WashngtonExec

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

has been appointed chair of WashingtonExec’s Space Council for 2023-2024. Birk has 40 years of experience in program management, business development and strategic planning within aerospace systems development. Ron Birk, the associate principal director of development with the Civil Systems Group at The Aerospace Corp.,

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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.

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ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

The independent study surveyed 233 senior procurement executives from leading manufacturing companies in the US and UK about their strategic plans for optimizing sourcing and supply chain processes. Nearly all executives surveyed (97%) point to significant disruption today in their direct materials supply chain.

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GovLoop

APRIL 29, 2024

3 – TIGHTENING DATA SECURITY Modernization is a linchpin of the March 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy. CASE IN POINT: As part of its 2023–2026 IT Strategic Plan, the U.S. Ultimately, OPM must be viewed as — and serve as — a trusted entity for that data,” the strategic plan states.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | Training Certificate Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly useful in applications throughout the federal government. Dr. Alterovitz was one of the core authors of White House Office of Science Technology and Policy’s The National AI R&D Strategic Plan from 2019.

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AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

In 2023, the Health Policy Partnership (HPP) and the European Institute for Innovation through Health Data published Our Health in the Cloud: Exploring the evolving role of cloud technology in healthcare. It is estimated that only 10 percent of diabetics are similar among each other and only 11 percent of patients with depression are similar.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 29, 2023

EX Surveys When the VA measures worker experiences, “for the qualitative data, we follow the human-centered design approach,” explained Gill, who served the VA until October 2023. “We We get out there and talk to folks. We use individual interviews [and] small focus groups.”

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Available on Demand | October 5, 2023 | 1 Hour | Training Certificate Digital transformation has been a central premise of government at all levels tackling the job of ending reliance on legacy technology, upgrading systems and expanding services.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These agreements take on even greater importance under the Procurement Act 2023, with greater emphasis on transparency, competition and sustainability. Impact of the Procurement Act 2023 on Framework Agreements New regulations included in the Procurement Act 2023 seek to boost public procurement’s transparency and accountability.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The government wanted to shift that to 100% by 2023. The government took three key steps: i) careful planning for the green transition; ii) implementing green public procurement (GPP) in practice with a focus on building the capacity of public buyers; and iii) learning powered by data-driven monitoring with a public dashboard.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

They have solutions focused on each stage of the contracting cycle, while their consulting services advise on public procurement systems, diagnostic and strategic planning, market research, strategic dashboards and regional markets. They currently service 30 clients in Latin America.

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Great Government Through Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report shows external actors were responsible for 83% of breaches. In March 2023, the White House released an updated National Cybersecurity Strategy with ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing the nation’s cybersecurity capabilities and comprehensive approach.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For instance, the office can help agencies develop unique “ Universal Access & Belonging ” strategic plans and policies. These focus on how various state organizations use language, accommodate disabilities and implement technology.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 3, 2023

You need a strategic plan in place. In setting up a data center, you try to anticipate the capacity you will need over the life of the hardware. With a cloud ecosystem, you can scale some elements up or down to meet changing needs, but there are fixed costs to keep the system running.

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FedInsider

MARCH 7, 2024

Close CTO, Global Talent Management, Department of State Jason Nelson × Jason Nelson Human Capital Assistant Administrator / CHCO Jason Nelson was named the Assistant Administrator for Human Capital in February 2023.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This interview is particularly timely in light of the implementation of Nigeria’s long-awaited 2023 Arbitration and Mediation Act , which replaces Nigeria’s 35-year-old Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1988. Please give our readers a concise introduction about yourself and the path that led you to assume the role of Chairman of LACIAC?

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Select GCR

APRIL 16, 2024

Successful veteran-owned businesses can leverage networking, community support, government resources, and the unique skills acquired through military service, consistently applying strategic planning and building robust business plans. These programs aim to assist participants in securing contracts from the federal government.

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Govshop

JANUARY 10, 2024

Our data and reporting on this topic covers the 2018-2023 time period and we’re adding new. The application process requires careful attention to detail, strategic planning, and a compelling proposal that highlights the project’s uniqueness, feasibility, and potential for societal and economic impact.

