Contracting Procedures Sample Clauses

Contracting Procedures. In contracting for services and/or purchasing equipment under this Agreement, Grantee shall assure that (1) all contracting shall be at prices and on terms most advantageous to the Grantee and to the project; and (2) all interested parties shall have a full and fair chance at doing business with the Grantee. Grantee shall arrange for all contracting through competitive bidding, or, if permitted by state law, other negotiating and contracting procedures that will assure compliance with (1) and (2) above.

Contracting Procedures. 1. United States forces, in accordance with United States laws, may enter into contracts for the acquisition of articles and services, including construction, in the territory of Afghanistan. Afghanistan recognizes that United States forces are bound by the laws and regulations of the United States in the solicitation, award, and administration of such contracts. United States forces shall strive to utilize Afghan suppliers of goods, products, and services to the greatest extent practicable, in accordance with United States laws and regulations. 2. United States contractors are subject to registration in Afghanistan, via an expedited process that shall include issuance of a business registration license valid for three years and payment of a reasonable, standard, one-time service charge to the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency as required by the laws and regulations of Afghanistan. United States contractors shall otherwise be exempt from all other Afghan licenses and similar requirements in relation to their entry into or execution of contracts and subcontracts with or on behalf of United States forces. 3. Recognizing the importance of transparency, including through the sharing of information and consultations as may be mutually agreed, United States forces shall give due consideration to concerns and disputes expressed by Afghan authorities regarding United States contractors. The Parties will work together to improve transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of contracting processes in Afghanistan with a view to preventing misuse and bad contracting practices. 4. Upon the request of either Party, the Parties shall consult immediately through the Joint Commission concerning any issues, including issues concerning the activities of United States contractors and United States contractor employees, that may arise regarding implementation of this Article.

Contracting Procedures. 1. NATO Forces, in accordance with the laws and/or regulations of NATO, NATO Member States or Operational Partners, as appropriate, may enter into contracts for the acquisition of articles and services, including construction, in the territory of Afghanistan. Afghanistan recognizes that NATO Forces are bound by the laws and/or regulations of NATO, NATO Member States or Operational Partners, as appropriate, in the solicitation, award, and administration of such contracts. NATO Forces shall strive to utilize Afghan suppliers of goods, products and services to the greatest extent practicable, in accordance with NATO policies and practice. 2. NATO Contractors are subject to registration in Afghanistan, via an expedited process that shall include issuance of a business registration license valid for three years and payment of a reasonable, standard, one-time service charge to the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency as required by the laws and regulations of Afghanistan. NATO Contractors shall otherwise be exempt from all other Afghan licenses and similar requirements in relation to their entry into or execution of contracts and subcontracts with or on behalf of NATO Forces. 3. Recognizing the importance of transparency, including through the sharing of information and consultations as may be mutually agreed, NATO Forces shall give due consideration to concerns and disputes expressed by Afghan authorities regarding NATO Contractors. The Parties will work together to improve transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of contracting processes in Afghanistan with a view to preventing misuse and bad contracting practices. 4. Upon the request of either Party, the Parties shall consult immediately through the Afghanistan-NATO Implementation Commission concerning any issues, including issues concerning the activities of NATO Contractors and NATO Contractor Employees that may arise regarding implementation of this Article.

Contracting Procedures. The United States Forces may select contractors and enter into contracts in accordance with United States law for the purchase of materials and services in Iraq, including services of construction and building. The United States Forces shall contract with Iraqi suppliers of materials and services to the extent feasible when their bids are competitive and constitute best value. The United States Forces shall respect Iraqi law when contracting with Iraqi suppliers and contractors and shall provide Iraqi authorities with the names of Iraqi suppliers and contractors, and the amounts of relevant contracts.

Contracting Procedures. CLAUSE 28 - SUPPLIERS REGISTER

Contracting Procedures. The CAF may contract for any materiel, supplies, equipment, and services (including construction) to be furnished or undertaken in Latvia without restriction as to choice of contractor, supplier, or person who provides such materiel, supplies, equipment, or services. Such contracts will be solicited, awarded, and administered in accordance with Canadian laws and regulations. The CAF will give due consideration to information provided by Latvian authorities regarding contractors. The Latvian Government will accord to the CAF treatment in the matter of procurement of goods, services, and utilities no less favourable than is accorded to the Latvian National Armed Forces. Nothing in this MOU is intended to preclude Latvian nationals and legal entities from undertaking activities under this MOU as contractors, subcontractors, or employees. GC contractors will be exempt from Latvian laws and regulations with respect to the terms and conditions of their employment to perform work under contracts with the CAF, and with respect to the licensing and registration of businesses and corporations solely with regard to the provision of goods and services to the CAF in Latvia. Such contractors also will be exempt from all corporate and excise taxes arising solely from the delivery to the CAF of goods or services, or from construction of facilities for the CAF. Such contractors also will not be subject to any form of income or profits tax by the Latvian Government or its political subdivisions on that portion of its income or profits derived from a contract or subcontract with the CAF.

Contracting Procedures. 1. The United States forces may award contracts in accordance with United States laws and regulations for the acquisition of articles and services, including construction, in Croatia. The United States forces may contract with any source and shall endeavor, as authorized under applicable United States laws and regulations, to contract with Croatian legal entities and individuals. 2. Contractors and contractor employees whose presence at an agreed facility or area at which United States forces are located or are to be located is required for the performance of a contract shall be granted permission to enter into such facility or area within seven (7) working days of a request by United States military authorities. Such entrance may be denied or withdrawn for reasons of security or due to the individual’s misconduct. If the appropriate Croatian authorities deny or withdraw such permission they shall inform the appropriate United States military authorities in writing of the reasons therefore. 3. Croatia shall accord to the force treatment in the matter of procurement of goods, services and utilities no less favorable than is accorded to Croatian armed forces.

Contracting Procedures. U.S. forces may contract for any goods, materiel, supplies, equipment, and services (including construction) to be furnished or undertaken in the territory of Finland without restriction as to choice of contractor, supplier, or person who provides such goods, materiel, supplies, equipment, or services. Such contracts shall be solicited, awarded, and administered in accordance with U.S. laws and regulations. Offerors and contractors shall be clearly informed of the applicable laws and regulations in the solicitation and contract documents. The Parties intend to be mindful of each other’s requirements with regard to their contracts for goods, materiel, supplies, equipment, or services.

Contracting Procedures. U.S. forces may contract for any goods, materiel, supplies, equipment, and services (including construction) to be furnished or undertaken in the territory of Sweden without restriction as to choice of contractor, supplier, or person who provides such goods, materiel, supplies, equipment, or services. Such contracts shall be solicited, awarded, and administered in accordance with U.S. laws and regulations. Offerors and contractors shall be informed of the applicable U.S. laws and regulations in the solicitation and contract documents.

Contracting Procedures. 1. U.S. forces may contract for any materiel, supplies, equipment, and services (including construction) to be furnished or undertaken in the Republic of Lithuania without restriction as to choice of contractor, supplier, or person who provides such materiel, supplies, equipment, or services. Such contracts shall be solicited, awarded, and administered in accordance with U.S. laws and regulations. 2. Lithuania shall accord to U.S. forces treatment in the matter of procurement of goods, services, and utilities no less favorable than is accorded to the Lithuanian Armed Forces.