GovLoop

JANUARY 3, 2023

At the same time, unpredictable demand makes it difficult — if not impossible — to budget effectively for cloud usage. The agency pays for a “committed capacity” — the resources it expects to use in a given period. If the need changes, “buffer capacity” is built in and readily available at a predetermined rate.

IT 59

IT Capacity Demand Supply Chain 59

GovLoop

JUNE 21, 2023

Problem: Limited IT Budgets Slow Modernization Working with a limited IT budget typically forces an agency’s IT leaders to put up with outdated technology longer than they would. A small bureau in a massive agency, BIS does not have a robust IT budget. But at some point, something’s got to give.

Export 74

Export Budget Data Capacity 74

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Approach: The new director of the procurement agency led the development of a data-driven corruption risk monitoring system and worked with a reform team to strengthen the institutional capacity of government buyers, improve cross-agency coordination and increase collaboration with civil society.

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Dimitri Kusnezov Under Secretary for Science & Technology Dr. Dimitri Kusnezov [Kooz-NETS-off] was confirmed as the Under Secretary for the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) on September 8, 2022. The critical thread across roles is Program, Process and Project Management. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Accountability 142

Accountability Consulting Leadership Collaboration 142

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Sustainment: Budgets are finite, and organizations need solutions that offer a unified financial option. electrical generation capacity goes to data centers, according to estimates, Psaki said. “We This article first appeared in our guide, “ I nnovations 2022: Conversations That Matter.” Get the Guide. Favorite.

Innovation 64

Innovation Data Capacity Budget 64

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

According to current best practices , between 5-7 percent of a company’s IT budget should be spent on cybersecurity. percent of their IT budgets in 2022. It provides cost-efficient and resizable capacity and frees customers from time-consuming database administration tasks. In Germany, hospitals only invested about 2.2

Consulting 78

Consulting Balance Data Distribution 78

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the past, regions that were slow to ask for assistance were left behind, and authorities lacked the capacity to understand if spending meets the needs of the most vulnerable, or whether it is helping build resilience to cope with future floods. McGovern Foundation. million people. The impact of flooding in Assam each year on average.

Budget 52

Budget Finance Data Tender 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 15, 2024

Latin America and the Caribbean are at a crossroads of environmental sustainability and inclusive development; and public governance plays a critical role in a fair green transition, especially given existing inequalities, limited fiscal capacity, and deteriorating public trust. On average, 36.3% percentage points (p.p.)

Government 52

Government Government Data Public Procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The team developed a three-pronged strategy: talk to MSMEs and build their capacity to bid on contracts; simplify the bidding process for smaller businesses; and use innovative technology to better measure and manage opportunities for small business vendors. and the total value awarded to MSMEs has remained steady.

Procurement 62

Procurement Tender Public Procurement Bidder 62

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

The Umucyo platform is used by 1194 government agencies down to district hospitals – an increase from just over 200 in 2022 – with more than 13,800 suppliers and 26,800 contracts awarded. The system is decentralized, with institutions having capacity in-house. Rwanda’s debarment regime was also revised in 2022.

Public Procurement 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

NIH NITAAC

JANUARY 5, 2022

According to Bloomberg, for Fiscal Year 2022 the federal government has allocated $109.4 The budget includes $58.4 The article cited several factors that will require resolution, such as the high cost of shipping containers, lack of truck drivers and warehouse capacity issues. billion for civilian agencies and $38.6

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Warehouse Capacity Electronics 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 14, 2023

times the country’s estimated GDP in 2022. The vision is to go beyond supporting “just” a transparency and reporting portal to have a digital ecosystem that integrates real-time damage assessments, budgets, project planning, procurement and delivery. The cost of reconstruction and recovery will be much more: at least $411 billion, 2.6

Accountability 52

Accountability E-procurement Transparency Capacity 52

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This green fiscal agenda was subject of discussions during the Platform’s technical dialogues and meetings since the Platform’s launching in August 2022. The Platform has also facilitated the exchange of experiences among countries, strengthening the capacities of the region’s ministries in this area.

Finance 52

Finance Sustainability Price Budget 52

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

Currently, lack of observations, easy access to data, computing power, human and capital resources, capacity, and budget hinders accurate and timely forecasts—particularly in Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa. to enable and democratize unified access to critical, up-to-date weather data across the world. With WIS 2.0,

Balance 64

Balance Data Sustainability Capacity 64

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

So we did that and we launched our first satellite in 2021 and commercialized about a year later, 2022. And further, what we found is that when you really look at budgets and you look at kind of how the D&I, defense and intel across the globe is made up, the U.S. What is the capacity of those systems?

Demand 59

Demand Price Capacity Budget 59

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 19, 2024

In the 2022 case of Omega Engineering LLC and Oscar Rivera v. Assessing Commercial Legitimacy The central question was whether Panama acted reasonably in a commercial capacity or engaged in illegitimate sovereign conduct. Republic of Panama (ICSID Case No.

