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?

Purchasing 58

Purchasing Finance Education Bidding 58

ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Carahsoft Technology has agreed to utilize its reseller network and government procurement vehicles to offer CodeLock 's compliance, accountability and security software to government and public sector customers.

Government 105

Government Government Utilities Purchasing 105

FedScoop

AUGUST 22, 2024

Five of the country’s leading software and tech advocacy organizations are urging Senate and House leadership to pass bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at improving federal agency oversight and management of software purchases before this congressional term comes to a close. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Matt Cartwright, D-Pa.,

Purchasing 130

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 130

Select GCR

APRIL 8, 2025

Utilizing platforms such as SAM.gov and DSBS is crucial for small businesses to find relevant federal contract opportunities and partnership initiatives. Businesses must also utilize the various resources available to support them in federal contracting.

Contract 52

Contract Government Contracts Participation Utilities 52

AWS Public Sector

APRIL 10, 2024

AWS Marketplace brings ease and speed to the procurement process, enabling customers to purchase software from 15,000 listings across 65 categories more quickly, all while utilizing their AWS commitments. Where to start Forrester identified AWS Marketplace as a leader in its most recent SaaS marketplaces Wave.

Education 126

Education Purchasing Procurement Networking 126

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

By utilizing OMNIA Partners, organizations can secure competitive pricing on security and safety solutions without sacrificing quality. Check out our other public safety content: Purchasing Public Safety Solutions Effectively & Efficiently Reshaping the Future of Public Safety with Innovative IT Solutions Brought to you by:

Procurement 58

Procurement Procurement Team Supplier Quality 58

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

And part of the motivating factor here is that SBA has found that small business utilization on multiple award contracts really is lower. They have large and small companies mixed together under the whole vehicle, right? Dan Ramish: That’s right. The Rule of Two has made a difference. Tom Temin: All right.

Thresholds 103

Thresholds Participation Procurement Contract 103

SmallGovCon

MAY 10, 2024

OHA turned to the language of the nonmanufacturer rule itself, which states it does not apply to simplified acquisition procedures, and does not apply to small business set-aside contracts “with an estimated value between the micro-purchase threshold and the simplified acquisition threshold.” 8(a)) at any dollar amount.

Thresholds 105

Thresholds Manufacturing Purchasing Retail 105

FedScoop

JANUARY 31, 2024

The move comes amid ongoing bipartisan concern about law enforcement agency purchases of peoples’ location data without obtaining a warrant. CBP “discontinued its contract utilizing CTD technology” after the end of fiscal year 2023, according to a spokesperson. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore.,

Data 141

Data Impact Assessment Purchasing Electronics 141

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This proactive approach involves evaluating operational efficiency, vehicle utilization, and maintenance practices to identify any inefficiencies or areas for improvement. This can be especially useful for fleets that utilize a significant number of vehicles from specific manufacturers, including EVs and hybrids.”

Management 118

Management Government Government Efficiency 118

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.

Green Public Procurement 78

Green Public Procurement Public Procurement Procurement IT 78

Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

A small business must meet eligibility criteria set by the SBA, register with SAM, attain small business certifications to participate in government contracting, and then utilize platforms like SAM.gov, dsbs.sba.gov, and Select GCR Pro to discover small business government contractor opportunities.

Government Contracts 98

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I am delighted to present to How to Crack a Nut readers an outline of my recently published book Framework Agreements, Supplier Lists and Other Public Procurement Tools: Purchasing Uncertain or Indefinite Requirements (Hart Publishing, 2023).

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Framework Agreement Public Procurement Public Procurement System 52

GovLoop

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Fresh budgets make the best time to give your purchases a security refresh. By Hayden Smith. With the new fiscal year upon us, you might be looking at some big goals for the year ahead. Use your funds to make an impact that returns results all year long. What’s the spending strategy here?

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Efficiency Collaboration Utilities 52

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 27, 2024

The Department of the Navy (DoN) modified its blanket purchase agreement (BPA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide U.S. AWS account holders under the Navy BPA must first establish the required centralized purchasing controls for their organization’s contracting officer prior to getting started with AWS Marketplace.

IT 83

IT Centralized Purchasing Purchasing Accountability 83

ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

A company’s supply chain is a key source of competitive advantage and Supply Chain Management (SCM) is designed to allow a company to monitor its suppliers and utilize the available resources to improve performance. Learn to manage and control your suppliers to improve your purchasing efficiency and expand your supplier base. .

Supplier 98

Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team Tender 98

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Furthermore, it requires contracting officers to notify SBA for certain activities, namely: “contracting officers are required to submit blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) issued under FAR part 13 and FAR part 13 BPA orders in the 8(a) Program to SBA for acceptance,” the final rule said. Comments are due by Dec.

Purchasing 96

Purchasing Thresholds Quantity Contract 96

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

By ensuring that the right goods and services are purchased at the right price and delivered on time, procurement can help to ensure that a company or organization achieves its goals. With streamlined processes, purchasing products and services becomes faster, cheaper, and more efficient.

Procurement 19

Procurement Supply Chain Eprocurement Manufacturing 19

AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

The key to ensuring security and compliance is ensuring proper documentation and securing the baseline template utilized. Within the Auto Scaling group, you set parameters such as what launch template to use, scaling policies, health checks, and Amazon EC2 purchase type (for example, On-Demand or Spot).

