How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I continue exploring the use of public procurement as a tool of digital regulation (or ‘AI regulation by contract’ as shorthand)—ie as a mechanism to promote transparency, explainability, cyber security, ethical and legal compliance leading to trustworthiness, etc in the adoption of digital technologies by the public sector.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 5, 2023

All Dutch authorities must publish their above-the-threshold tenders via the TenderNed platform , so businesses can access all public data and documents from a single webpage. Publication of below-the-threshold tenders is voluntary. Transparency is key.

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Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

Roundtable participants said under a certain threshold (around $100K for services and $25K for goods) their client departments have full discretion on how to source. If the amount is over the threshold, sourcing is led by the procurement team, whether through a public bid, NOI, or limited tendering option. Enhancing RFPs (e.g.,

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Transparency The government organisation must make the information on the process available to all stakeholders including suppliers, service producers, contractors, and the public. The type of contract will determine the threshold since different thresholds exist for specific types of contracts. There is one exception, though.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The presentation and all questions and answers are posted as an addendum in keeping with the public procurement tenets of open, fair and transparent. To ensure bidders are qualified to provide the required good / service it is recommended they score at or above a minimum technical threshold to proceed to the next evaluation stage.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Has past performance exceeded a threshold? In a Forrester Consulting survey of over 400 procurement decision makers at companies with over 1000 employees, the top barrier to ensuring supply continuity was an inability to effectively assess the overall risk across suppliers in a category. Assessing Risk across the Supply Chain.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 20, 2024

Another arises from how generative AI models leverage intricate probabilistic computations to produce outputs that exhibit a remarkable degree of authenticity, even though the underlying mechanism is more akin to a sophisticated statistical estimation than a transparent reasoning process.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This environment, according to Al Tamimi, should be characterised by efficient procedures, transparent processes, and robust legal frameworks. Balfaqeeh then presented an in-depth analysis of the threshold for interim reliefs, particularly under the UAE Arbitration Law.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Key Takeaways Federal contractors must adhere to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which ensures fair, transparent, and efficient procurement processes. Governed by a comprehensive set of laws and regulations, this process ensures fairness, transparency, and accountability.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The sole source justification process is rigorous and requires approval from the organization’s procurement services, with steps including the completion and review of a justification form, internal review and approvals, and adherence to transparency and compliance regulations to manage risks effectively.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Demand data is shared publicly every other month through GSA’s Vendor Support Center To work towards its goal of “complete transparency” in government procurement purchasing, GSA has expanded its datasets and plans to make more data available over the coming years. Suggested thresholds in the ANPRM range from data sets on 100 U.S.

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Inside Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

On January 30, 2024, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (“FAR Council”) proposed a new “ Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal Contracting ” rule for government contractors. The contracting agency would be required to review the complaint, consult with the complainant as necessary, and take action as appropriate.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Second, the realignment provides an opportunity to increase transparency for customer agencies and industry partners seeking to do business with FAS. The new structure also can enhance transparency with regard to guidance impacting the MAS program. Most DoD assessments were found to take place above a threshold of $111.4

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Preventative measures include: take steps to ensure that the AI will advance equity, dignity, and fairness—including proactively identifying and removing factors contributing to algorithmic discrimination or bias; assessing and mitigating disparate impacts; and using representative data; and consult and incorporate feedback from affected groups.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

Consequently, a contractor/subcontractor would do well to consult a labor & employment lawyer before disregarding all non-Native American applicants. 38] Further, creating a proper AAP often requires obtaining assistance, whether from a lawyer or consultant. 18] “There are approximately 326 Indian land areas in the U.S.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 4, 2025

Interview transcript: Tom Temin: I’m glad you can fit us in between the Baroni Center work and all the consulting you’re doing. And there it seems to be pulled based on NAICS codes and looking at who’s doing consulting work. And they’ve got a 30 day pause on this dollar threshold.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 9, 2025

Once the tribunal is in place, it can request consolidation from QICCA after consulting with the parties. Future adjustments to QICCA’s threshold remain to be seen. QICCA has introduced a cost calculator to simplify fee application, offering transparency and ease for parties and legal representatives.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A new case study we developed together with Transparency International Ukraine (TI Ukraine) examines how Prozorro’s data analytics tools have become an integral part of the work of more than 30,000 people across government, monitoring institutions, the private sector and civil society, even as the country grapples with Russia’s full-scale invasion.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Access to Federal Marketplace 8(a) set-aside contracts cover a wide range of goods and services, including construction, IT services, professional consulting, and administrative support. The data submitted must reflect the participants adherence to all 8(a) program requirements, ensuring transparency and accountability.

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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. Increasingly, the question for FSS contracting officers is which controls: PAP 2021-05 or the EPA deviations currently in effect?

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Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Her commitment to balanced and thoughtful acquisition policy has set a standard for integrity and innovation in Federal procurement, and her transparent approach has fostered trust and collaboration among industry partners and stakeholders. Federal agencies that provides transparency into how Federal agencies are using AI. 15, 2024. [6]

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Federal News Network

MARCH 12, 2025

26 aims to reduce contract spending, to bring more transparency to the entire procurement process and to attempt to remove inefficiencies. Giddens said there is no real customer or value for them, particularly those contracts under the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. I don’t see where the efficiency is.”

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