GovCon Wire

JUNE 20, 2024

billion Defense Enterprise HR Applications and Data Services blanket purchase agreement awarded by the Defense Manpower Data Center. The company said Wednesday the DEHRADS BPA covers support for DMDC in 25 task areas, including software development and sustainment, application rationalization and cloud migration and data management

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 20, 2023

A Leidos -led team will help the Department of Defense develop and integrate climate resilience strategies into its core functions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions under a potential five-year, $100 million blanket purchase agreement. Leidos said Thursday it will work with McKinsey & Co. ,

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The Softly Spark

AUGUST 24, 2023

Contributing Author: Anushka Musinipally Wayfair’s Shop Sustainably program presents an opportunity to showcase sustainable home goods products to eco-conscious consumers, increasing the chances that they will be viewed by customers. Wayfair currently recognizes over 15,000 third-party certified products.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The last 24 months have greatly hindered the ability of many organizations to sustain or grow revenue, increasing pressure on Procurement to create and capture more savings to protect the bottom line and to do so rapidly. OMNIA Partners is the largest and most experienced purchasing organization for public and private sector procurement.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 9, 2024

Exiger has acquired data science company XSB to expand its portfolio of proprietary data and artificial intelligence tools with the addition of the latter’s suite of purchasing, design, engineering analytics and sustainment intelligence platforms used by program executive offices, logistics and acquisition professionals.

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Government Contracts

APRIL 23, 2024

A new regulation for more environmentally friendly government purchases puts teeth into a long-standing requirement for sustainable procurement, and is likely to strengthen businesses' arguments in bid protests as agencies wrestle with the full scope of the rule.

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Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 16, 2025

According to data from the public procurement business intelligence (BI) module of Kazakhstan , the share of single-source purchases in the general government procurement market has steadily declined from 57% in 2021 to 23.5% The total value of purchases during this period increased by 160%, reaching 12.37 trillion tenge (US$25.1

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Government Contracts

APRIL 16, 2024

As Earth Day approaches, law firms and attorneys should consider adopting more sustainable practices to reduce their carbon footprint — from minimizing single-use plastics to purchasing carbon offsets for air travel — which ultimately can also reduce costs for clients, say M’Lynn Phillips and Lisa Walters at IMS Legal Strategies.

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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. What is Smart Public Procurement?

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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. As the sourcing function evolves, digital procurement technologies have become crucial tools for buyers to capture and report their sustainability achievements.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

By integrating the EIC’s functionalities in their procurement practices, organizations can dramatically accelerate sustainability agendas with reliable emissions data for all the direct and indirect products and services they acquire, and establish transparent reporting standards.

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The Softly Spark

JANUARY 13, 2025

Sustainable products are experiencing growth in both profits and consumer demand. To successfully market your sustainability efforts, you must carefully navigate the fine line between legitimate marketing and greenwashing. Recommendation: Partner with suppliers who prioritize sustainability.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

The vision aims to transform the country into a leading economy, a hub for commercial and cultural activities, and a model for sustainable development. In this blog post, we will explore how sustainable procurement practices can help organizations reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve their sustainability goals.

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The Softly Spark

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

When it comes to sustainability, “non-toxic” reigns supreme in consumer preferences. With global markets providing better protection against toxic ingredients, shoppers now have increased information available for their purchasing decisions. Are Certifications a Safety Net? Johnson & Son, Inc. , Seventh Generation, Inc.

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The Softly Spark

JUNE 4, 2023

On Father’s Day I want to give a sustainable gift to the special Dads in my life. Booksi o Booksio is a charitably-driven bookstore that gives 10% of every book purchase to a charity you choose. It’s not just a thoughtful gift but also a sustainable one, as you’re giving items a second life.

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The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainability has emerged as a critical factor for businesses seeking to thrive and make a positive impact. To demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices, many organizations are turning to certifications and ecolabels.

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The Softly Spark

MAY 21, 2023

Want to know how to crack Amazon’s code for sustainable products? Do you know Amazon has certified sustainable products? A certification symbol on a label can identify a product as sustainable without making consumers feel overloaded with information, thus deterring them from buying the product. Shop as you usually do!