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Govshop

JANUARY 10, 2024

Our data and reporting on this topic covers the 2018-2023 time period and we’re adding new. The application process requires careful attention to detail, strategic planning, and a compelling proposal that highlights the project’s uniqueness, feasibility, and potential for societal and economic impact.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 6, 2023

For example, Lisbon city’s adviser Gonçalo Negrão Serra emphasized the role of cities in shaping the market through sustainable and socially conscious procurement practices, implementing a strategic plan, and seeking collaboration with other cities.

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GovLoop

JUNE 16, 2023

They use data to inform their decisions, develop strategic plans and measurably contribute to the success of the organization.” “A data-savvy workforce understands how to collect and analyze data but also understands its significance,” Cooke said. One key concern is data lineage: Where did the data come from?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

Introducing the FY23 Federal Market Report As part of The Coalition for Government Procurement’s continuing effort to provide value to our members, we would like to present our Fiscal Year 2023 Federal Market Report. Thanks to the outstanding generosity of our sponsors and members, we raised $11,000 for this wonderful cause in 2023.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services is working on a new strategic plan for the use of artificial intelligence across the entire breadth of its mission, the department’s top AI official said Tuesday. So we’re looking across all of that as a part of the strategic plan,” he said.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 31, 2023

In March 2023, the same approach was supported by a Report of the Government Chief Scientific Adviser (the ‘GCSA Report’), and is now further developed in the White Paper ‘ AI regulation: a pro-innovation approach ’ (the ‘AI WP’). The UK Government has launched a public consultation that will run until 21 June 2023.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the General Services Administration are partnering for an artificial intelligence maturity assessment as a foundational step in the nuclear agency’s path to finalizing a strategic plan.

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Strategic Planning Government Government Project Management 117

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

HHS Chief AI Officer on AI Considerations for Healthcare Fedscoop reports that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is developing an AI strategic plan. The final rule instructs RSAUs to update their policies by December 10, 2026 to meet the requirements.

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FedScoop

MARCH 28, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking comments on a draft federal health IT strategic plan. EHR was later suspended in 2023 as part of a reset, and the department noted that it was working toward holding Oracle Cerner accountable for delivering high-quality services.

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FedInsider

APRIL 4, 2024

Wednesday, May 8, 2023 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EDT | 3 CPE | Reston, VA OIGs Look to AI, Other Tech to Improve Operations The Office of Inspector General (OIG) serves as the internal watchdog for all federal departments and agencies.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

Potential Changes to FSS EPA Clauses As you know, one of the Coalition’s priorities in 2022 and 2023 was to increase flexibility in the application of Economic Price Adjustments (EPAs) in the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program during a time of historic inflation. The NDAA was signed into law on December 22, 2023. Wolff, Michael G.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Learn more here Lawmaker to Introduce “Light Touch” AI Regulation Bill Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) is actively working to introduce The AI Research, Innovation and Accountability Act of 2023, first reported on in July. VSBC-292-P (2023). [6] VSBC-297-P (2023). [8] VSBC-297-P (2023). [8] VSBC-299-P (2023).

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FedScoop

MAY 7, 2024

On March 28, the White House Office of Management and Budget released its new AI governance memo as a follow-up to the October 2023 White House Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Use of Artificial Intelligence , and federal agencies have completed all required actions to date under the Executive Order on schedule.

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GovLoop

MARCH 15, 2024

The Biden administration laid out its agenda in the May 2021 Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (EO), then offered a more sweeping vision in the March 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy. That is how it played out for Oakland, California, which was the victim of an attack in early 2023.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

On October 30, 2023, President Biden released an Executive Order (EO) on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As part of this move, DHS leaders use UCMM to guide evaluations of modernization risk, Hysen said while testifying before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in May 2023. To support risk-based decision-making, DHS is aligning future IT budget requests with the DHS UCMM framework,” the plan states.

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

These companies work closely with government agencies, providing the essential tools and technologies needed for strategic planning and operational success. Their ongoing efforts ensure that government agencies are well-equipped to face current and future challenges, making them integral to the strategic defense landscape.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

On November 6, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the contract year 2025 proposed rule for Medicare Advantage (“MA”) organizations and Part D sponsors (the “Proposed Rule”). Please refer to our January 5, 2023 , November 4, 2022 and May 16, 2022 blog posts for more information.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | 1:00PM EDT | 2 Hours | Training Certificate Ever since the dawn of the internet, its value lies in the data it handles, whether moving it, storing it, or calculating with it. November 2: Cyber Resilience 2023 – Day Two: The Time to Act is Now! Close Vice President of Sales, Federal, Rubrik Inc.

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