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. 22, 2024 (8 days after the solicitation was published).

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GovCon Chamber of Commerce

JANUARY 4, 2024

– Neil McDonnell, president GovCon Chamber Understanding the 7-Step Process for Success in the Federal Market To kick off our 2024 LinkedIn live series, we're going back to the foundational concepts that form the bedrock of your federal government contracting success.

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The ship's fiscal 2024 docking selected restricted availability work will include labor, equipment, production, testing, quality assurance and other services. Navy's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) under a potential $93 million award from the service branch.

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GovCon Chamber of Commerce

JANUARY 9, 2024

If you are a small businesses seeking federal contracts in 2024, you must prioritize your visibility and attractiveness to federal buyers. Join Neil McDonnell for a 'behind the curtain' preview at how federal agency buyers really do their market research and what you need to do to capture their attention and be competitive in 2024.

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FedScoop

APRIL 3, 2024

Sharpe noted that once the cycle is done for 2024 astronauts, both OPM and NASA plan to review the application process and determine any necessary changes or improvements. Sharpe said that because of the “success of the 2020 application cycle,” NASA decided to partner with OPM for 2024.

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Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Kohn of Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto appeared on Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss the seven whistleblower reforms that are most urgently needed in 2024. Kohn previously outlined the reforms in an article for the National Law Review. All seven of these reforms have strong bipartisan support,” Kohn says.

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AWS Public Sector

JULY 12, 2024

Climate and weather NOAA Analysis of Record for Calibration (AORC) Dataset from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) OAQPS 2022 Modeling Platform from S.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 30, 2024

The study ranked cities with 100,000 residents or more based on sustainability metrics that included commuting methods, transportation infrastructure, environmental quality, sustainable energy and recycling and the number of green spaces and infrastructure.

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Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 16, 2025

Failed competitive tenderswhich previously offered a loophole for buyers to resort to direct awardshave dropped from 52% of the value of public tenders in 2018 to around 3% in 2022 to 2024. percentage points in 2024). New suppliers are entering the market and bidding more actively too. on average in 2021 to 10.23 in 2021 to 4.2

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WashngtonExec

APRIL 16, 2025

In early 2024, Liss was appointed corporate secretary of Leidos, adding corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and SEC-related matters to his broad portfolio, which already included overseeing employment law, intellectual property, litigation, environmental health and safety, political compliance and real estate.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

The planned start date for the new framework is 11 July 2024. Further information can be found here: Procurement: recruitment advertising and public notices framework – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Vehicle hire services The existing Cat B Contract for Vehicle Hire Services is due to expire on 31 August 2024. to £281.31

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Million Fine for Bribery Conspiracy Highway Contractor to Pay $950,000 to Settle False Claims Act Allegations The post SmallGovCon Week in Review: September 23-27, 2024 first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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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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Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 21, 2023

Section 804 of the House-enacted version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 would establish a “loser pays” pilot program to require contractors to reimburse the Department of Defense for costs incurred in “processing” bid protests that are ultimately denied by the Government Accountability Office.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 3, 2024

million Thai citizens seeking treatment for pollution-related illnesses at the start of 2024 ( up 23 percent from 2023, according to data from the country’s National Economic and Social Development Council). Students from the Mechai Bamboo School pose with one of the air quality monitors. School chairman Mechai Viravaidya.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 4, 2024

The Congress, taking place from 5 to 8 May 2024, consists of today’s opening ceremony, followed by three full days of engaging sessions for participants and speakers. Speakers will investigate how to harness human qualities and behaviors within the realm of international arbitration.

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Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 2, 2024

In recognition of the historic day, National Whistleblower Center (NWC) is urging supporters to take action on their Seven Major Campaigns of 2024 by urging Congress, the White House, and federal agencies to prioritize stalled pieces of whistleblower legislation which are critically needed.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

So the Rule of Two requires federal agencies to set aside procurements for small businesses where there’s a reasonable expectation that at least two small businesses will be able to submit offers at fair market prices and otherwise competitive in terms of quality and delivery. Tom Temin: And that goes back to the 1980s, right?

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FedScoop

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The proposal , which is called the Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act of 2024, would have the National Institute of Standards and Technology create a methodology to evaluate the environmental consequences AI might create. Beyer told FedScoop last month that he expects that AI legislation could finally be approved in 2024.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 8, 2024

Most experts agree that the long-term potential of artificial intelligence (AI) depends on building a solid foundation of reliable, readily available, high-quality data. One area where data quality and readiness play a particularly crucial role for federal, state, and local government agencies is identity management.

