The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Learn “What’s Next” After the Election at the 2024 Fall Training Conference, Nov. 20-21 The 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) kickoff the Healthcare Day of our 2024 Fall Training Conference on November 21. Happy Veterans Day!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Join us at the Fall Training Conference, Nov 20 – 21 The 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? The Coalition is pleased to announce that multiple sponsorship packages are still available for the 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Market Outlook: What’s Next? Less than Three Weeks Away!

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Following our recent overview of topics to watch in the National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2024, available here , we continue our coverage with a “deep dive” into NDAA provisions related to cybersecurity and software security in each of the Senate and House bills. CMF Occupational Resiliency.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As part of the “limited-scope pilot,” taxpayers in Arizona, California, Massachusetts and New York will be presented with the option to electronically file their federal returns in 2024 directly with the agency at no cost. While all states were invited to join the pilot, “not all states were in a position” to do so in 2024, the agency noted.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 6, 2025

2024), the Air Force sought cyber protection and engineering support under the GSA VETS II contract. ” “While the agency did not know that DecisionPoint was the prime contractor at the time of its initial evaluation, the agency was aware of this fact when it conducted its post-corrective action evaluation.”

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GovCon Wire

JULY 10, 2024

Amy Gilliland, president of General Dynamics Information Technology, accepted her 2024 Wash100 Award during a recent meeting with Executive Mosaic CEO and Wash100 Founder Jim Garrettson. Winners are selected using an intensive process that evaluates the impact of each nominee’s past accomplishments as

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A number of webinars we have held at GW Law School, including a July 2024 series on emerging international best practices, confirmed that there are many parallels between these “green procurement” strategies. Contractor ¶ 60 (Thomson Reuters, 2024). Strategies In “Green Procurement,” 66 Gov.

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Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Salvadorini Consulting, LLC, B-422376 May 16, 2024 is a typical example. On February 14, 2024, the agency issued a Request for Quotations (“RFQ”) via SAM.gov. On February 14, 2024, the agency issued a Request for Quotations (“RFQ”) via SAM.gov. The RFQ also stated the performance period and the evaluation factors.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In June 2024, it announced the Emerging Technology Prioritization Framework to accelerate the adoption of new tech, particularly high-demand generative AI (GenAI) solutions. In February 2024, the fund called for faster evaluation of project proposals that support government adoption of AI.

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FedScoop

APRIL 3, 2024

While the astronaut process itself did not change, NASA became aware of OPM’s systems that support automation alongside continuous evaluations and improvements through the partnership between agencies, J. Sharpe said that because of the “success of the 2020 application cycle,” NASA decided to partner with OPM for 2024.

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 24, 2024

Iridium CEO Matt Desch accepted his 2024 Wash100 Award in a recent meeting with Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson , who founded the award. Wash100 annually recognizes government contracting industry executives that have exhibited exceptional leadership.

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FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EDT | 3 CPE | Albany, NY The state of New York and many of its cities are aggressively pursuing a strategic overhaul of the delivery of services to residents. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

Paul Courtney, chief procurement officer for the Department of Homeland Security, accepted his 2024 Wash100 Award from the award’s founder, Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson, in a recent in-person meeting. Candidates are evaluated

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Redstone Government Consulting

JULY 3, 2024

In the June 27, 2024 Federal Register , the Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing to change the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 requiring that the generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) definition of a “material weakness” be used (..)

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

By Kim Koster, Vice President of Industry Marketing at Unanet The 2024 GAUGE Report, a collaboration between Unanet and CohnReznick, is an essential resource for the government contracting community.

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FedInsider

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Friday, February 9, 2024 | 2:00PM – 3:30PM EST | 90 Minutes | 1.5 He has led and executed a wide variety of computer security reviews to evaluate the adequacy of information systems general and application controls. CPE Cybersecurity has always contended with evolving threats. Close Assistant Director, Center for Enhanced CS, U.S.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Further details can be found here: Procurement – media planning buying and associated services: guidance – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Recruitment Ads and Pins The renewal process for Recruitment Ads and Pins is underway with tender submissions being evaluated. The planned start date for the new framework is 11 July 2024.

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FedScoop

APRIL 9, 2024

As the IRS’s Direct File pilot approaches the end of its 2024 runway, a new watchdog report finds that the tax agency’s cost estimates for the program were incomplete and would need “a comprehensive accounting” ahead of a potential takeoff in 2025.