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GovSpend

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The agenda promised insights into vendor verification, sourcing new vendors, validating pricing against historical purchase orders, market research, and tailoring bids and RFQs for success. This revelation motivated him to bring more transparency to government purchasing.

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As more public policy objectives make their way into the world of acquisition — supply chain, cybersecurity, sustainability, domestic and socioeconomic sourcing requirements, to name a few — GSA is trying to bake those into acquisition vehicles up front so agencies have an easier time complying.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. Below, Crowell Partner Cherie Owen discusses RELX Inc. , B-421597.2,

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

This vision aligns with the aspirations of many governments: leveraging technology to enhance public services , reduce costs, and promote sustainability. Foster sustainability by prioritizing green and energy-efficient technologies. However, one critical element often overlooked in these discussions is public procurement.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Initially, the reforms focused on two key actions: public institutions were required to create an annual GPP implementation plan with self-defined targets as well as a performance record of their green purchases. million and 4,415 new jobs created in the green economy, according to official figures.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The new Scottish national dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of requirements reserved for supported businesses is now live (7 September 2023).

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Telles.eu

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It is defined in the Annex as a 'supply made via direct purchases from the producer or through one single intermediary.' Pigs are reared in similar ways both in the Alentejo and Andalusia, so from an actual sustainability point of view, the product is equivalent. So what is a 'short supply chain'?

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ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Belgium-based automotive supplier, specialising in sustainable and affordable propulsion system solutions, deployed Ivalua’s platform in September 2020 for the sourcing of components for the DT2 program, within the company’s Joint Venture operations: Punch Powertrain PSA e-transmissions.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

. – Cost optimization which comes from two sources: first, the savings that are captured from purchasing through preferred suppliers and compliant channels, and second the lower cost of a more efficient purchasing process. A typical example is purchase order (PO) updates. Criteria to Choose the Right eProcurement Software.

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The Softly Spark

MAY 27, 2023

It’s clear that in order to protect the environment we need to start talking about sustainable menstrual hygiene. Despite this startling number, people will talk about reusable water bottles, but not reusable pads, period underwear or menstrual cups. Donate directly to organizations like daysforgirls.org and periodproject.org.

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AWS Public Sector

JULY 24, 2024

I chatted with the organization’s chairman, Brendan Reilly, to learn how its Sustainable Africa Initiative (SAI) is empowering agricultural experts in Nigeria to analyze climate risk models on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to prevent future food insecurity in their local communities. There are many ways to transition to more sustainable farming.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Ivalua platform selected to improve efficiency, transparency, and the employee purchasing experience. Redwood City, CA, December 15, 2022. We are delighted to have been selected for the digitization of one of the world’s leading automotive players’ procurement processes.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MAY 6, 2024

We set out to use AI to label sentences in procurement documents that match green criteria (that is, criteria designed to reduce the environmental impact of a purchase). We chose to focus initially on furniture purchases as governments buy products in this category regularly and their green requirements are well documented.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In the Kun Jarygy coalition’s first year, they detected 270 purchases with violations, resulting in five criminal cases and KZT 11.38 And the media outlet ProTenge has stopped suspicious purchases worth at least US$3 million. The media outlet ProTenge has stopped suspicious purchases worth at least US$3 million.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The city government of Klaipeda runs the Dancer bus service through a comprehensive, 10-year lease agreement that is the first purchase of its kind in the country, a result of Lithuania’s shift to using green criteria for public contracts.

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The State Department has approved NATO’s request to purchase contractor logistics support services to help alliance members maintain and sustain their C-17 military transport aircraft fleet under a potential $150 million foreign military sale agreement.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

government is the largest purchaser in the world, significantly influencing the purchasing landscape. Government agency programs like the GSA Schedules provide long-term contracts, allowing businesses to sell commercial products and services at pre-negotiated prices, simplifying the purchasing process.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 11, 2024

The following is the final installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice kept you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. View the full article

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The State Department has approved the government of Kuwaits request to purchase maintenance, repair and sustainment services and military equipment for an estimated cost of $300 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tuesday BAE Systems, U.S.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

SeloVerde allows industry and other stakeholders access to information on deforestation prior to purchasing cattle and soy to make environmentally responsive evidence-based decisions. It is the first public system able to monitor direct and indirect suppliers and integrate federal and state level environmental and social data daily.

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