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Smart Public Procurement for Better Public Spending in Latin America and the Caribbean

Inter-American Development Bank

At its core, it advocates for the implementation of regulatory reforms, digital transformation, and strategic planning to create a procurement system that responds effectively to complex societal needs. Leverage strategic planning and adaptive governance to manage uncertainty in procurement spending.

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Trade Agreements and Country of Origin: What You Need to Know

Public Contracting Institute

For businesses, understanding these agreements is crucial for strategic planning and cost management in international trade. The TAA applies to procurements above certain dollar thresholds. These agreements can create preferential treatment for goods from certain countries, affecting tariffs and market access. government. .”

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Open Procurement in Europe: 100 experts share their vision for the future

Open Contracting Partnership

For example, Lisbon city’s adviser Gonçalo Negrão Serra emphasized the role of cities in shaping the market through sustainable and socially conscious procurement practices, implementing a strategic plan, and seeking collaboration with other cities.

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A Beginner's Guide to Long-Range Acquisition Forecasts (LRAFs)

GovCon Chamber of Commerce

Some forecasts include projections of anticipated contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold that women-owned businesses, HUBZone, 8(a)-certified, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses may be able to perform under direct contracts with the government, or through subcontracting. Inform yourself first.

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Understanding EDWOSB Certification

Select GCR

Eligibility for EDWOSB certification requires a business to be 51% unconditionally owned by economically disadvantaged women, satisfying strict financial thresholds and NAICS code criteria related to underrepresented industries. These challenges require careful navigation and strategic planning to overcome.

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Friday Flash 06/07/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DHS Outlines Tech Priorities in 7-Year Strategic Plan Meritalk reports that on May 28, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its first-ever Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) Strategic Plan. For more details, see OMB’s Fact Sheet on its data centralization strategy.

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Friday Flash 01/05/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Covered follow-on contracts include most contracts governed by the Service Contract Act (SCA) that exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, currently set at $250,000. Throughout 2023, DHA saw several accomplishments and organizational advancements, including a new director, a strategic plan, and nine Defense Health Networks.

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