AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Organizations can realize significant benefits when migrating their enterprise resource planning (ERP) and student information systems (SIS) to Amazon Web Services (AWS), including reduced costs, fewer security incidents, and improved agility. The data gathered can help you make informed decisions for your cloud journey.

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Evaluation Education Data Import 78

FedScoop

JULY 25, 2024

A bill that would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to create detailed guidance for third-party evaluators that work with artificial intelligence providers was officially introduced Wednesday night in the Senate, now with bipartisan sponsorship. The legislation from Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo.,

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Evaluation Accountability Innovation Data 131

SmallGovCon

JANUARY 20, 2025

the FAR must update definitions related to specific types of organizational conflicts of interest, including unequal access to information, impaired objectivity, and biased ground rules. As well as add more procedures to require contractors to disclose information relevant to potential organizational conflicts of interest.

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Influencing Contract Consulting Internal Control 105

Select GCR

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law that provides individuals with the right to access information held by the government. Under the FOIA, individuals can request a wide range of documents and information from federal agencies, such as reports, emails, memos, and other records. Check for Pre-existing Information.

Transparency 69

Transparency Education Contract Import 69

SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Additionally, in a somewhat unique situation, the court in Myriddian not only had to inform the awardee, Cloud Harbor, that it was noncompliant and, therefore, ineligible, but also had to inform the contracting agency, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). United States , No. 23-443 (Fed. May 23, 2023).

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Evaluation Bidding Negotiation Government Contracts 78

GovCon & Trade

JANUARY 22, 2024

According to NASA, the SSA was appointed after the Source Evaluation Board (SEB) was selected, and all participants in the procurement process were reminded of their obligations under the FAR, NFS, and Procurement Integrity Act. This may include the improper disclosure of source selection information.

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Bidding Procurement Evaluation Influencing 147

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. Werfel left the door open in his letter for Direct File to be a one-and-done program.

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Accountability Price Electronics Data 107

GovCon & Trade

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

On October 26, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) sent its annual bid protest report to Congress, which reflected a dramatic increase in protests filed following four straight years of decline. The report provides important insights into the current state of GAO bid protests. This is the first increase in the past four years.

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Bidding Sustainability Evaluation Procurement 147

Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Those remedies are key to contractors holding the government accountable for project changes and delays – and staying financially solvent. For federal contractors, it is not an exaggeration to say that performance evaluations are the lifeblood of the business. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 42.15

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Evaluation Contract Participation Import 52

FedInsider

JANUARY 24, 2024

Participants can earn up to 3 CPE credits in Information Technology.* Additional Information: Prerequisites & Advance Preparation : None required. Carahsoft is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

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Media Leadership Evaluation Management 145

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 5, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, understanding and implementing Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is crucial for success. Today, we’re diving deep into CAS 406, which focuses on establishing and adhering to cost accounting periods.

Accountability 52

Accountability Government Contracts Price Contract 52

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

They enable rapid document classification and information extraction, which means easier application filing for the applicant and more efficient application reviewing for the immigration officer. Proof of residency for three years, evaluated using a scoring system. Missing some information, as shown in the following screenshot.

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Evaluation Data Import Utilities 52

FedScoop

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Office of Personnel Management and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence do not have adequate data for assessing government security clearances and other vetting processes, the Government Accountability Office said in a report released Monday. ODNI did not provide formal comments on the recommendations, according to GAO.

Risk Management 113

Risk Management Data Accountability Management 113

GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

So I thought it might be good to revisit the topic of account plans, specifically as it relates to federal contracting. Having a well-developed account plan is crucial for focusing your efforts on business development and managing relationships with strategic customers. It is an essential tool for ensuring the success of any company.

Accountability 59

Accountability Contract Utilities Media 59

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Many procurement teams lack the technical expertise to draft precise specifications or rigorously evaluate proposals. Bid Evaluation : AI-powered tools can assess vendor proposals objectively and efficiently, ensuring fair and consistent decisions.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.”

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 16, 2024

Understanding the nature of today’s job market and the importance of effectively recruiting and retaining its employees, the HR department at Manatee County Sheriff’s Office took important steps to transform the way it evaluates employees’ and managers’ performance. Recognizing the need According to the U.S.

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Management Evaluation Efficiency Collaboration 94

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

These safeguards are designed to protect the integrity of the procurement process and ensure fairness and accountability. These methods may include Shopping , Limited Competitive Bidding , Force Account , or Direct Contracting. The solicitation process concludes with the submission of bids by potential suppliers or contractors.

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Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.”

Accountability 52

Accountability Government Government Internal Control 52

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The impact level is based on National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-60r1 , which outlines how to map information and information systems to various security categories. AWS also provides documentation within AWS Artifact , a central resource for compliance-related information available in the AWS Management Console.

