SmallGovCon

MARCH 14, 2024

SBA regulations dictate how the capabilities, past performance, and experience of a mentor-protégé joint venture will be evaluated. But at the end of the day, what matters is, whether agencies will follow those regulations in their small business set-aside solicitations and evaluations thereunder.

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Evaluation Bidding Government Contracts Procurement 72

FedInsider

APRIL 4, 2024

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 90 Minutes | 1.5 CPE Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) has arrived with the force of a tsunami across the federal government. Jane brings a lifetime career in media and government to her role. She has held senior roles at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S.

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Government Government Participation Evaluation 109

FedInsider

MAY 28, 2024

Thursday, August 8, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EDT | 3 CPE | Columbus, OH State governments understand that utilizing IT effectively is the key to delivering excellent customer service. REGISTER NOW The post Vision 2024: Digital Transformation in State & Local Government – Columbus, OH first appeared on FedInsider.

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Government Government Media Strategic Planning 52

FedInsider

JANUARY 17, 2024

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EST | 3 CPE | Tallahassee, FL Florida is the third-largest state in the U.S. He had an extensive career in the Federal Government, with leadership responsibilities leading to numerous national level roles at the Senior Executive Service level since April 2006.

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Government Government Media Leadership 56

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

that was finalized in February 2024. The Coalition’s 2024 Spring Training Conference – What is Fair and Reasonable, Part 2: Let’s Continue the Dialogue! It’s Not Too Late to Secure Your Sponsorship of the 2024 Spring Training Conference Time still remains to secure your company’s Spring Training Conference sponsorship!

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E-procurement Procurement Procurement Contracts Supply Chain 98

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The firm offers solutions for cities , other governments and corrections. Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. In 2024, governments face challenges when they buy technology, Cunningham tells Co-op Solutions.

Purchasing 59

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 59

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

Chief Procurement Officer 59

Chief Procurement Officer Procurement Evaluation Government Contracts 59

FedInsider

JANUARY 17, 2024

Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EST | 3 CPE | Orlando, FL Florida is the third-largest state in the U.S. He had an extensive career in the Federal Government, with leadership responsibilities leading to numerous national level roles at the Senior Executive Service level since April 2006.

Government 52

Government Government Media Leadership 52

FedInsider

JANUARY 24, 2024

Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EST | 3 CPE | Washington DC Cybersecurity has always contended with evolving threats. He had an extensive career in the Federal Government, with leadership responsibilities leading to numerous national level roles at the Senior Executive Service level since April 2006.

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Media Leadership Evaluation Management 145

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Announcing the 2024 Fall Training Conference: “ 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? “ The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that registration is officially open for the 2024 Fall Training Conference on November 20-21 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA!

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Networking Budget 52

FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Friday, September 27, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE The advent of 5G technology opened a new world of possibilities, enabling applications such as autonomous vehicles, the Internet of Things IoT), and smart cities. The NSC provides the Government direct access to over 350 members of U.S. Government.

Government 52

Government Government Networking Warehouse 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

During the session, they will explore the complexities of cybersecurity regulations, focusing on the implications for both government and industry. Attendees will have the chance to connect with government officials and industry peers to share best practices, collaborate, and discuss the latest developments in cybersecurity.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Thresholds Consulting 52

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

As Australia moves forward with its National framework for the assurance of artificial intelligence in government , Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to helping our customers implement AI solutions that align with Australia’s AI Ethics Principles. Model evaluation is also available in Amazon Bedrock for large language models (LLMs).

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Government Government Ethics Transparency 66

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb stepped onto the Music Hall stage in the city’s Public Auditorium on March 5, 2024, it was hard not to lose your place on the continuum of past, present and future. The new strategic plan widens the circle of ideas for making Cleveland a model city government.

Strategic Planning 72

Strategic Planning Government Government Professional Services 72

FedScoop

MARCH 26, 2024

Government leaders today find themselves grappling with an epochal technological upheaval. As artificial intelligence unfurls its wings, a fervent dialogue ensues on how government agencies might wield this technological juggernaut to streamline operations and confront the thorniest challenges of our era.

Government 71

Government Government Supply Chain Influencing 71

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

This Wednesday, The Coalition for Government Procurement had the pleasure of hosting the 11 th Annual Joseph P. This fund, which has raised more than $140,000 over the years, has supported veterans as they pursue their education in government procurement law at the GW Law School. Network with peers from government and industry.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Bidding Procurement Consulting 52

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.

