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Former IRS staffer who managed IT contracts pleads guilty to bribery charges

FedScoop

conducted two bribery schemes over four years in his capacity as a computer engineer supervising IT subcontracts for the IRS, according to the DOJ. Satbir Thukral, 62, of Germantown, Md., The first began in October 2018, when Thukral sought cash payments from the owner of an unnamed company working on a subcontract that he oversaw.

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Procurement Methods vs. Solicitation Tools: What Every Procurement Professional Needs to Know

The Procurement ClassRoom

Procurement decisions may also be influenced by emergencies, such as the need for the prompt delivery of goods and services to address disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. The level of competition in the market can also influence the choice of procurement method.

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White House looks to ramp up global presence for critical and emerging tech standards

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Recognizing the strategic value of CETs, our competitors abroad are seeking to influence international standards development to their own advantage, placing at risk leadership opportunities for U.S. Critical and emerging technologies “have been designated by the administration as potentially significant to U.S.

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Modernizing Public Infrastructure: The Power of Strategic Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

Procurement as a Strategic Driver of Digital Transformation Public procurement wields immense influence over markets, technology adoption, and the direction of societal progress. Invest in Capacity Building: Equip procurement professionals with the skills to evaluate, implement, and manage complex technologies like AI and blockchain.

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Eight trends that are redefining government at ‘warp speed’

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By enhancing the capacity to navigate these disruptions while ensuring community safety, governments can actively combat disruptions and challenges to daily operations. Fair and Equitable Government : Agencies will continually evaluate and evolve to serve constituents equitably.

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How Developing Countries Reduce the Impact of Climate Vulnerability on Sovereign Risk

Inter-American Development Bank

In our recent publication, Asymmetric Sovereign Risk: Implications for Climate Change Preparation , we explore how perceptions of climate risk influence sovereign spreads across countries with varying economic conditions.

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FAR Council Issues Interim Rule Outlining Procedures Relating to Excluded Covered Articles and Sources

Inside Government Contracts

Government to mitigate risks.