Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s 2023 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. All through 2023, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. B‑421740, B-421740.2, View the full article

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Bidding Evaluation Consulting 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 8, 2024

The uncertainties faced by investors and stakeholders in 2023 was intensified by the notable shift in Latin America’s political regimes. We discuss below the most pertinent commercial arbitration-related developments in the region in 2023. Mexico also hosted the first Mexico Arbitration Week that took place in Mexico City in May 2023.

Insurance 52

Insurance Collaboration Education Participation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This post highlights the most significant arbitration-related decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (“SFSC”) in 2023 that are of interest to the international arbitration community at large. Decision 4A_486/2022 (26 April 2023) concerned a tennis player (A.) as licensor and B. as licensee. Before the SFSC, A.

Capacity 52

Capacity E-procurement Demand Participation 52

SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The vast majority of active, individual 8(a) participants had to submit social disadvantage narratives (some, in just a few days). Since the federal court’s decision in Ultima (you can read all about here ), the 8(a) Program has been swept up in a whirlwind of change. The whole application process was paused and un-paused.

Participation 75

Participation Efficiency Government Contracts Capacity 75

GovSpend

JUNE 20, 2024

Participating Agencies It’s worth noting that participating agencies are mandated to allocate 3.2% It’s important to note that SBIRs can also be awarded through grants. FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 Total SBIR & STTR $4,731,141,770.47 $4,521,650,478.15 $5,705,785,758.71 $6,235,909,563.14 $2,167,075,873.80

Contract 105

Contract Innovation Participation Utilities 105

FedInsider

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | Training Certificate The cybersecurity slogan for zero trust is a simple one: Never trust, always verify. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text.

Networking 117

Networking Participation Import Leadership 117

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The third edition of the annual Uzbek Arbitration Week (UzAW 2023), held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan between 10-15 September 2023, continued its mission to establish Uzbekistan as the preferred seat for arbitral proceedings in the CIS region and beyond. This post provides an overview of the key highlights from the event.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Transparency Efficiency Influencing 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | Training Certificate It is hard to believe that ChatGPT isn’t even a year old yet, when you look at the tidal wave of new apps that have been released in its wake. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Government 142

Government Government Participation Data 142

Import and Trade Remedies

JANUARY 8, 2024

On 5 January 2024, the Ministry of Commerce of China (“MOFCOM”) initiated an antidumping investigation of brandy imported from the European Union (“EU”). Immediate next steps and timeline EU manufacturers and/or exporters interested in participating in the investigation, must register with MOFCOM by 25 January 2024.

Export 45

Export Manufacturing Participation Quantity 45

Whistleblower Network News

JULY 16, 2024

Telecommunications providers that seek to participate in important FCC programs like the High-Cost Program must comply with applicable rules, including those governing how they report the costs used to calculate their subsidies,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M.

Telecommunication 87

Telecommunication Internal Control Networking Import 87

Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

On 15 November 2023, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (“ EPPO ”) uncovered a EUR 200M customs and VAT fraud scheme. Notably, participation of EU Member States in EPPO is for now optional, with Member States such as Denmark, Hungary, Ireland, Poland and Sweden not participating (so far).

Impact Assessment 45

Impact Assessment Import Participation Transportation 45

Import and Trade Remedies

AUGUST 18, 2023

The launch of the Canada Border Services Agency ( CBSA ) Assessment and Revenue Management ( CARM ) project has officially been pushed back from October 2023 to May 2024. The purpose of CARM is to modernize the collection of duties and taxes for goods imported into Canada. CARM has been introduced through a phased approach.

Electronics 40

Electronics Import Accountability Consulting 40

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 26, 2023

On 22 August 2023, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“ SIAC ”) published the Draft 7th Edition of the SIAC Rules (the “ Draft Rules ”) for public consultation. The public consultation period remains in effect until 21 November 2023 and comments can be submitted via email to rulesconsult2023@siac.org.sg

Efficiency 59

Efficiency Thresholds Consulting Management 59

FedScoop

JULY 17, 2024

The Treasury Department and an industry-led nonprofit on Wednesday released secure cloud adoption guidance for financial institutions, the culmination of a year-long effort that the agency’s deputy secretary called “critically important to our work on cybersecurity.”

Transparency 133

Transparency Participation Collaboration Import 133

AWS Public Sector

MAY 14, 2024

Summary City Colleges of Chicago (CCC)—the largest community college system in Illinois and one of the largest in the nation—participates in two no-cost Amazon Web Services (AWS) initiatives to advance and develop undergraduate technical programs. The future of AI and ML is too important to be left in the hands of a few.

Innovation 63

Innovation Education Participation Demand 63

Federal News Network

JULY 12, 2024

The TAA provides a holistic approach to strengthening the supply chain, by taking advantage of the economic advantages and technical capabilities of our domestic sources and our allies, with the added benefit of providing domestic firms with the ability to participate in the procurements of allied countries.

Supply Chain 101

Supply Chain Price Telecommunication Purchasing 101

Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 1, 2024

Baker McKenzie’s Canadian international trade and customs team is publishing a series of articles reviewing 2023 trade and customs compliance developments and looking ahead to 2024’s burgeoning issues. In 2024, importers should brace themselves for continuing regulatory changes, and the associated compliance costs accompanying those changes.

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Import Accountability Electronics Supply Chain 45

Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 23, 2023

Lawmakers are currently undertaking the arduous process of reconciling these bills, while jockeying to include topics of importance in the final legislation. The NDAA is a “must pass” set of policy programs and discretionary authorizations to fund Department of Defense (“DoD”) operations.

