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Government’s Default Termination Threat Was Improper Coercion, Says ASBCA
Aug 29, 2018
The Government improperly threatened to terminate a contractor for default, because there was no good reason to believe the contractor had actually defaulted.
In a fascinating new decision by the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, the Government’s threat–made to a contractor with...
CO Identifies Wrong Appeals Board, Appeal Dismissed Anyway
Aug 27, 2018
An Air Force Contracting Officer, asked by a contractor where to send an appeal, provided the contractor with information about the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, not the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals.
Despite the Contracting Officer’s erroneous advice, the CBCA dismissed the...
Another Look at Ukraine’s Public Procurement System
Aug 24, 2018
We have written a fair amount over the past few years on the Ukrainian public sector e-procurement system, ProZorro, from its inception, to its successes, to more recent controversy around its effectiveness. It was introduced to enhance transparency and address corruption in national commercial...
Public Spend Forum’s Public Procurement Weekly Roundup
Aug 24, 2018
DHS awards a $1 billion cybersecurity contract, GSA is following a new acquisition process, and much more. This is Public Spend Forum’s Weekly Roundup for August 24, 2018.
Booz Allen Awarded $1 Billion Cybersecurity Contract
Booz Allen Hamilton received a potential six-year, $1.03 billion task...
Another Look At Ukraine’s Public Procurement System
Aug 24, 2018
We have written a fair amount over the past few years on the Ukrainian public sector e-procurement system, ProZorro, from its inception, to its successes, to more recent controversy around its effectiveness. It was introduced to enhance transparency and address corruption in national commercial...
Another Look at Ukraine’s Public Procurement System
Aug 24, 2018
We have written a fair amount over the past few years on the Ukrainian public sector e-procurement system, ProZorro, from its inception, to its successes, to more recent controversy around its effectiveness. It was introduced to enhance transparency and address corruption in national commercial...
SmallGovCon Week in Review: August 20-24, 2018
Aug 24, 2018
We’re in the final stretch! There are only about 5 weeks left in the fiscal year, which means the lives of government contractors are about to get more chaotic. But as August draws to a close, I hope you’re able to have a relaxing weekend; let’s get it started off right with the SmallGovCon...
Progress Since the 2016 Anti-Corruption Summit
Aug 23, 2018
In 2016 43 governments made over 600 anti-corruption commitments at the Anti-Corruption Summit in London. To keep up the pressure on countries to stick to their commitments, Transparency International UK launched the Anti-Corruption Pledge Tracker in 2017. TI is now tracking progress across 116...
2018 Conference on Responsible Public Procurement
Aug 23, 2018
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture present the third edition of the annual conference on Responsible Public Procurement. Tackling the theme of social responsibility and quality in public procurement the event will be held in Prague on 20th September. Three...
Clearer Explanations of Competitive Procurement in UK Healthcare Called For
Aug 23, 2018
Public Finance runs a piece on how UK health providers are sensing a growing threat of legal action where competitive procurement rules are misunderstood by clinical commissioning groups (CCGs). NHS staff need clearer guidance on complex health procurement rules to stop private sector providers...
Breaking the Ice with Mike Derrios, Head of Contracting for the U.S. Coast Guard
Aug 22, 2018
Episode 9 of the Public Procurement Leaders Podcast
As the Head of Contracting Activity and Senior Procurement Executive for the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Mike Derrios oversees a multi-billion spend that procures everything from training to ice-busting ships to clear shipping routes in...
Six Tips for Your Best Market Research
Aug 17, 2018
Your Guide to Finding the Top Government Contractors for your Procurement Requirements
Market research is an essential chore for contracting professionals looking for top government contractors who offer the best value for their customer and agency missions. Simple in concept but more difficult in...
