely that the opportunity is much larger.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

But both sections require such contracts be set aside “for small business concerns when there is a reasonable expectation that offers will be obtained from at least two small business concerns that are competitive in terms of quality and delivery and award will be made at fair market prices.”

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

So the Rule of Two requires federal agencies to set aside procurements for small businesses where there’s a reasonable expectation that at least two small businesses will be able to submit offers at fair market prices and otherwise competitive in terms of quality and delivery. Tom Temin: And that goes back to the 1980s, right?

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. Better contracts and processes, for example, could reduce the risk of delays, quality problems or unexpected costs.

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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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DemandStar

MARCH 28, 2022

“More and more local governments are resuming projects put on hold at the beginning of the pandemic, and they’re turning to online purchasing marketplaces like DemandStar for help.” ABOUT DEMANDSTAR DemandStar builds communities by connecting government agencies quickly and efficiently with quality suppliers of all sizes.

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Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

Our program is tailored to maximize your business plan, reach and impact, utilizing cutting-edge strategies and expert insights to position your business as the top choice for government contracts. The month-to-month program is purchased on a recurring basis. They are a great team and are always there to help.

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Select GCR

AUGUST 6, 2024

They prioritize small businesses with a history of delivering quality work on time and within budget, as this indicates reliability and competence. Utilize Select GCR’s Proprietary Program By performing market research, you can learn the contact information for various Primes. How do you find a Prime contractor?

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

At the top layer live the applications that leverage LLMs and other FMs so that employees can utilize generative AI at work. At the bottom layer of the generative AI stack, it is vital to have high quality, up-to-date data for training the models. Since 2020, we are the largest corporate purchaser of renewable in Europe and worldwide.

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Mercell

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Negometrix will deliver the software solution, that will be used by all public authorities such as cities, provinces, ministries, hospitals, utilities and others for purchasing goods, services and supplies completely electronically. The awarding criteria was 60% on quality and 40% on price.

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Tracker Intelligence

JUNE 16, 2024

They are very vital in making sure that health care institutions get the necessary resources to be able to provide quality health care to patients. Pharmaceutical tenders mainly deal with the purchase of drugs and vaccines. It ensures that no opportunity is missed, by providing users with an access to a vast database of health tenders.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 13, 2023

However, a key concern is to maximize the utilization of capacity to meet demand while avoiding overprovisioning. Customers typically purchase satellite bandwidth, measured in MHz, and have some degree of flexibility in the distribution of bandwidth across each of the beams.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

These scenarios often involve a need for expertise, standardization, quality, compatibility, and exclusive availability of products or services. A sole source purchase is justified when unique attributes or circumstances dictate that only one provider is capable of supplying the desired goods or services.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

For instance, the rapid adoption of edge computing can be attributed to 5G’s superior qualities. This has provided a huge boost to digital transformation in both the public and private sectors. Mark began his career in 1991 when he joined the U.S. Navy and spent almost 10 years as an Information Systems Technician.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Crypto assets are classified based on the technology they utilize, primarily distributed ledger technology (“DLT”), such as blockchain. MiCA distinguishes among three types of crypto assets: asset-referenced tokens (known as stablecoins), e-money tokens, and utility tokens.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

The lectures and interactive sessions covered the foundations of modern public procurement, basic skills for monitoring and analyzing the level of transparency and quality of procurement, as well as practical exercises to apply these skills. It inspired the creation of a free self-guided e-course on Open Contracting Basics too.

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ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. The percentage of purchased goods emissions by suppliers with science-based targets.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

VIGIA is a unique initiative that allows entrepreneurs to easily find public procurement business opportunities in Paraguay, as well as provide real-time high-quality feedback about irregularities. It is fueled by feedback from entrepreneurs, helping to mitigate barriers to entry and streamline the purchasing processes.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Utilizing these platforms will increase your chances of finding federal contract opportunities. Competitive pricing is crucial; pricing too high may result in your proposal being dismissed, while pricing too low may signal low quality.

