Federal News Network

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Former federal executives and industry experts said it may be time to rethink the IT value added reseller (ITVAR) approach as the FBI and DCIS raid shined a brighter light on supply chain risks that most vendors and agencies generally glossed over until now. I think the government and industry are asking that question now.

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Art of Procurement

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In July of 2024, the USDA suspended production at a Boar’s Head meat processing plant in Jarratt, Virginia and the. The post Liverwurst, Listeria, and Liability: Food Safety at Boar’s Head appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE While developments in artificial intelligence may get all the headlines at the moment, it is just one more complication for the ever-evolving cybersecurity field. government agencies.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 24, 2024

He has earned a master’s degree in Information Management at Syracuse University with advanced study in Information Security Management, a CIO Certificate from CIO University, and a master’s degree in National Resourcing and Strategy with a concentration in Global Supply Chain and Logistics from Eisenhower College, National Defense University.

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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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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. The Coalition’s Spring Training Conference is quickly approaching!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update. James Peake , M.D.,

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 20, 2024

On May 14, 2024, the National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST) published the final versions of Special Publication (SP) 800-171 Revision 3, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations and its companion assessment guide, NIST SP 800-171A, Revision 3 (collectively, “Rev.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 25, 2024

As such, 2024 will be the year that shapes the interagency contracting market for the next five to 10 years. Supply chain risk management and domestic sourcing. The government is planning to host events for industry to provide feedback on the paper and strengthen the domestic PPE supply chain.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 22, 2024

As such, 2024 will be the year that shapes the interagency contracting market for the next five to 10 years. Supply chain risk management and domestic sourcing. The government is planning to host events for industry to provide feedback on the paper and strengthen the domestic PPE supply chain.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Air Force launched NIPRGPT , an unclassified version of ChatGPT, in June 2024. Automating the ATO process at Air Force A third tool still is in the early stages of development and testing uses AI to automate the authority to operate (ATO) process against the risk management framework. We are just scratching that surface.

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FedInsider

MAY 29, 2024

To view this webinar: How to Fight Threats to the Software Supply Chain. As DCISO, Nate assists in the development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive information security strategies, risk management, agency incident response plans, and programs. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

Date & Location Date: September 12, 2024 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM (ET) Location: Offices of Google – 25 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20001. The guide further lays out deployment controls and vulnerability management processes that agencies should implement themselves.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

The document, officially titled “Incident Response Recommendations and Considerations for Cybersecurity Risk Management: A CSF 2.0 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! Less than One Month Away!

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 2, 2024

2, 2024 first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Comments on the proposed rule are due on or before October 15, 2024. Nominations Now Open for the 2024 Excellence in Partnership Awards! The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Awards !

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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to share the draft agenda for the healthcare-focused day of our 2024 Fall Training Conference, The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ! Join Our Sponsor Lineup for the 2024 Fall Training Conference! Another option is a clean CR through December 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

The RFI included 13 questions on infrastructure/supply chain resilience, workforce, innovation, acquisition, policy, and regulatory environment. The AISI will create evaluation tools, test AI models and safeguards, issue guidance on AI safety and risk management, and conduct technical research.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

GSA is also expanding TDR as an option to additional SINs in August 2024. In March, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced the Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2024 to provide financial incentives for healthcare providers that strengthened their cyber defense. SIZ-6287 (2024). [2] For more details, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

We remain committed to this mission at the upcoming Spring Training Conference, ensuring that attendees leave with comprehensive updates on acquisition policies, programs, and initiatives in subjects like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, the medical supply chain, and much more. We look forward to seeing you in May!

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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. Harada said early feedback on the FAC-C update has been, as expected, mostly positive.

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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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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

These requirements include the Supply Chain Risk Management control family, identifying where CUI is located, and who can access CUI within a covered network. The comment period for 171 and 171A drafts is open until January 12, 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

GSA Requesting Feedback on Draft Supply Chain Risk Management Questionnaire The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Office of Information Technology Category has developed a supplier assurance questionnaire to gather information regarding cybersecurity supply chain risk management (C-SCRM).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Cassidy , Ashden Fein , Robert Huffman , Ryan Burnette , Matthew Harden & Kristen Chapman ; Covington & Burling On October 15, 2024, the U.S. As CISA has noted , “[an SBOM] has emerged as a key building block in software security and software supply chain risk management.”

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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! The update affects all proposals submitted after February 6, 2024. 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. He also suggested passing continuing resolutions through January 15 or April 15 if necessary.

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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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Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This relatively short comment period suggests that CISA may intend to issue the final Common Form in the early part of 2024. This report builds upon the three volumes of recommended practices for software supply chain developers, suppliers, and customers issued by the ESF in 2022.

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GovLoop

MARCH 15, 2024

. ** Strengthen Software Supply Chain Security WHAT’S AT STAKE Whether developed in-house or procured from the commercial market, every major application includes countless open source and commercial software components. This article appeared in our guide, “The 2024 Cyber Agenda.”

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This week in federal government contracting news, the Office of Management and Budget is setting a goal of awarding 13% of federal contract spending to “small, disadvantaged businesses” for fiscal 2024 and the SBA kicks off National Veterans Small Business Week, October 30-November 3, with lots of events taking place across the country.

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FedInsider

MARCH 19, 2025

In December 2024, Chinese hackers penetrated a Treasury Department vendor and accessed more than 3,000 unclassified files related to high-ranking officials. Close Moderator & Contributing Editor, FedInsider REGISTER The post Strengthen & Automate Your Cyber Risk Management first appeared on FedInsider.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

The global trade landscape has once again been shaken by the Trump administrations announcement of new US tariffs (Bloomberg, 2024). Aimed primarily at imports from key trading partners, these tariffs are set to significantly affect a wide array of goods, directly highlighting the impact of US tariffs on UK supply chains.

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WashngtonExec

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Alex McGuire Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer, GDIT Alex McGuire’s most recent accomplishment has been collaborating with a team that’s consistently achieving impressive results, whether its strategic negotiations, maturing supply chain risk management or enhancing processes, systems and automations.

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Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Baker McKenzies Canadian international trade and customs team is publishing a series of articles reviewing 2024 trade and customs compliance developments and looking ahead to 2025s burgeoning issues. This will allow reporting entities to align and streamline public statements regarding supply chain compliance efforts across jurisdictions.

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WashngtonExec

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Steve Nguyen, Sayari Steve Nguyen General Manager of Government Business Unit, Sayari In a global economy, tracking bad actors, managing supply chain risks, exposing illicit finance and dismantling fentanyl networks is urgent.

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