The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

While it aligns with Liberia’s approach, the Model Law places greater emphasis on transparency, the documentation of justification for using restricted bidding, and minimizing disruptions to competition. The IFB or Bidding Documents are then employed as solicitation tools to engage suppliers and ensure a transparent process.

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Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

Just days later, on March 5, 2024, House Chairman Comer and Ranking Member Raskin introduced the Federal AI Governance and Transparency Act. This bipartisan bill would focus government resources on increasing transparency, oversight, and responsible use of federal AI systems and centrally codifying federal governance of agency AI systems.

Government 52

Government Government Supply Chain Transparency 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

The technology’s potential to enhance the precision of economic forecasts, optimize budget allocations, and streamline tax administration is immense. AI can introduce data-driven insights for more evidence-based and transparent budgeting. However, it also introduces complexities that demand forward-thinking fiscal strategies.

Transparency 64

Transparency Data Capacity Efficiency 64

GovLoop

AUGUST 3, 2023

Adopting the as-a-service model has major implications for budget and procurement. Moving to a cloud ecosystem of products and services calls for a new way of thinking about everything from storage and compute to budget and acquisition. You’re replacing heavy upfront capital expenditures (CapEx) with ongoing operating expenses (OpEx).

Budget 52

Budget Strategic Planning Data Capacity 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This would result in large monetary and transactional savings for governments because, for example, approximately 25% of public contracts in the region require time extensions averaging nearly double their original terms, while around 13% experience budget increases of up to 50%. of GDP, according to FISLAC calculations.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 28, 2024

Leveraging their extensive experience of monitoring procurement for over a decade, ICW built local capacities to use the data available on Opentender to investigate public contracts and identify issues, and report their findings through LKPP’s official complaints channel e-pengaduan. billion). “We

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Corruption Data E-procurement Procurement 90

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 14, 2023

The vision is to go beyond supporting “just” a transparency and reporting portal to have a digital ecosystem that integrates real-time damage assessments, budgets, project planning, procurement and delivery. At the same time, the state does not spend a single penny of budget funds on the creation of the system.”

Accountability 52

Accountability E-procurement Transparency Capacity 52

NIH NITAAC

JANUARY 5, 2022

The budget includes $58.4 The article cited several factors that will require resolution, such as the high cost of shipping containers, lack of truck drivers and warehouse capacity issues. It is our promise to be transparent and to tackle the supply chain issues we are currently facing head on.

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Supply Chain Warehouse Capacity Electronics 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

All countries in the region have signed the Paris Agreement, which aims to increase countries’ resilience and adaptive capacity, as well as stabilize global warming below 2°C and as close to 1.5°C C as possible. This objective implies two major challenges for finance ministries.

Finance 52

Finance Price Sustainability Capacity 52

Select GCR

MARCH 5, 2024

Budget Information: Provides details about the available budget and any specific financial considerations. RFPs are also employed for facility construction or renovation projects, collaborative initiatives, and training or capacity-building endeavors.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Professional Services Competitive Bidding Education 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Customers may select the best offer from submitted tenders based on quality, price, and terms thanks to its transparency, equity, and efficiency of the tender process. A successful procurement ensures that projects are delivered promptly, within budget, and in compliance with the necessary quality requirements.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

On April 22, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a Final Rule significantly revising the Uniform Guidance for grants, cooperative agreements, and other federal financial assistance. Agencies must implement the Final Rule by October 1, 2024; however, agencies may apply it to federal awards as early as June 21, 2024.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Thresholds Internal Control Evaluation 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

On-premises models over-provision to account for spikes and growth, risking underutilized capacity. We have a limited budget. Nous avons un budget limité. A comparison of the procurement models for an on-premises deployment and a cloud deployment when mapped against a nonlinear demand curve for an underlying application.

Procurement 80

Procurement IT Price Sustainability 80

Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-24-10, “ Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence ” , provides that, “ The term “artificial intelligence” has the meaning provided in Section 238(g) of the John S. What are the risks? protect the public’s rights, safety and privacy.

Contract 52

Contract Networking Efficiency Innovation 52

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Technology and innovation leaders from the Office of Management and Budget, the Federal Reserve, the Department of State, the U.S. AI dramatically expands the capacity of federal agencies to detect anomalies, analyze data, and automate responses to cyber threats, they said. Pritha Mehra, CIO of the U.S.

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Innovation Government Government Transparency 84

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Section 2(g) refers to AI risk management, and states that It is important to manage the risks from the Federal Government’s own use of AI and increase its internal capacity to regulate, govern, and support responsible use of AI to deliver better results for Americans. These efforts start with people, our Nation’s greatest asset.

Risk Management 69

Risk Management E-procurement Procurement Evaluation 69

Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The EO also requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to host two 3-month nationwide AI Tech Sprint competitions to improve the quality of veterans’ health care and support small businesses’ innovative capacity. The EO seeks to promote AI innovation and combat risks to developers. To do so, the Secretary of Commerce and U.S.

Transportation 40

Transportation Transportation Risk Management Education 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Importantly, this process should be transparent, providing all stakeholders, including the public, the opportunity to provide feedback on any proposed revisions. GAO collected daily attendance data at the headquarters for three non-consecutive weeks in January, February and March 2023 and compared it to each building’s total capacity.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price Contract E-procurement 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

On March 28, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Memorandum M-24-10 , Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence (Memo), updating and implementing OMB’s November 2023 proposed memorandum of the same name.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Impact Assessment Procurement Innovation 52

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

While the e-procurement system doesn’t include the quasi-governmental sector and sovereign wealth fund (which aren’t governed by the public procurement law) it provides full transparency on the general procurement market which accounts for at least a third of Kazakhstan’s public spending. million (~US$24,000) being returned to the budget.

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Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Corruption 120

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

lacks capacity in vital areas, such as precision-guided munitions and microelectronics. Our approach to update the NCIRP will be grounded in transparency and collaboration, recognizing that the private sector is often the first responder to many cyber incidents and that adversary campaigns increasingly transcend national borders.”

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Contract 52

Federal News Network

AUGUST 22, 2024

NTEU is now calling for FDIC leadership to implement more stringent anti-harassment training, as well as more transparency on how and when workplace incidents are resolved. Auditors also analyzed the Office of Management and Budget's guidance and oversight of the legislation.

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Networking Insurance Accountability Contract 59

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 15, 2024

Latin America and the Caribbean are at a crossroads of environmental sustainability and inclusive development; and public governance plays a critical role in a fair green transition, especially given existing inequalities, limited fiscal capacity, and deteriorating public trust. There is space to improve the green transition in the region.

Government 52

Government Government Data Public Procurement 52

AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

Key topics covered include addressing concerns around data sovereignty, security, lock-in risks and budget control while highlighting AWS capabilities and commitments in these areas. Promoting data skills and literacy throughout the public service via training and capacity building.

Data 75

Data Government Government Demand 75

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

While we need to address the root causes of this over-reliance — poor workforce planning, budget uncertainties and short-term thinking — we must also recognize that contractors are here to stay. They offer valuable flexibility and specialized skills. You can find him on LinkedIn.

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Accountability Contract Government Government 59

Select GCR

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Proposals should highlight the firms qualifications, past performance, and capacity to deliver the required services or products. Including a detailed plan for meeting project requirements, timelines, and budget considerations can significantly strengthen the proposal.

Contract 52

Contract Participation Government Contracts Price 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This year’s event will explore the key issues shaping the federal procurement landscape, including agency programs and initiatives, the budget and policy outlook post-election, and what lies ahead for 2025 and beyond. What’s next for the budget and Federal market? on November 20-21 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA!

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