Utilities 78

Utilities Networking Demand Management 78

FedScoop

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Access Board, agencies must meet technical requirements when purchasing information and communication technology products and services. Though the memorandum “does not apply to national security systems,” agencies are encouraged to utilize the guidance in the management of national security systems when it’s possible.

Budget 107

Budget Transportation Transportation Electronics 107

SmallGovCon

JUNE 17, 2024

Many contractors utilize a GSA schedule contract to provide the Government with their products and/or services. Two years after the award of the schedule contract, on December 29, 2022, the Contractor had 100% of its stock purchased and due to this became “other than small.”

Purchasing 105

Purchasing Contract Government Contracts Utilities 105

GovLoop

MAY 2, 2023

Know — and Use — What You’ve Got Over the past decade, government agencies have rushed to purchase as many cyber tools as they can to combat the rising threats. For example, when Log4J was discovered in 2022, it had no impact on Check Point customers, Plesich explained. Photo by Min An at pexels.com Favorite

Public Private Partnership 105

Public Private Partnership Utilities Purchasing Engineering 105

GovSpend

APRIL 17, 2024

School closures during the COVID-19 pandemic spurred a large increase in the number of districts purchasing subscriptions to learning management software, with Google, Canvas and Blackboard as the leading players, GovSpend data shows. Instructure is the publicly traded company that makes Canvas LMS.

Management 59

Management Purchasing Education Data 59

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.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 26, 2024

Keep reading to see what EverDriven, the industry-leading provider of student transportation, suggests about which decision makers should be involved in the purchasing process and how OMNIA Partners , a cooperative purchasing organization, can help simplify procurement for any school district.

Transportation 52

Transportation Transportation Procurement Education 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 26, 2024

Utilize Foodservice Disposables: Foodservice disposables, such as single-use gloves, utensils and food containers, play a critical role in preventing cross-contamination. Purchase cleaning, sanitation, breakroom and foodservice disposable products from Network on OPUS here ! Encourage a culture of responsibility and accountability.

Distribution 52

Distribution E-procurement Purchasing Networking 52

GovLoop

JANUARY 27, 2023

Instead of shouldering that cost, an alternative option is utilizing a SOC as a service solution. These benefits allow agencies to effectively manage risk to their environment and minimize costs, without hiring internally for cybersecurity professionals or having to purchase additional equipment.

Utilities 64

Utilities Budget Purchasing Engineering 64

American City & Country

OCTOBER 8, 2024

According to Mitchell, it is nearly impossible for just one individual to organically possess all of the knowledge necessary to successfully implement a technology purchase completely on their own. No question, updating an agency’s IT setup can be a major undertaking.

Import 110

Import Competitive Bidding Price Change Management 110

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?

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To summarize, tail spend is commonly labeled as the money a company spends on purchases that accounts for roughly 80% of total transactions, making up about 20% of the company’s spend by volume. Poorly utilized preferred suppliers with negotiated pricing. Which supplier it was purchased from; and . Who purchased it.

Buyers 52

Buyers Supplier Purchasing Procurement Team 52

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Where once both hardware and software could be budgeted as one-time purchases, cloud-based solutions require ongoing contracts that need a maintenance-style budget. You pay for what you use, but it’s budgeted as a utilization product,” Helou said. Use Cloud Solutions to Align Software Use and Cost. But there were also fewer risks.

Procurement 52

Procurement Budget Purchasing Buyers 52

GovLoop

MARCH 24, 2023

The best way to purchase and utilize cybersecurity coverage is to pair it with a vigorous risk-reduction effort. But the cost of frequent ransomware attacks has driven up the price of insurance by at least 25 percent, putting it out of reach for some organizations.

Insurance 52

Insurance Utilities Purchasing Price 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 30, 2024

Do you simply need to track fuel transactions, or do you need to use fuel consumption data to help justify the purchase of a new asset to stakeholders? To address the former problem, fuel cards are likely the best option and keep fuel purchase details together. Another point to consider is what tool you can get the green light for.

Management 52

Management Fleet Optimization Purchasing Data 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

His specialty is in helping organizations utilize and implement modular-based open system solutions to drive tangible business and mission outcomes. In his current capacity, he serves as a trusted advisor to a multitude of clients in throughout the world.

Networking 140

Networking Participation Inventory Management Warehouse 140

GovSpend

AUGUST 30, 2024

Understanding how your target agencies make purchases—whether through bids, RFPs, sole sources, or P-cards—can save time and effort. Utilize Data and Analytics Timing and market trends play a significant role in pipeline management. Leveraging GovSpend for Pipeline Success 1.

Bidding 59

Bidding Purchasing Data Influencing 59

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.

Collaboration 67

Collaboration E-catalogue Framework Agreement E-procurement 67

ivalua

MARCH 1, 2021

Thuy Mauge is a Supply Services Manager for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the largest municipal utility in the United States, overseeing various procurement programs for Supply Chain Services (SCS) division. She currently manages LADWP purchasing card program with over 1100 users and over $33 million in annual spend.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Utilities Transparency Purchasing 8