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Budget Bidding Participation 130

FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

As a result, the officials — who are responsible for data and AI initiatives in their bureaus — are also playing an important role in the department’s efforts to support its international affairs work. “We participants at the most recent UN General Assembly High-Level Week, Khan said.

Data 96

Data Collaboration Efficiency Accountability 96

GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2023

More than two-thirds of federal employees still work remotely to some degree, according to a November 2023 Office of Personnel Management survey. It’s especially important for agencies to be up to date with the latest releases, updates and patches.

Collaboration 105

Collaboration Participation Management Integrity 105

Select GCR

JANUARY 30, 2024

Impact on Job Creation and Innovation The substantial investment in our economy during 2023 had a cascading effect on job creation and innovation. Federal Agencies Supporting Small Businesses Various federal agencies played a pivotal role in the small business initiatives in 2023.

Government 105

Government Government Government Contracts Networking 105

SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Many federal contractors know of and participate in the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program. Currently, the DoD’s Mentor-Protégé Program has a deadline for hopeful participants to apply for inclusion. Also, the DoD will remove the deadline to apply to participate in the program. So, there is still a period for comments.

IT 84

IT Participation Manufacturing Government Contracts 84

Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This blog will cover the key findings of this Report and the most important takeaways for current and prospective DOE implementing partners. The OIG also intends to issue a separate Special Report on this subject in December 2023.

Management 130

Management Data Quantity Evaluation 130

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

On 14 September 2023, the DIS Autumn Conference “A World Map of Arbitration in the 21st Century – and What to Find in Germany” showcased Germany’s eminent position in the field. For example, the tribunal could point out its view on important issues, or the evidence that is required.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Transparency Balance Import 52

GovLoop

DECEMBER 1, 2022

gives federal employees an important tool for saving money on out-of-pocket medical and day care expenses. In 2023, you can set aside as much as $3,050 in this account. In 2023, you can put up to $3,050 in this account, plus, if you don’t use it all this year, you can carry over up to $610 to next year if you re-enroll.

Accountability 59

Accountability Insurance Participation Utilities 59

FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

A host of tech-related problems, including with FOIA request management systems and other processing tools, came up regularly during the January 2023 to March 2024 performance audit by the GAO, which conducted four virtual focus groups with senior officials representing 23 Chief Financial Officers Act agencies. “As It takes a lot of time.”

Accountability 124

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 124

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

While fiscal 2023 isn’t available yet, HigherGov, a government market intelligence company, estimates that DoD had over 1,200 active OTAs worth about $23.6 Unlike some traditional contracting methods, OTAs demand constant oversight and active participation. That’s very important for us as practitioners,” Evangelista said.

Procurement Strategies 104

Procurement Strategies Balance Contract Procurement 104

FedScoop

MAY 9, 2024

With requests for help on projects from more than 100 agencies in fiscal year 2023, the United States Digital Service is one of the most sought-after units in the federal government. Dealing with that level of demand often means tough choices for leadership with the White House-based IT consultancy service.

Consulting 105

Consulting Import Government Government 105

Federal News Network

JANUARY 19, 2024

On November 17, 2023, DoD issued for public comment Proposed Rule, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Case 2018-D074, Inapplicability of Additional Defense-Unique Laws and Certain Non-Statutory DFARS Clauses to Commercial Item Contracts. As a consequence, the government may remain burdened by unnecessary regulations.

Contract 96

Contract Procurement Accountability Government 96

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 23, 2023

On 6 September 2023, the Law Commission of England and Wales issued its final report and draft Bill proposing amendments to the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act ). The Act also contains two other important provisions that enshrine the English court’s power to oversee jurisdiction.

Participation 52

Participation Import IT Corruption 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 20, 2023

On October 2-4, 2023, the Atlanta International Arbitration Society (“AtlAS”) hosted its 12 th Annual Conference, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Both panelists stressed the importance of understanding a client’s goals in arbitration and the importance of knowing the facts necessary to prove a claim. Further, Ms.

Ethics 52

Ethics Insurance Participation Import 52

FedInsider

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Wednesday, January 17, 2023 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Cybersecurity professionals working for state and local agencies and educational systems are likely already aware that cyber attacks targeting their organizations are increasing sharply – the second quarter of 2023 saw a 40% increase over the first quarter of the year.

Education 52

Education Government Government Participation 52

AWS Public Sector

JULY 23, 2024

As the pace of technological change advances in every market, the need for a globally diverse, digitally skilled pipeline has never been more important. To ensure that the program continues to amplify the state’s priorities, AWS will work closely with the Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Economic Development Corporation.

Education 112

Education Demand Collaboration Quality 112

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 12, 2024

The TAA provides a holistic approach to strengthening the supply chain, by taking advantage of the economic advantages and technical capabilities of our domestic sources and our allies, with the added benefit of providing domestic firms with the ability to participate in the procurements of allied countries.

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Price Telecommunication Thresholds 45

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Open contracting approach: Supported by OCP’s Lift Impact accelerator program from 2021, Ekiti State’s public procurement agency created better opportunities for small businesses and particularly women-led businesses, to participate in public contracts. This is about participation.

E-procurement 84

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Bidding 84

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Emotion AI tools could be used during a case management conference or hearing to monitor participants’ level of attentiveness, engagement, confusion, and anxiety in real time. In essence, it allows all participants to peep into each other’s ‘heads.’

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

We need really common operating standards to which we are aggressively held, versus this sort of voluntary, participative notion — ‘get in touch with us when you need it’ kind of thing,” said Jeff King, Treasury’s principal deputy chief information officer.

IT 126

IT Collaboration Participation Balance 126