The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 allows for the engagement of procurement agents to assist in complex projects, ensuring access to expertise and resources that enhance procurement effectiveness. This was first introduced under GPPB Resolution No. 07-2022 dated 07 October 2022 and was adopted under the NGPA as one of continue reading : Engagement of a Procurement Agent under RA 12009
The New Government Procurement Reform Act (NGPA) introduced a wholistic approach in procurement planning through the application of Lifecyle Assessment (LCA) and Lifecycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) in managing government procurement taking into account all stages of the procurement project, from initial planning and acquisition , to the use, maintenance, and disposal. Section 13 mandates the continue reading : Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) and Lifecycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) under RA 12009
The conduct of the Early Procurement Activities (EPA) under GPPB Resolution No. 14-2019 dated 17 July 2019 was institutionalized in the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009. The NGPA considers the EPA as one of its procurement strategy to facilitate the immediate implementation of projects and timely delivery of public service. continue reading : Early Procurement Activities as Procurement Strategy under RA 12009
Procurement planning is crucial for the efficient and effective management of government spending. Section 7 of the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or RA 12009 mandates that all procurement shall be conducted with sufficient planning and preparation to ensure sound procurement decisions. This involves a detailed approach including market analysis, supply positioning, assessment of procurement continue reading : Strategic Procurement Planning under RA 12009
The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009, introduces the “Most Economically Advantageous Responsive Bid” or MEARB as a new award criterion in addition to the existing Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid (LCRB). The MEARB criterion may be used if the procuring entity gives high regard to both qualitative and economic values for continue reading : Fit-for-Purpose Approach under RA 12009
The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 was enacted on 20 July 2024, and subsequently published on July 29, 2024 in the Manila Bulletin and Business Mirror. This Act will take effect on 13 August 2024. Section 112 of the NGPA provides that the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the continue reading : Important Update: Effectivity and Transistory Periods under RA 12009
On 17 October 2023, the Senate Committee on Finance held a public hearing to discuss amendment bills on Republic Act No. 9184 (RA 9184) or the Government Procurement Reform Act, gathering input from various stakeholders. Concurrently, the House Committee on Revision of Laws consolidated the substitute and Administrative Bills into House Bill (HB) No. 9648. continue reading : Know more about the New Government Procurement Act or Republic Act No. 12009
During the 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 20 July 2023, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. urged Congress to enact a new procurement law. In response, the Government Procurement Policy Board – Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO), under the leadership of Executive Director Atty. Rowena Candice M. Ruiz, drafted the GPPB proposed amendments and continue reading : New Government Procurement Act: Towards a More Strategic, Innovative, Open, and Sustainable Public Procurement