Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

On February 26, 2024, a U.S. Government and partner nation lines of effort to address growing national security risks posed by rapidly expanding AI capabilities, including the expectation of achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI).

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FedInsider

APRIL 4, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security observed in its Zero Trust Implementation Strategy that agencies “can expect audits and budgets to hinge on questions of whether and how [they’ve] implemented zero trust for years to come.”

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 1, 2024

Agencies are expected to spend more than $200 billion on acquisition programs over the last quarter of fiscal 2024. An Office of Management and Budget spokesperson said the FAR case is on pause to allow further analysis of security considerations, such as roles and responsibilities for the lifecycle management of the data.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

The 2023 Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (EO 14110) aims to promote the responsible use of AI while mitigating potential risks and ensuring the protection of civil rights and liberties.

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FedInsider

JULY 10, 2024

Friday, September 13, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Today’s Federal agencies face a long list of imperatives in serving and defending its constituents while supporting and empowering its workforce. Customers must trust that their need for essential services can be met with transparency, without sacrificing their privacy and security.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE In the rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence (AI), government agencies are leveraging AI technologies to enhance security, operational efficiency, and data analysis across various sectors.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

have adequate accounting systems) Management & Advisory Services 829 115 Technical & Engineering Services 816 119 Intelligence Services 241 35 Research & Development Services 219 53 Logistics Services 160 31 Facilities Services 141 0 Environmental Services 87 8 A complete listing of all companies selected for award is posted on SAM.gov.

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FedInsider

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In this week’s episode of Feds at the Edge, we will dive into the unique challenges the federal government faces in identity management. From heavy security requirements and vast amounts of data to limited budgets, we’re unpacking the challenges and exploring innovative solutions to solve the vexing crisis agencies face today.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 1, 2024

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy turns 50 years old in 2024. She said more than 700 people have gone through the training and expects more to take the courses in 2024. That lies very much at the heart of our ability to be able to meet our country’s demands within today’s constrained budget environment,” she said. “By

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Become a Sponsor of the 2024 Spring Training Conference! We would like to thank our current sponsors: 2024 Spring Training Conference, May 8-9 To view the 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus, click here. Within six months, the Office of Management and Budget would have to require the implementation of the Framework by federal agencies.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Williams, and Mickey Liebner; Mayer Brown Bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the US Congress would mandate the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (“NIST”) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (“Framework”) by federal agencies. Comments are due March 18, 2024. 2] 13 CFR 125.18(b)(2)(ii).

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FedScoop

APRIL 29, 2024

CISA instructs operators and owners of critical infrastructure to govern, map, measure, and manage their use of the technology, incorporating the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s AI risk management framework.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 15, 2024

To that end, the Office Management and Budget must take steps to identify commercially available information (CAI) procured by federal agencies. focuses on the provision of government-wide guidance for agency use, management, and procurement of AI, while Section 10.2 Providing guidance for AI management Under section 10.1,

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Section 2(g) refers to AI risk management, and states that It is important to manage the risks from the Federal Government’s own use of AI and increase its internal capacity to regulate, govern, and support responsible use of AI to deliver better results for Americans. Section 10.1(b) Section 10.1(b) Section 10.1(b)

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

And experts said merely withdrawing the technical assessment, which the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (PEO-MLB) asked for as part of its risk management strategy, doesn’t offset the critical findings. million in 2024. That is why we requested the March 2024 technical assessment.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

On March 28, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Memorandum M-24-10 , Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence (Memo), updating and implementing OMB’s November 2023 proposed memorandum of the same name.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

To ensure the protection of critical infrastructure, heads of Sector Risk Management Agencies are also directed to assess AI risks related to critical failures, physical attacks, and cyber-attacks. Promoting Innovation and Competition Section 5 focuses on three key areas: (1) attracting AI talent to the U.S.; (2)

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Hope the federal contracting stories from this week aren’t too scary.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

CIO-SP3 is currently set to expire on April 29, 2024. NITAAC plans to issue a sources sought notice for the follow-on in late March 2024, and a final solicitation in the summer. Become a Sponsor of the 2024 Spring Training Conference! Final awards would then be issued in January 2025. AI Safety Institute.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

His proposed schedule also recommends beginning consideration of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations as early as May to pass all 12 bills before August 2024. The guide was developed by a subgroup of the ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force, of which CISA is a chair, that focuses on the needs of SBMs.

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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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

FAR & Beyond: What is Fair and Reasonable: Looking Ahead to 2024! As calendar year 2023 ends, the Coalition is looking ahead to 2024 and the policies, programs, and initiatives that will shape the federal procurement system and the delivery of customer agency mission support. Quotes are currently due on Jan 10, 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The threat from near-peer adversaries and other bad actors has made cybersecurity and supply chain risk management fundamental to federal procurement and the commercial sector. The TMF also offers funding more rapidly than the normal budget cycle, giving agencies enhanced technological agility.

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FedScoop

MARCH 29, 2024

Added compliance time : The new policy changes the deadline for agencies to be in compliance with risk management practices from Aug. The requirement states that agencies must implement risk management practices or stop using safety- or rights-impacting AI tools until the agency is in compliance.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 23, 2024

The Biden administration has finalized guidance for federal agencies’ 2024 artificial intelligence use case inventories, teeing up a more comprehensive process than previous years and setting a mid-December deadline. The post White House releases final guidance for 2024 AI use case inventories appeared first on FedScoop.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Lucas said NIST spent $5 million in fiscal year 2024 on all of its AI work. The initial $10 million for the institute came as the overall budget for NIST was cut nearly 12%. The institute was first announced last year to assess the risks of AI and develop guidance to mitigate those issues. 9194), the LIFT AI Act (H.R.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 22, 2024

He has proposed legislation meant to rein in the technology, including, most recently, a plan to ensure federal agencies and vendors follow the AI risk management framework created by the National Institute for Standards and Technology. … It just requires all government agencies to follow the NIST risk management framework.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The four priorities of the BCI include: Leveraging Data Across Federal Agencies to Get Lower Prices and Better Terms; Negotiating Common Enterprise-Wide Software Licenses; Saving Money and Avoiding Waste by Getting Contract Requirements Right the First Time; and Getting Better Value from Sole Source and Other High-Risk Contracts.

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