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After Consolidating, Louisiana IT Continues to Improve Cybersecurity
Jan 4, 2018
Louisiana set out to upgrade its computer systems and consolidating its IT efforts under the executive branch in 2014. Since the major overhaul, the state is saving millions of dollars and officials say that it’s well positioned to protect information from security threats. “A...
Simple Advice for Procurement Success in 2018
Jan 3, 2018
As Spend Matters gets back in the swing of things in the new year with full coverage of topics, Peter Smith addresses prospects for 2018 as well as suggesting some resolutions, ideas or goals that procurement professionals might want to adopt. He covers four key points wishes readers a happy,...
VA CVE Unreasonably Decertified SDVOSB, Court Rules
Jan 3, 2018
The VA Center for Verification and Evaluation unreasonably decertified an SDVOSB based on the results of an SBA SDVOSB decision.
According to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, it was improper for the VA to remove the SDVOSB from the VA’s database without evaluating whether the SBA’s...
2018 NDAA Increases Civilian Micro-Purchase Threshold to $10,000
Jan 3, 2018
The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has generated lots of headlines regarding the so-called “Amazon amendment” and the Act’s prohibition on the Russian IT company Kaspersky Labs products. But gone under reported is a huge change to how the government makes small purchases....
Happy New Year – And A Quick Note About The New EU Thresholds
Jan 2, 2018
Happy New Year! And the new threshold levels for the European Public Procurement Regulations came into force on January 1st. These define the contract value above which certain steps must be taken, such as “OJEU” advertising of contract opportunities.
The changes are based largely on currency...
Court Upholds “Draconian and Perverse” SBA SDVOSB Ownership Rules
Jan 2, 2018
The SBA’s strict SDVOSB ownership rules can produce “draconian and perverse” results, but are nonetheless legal, according to a federal judge.
In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims condemned the SBA’s SDVOSB unconditional ownership requirements, while holding that the SBA...
Recap & Recording: How to Buy Procurement Technology – Getting Started
Nov 21, 2017
Buying procurement technology, like any technology, can be a complex endeavor. It requires an understanding of which facets of procurement you’re trying to improve, which technologies in the market are best suited to your specific problems, and how best to engage vendors and structure agreements...
Value of a Global Public Procurement Community – PSF Progress and Next Steps
Nov 20, 2017
Raj Sharma, founder of Public Spend Forum (PSF), is in London briefly on November 27, passing through on his way to Amsterdam for the Open Contracting 2017 event. It sounds very interesting, so we look forward to his review of the event; I know Peter Smith (Spend Matters and PSF Europe lead) would...
Recap & Recording: How to Buy Drones
Nov 8, 2017
If you are curious about how drones are used in the public sector and want to learn how to buy them, then this pre-recorded webinar will get you on the right track.
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Drones are doing amazing work in the public sector, from creating 3D models of large mountains to helping in disaster...
Recap & Recording: Modernizing IT Through Agile Share-in-Savings Contracts
Oct 30, 2017
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Governments at all levels are grappling with the need to invest in new technologies and modernize their legacy systems. But lack of resources and capital investment dollars can often prevent that from happening. Vendors are ready to take risks and put more...
Recap & Recording: Creating a Culture of Customer Service in Public Procurement
Aug 8, 2017
On August 8, Jack Pellegrino, Director of Purchasing & Contracting for the County of San Diego, presented a webinar on how public procurement is a service profession and the importance of customer service within this area. While providing good customer service takes a little extra time,...
Recap & Recording: Selling in the Government
Jul 25, 2017
On July 24, Dr. Steven Kelman, Professor of Public Management at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government presented a webinar for suppliers interested in entering the government market. “Selling in the Government – Understand How the Government is Different and What That Means for...
