American City & Country

AUGUST 27, 2024

McGinty notes however, that local governments may buy less regularly and in smaller quantities than for-profit landscaping businesses. He adds that cooperative deals can help produce an expanded vendor pool, reduce administrative costs and improve the quality of products and services available to cities and counties.

Government 98

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GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 23, 2023

Socially disadvantaged individuals are defined as “those who have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of their identity as a member of a group without regard to their individual qualities.” The regulations outline what it takes for an individual to prove they are socially disadvantaged. In 2018, the U.S.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It is important, however, also to consider that contract prices on an indefinite quantity indefinite delivery contract, such as the MAS, are based on unknown requirements and must cover every possible contingency, e.g. , quantity, quality, delivery, complexity, scale, location, security clearance level, etc.

Price 52

Price Quantity Quality Import 52

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2020

2) Unfinished, sub-standard delivery or lower than contracted quantity leading to the need for further public expenditure or lost revenue. 3) Adverse impact on growth through lower efficiency of public investment, lower quality of public services and higher volatility in markets with substantial public presence.

Corruption 52

Corruption E-procurement Public Procurement Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It is important, however, also to consider that contract prices on an indefinite quantity indefinite delivery contract, such as the MAS, are based on unknown requirements and must cover every possible contingency, e.g. , quantity, quality, delivery, complexity, scale, location, security clearance level, etc.

Price 45

Price Quantity Quality Import 45

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Competitive pricing is crucial; pricing too high may result in your proposal being dismissed, while pricing too low may signal low quality. These include Indefinite Delivery and Quantity Contracts (IDIQ) and Incentive Contracts, each with its applications and nuances. What are IDIQ contracts?

Government 52

Government Government Contract Government Contracts 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Managing suppliers through qualification activities will confirm their ability to produce and deliver components at the proper quality and quantities to support customer demand.

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Supplier Strategic Sourcing Manufacturing Demand 56

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Customers may select the best offer from submitted tenders based on quality, price, and terms thanks to its transparency, equity, and efficiency of the tender process. This method decreases the number of bids to control and evaluate, concentrating on the quality rather than quantity.

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Public Contracting Institute

JUNE 6, 2024

The use of multi-year contracting is encouraged to take advantage of one or more of the following: lower costs; enhancement of standardization; reduction of administrative burden in the placement and administration of contracts; substantial continuity of production or performance, thus avoiding annual startup costs, preproduction testing costs, make-ready (..)

Quantity 52

Quantity Government Contracts Quality Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Terms and conditions, among them, quality, quantity, delivery, warranty, capability, complexity and place of performance, factor into pricing decisions. Data context in assessing fair and reasonable pricing is foundational to sound acquisition business decisions. It is also a regulatory requirement. See FAR 15.405, 15.403-3 and 15.402.

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Price Procurement Data Quantity 64

Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 23, 2023

Setting aside that the bid protest system serves a necessary and important oversight function—improving the integrity and quality of government contracting actions—as currently drafted, significant questions remain as to how Section 804 of the House NDAA, which introduces the pilot program, would apply.

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Supply Chain Budget Bidding Participation 130

GovSpend

MARCH 18, 2024

Using this information, she was able to identify potential vendors, check their history with other agencies, and assess pricing based on factors like similar quantities. Tailoring Bids and RFQs for Success: The final topic explored how GovSpend can help agencies tailor their bids and RFQs so they are more likely to attract quality vendors.

Procurement 52

Procurement Purchasing Price Bidding 52

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Research suggests EHRs translate into better quality and outcomes of care: organisations that implemented EHRs had 30% higher adherence to clinical guidelines, a 54% reduction in medication errors, and a 36% reduction in adverse drug events. When it comes to addressing the social determinants of health, we tend to underuse technology.

Data 80

Data Sustainability Innovation Electronics 80

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In many cases, other evaluation factors, such as innovative technology solutions, experience, quality, or delivery terms are significantly more important than price. For the majority of acquisitions on the Schedule, especially for services, however, price is not the most important factor. All told, GSA’s proposal is worthy of consideration.

Price 45

Price Innovation Quality Participation 45

ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

First of all, we must identify the suppliers with the highest emissions either by physical quantity or amounts spent. This means a significant risk of low commitment rates and low-quality (and therefore unreliable) data. To improve efficiency, quality, and data capitalization, the buyer must have digitized tools at their disposal.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Purchasing Buyers 52

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A value between 4 and 7 indicates moderate food insecurity, which means the household is compromising food quality, variety, and quantity. A score less than 4 indicates mild food insecurity, meaning the participants worry about food and the household may reduce other essential expenses to pay for food.

Data 110

Data Accountability Management Quantity 110

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

AUGUST 23, 2023

Where traditional sourcing focuses on high volumes and bulk buying to secure discounts, strategic sourcing focuses on securing the best quality for the lowest cost. Consider the departments involved, the quantity, where they are located and the processes that are used. Why is strategic sourcing important?

