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This eNewsletter delivers the latest government purchasing news, best practices, insights and advice to procurement professionals at all levels of government. Topics include green purchasing trends, major contracts and strategic sourcing successes to key legislation. Go to www.govpro.com to view the latest products, daily news and procurement articles.

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      Springfield, Mass., powers up through online procurement hookup
      Analysis: Jobs hang in the balance as GAO looks at Air Force tanker contract
      Expert: More government agencies are using the RFP process
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Springfield, Mass., powers up through online procurement hookup
Michael Keating
The city of Springfield, Mass., has secured a $47.5 million, 60-month supply of electricity using the World Energy Exchange online procurement platform. The city uses 48 million kilowatt-hours of power annually.
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Analysis: Jobs hang in the balance as GAO looks at Air Force tanker contract
Michael Keating
No question about it: There’s a lot at stake in the Air Force’s decision on who builds the next generation of midair refueling tankers. The initial program is valued at around $35 billion but could grow to $100 billion if the Air Force places additional orders.
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Expert: More government agencies are using the RFP process
Michael Keating
While best practices for requests for proposals (RFPs) haven’t changed much in the last 10 years, more and more of the 80,000 government entities in the United States are using the RFP process—and trying to improve how they use RFPs, an expert told GovPro.com.
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