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How Agile Procurement is Here to Change the Face of Government Contracting
Mar 29, 2019
How Agile project management practices can save the government contracting industry by allowing agencies to stay ahead of their problems
We can feel it every time we respond to a 200 page RFP or insist contracts can accommodate every possible future scenario. Public procurement has gone stale. The...
Public Spend Forum’s Public Procurement Weekly Roundup
Mar 22, 2019
DHS demonstrates how agencies can address fear of failure and enhance innovation efforts with cultural support, CenturyLink authorized to begin selling on GSA’s EIS contract, and GSA issues RFQ for new CoE acquisition model. All this and more in Public Spend Forum’s Weekly Roundup for March 22,...
Relative Pricing of Commercial Items: GSA Advantage Pricing vs. State, Local and Educational Institutions
Mar 19, 2019
By Daria Mathew, VP of XSB
Federal, State, Local, and Educational (SLED) institutions buy tens of billions of catalog-type items (e.g., office supplies, MRO, IT, janitorial and sanitation supplies, electrical parts, medical supplies, emergency supplies, etc.) every year. Public sector buyers...
5 Tips for Better Communication Between Buyers and Suppliers
Mar 19, 2019
A guide to better industry communication to get the most out of your contracting outcomes
It’s a well-known problem in the government contracting industry that the lines of communication between the government agencies and the suppliers bidding for their business don’t always flow freely....
The Best Free Tools to Take the GovCon Market by Storm
Mar 8, 2019
A comprehensive list of free GovCon tools contractors can use to stay up to date, respond to market trends and, snag those contracts.
We all know that the GovCon market has some of the fiercest competition in the US. With over 435,000 registered and active contractors and most competitive bids...
How to Find Qualified Government Contractors
Mar 7, 2019
A look at the ways market experts determine which suppliers are reliable contractors and which will only cause problems
Suppliers and reliable contractors are vital to almost every business. As such, your relationship with the government contractors you choose to do business with will be some of...
10 Ways for Women-Owned Businesses to Succeed in Government Contracting
Mar 5, 2019
After trying for two decades, the federal government has finally met its goal of awarding five percent, or $17.8 billion, of all contracts to women-owned small businesses. This means five percent is no longer the ceiling but the foundation to build up from moving forward. The Small Business...
5 Reasons You Should Take a Job in Public Sector Procurement
Jan 8, 2019
A Look at Why You Should Leave the Private Sector and Take a Job in Public Sector Procurement or Acquisition
It’s no secret that private sector consulting is a lucrative field. For a lot of people in the industry, it seems like “the top,” that lofty goal they’re always striving to reach....
Got a Public Sector or Public Procurement Job Interview?
Jan 8, 2019
4 Tips to Help You Ace the Interview and Land Your Dream Job
So, you’ve started the job hunt. Congratulations! But if you’re looking for your next job in the public sector, the ever-shifting political and economic landscape may have you worried. In reality, there’s no reason for concern–...
5 Reasons Contract Management is Still a Big Challenge in the Public Sector
Jan 8, 2019
Your Guide to Everything Contract Management Can Throw at You
There are some excellent examples of successfully implementing public procurement best practices across Europe, and there are plenty of examples of less-ideal practices in public procurement as well. However, many of the biggest problems...
Recap & Recording: Unpacking Best Value – Understanding and Embracing Value Based Approaches for Procurement
Sep 18, 2018
When does a ten dollar widget not cost ten dollars? When the total cost of ownership includes “hidden” charges that outweigh the savings you thought you may be achieving.
This was a fundamental lesson in a recent webinar from Public Spend Forum featuring special guest Todd Snelgrove. While...
Improving Technology Procurement and Innovation in the Government Marketplace
Jul 16, 2018
On Wednesday, June 6, Public Spend Forum convened a Technology Procurement Symposium to identify barriers to government’s adoption of emerging technology and to highlight companies of all sizes that are making a difference in the civic tech space. Held in Los Angeles, the Symposium featured...