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 1, 2024

Guidehouse Wins $12B Air Force ICBM Systems Integration Recompete Contract; NVIDIA’s $2T Valuation Reflects Major AI Boom in the US; Tony Frazier Named LeoLabs CEO; Astrion-ASRI JV Lands $910M Army Test & Evaluation Support Contract Click to Unmute 

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 13, 2024

Whether it’s your first time attending, or your eighth, here are a few tips to make the most of IMAGINE: Nonprofit 2024. Learn how to make the right design decisions for your nonprofit’s priorities, evaluate trade-offs, and discover tips and techniques for migrating to and modernizing in the cloud. Register now to join us in DC.

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FedScoop

MAY 28, 2024

In February 2024, the bureau said it was in the last phase of evaluation but an award wouldn’t be made until bid protest challenges to the contract filed with the Government Accountability Office were resolved. The post FBI’s $8 billion information technology services contract is its largest ever appeared first on FedScoop.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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. Contract vehicles that increase access to the commercial market will be front and center in 2024.

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FedInsider

JUNE 5, 2024

Thursday, July 25, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EDT | 3 CPE | Harrisburg, PA In January the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania unveiled its new Ten-Year Strategic Plan to foster economic growth. REGISTER NOW The post Vision 2024: Technology & Innovation in Government – Pennsylvania first appeared on FedInsider.

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FedScoop

MAY 3, 2024

The subcommittee pointed to a 2024 document from NASA that reported over 75% of the agency’s infrastructure and facilities are “beyond original life design” and the agency faces a $3 billion maintenance backlog.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 29, 2024

How agencies evaluate past performance of joint ventures has been a somewhat confusing topic for federal contractors over the past few years. A procuring activity may not require the protégé firm to individually meet the same evaluation or responsibility criteria as that required of other offerors generally. 13 CFR 125.8(e).

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JULY 18, 2024

CMS evaluated Sparksoft and the eventual awardee, TSG, as follows: Sparksoft protested, challenging numerous areas of the agency’s evaluation, including challenges under both of the non-cost evaluation factors. The post June 2024 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In January 2024, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) published 31 bid protest decisions, two of which resulted in decisions sustaining the protesters’ challenges. Consequently, the protester first filed an agency level protest challenging the evaluation, which was denied, and then filed a protest with the GAO.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 26, 2024

This global initiative is open from June 26, 2024 through June 30, 2026. To respond to these challenges, AWS is committed to helping public sector organizations unlock the potential of generative AI and other cloud-based technologies to positively impact society.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 16, 2024

According to a 2024 survey by public sector HR management company, NEOGOV , which explored the effects of the ongoing hiring crisis on the public sector, 33% of agencies report impacts to service. The HR team began by taking a detailed look at their existing employee evaluation processes to identify core strengths and weaknesses.

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FedScoop

MAY 2, 2024

The Secure AI Act of 2024, introduced by Sens. Similarly, NIST would only have 30 days after the enactment of this legislation to initiate a “multi-stakeholder process” to evaluate if the consensus standards for vulnerability reporting accommodate AI security vulnerabilities. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C.,

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FedScoop

APRIL 26, 2024

The IRS said usage of Direct File surpassed expectations and “far exceeded what was necessary to provide sufficient data for the agency to evaluate.” The congressional watchdog said the IRS would need “a comprehensive accounting” of Direct File’s costs if the agency decided to extend the program beyond 2024.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 12:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE As the upcoming elections approach, the integrity of our electoral systems is under greater scrutiny than ever before. Election security professionals are on the front lines, tasked with the critical mission of safeguarding the technology that underpins our democracy.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The AWS Partner Theater at EDUCAUSE 2024 If you’re attending EDUCAUSE 2024, make sure to stop by the AWS Partner Theater to learn more about the following five themes: 1. Read on for detailed descriptions of each partner presentation.

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FedInsider

JUNE 5, 2024

Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM PDT | 3 CPE | Sacramento, CA California may be the home of Silicon Valley and the birthplace of many innovative technologies, but as the biggest state (by population) and the fifth-largest economy in the world ( more than 14% of U.S. Gross Domestic Product), it faces nation-sized challenges.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

In February 2024, GAO continued its streak of taking a hard look at procurements conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 8.4. This welcome trend has continued into 2024, with GAO’s issuance of a sustain decision in LOGMET LLC , B-422200, Feb. 21, 2024. We would like to thank Cherie J.

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FedInsider

JUNE 5, 2024

Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM CDT | 3 CPE | Nashville, TN The State of Tennessee has been recognized in recent years for its use of data to drive decision-making and delivering services more effectively to its residents. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Register or Check-in with our FedInsider Team.

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 26, 2024

One type of OCI is an impaired objectivity OCI, typically resulting from a contractor evaluating its own offer or its own performance. 538 (2024), the Court of Federal Claims reviewed a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) decision to exclude a joint venture from a competition to provide support suicide prevention services for the VA.

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