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Strategic Sourcing Import Total Cost of Ownership IT 52

NIH NITAAC

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Priority #5: Eliminate Redundancies and Deliver More Value with NITAAC Government-Wide Strategic Solutions (GSS) NITAAC delivers quality IT equipment at competitive rates. Agencies get the same low price regardless of the quantities ordered. The more federal agencies participate, the greater the overall savings.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Quantity Contract Innovation 52

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

In spite of such major policy developments, we still lack the specific and rigorous evidence on the impact of transparency interventions and which types of transparency matter for which actors to support desirable societal outcomes such as high quality public services, procedural justice or public sector integrity (Bauhr et al, 2019).

Bidder 40

Bidder Transparency Public Procurement Contract 40

aptac

JUNE 22, 2018

The type, kind and quantity of assistance FEMA provides is entirely up to state and local authorities. Often these offices control much of the work that is done. In fact, FEMA doesn’t do anything without request and concurrence from the state, local and (when applicable) tribal governments.

Contract 52

Contract E-catalogue E-procurement Buyers 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

The supplier , contractor or service provider has the responsibility of performing the contract in accordance with its terms and conditions to meet all the technical and quality standards. Without contract award and effective contract implementation, the objectives for initiating the procurement process cannot be attained.

Contract Administration 40

Contract Administration Contract Supplier Procurement 40

ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2018

In recent years, the company has been consistently implementing advanced technological solutions, thus improving the quality, safety and effectiveness of its operations. It employs 5500 employees in 9 facilities throughout Poland and as the only Distribution System Operator [DSO], it has its own distribution network in the country.

E-procurement 40

E-procurement Tender Supplier Buyers 40

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 12, 2024

In this regard, the number of people on the list of arbitrators is no indication of their independence, quantity is no substitute for quality.

Balance 52

Balance Quantity Corruption Quality 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

MARCH 26, 2019

Evaluation for Compliance with Technical Requirements: At this stage, the panel evaluates for compliance with specified quality (specifications).

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Evaluation Bidding Bidder Price 40

ivalua

JUNE 10, 2020

Do this with an eye for quality and quantity, ensuring they adhere to the requirements agreed upon in your contract. Once you begin working with a third-party supplier, how do you ensure you get what you paid for? By carefully and consistently monitoring the goods and services you receive.

Risk Management 59

Risk Management Supplier Supply Chain Management 59

ivalua

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Or does it prefer to only control results against a set of objectives and leave talent quantity, quality and work organization up to a third party? Does management want and need to control: the number of profiles and their skills, work execution, the achievement and timing of results? Let us tackle some scenarios.

Procurement 40

Procurement Supplier Consulting Management 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

GSA is considering posting performance information from customer feedback surveys, including on-time delivery, backorders, cancellation, delivery status, data quality, contract compliance, and customer satisfaction ratings. Initially, some performance information will be posted on GSA Advantage! and will relate to previous GSA Advantage!

Price 52

Price Logistics E-procurement Procurement 52

GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 28, 2023

The guidance provides that a waiver is justified anytime a federal awarding agency “finds that: (1) [a]pplying the Buy America Preference would be inconsistent with the public interest (a ‘public interest waiver’); (2) [t]ypes of iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably (..)

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Manufacturing Transportation Transportation Supply Chain 130

The Contractor's Perspective

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

2 CFR §184.7(a).

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Engineering Distribution 52

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. Only 40 percent of non-VA hospitals received these ratings.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Networking Budget 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Healthcare Spotlight: DHA MEDLOG Team Supports Supply Chain Functionality for MHS DVIDS reported on the work of the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) Medical Logistics Directorate, known as MEDLOG, to help ensure that the Military Health System (MHS) delivers high-quality care to its approximately 9.5

Price 52

Price Supply Chain Logistics Procurement 52

Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Alternatively, maybe the contractor can speed up delivery, assume risk of loss, make a quality improvement or otherwise perform a value-add, take on additional tasks, provide a better warranty, confer more intellectual property rights, provide free storage, give more transition support in off-ramping the contract, etc.

Government 40

Government Government Price Contract 40

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Firstly, Kazakhstan publishes relatively high-quality, real-time open contracting data. The quality of Kazakhstan’s data publication stands out in the region. 5 strategies behind Kazakhstan’s procurement monitoring ecosystem There are several reasons this open contracting approach has been successful so far.

Procurement 120

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Corruption 120

AWS Public Sector

APRIL 22, 2024

However, educational institutions face challenges in keeping up with this rapid pace, both in terms of the quantity and quality of the talent trained.

Education 127

Education Collaboration Demand Networking 127

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.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Price Procurement 52

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.

Government 52

Government Government Bidding Government Contracts 52

GovCon Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

According to the notice posted Monday on SAM.gov, the maximum value of the potential multiple award indefinite-quality/indefinite-quantity contract will be in hundred million dollars and will be divided among all

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Quantity Quality Contract 52