Corruption 52

Corruption Balance Capacity Contract 52

The Contractor's Perspective

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

On October 3, 2022, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued a request for information (RFI) from the public seeking input on ways the DOE can leverage its authority under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to stimulate domestic manufacturing of clean energy technologies. EST) on November 30, 2022. 4502(a)(6). View the full article

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Manufacturing Distribution Utilities 40

Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Jay Blindauer The bond yield curve inverted in October 2022. [1] 22] Plainly, approximately (22) months after October 2022 is on or about August to September 2024. in February 2022, but still above the 2% target. [32] in February 2022, but still above the 2% target. [32] At least it has every time since 1968. [2]

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurious teamed up with Ivalua to survey 170 procurement and supply chain leaders on the pressures and conditions they’re experiencing in 2022 and their outlook for next year. If they aren’t able to overcome their challenges, 2023 could be their breaking point. . Pressure on People.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Supplier 40

GovCon & Trade

OCTOBER 26, 2023

DIB faces numerous challenges due to limited capacity to surge production, political obstacles to defense budgeting, and labor challenges. Unfortunately, according to the National Defense Industrial Association’s “Vital Signs” report , the U.S.

Bidder 147

Bidder Bid Rigging Bidding Efficiency 147

Federal News Network

APRIL 2, 2024

billion in 2022. The Office of Management and Budget is seeking help to inform the development of guidance to ensure the responsible procurement of AI by agencies. New data from FedMine, a government business intelligence platform, shows women-owned small firms won more than $25.5 billion in federal contracts last year, up from $22.6

Contract 112

Contract Networking Finance Capacity 112

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

Additionally, on March 28, 2024 the Office of Management and Budget released the final guidance on Memorandum M-24-10, Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of AI as we address here. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability has considered this bill and voted on a markup.

Government 52

Government Government Supply Chain Transparency 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

OMB Releases Guidance to Modernize FedRAMP Last week, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released updated guidance to modernize the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and overhaul policies established when the program launched in 2011. Establish a new Congressional regulatory office.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Bidding E-procurement Procurement 52

Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

Jay Blindauer In October 2022, I circulated “ An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor [.]” December 2022 +6.5% November 2022 +7.1% October 2022 +7.7% September 2022 +8.2% August 2022 +8.3% July 2022 +8.5% June 2022 +9.1% May 2022 +8.6% April 2022 +8.3%

Government Contracts 40

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

OMB Aims to Increase Small Disadvantaged Business Spending in FY24 On October 25, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo informing agencies of Federal goals to award 13 percent of Federal procurement dollars to small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) in fiscal year (FY) 2024. OMB concurred with the recommendation.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The GSA and VA Ask the PMO tables were introduced during the 2022 Spring Training Conference, and included representatives from the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Programs. lacks capacity in vital areas, such as precision-guided munitions and microelectronics. Competition is also in decline.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Contract 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JANUARY 31, 2025

Over the last three years, Assam has successfully incorporated open contracting practices into its green public finance management (GPFM) systems, policies and processes, including green public procurement (GPP) and green budgeting, with the latter first introduced in the financial year 2023-24.

Green Public Procurement 82

Green Public Procurement Public Procurement Budget Procurement 82

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The TMF also offers funding more rapidly than the normal budget cycle, giving agencies enhanced technological agility. 17 of them remain at “tier 0” in the memo’s maturity model for event log management, meaning that the agency lacks basic capacities like centralized access to logs. billion in funding. National Cybersecurity Strategy.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Procurement Purchasing Government 52

FedInsider

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Singh possesses more than 28 years of progressive experience supporting all aspects of information technology with extensive experience in IT system operation and maintenance, program management, customer service enhancement, cybersecurity, scheduling, budgeting, contract negotiation, and recruitment and personnel management.

Engineering 98

Engineering Leadership Internal Control Inventory 98

FedScoop

OCTOBER 23, 2023

They also suggested that the Office of Management and Budget update its guide to privacy impact assessments, which agencies are supposed to conduct before deploying new technologies, to include AI-related considerations. It is essential that agencies have the necessary capacity and direction to carry out these dual responsibilities.”

Inventory 111

Inventory Impact Assessment Evaluation Capacity 111

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This year’s event will explore the key issues shaping the federal procurement landscape, including agency programs and initiatives, the budget and policy outlook post-election, and what lies ahead for 2025 and beyond. What’s next for the budget and Federal market? on November 20-21 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA!

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Logistics Supply Chain 52

GovCon & Trade

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The decision received a largely unenthusiastic response from the contracting community worried about capacity limitations and administrative burdens. The decision received a largely unenthusiastic response from the contracting community worried about capacity limitations and administrative burdens.

Procurement 147

Procurement Capacity Budget Evaluation 147

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

At least some of DOGE’s recommendations could be implemented through the Office of Personnel Management, General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget. “We will focus particularly on driving change through executive action based on existing legislation rather than by passing new laws,” they wrote.

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Efficiency Budget Accountability Government 119