As a general policy in government procurement, Procuring Entities purchase their requirements from the private sector. However, the Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) or Republic Act No. 9184 acknowledges that, in some exceptional cases, procurement from other government agencies is more efficient and economical, which can be done through Negotiated Procurement—Agency-to-Agency.

The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 recognizes the advantages of this modality to the government by adopting the Agency-to-Agency as one of the Negotiated Procurement modalities.

Section 35 (e) of the NGPA defines Agency-to-Agency procurement as the procurement of Goods, Infrastructure Projects, and Consulting Services from another government agency that has the mandate and absorptive capacity to undertake the project, as certified by the servicing agency and validated by the Procuring Entity.

The NGPA highlights the benefits of Agency-to-Agency procurement, ensuring more efficient and economical processes. This approach not only saves costs but also enhances the timely delivery of public services. By leveraging the expertise and capacity of other government agencies, we can achieve better outcomes for our communities.

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