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SmallGovCon Week in Review: January 1-5, 2024

SmallGovCon

This week in federal government contracting news saw more insights on the new CMMC regime as well as important trends for 2024.

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Procurement Methods vs. Solicitation Tools: What Every Procurement Professional Needs to Know

The Procurement ClassRoom

Similarly, crises like the COVID-19 pandemic or the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak, which disrupts supply chains and markets, may call for specific procurement strategies. For example, Liberia’s Amended Public Procurement and Concessions Act (2010) , Section 50, permits the use of restricted bidding under specific conditions.

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Mapping the Cyber Threat Landscape

GovLoop

The federal government has increased efforts to improve the security of the software supply chain. Government Accountability Office notes that its auditors have made 712 recommendations to federal agencies since 2010, 21% of which have not been implemented. Just the sheer volume of remaining work can be daunting.

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5G: The Transformation of Defense Networks

FedInsider

But it also has value far away from the battlespace, such as 5G efficiencies in supply chain and warehouse logistics and support for open standards while maintaining secure networks. and its allies and partners.

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Friday Flash 11/08/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

1] The rule would not apply to the Federal Supply Schedule, where an exception to the fair opportunity requirements exist, or where there is an agency specific exception, e.g., supply chain or national security risks, response to major disaster or emergency, etc. James Peake , M.D., James Peake , M.D.,

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Emerging Technology Series: Cybersecurity

FedInsider

His portfolio includes policy and governance of the defense industrial base, cyber supply chain risk management, compliance and cybersecurity capabilities. In 2010, David was granted the title of Team Cymru Fellow, a highest honor of Team Cymru. government agencies. ISAC community.

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Saving the planet through procurement: Governments are identifying ways to use purchasing to achieve and support sustainability goals

American City & Country

12 Responsible Consumption and Production , calls for a systemic approach and cooperation among all stakeholders along the supply chain to achieve sustainable production and consumption patterns. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. Specifically, SDG 12.7 Using equipment longer, or leasing when needed, is another way to reduce waste.