Day 2 of the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) Caravan began with a brief recapitulation of Day 1’s discussions, allowing participants to review foundational concepts before transitioning into the day’s main agenda. The morning session featured Module 4: Modes of Procurement, where Atty. Charity Anne Osdon guided participants through the modernized framework under Republic Act No. 12009. Moving away from the rigid constraints of RA 9184, the session highlighted a shift toward a more agile, “fit-for-purpose” approach that offers public entities greater flexibility to tailor procurement strategies to specific project needs.
In addition to refining traditional methods like Competitive Bidding and Small Value Procurement, Atty. Osdon detailed innovative modalities including Competitive Dialogue, Unsolicited Offer with Bid Matching, Direct Procurement for Science, Technology and Innovation, and Direct Acquisition. The lecture was followed by an open forum in the afternoon, providing attendees a platform to address practical implementation challenges, clarify nuances of the new modalities, and interact directly with the speaker.
Ultimately, the session emphasized that selecting the appropriate procurement mode is a strategic decision essential for ensuring transparency, expediting project delivery, and maximizing public fund value.
