Office of Federal Procurement Policy

Contractors find some ‘buying forecasts’ better than others

Contractors trying to plan ahead often turn to procurement plans that agencies post on their websites. An annual assessment shows some are actually excellent.

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For contractors, a lot to ponder five months into the fiscal year

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OFPP expands small business ‘rule of two’ to multiple award contracts

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Labor’s Bafundo assumes new role with TMF program management office

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OFPP’s acquisition workforce modernization effort to kick into gear in 2024

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New data strategy, OMB Circular to set foundation for OFPP’s Better Contracting Initiative

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For contractors, the 2024 budget request doesn’t quite add up

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A longtime procurement executive gets White House recognition

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OFPP bringing all contracting officers under one training, certification standard

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New approach to buying digital services slowly becoming the norm

Acquisition Policy

Acquisition workers now have a much easier path to track continuous learning requirements

Acquisition

How the boost in federal contracting with small and disadvantaged businesses will actually happen

The specific goal is for an additional $100 billion to such businesses over the next five years.

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Time for government, industry to meet in person again

Online events are here to stay, and with good reason. But some occasions demand in-person, and it’s time already.

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Paul Murphy is a senior data analyst with Bloomberg Government

PALT in OFPP’s crosshairs

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The Office of Federal Procurement Policy is putting a new emphasis on helping agencies reduce their Procurement Administrative Lead Time — or “PALT.”