American City & Country

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Budgets are stretched thin, and local government managers face increasingly complex service delivery demands from an electorate that loathes the idea of paying higher taxes. Completely altering the structural delivery of a municipality’s emergency services is a laborious process that takes years of planning, research, analysis and evaluation.

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MARCH 5, 2024

Evaluation Criteria: Specifies the criteria against which proposals will be assessed and the weight assigned to each criterion. Budget Information: Provides details about the available budget and any specific financial considerations. How is an RFP submitted?

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

When working with federal government contractors, particularly in the federal intelligence sector, it is always fascinating to observe and comprehend how data is utilized, whether it be for identifying opportunities, analyzing past performance, or finding potential partners.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

These companies or entities work directly with the federal government, procuring and utilizing resources, and managing subcontractors to meet the contractual obligations outlined in their agreements. They are accountable for managing all aspects of the project, ensuring that it is completed on time and within budget.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Including key elements like an executive summary, company profile, customer testimonials, scope of work, project methodology, timeline, budget overview, and terms and conditions ensure that bid proposals are thorough, professional, and persuasive. Budget Overview Transparency about pricing is a key decision-making factor for clients.

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

When working with federal government contractors, particularly in the federal intelligence sector, it is always fascinating to observe and comprehend how data is utilized, whether it be for identifying opportunities, analyzing past performance, or finding potential partners.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

Further analysis should be performed to determine the true ‘total cost of ownership’ of including CON-IT and utilizing a system-of-systems approach and determine if the benefits outweigh the cost,” the authors wrote. Those are the three most common evaluation criteria,” he said. billion in contracts on. The service received $5.9

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

Under the ACCESS Act, the Office of Management and Budget would be instructed to issue guidance for agencies to implement the bill within 180 days of its enactment. Harada currently serves as the Senior Advisor, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, for the Office of Management and Budget. Stay tuned for round three.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Contractors must track labor hours and material expenses closely, maintaining transparency to ensure costs remain within the project’s budget. It’s crucial to meticulously read the Request for Proposal (RFP) as it encompasses all the requirements, such as project details, timeline, and evaluation criteria.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for the budget and Federal market? Attendees will gain critical insights into: What’s next for the VA budget and healthcare investments? is less than one month away! Authored by Scott N.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Within six months, the Office of Management and Budget would have to require the implementation of the Framework by federal agencies. Finally, agencies are encouraged to utilize data and available procurement tools to ensure new entrants and small businesses are participating in their contracting base. Register now by clicking here.

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Bonfire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Public water utilities around the country are facing the monumental task of updating aging water systems. There’s never been a better time to explore creative solutions for stretching budgets further and turning federal infrastructure funding into transformative investments in efficient and sustainable water management.

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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. According to the Hill , the bill includes a 19.5

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

To fully harness the cloud’s potential, organizations should shift their mindset and adopt procurement processes that let them successfully evaluate options and choose the best solution. However, outdated evaluation criteria tailored to on-premises infrastructure still commonly shape procurement processes. We have a limited budget.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 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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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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AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 11, 2024

Their experience with larger pipelines and streaming real-time data was just what SCAER needed to modernize while keeping their budget under control. From ideation to fast results Ideas2IT created a solution with a data-processing cost on AWS of less than $28,000. They also pre-processed more than 4.5 years of data in less than a week.

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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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Within six months, the Office of Management and Budget would have to require the implementation of the Framework by federal agencies. Finally, agencies are encouraged to utilize data and available procurement tools to ensure new entrants and small businesses are participating in their contracting base.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. percent for Federal civilian employees next year, consistent with the President’s fiscal year 2025 budget. There are two sets of rules that will be utilized when the CMMC program is fully formed.

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is actively introducing strategies to encourage federal agencies to work with these businesses, ensuring that they have a fair shot at securing valuable contracts. Securing even a fraction of these federal contracting dollars can catalyze substantial growth and expansion for many small businesses.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 31, 2023

On October 27, 2023, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) released a draft memorandum for public comment regarding Modernizing the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (“FedRAMP”) (the “Draft Memo”). FedRAMP may leverage external security control assessments and evaluations to speed up the authorization process.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for the budget and Federal market? Attendees will gain critical insights into: What’s next for the VA budget and healthcare investments?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

There are two sets of rules that will be utilized when the CMMC program is fully formed. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is reviewing the final regulations, with release expected before the end of the year. Comments on the proposed rule are due on Oct. These were initially proposed on Dec. 26, 2023, and the U.S.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

They are being steered through their implementation of AI use by guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. Desai joined FERC in 2007, prior to which he worked for KPMG in their Advisory Services practice supporting numerous commercial clients with IT general and automated controls evaluation.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

OMB Releases Guidance to Modernize FedRAMP Last week, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released updated guidance to modernize the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and overhaul policies established when the program launched in 2011. DLA concluded that the expansion is feasible.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The office will also be trusted with assessing agencies’ Zero Trust maturity and will partner with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop metrics and benchmarks for tracking progress. Access the recording here. For any assistance, please contact Michael Hanafin at mhanafin@thecgp.org.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Lisa utilizes her strong marketing and operations background, out-of-the-box strategic approach, and 11-year-in-the-making response framework to guide small and medium sized businesses to successful state government contract wins. She brings over 20 years of experience providing strategic guidance for health, education, and social programs.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

On August 23, 2023, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) issued its notification of final guidance implementing Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) – the Build America, Buy America (“BABA”) Act.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

OMB Launches Acquisition Data Strategy The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a circular on May 30 entitled “Strategic Management of Acquisition Data and Information.” If you have any questions or topics for future reports, please contact Michael Hanafin at mhanafin@thecgp.org. million for clean energy projects/initiatives.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

For any questions, GSA recommends that contractors utilize the Industry Phase 3 Consolidation Guide. The unfinished requirements include developing a list of common categories of “critical software” and incorporating cost analysis of the EO’s requirements into the budgeting process.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

FAR & Beyond: Thoughts on “What is Fair and Reasonable? Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.”

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

To accomplish this, Intelsat utilized their AWS account team and AWS Enterprise Support ’s cloud domain expertise to identify the AWS resources that required a DNS change and establish a migration strategy for each AWS resource type. The domain migration from Gogo to Intelsat was a massive effort with many unknowns and moving parts.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into a range of timely topics, including the next steps for procurement policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the evolving budget and market landscape, and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and cloud technologies. Listen to the full podcast here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Added a message to SB Utilization under the Unrestricted RFPs, indicating a Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) is no longer the sole rating for Small Business Utilization. Will a contractor’s SC-GHG be an evaluation factor in a contractor’s procurement proposal?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The AISIC will develop guidelines for “red-teaming, capability evaluations, risk management, safety and security, and watermarking synthetic content,” and will be housed within the U.S. Similar to the recent OASIS+ procurement, Alliant 3 will utilize a self-scoring system to evaluate a contractor’s status as a BIC solution provider.

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