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

Obviously, increasing access to and utilization of federal funds is preferable to increasing constituency tax burden. The DATA Act is intended to improve the quality and transparency of the Federal Government’s award data through implementation of government wide spend reporting standards set by the OMB and Department of Treasury.

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The Softly Spark

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The objective is to prohibit deceptive advertising and improve the quality of product information available to consumers so they can make better-informed decisions. Consider utilizing a service such as Softly Solutions to monitor your product claim compliance. Keeping up with this constantly evolving landscape is a daunting task.

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The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The more complex the procurement the greater the requirement to utilize the above process to develop the procurement strategy to lead to a good procurement outcome. Research, a crucial component of purchasing and supply chain management , aids in refining requirements, validating assumptions, and shaping the procurement strategy.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 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. Identifying agency commitments will incentivize industry to compete for the BPA and improve the quality of any responses submitted.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Relatedly, it will be difficult to administer such tenderer screening to systems through the creation of lists of approved contractors or third-party certification (or equivalent mechanisms, such as dynamic purchasing systems administered by a central purchasing body, or quality assurance certification).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

VA Hospitals Earn High Rankings in Nationwide Surveys Federal News Network reports that the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) hospitals scored higher than non-VA hospitals on two nationwide surveys tracking quality of care and patient satisfaction. There are two sets of rules that will be utilized when the CMMC program is fully formed.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

government would purchase AI technologies and establish guidelines and standards for the development and use of those technologies. Peters noted that over half of AI tools used by the federal government are purchased from commercial vendors and that the U.S. government should be careful in its procurement and use of these tools.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

The blog post covers the following benefits of TDR that have resulted from the current pilot: Support for Small Businesses: GSA used transactional data to analyze which high-demand items customers were purchasing and found that certain items were only being provided by large business resellers. See the article above for more details.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Under the Rule of Two, unless an exception applies, “an agency must set aside the award for small businesses where there is a reasonable expectation of receiving offers from two or more small-business contract holders under the multiple-award contract that are competitive in terms of price, quality, and delivery.” Who Is Impacted?

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2023

On Tuesday, the General Services Administration and Southern Company — a gas and electric utility — signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for federal facilities in Southern Company’s territory to buy more CFE to work towards the government’s sustainability goals. This is the fourth MOU GSA has signed.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

And, if bond investors will only purchase Government debt at elevated interest rates, that will influence the interest rates across the wider economy—working against any moves that the Fed. The second problem is that the growing debt hampers any move by the Fed. to stimulate the economy by lowering interest rates. 21] See id. [22]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

GSA noted the following three updates to the portal: Added a field to allow an Offeror to input the period of performance for Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, or Basic Ordering Agreements to validate whether a Collection of Task Orders was completed within five years before June 15, 2023.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

There are two sets of rules that will be utilized when the CMMC program is fully formed. The only exceptions are for contracts solely for the purchase of Commercial Off-the-Shelf items or contracts under the $10,000 micro-purchase threshold. Comments on the proposed rule are due on Oct. These were initially proposed on Dec.

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Select GCR

AUGUST 27, 2024

For established businesses, federal contracts often prefer working with companies known for their timely delivery and cost-efficient service, ensuring quality and dependability for government projects. Moreover, federal contracts offer significant opportunities for both established and small businesses.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The FARs focus on quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness ensures the federal government obtains the best value. FASA streamlined the contracting process and reduced paperwork by allowing simplified acquisition procedures for most purchases, in accordance with the armed services procurement act.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Power and utilities A common difficulty for power and utility companies involves vulnerable equipment situated outdoors without adequate protection. However, by taking a proactive approach focused on prevention, utilities can cost-effectively enhance reliability standards for their customers.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

And despite small firms generally doing well under best-in-class with small business utilization holding steady at 38% between 2018 and 2022, the number of small contractors continues to decline. Deltek, another market research firm, found agencies spent more than 54 billion dollars, or 12.7%, of all procurement on BICs. This is up from $37.6

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