Accountability 123

Accountability Data Management Government 123

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.”

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Why does Accounts Payable Need Heroes? In Accounts Payable, it’s the Supplier inquiry. According to Gartner , engaging with internal stakeholders can help to develop a set of appropriate metrics and KPIs to evaluate which suppliers can provide the most value. This goes beyond understanding formal processes.

Supplier 52

Supplier Accountability Eprocurement Supply Chain 52

GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

So I thought it might be good to revisit the topic of account plans, specifically as it relates to federal contracting. Having a well-developed account plan is crucial for focusing your efforts on business development and managing relationships with strategic customers. It is an essential tool for ensuring the success of any company.

Accountability 52

Accountability Contract Utilities Media 52

FedScoop

APRIL 15, 2024

This kind of documentation is supposed to be released when agencies deploy a technology that could involve someone’s personal information. have introduced the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act , which seeks to rein in the government’s use of this information, among other measures. Relatedly, Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore.,

Data 143

Data Impact Assessment Purchasing Electronics 143

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.”

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This pilot program could provide an opportunity for the DIB to become more directly involved in CMF operations and evaluations. Section 1533 of the House bill would require a comprehensive review by the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) of DoD’s readiness to conduct cyberspace operations. CMF Occupational Resiliency.

Networking 173

Networking Data Evaluation Government Contracts 173

AWS Public Sector

APRIL 15, 2024

Comprehensive knowledge of critical infrastructure and real-time updates to assets and critical end-use loads drives the need for an agile data model capable of integrating disparate data types and maintaining an evergreen information baseline. Web applications in Aether are served up through API Gateway using Amazon S3 static hosting.

Risk Management 122

Risk Management Management End to End Data 122

Public Contracting Institute

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A recent decision confirms that in a source selection, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) saw nothing unreasonable in giving credit to an offeror that exceeded the solicitation requirements but could provide value to the agency during contract performance. Awardee’s evaluated price was $64.98 May 11, 2023.

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Evaluation Price Government Contracts Consulting 40

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In three days, the military services and defense agencies have to submit their zero trust implementation plans to the DoD chief information officer's office. DoD developed a standard template for these reports earlier this year to ensure consistent evaluation criteria.

Contract 107

Contract Supply Chain Evaluation Warehouse 107

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Those remedies are key to contractors holding the government accountable for project changes and delays – and staying financially solvent. For federal contractors, it is not an exaggeration to say that performance evaluations are the lifeblood of the business. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 42.15

Evaluation 40

Evaluation Contract Participation Import 40

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Boston Consulting Group Federal filed a complaint with the Government Accountability Office on Aug. One is there is still, even for us, a lot of confusion around how we evaluate joint ventures and small business teams who are coming together as primes as part of the source selection process. 28 over the terms of the solicitation.

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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JUNE 22, 2017

This position also assists agency staff with purchasing activities to ensure that purchase requisitions and activities comply with Kitsap Transit’s procurement policies; receives and reviews requisitions for products and services; ensures proper authorizations, and accuracy of account numbers and descriptions.

Purchasing 100

Purchasing Insurance E-procurement Bidding 100

Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

HUBZone-certified businesses not only gain eligibility for set-aside contracts but also receive a 10% price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions. Using SAM.gov SAM.gov is the official website for federal contract opportunities and integrates information from various federal procurement systems.

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Government Government Government Contracts Negotiation 52

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The AI Research, Innovation and Accountability Act of 2023 , introduced Wednesday by Sens. The legislation aims to provide clearer distinctions for AI-generated content, calling on NIST to research and develop standards for “providing both authenticity and provenance information for online content.” John Thune, R-S.D.,

Transportation 103

Transportation Transportation Innovation Risk Management 103

FedScoop

AUGUST 23, 2024

The two top officials for the NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center told FedScoop in an interview that the agency and the Department of Justice are currently working through challenges to the contract, CIO-SP4, in the U.S. “We’re There’s going to be a couple hiccups in the beginning.

Bidding 114

Bidding Sustainability Contract Accountability 114

FedScoop

JUNE 5, 2024

That phone number serves as a way for the public to provide information to the agency. But he added that it can’t spend “weeks reviewing a model or reviewing one use case” and has to look at how it can “enable the organization to innovate” while still taking inequities and constraints into account.

Ethics 111

Ethics Transparency Innovation Inventory 111

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

the chair and ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and Reps. Part of that expanded focus would include acquisition security at large and a requirement of the council to “proactively monitor and evaluate certain covered articles for ongoing risk.” “We James Comer, R-Ky. and Jamie Raskin, D-Md.,

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Supply Chain Accountability Purchasing Evaluation 77