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GovLoop

MARCH 25, 2024

Capability reflects the belief that the government can create high-quality programs and services and has the ability to meet expectations effectively. Reliability shows that the government can consistently and dependably deliver high-quality programs, services, and experiences to constituents across platforms and geographies.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The DIS Autumn Conference , held on 10 September 2024, was the main event of the Berlin Dispute Resolution Days , which took place from 9 to 12 September 2024 and were jointly organized by the German Arbitration Institute (DIS) , the Federal Ministry of Justice , and the Humboldt University in Berlin.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JULY 18, 2024

In Sparksoft , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sought to procure supplemental security testing for the agency’s Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ). The post June 2024 Bid Protest Sustain of the Month appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum. We would like to thank Cherie J.

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GovCon Chamber of Commerce

AUGUST 5, 2024

NIH, FDA, CMS) The title of the opportunity Where you saw the opportunity Why you think your company is a good match for the opportunity HHS Small Business Specialists and Operating Divisions Here are the 2024 contacts who can advise you and respond to your contracting questions.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 14, 2024

The Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (“ CRCICA ”) issued its latest set of Arbitration Rules 2024 (“2024 Rules”), which enter into force from 15 January 2024. The 2024 Rules are presently available in English and Arabic , with a French version expected to be made available soon.

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WashngtonExec

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. Next is Alex Lopez, vice president of business development at ECS, and finalist in the Business Development Executive of the Year, Public Company, category.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 28, 2024

Data-driven monitoring enables citizens to submit high-quality complaints to authorities. As of April 2024, 120 inspectorate offices nationwide have access to the system, up from 35 in 2023. “We In the third, poor quality materials had been used. They measured several improvements in the public complaints handling process.

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WashngtonExec

JUNE 10, 2024

Denise Johnson Vice President for Health Research and Analytics, Battelle Denise Johnson, a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience, leads a team dedicated to advancing science to protect against public health threats, support quality patient care, drive health equity, and improve health outcomes.

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WashngtonExec

AUGUST 13, 2024

” “She is committed to delivering high quality contracts support [.] Brendan Murphy, senior vice president and deputy general counsel – Federal Solutions, said Spivey is a “dynamic leader at Parsons.”

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Over 9 million Mexico City residents are benefiting from better quality goods and services as a result of improved procurement processes. In October 2024, use of the pre-bidding module became mandatory for Mexico City’s buyers. What’s next?

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AWS Public Sector

APRIL 22, 2024

However, educational institutions face challenges in keeping up with this rapid pace, both in terms of the quantity and quality of the talent trained. It is expected that this number will grow to 100 employers by June 2024.

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FedInsider

AUGUST 30, 2024

Monday, September 30, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE In today’s rapidly evolving public sector landscape, the ability to make informed, data-driven decisions is more critical than ever. The government’s Federal Data Strategy identifies the practices that lead to leveraging data to create value.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Federal agencies have increasingly looked to RPA “bots” to offload basic but cumbersome processes to free humans up to focus on higher-quality work. The automations, which require basic knowledge of IRS and accounting protocols, run the gamut in terms of complexity and frequently call for coordination between multiple external systems.

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 23, 2024

At the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Homeland Security Summit on Nov. 13, you can learn how the government uses AI to improve data quality, accessibility and governance in commercial […]

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Today, concurrent with the 75 th anniversary of the Netherlands Arbitration Institute (“NAI”), the new 2024 NAI Arbitration Rules (the “NAI Rules”) will enter into force and be applicable to NAI arbitrations filed on or after 1 March 2024. Hetterscheidt, LinkedIn post, February 2024 ).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 16, 2024

We are proud to work hand-in-hand with the mission-driven employees in our federal agencies to deliver the highest quality of service and healthcare. 1, 2024, 2024 WL 1460853. SIZ-6271 (2024). [6] SIZ-6273 (2024). It encompasses the very essence of what we do. Authored by EVAN C. WILLIAMS , JASON C. 6258 (2023). [2]

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WashngtonExec

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This success reflects the team’s commitment to surpassing expectations in quality and cost-effectiveness. This milestone results from retaining all its key recompeted programs and expanding its customer base into new areas. Some of Valiant’s major accomplishments include securing [.]

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