Procurement Articles

title image - p-card management for school nutrition with image of one hand holding a card and the other typing on a laptop

P-cards are a useful tool for organizations, including School Nutrition Programs; however, a sound p-card management system is essential to maintaining the integrity of program.

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What is a Pcard? Short for “purchasing card”, a pcard is a type of commercial payment card that functions similarly to a credit card, with

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Procuring foods for students with allergies and other special diets can be better planned than running to the grocery store every week.  This article will

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title image: who has the lowest price? contract award methods and when to use each

When issuing a bid or quote, the purpose is to determine the lowest price; however, this could be accomplished through several different contract award methods.

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8 common specification mistakes and how to fix them

Let’s talk about common specification mistakes that non-federal entities make during procurement. For most people with basic writing skills, writing product specifications sounds simple: you

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Title image: supply chain assistance funds: documenting purchases

The USDA provided schools with Supply Chain Assistance Funds in school years 2021-22 and 2022-23. These are extra funds to offset the costs incurred due

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