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Common Problems In Writing Requirements
May 3, 2017
This article on writing requirements is from the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE). Writing requirements is an important part of the trade they represent. In this article, INCOSE shares their perspectives on writing good requirements, with an emphasis on identifying common...
President Creates Council for Updating IT
May 3, 2017
While Congress has revived the Modernizing Government Technology Act, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create the American Technology Council, a committee charged with providing guidance to how agencies upgrade their IT. The committee is comprised of administration officials,...
Cooperative IT Staffing in Maricopa County Arizona – A Case Study
May 3, 2017
Being challenged in filling IT positions in a timely manner and plagued with related inefficiencies, an Arizona County pursued a cooperative IT staffing contract for all County departments to utilize. Maricopa County’s Temporary Staffing Cooperative Agreement, a national cooperative contract...
Office of American Innovation on Track to Improve IT Acquisition
May 3, 2017
Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX), the sponsor of the MGT Act, said the White House’s Office of American Innovation, created in March, “gets it,” in terms of updating government technology, and applying private sector practices to help improve government services. One of the areas the office is tasked...
Mini Case Studies and Key Principles of Early Market Engagement as an Integral Part of Requirements Planning
May 3, 2017
This article focuses on key principles with several supporting mini-case studies, describing and illustrating the principles behind early market engagement as a critical part of requirements planning. The article is written specifically for the public procurement and provides a rich set of...
Spend Analysis Basics – A Brief Tutorial
May 3, 2017
NIGP presents the basics of spend analysis in this tutorial. Of particular interest, even as a refresher, are the various ways that spend analysis is used. Also included is a list of references for further reading.
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President Trump Says September Shutdown May Help “Fix” Budget Issues
May 3, 2017
While Congress has worked to write a budget bill that will be passed this week, and which President Donald Trump has said he would sign, the president tweeted yesterday that the country “needed a good shutdown in September,” to “fix the mess” in the Senate. Shutdown threats and continuing...
How to Save on Electricity Procurement in the Public Sector – One City’s Example
May 3, 2017
A municipal sourcing / RFP effort utilizing a creative approach led to a $1.2 Million savings on electricity during a period of climbing electricity rates. Read more on this case study for an overview of the techniques and process utilized.
Full Case Study: U.S. Communities Government Purchasing...
A Case Study in Cooperative Purchasing– Richmond Area Jurisdictions Work Together to realize Significant Savings
May 3, 2017
This brief write up illustrates the power of local jurisdictions working together through cooperative purchasing to realize significant cost savings. In this mini-case study, Richmond, VA area jurisdictions collaborate in purchasing a region-wide radio communications system for police, fire and...
MGT Act Heads to the House Floor
May 3, 2017
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee approved the Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Act on Tuesday with no amendments. The bill allows agencies to create funds to upgrade legacy IT systems, something the White House has also prioritized. With Congress heading into recess next...
A Brief Tutorial On Procurement Specifications – Definition And Overview
May 3, 2017
This article provides a very brief overview about specifications – what are they, what are the different major types of specifications, and an outlined set of tips on writing specifications.
Full Report: NIGP
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Cooperative Contracts – A Case Study in Efficiency and Cost Management
May 3, 2017
Prince William County Public Schools, Virginia (PWCPS) led the competitive solicitation process and award for several categories of supplies. Nationwide, more than 90,000 public-sector organizations, including local and state agencies and non-profit and educational institutions, can now access 10...