Bidding 52

Bidding Evaluation Sustainability E-procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

It is with mixed emotions that The Coalition for Government Procurement announces the retirement of Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Tom Sisti. In addition to his private sector experience, Tom also holds a distinguished career with the government. Tom also was Counsel to the U.S.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Price Procurement 52

Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Government contractors on the whole are optimistic about future business. They expect more growth as the government adopts artificial intelligence. But I think, if you think about the timing when we did the survey in January, appropriations for 2024 were not done yet. And the government spending itself never actually goes down.

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Government Government Supply Chain Manufacturing 138

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. allows the government to use “simplified” ordering procedures to obtain commercial supplies and services. 21, 2024. We would like to thank Cherie J. View the full article

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Bidding Warehouse Evaluation 52

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. Additional Information: Prerequisites & Advance Preparation : None required.

Media 52

Media Insurance Finance Accountability 52

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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Price Procurement Data Quantity 64

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 30, 2024

Though not the first sustain of 2024 (click here for our writeup of 2024’s first sustain), GAO’s decision in American Material Handling, Inc. The post January 2024 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum. We would like to thank Cherie J. View the full article

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Sustainability Bidding Evaluation Price 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 16, 2024

The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. 1 Federal contractors should avoid the risk of being found ineligible for award by ensuring that their SAM registration remains current—and does not become a roadblock to receiving a potentially lucrative government contract.

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Price E-procurement Contract Data 52

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.

Leadership 92

Leadership Evaluation Government Contracts Contract 92

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 4, 2024

We would like to thank our current sponsors: 2024 Spring Training Conference, May 8-9 To view the 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus, click here. The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Government Procurement. agreements between a prime contractor and the Federal Government). Carahsoft”).

Procurement Contracts 40

Procurement Contracts Evaluation Professional Services Participation 40

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

Government Construction Projects: Bidding and Winning Strategies for Success Government construction projects offer significant opportunities for businesses to grow and thrive. In this article, we’ll explore key aspects of government construction projects and provide insights to help you secure contracts and achieve success.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Negotiation 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 30, 2024

billion package also includes language calling for the National Academy of Sciences to evaluate the creation of a separate “Cyber Force military branch.” or A private LLM, producing feedback in accordance with evaluations that reviewers have given in the past. Proposals are due on July 11, 2024 by 12:00 PM (ET).

Utilities 40

Utilities Supply Chain Evaluation Procurement 40

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The UK Government has recently published its official response (the ‘response’) to the public consultation of March 2023 on its ‘ pro-innovation approach ’ to AI regulation (for an initial discussion, see here ). The government is also using the procurement power of the public sector to drive responsible and safe AI innovation.

Innovation 62

Innovation Procurement Government Government 62

FedInsider

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Friday, February 9, 2024 | 2:00PM – 3:30PM EST | 90 Minutes | 1.5 In addition to governing nine Bureaus, each with its own operating Bureau CISO, Sarah serves as the chairman for the Financial and Banking Information Infrastructure Committee (FBIIC) CISO Subcommittee. CPE Cybersecurity has always contended with evolving threats.

Engineering 98

Engineering Leadership Education Management 98

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).

E-procurement 90

E-procurement Evaluation Procurement Government Contracts 90

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 22, 2024

In its first published bid protest sustain decision of the new year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights agencies’ obligation to adequately document a substantive analysis of proposals against the solicitation requirements, even in FAR Part 16.5 procurements. In SierTeK-Peerless JV LLC , B-422085, B-422085.2,

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Accountability Evaluation Transportation 40

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2024

Insight by: Norman McCord, Senior Manager Summary Timekeeping for government contractors is essential. Labor is among the largest contract cost recorded to Government contracts. Labor is among the largest contract cost recorded to Government contracts. Department of Defense and is also used by other government agencies.

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

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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Evaluation Government Government 68

FedInsider

MAY 10, 2024

The White House released Executive Order 14110 in October 2023 on the “safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use” of AI, followed in March of this year with an Office of Management and Budget memo providing guidance on improving governance and managing the risks of AI.

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Networking Leadership Engineering Management 52

GovLoop

JULY 17, 2024

Government leaders should keep certain things in mind when evaluating possible solutions. Know the Landscape The vendor community has already stepped up with a variety of offerings, from PQC to quantum random number generators (QRNG) to hardware and cloud-based quantum key distribution technologies.

Government 52

Government Government Inventory End to End 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This article provides a comprehensive guide for consultancies on improving their chances of success when bidding for management consulting tenders, whether from government entities, NGOs, or private sector companies. Winning management consultancy contracts via competitive tender can be lucrative yet challenging.

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