Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 15, 2024

data concerning the manufacturer and suppliers of these products). Such criteria include an assessment of the “scale and severity of the suspected forced labour” as well as the “quantity or volume or products placed or made available on the Union market.” Please see our previous blog posts here and here.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

That is hardly optimal given the diversity of products, services and supply partnerships in place at most companies. It is just as valid to sign a contract extension with an incumbent supplier as it is to run a full RFP and intensive negotiation process.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Selective Tendering Process Selective tenders restrict the invitation to tender to a suitable supplier or only the competent contractors that have been previously selected, usually on the basis of their past performance, financial stability, and technical competence. For contractors to accurately bid, this is a crucial document.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Level 1 certification will require a self-assessment, attested to annually by the Affirming Official of the organization and submitted to DoD’s Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). James Peake , M.D., The rule notes that contractors could face contractual penalties if DIBCAC finds them noncompliant.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Level one and basic Level two certifications can be obtained through annual self-attestations submitted to the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Level 1 certification will require a self-assessment, attested to annually by the Affirming Official of the organization and submitted to DoD’s Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

He states, “there may be circumstances where an accommodation can be reached by mutual agreement of the contracting parties, perhaps to address acute impacts on small business and other suppliers[.]” [52] Now, he is getting to the heart of the issue, which is what to do about fixed-price contracts already in existence.

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GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 28, 2023

Unico was excluded from the evaluation as the agency found the company not to be a domestic supplier because it lacked the necessary component pricing to make an informed decision. In some cases, companies may need to carefully review supply chains to ensure their goods are compliant with domestic preference rules.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

Aimed primarily at imports from key trading partners, these tariffs are set to significantly affect a wide array of goods, directly highlighting the impact of US tariffs on UK supply chains. For procurement professionals, this development presents new challenges in cost management, supplier relationships, and regulatory compliance.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The objective of the interim rule is to “…address risks in supply chains by reducing or removing threats and vulnerabilities that may lead to data and intellectual property theft, damage to critical infrastructure, harm to Federal information systems, and otherwise degrade our national security.”

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 26, 2024

By taking advantage of the strategies in this guidance, the federal government will be able to increase the number of small business firms in the federal supplier base and increase contracting opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs).” Where should those businesses go to get their money back?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

MAPS is a multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract that is set to replace the ITES-3S and RS3 contracts in 2027. GSA Provides Updated Instructions on Identifying SUP Free Packaging GSA has updated an Interact post that explains how suppliers can garner a Single Use Plastic (SUP) free icon for products on GSA Advantage!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As CISA has noted , [an SBOM] has emerged as a key building block in software security and software supply chain risk management. SBOMs are defined by CISA as a formal record containing the details and supply chain relationships of various components used in building software.

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Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 7, 2025

In brief Following President Trumps extensive new import tariffs, many companies are grappling with increased costs and supply chain uncertainty. It can be helpful to act sooner rather than later so that all parties in the supply chain have ample notice of changes. Does it list government actions or changes in law?

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