Since 2013, just about every article and newsletter I receive about government procurement is on cooperative purchasing or how to write a good RFP. Like a bad song on repeat or an old ballad that’s been remade too many times, these conversations are getting, well…… Read More »The 4 Trends Procurement Managers Will Definitely Talk About the Rest of 2021
Following the pandemic, President Biden and Congress are currently negotiating the potential of a $1.9 trillion infrastructure plan. The final number may change, but the 2021 stimulus package will likely include billions of dollars dedicated to the public sector (state and local governments) over the… Read More »What the 2021 Infrastructure Plan Means for Government Vendors
Diversity classifications can help underrepresented groups secure government contracts. As supplier diversity programs become more popular in government procurement departments, businesses that meet diversity classifications would benefit from securing those certifications and including them on their bids. Especially as it was just announced that a… Read More »Diversity Classifications: Businesses Owned by People with Disabilities
When it comes to supplier diversity, President Biden’s Infrastructure Bill and the $1.2 trillion compromise that was just announced, could pose an outstanding opportunity for underrepresented suppliers. Even though the approval process for this massive bill is still underway, government procurement agents are likely ramping… Read More »Diversity Classifications: National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
One of the biggest stories right now is the bipartisan compromise on President Biden’s Infrastructure Bill in the amount of $1.2 trillion, which will now move on from the group of senators working on it and continue its way through the legislative process. Even though… Read More »Diversity Classifications: Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
Since 2013 just about every article and newsletter I receive about government procurement news is on cooperative purchasing or how to write a good RFP. Like a song on repeat or a great old ballad that has been remade too many times I think we… Read More »4 Topics Procurement Teams Will Be Discussing in the 2nd Half of 2021
The Infrastructure Bill and Telecom While you may not think of telecommunications (telecom) as part of the infrastructure, it is being included in Biden’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill. Telecom commonly refers to sending large amounts of information via electronic means. In this case, it specifically… Read More »The Infrastructure Bill and Telecom Procurement Opportunities
Diversity Classifications: 8(a) Certification Business Development Program As President Biden’s Infrastructure Bill continues to work its way through the approval process, government procurement agents are also ramping up to find vendors and suppliers to fulfill the coming wave of spending. Right now, there is a… Read More »Benefits of 8(a) Business Development Program for Supplier Diversity
The $2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, also known as The American Jobs Plan, aims to fund a variety of projects. Roads, bridges, railways, telecommunications networks, clean energy, and even venture capital (VC) funding for businesses are all included. Although many find the details of venture capital… Read More »How the Infrastructure Bill Will Affect VC Funding for Businesses
Are you waiting to learn more about what funds your department might receive from the $2 trillion Infrastructure Bill? Well, you’re not alone. Procurement agents across America are waiting to see the details of the final, approved bill, and then learn what types of funding… Read More »Gather All Your Preferred Vendors in One Place