Contract Insights

Considering new contract lifecycle management (CLM) software? A free trial is your golden ticket to truly understanding if a solution fits your needs. But don't just sign up and poke around! To make the most of it, you need a plan. Here's how to ensure your CLM free trial leads to a confident decision.

At CobbleStone Software, we truly believe that successful contract lifecycle management (CLM) software isn't just about cutting-edge features—it's about seamlessly integrating those features into your unique business operations. With 30 years of experience, we've honed an implementation methodology that puts your needs first, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and highly effective transition to CobbleStone Contract Insight^®.

As the public sector fiscal year-end of June 30th rapidly approaches for countless government agencies, public universities, schools, and other publicly funded entities across the United States, a critical opportunity arises. At CobbleStone Software, we remind you to review your remaining budget allocations. Many government and public sector organizations find themselves with unspent funds that must be strategically utilized before the fiscal year concludes. This is an ideal time to invest in robust contract management solutions that drive efficiency, enhance compliance, and deliver long-term value.

Did you remember to read all of our blog posts from May? Don't worry; we have outlined each of them for you. Stay up-to-date with industry topics, real-world case studies, and contract management software and procurement best practices in June by reading the latest CobbleStone^® content.

When managing contracts, performance monitoring is one of the most important ways to measure success.  With a large variety of contracts, all with different contract terms, it can be difficult to know how you should assess contract performance.  Luckily, you can boil down the success of each contract, no matter the complexity, to four key contract performance metrics. Read on to discover how contract management software can help you optimize four key contract performance metrics.

CobbleStone Software has officially turned 30 years old! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we interviewed Mark Nastasi, Executive Vice President and founder of CobbleStone^®, to learn more about the acclaimed and award-winning contract management software provider's inception, vision, challenges, evolution, accomplishments, and more. Here's what he had to say.

Is the legal profession immune to the rapid shifts defining the 21st century? Absolutely not. The very fabric of legal practice is being reshaped at an unprecedented pace. The role of legal professionals is undergoing a significant transformation in the 2020s, driven by technology, changing client expectations, and a shifting global landscape, demanding new skills and approaches to providing legal services. This post will explore the key drivers behind these changes, the new skill sets required for success, the evolving paradigms of service delivery, and the ethical considerations that must guide legal professionals into the future.

As a government contractor, you're likely familiar with the intricacies of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Among these, FAR clause 52.209-6, aptly titled "Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment," stands out as a critical requirement. It essentially mandates that prime contractors like you must take serious steps to avoid working with any entities that are excluded from federal contracting.

Now, in today's ever-evolving regulatory landscape, simply checking SAM.gov isn't enough. Competent contractors and legal teams understand that thorough due diligence now extends to verifying subcontractors against the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) list as well.

That's where CobbleStone Contract Insight^® contract lifecycle management (CLM) software comes into play. Our comprehensive solution is specifically designed to help you effectively manage FAR 52.209-6 compliance by seamlessly integrating robust OFAC and SAM.gov debarred vendor verification directly into your subcontractor management processes.