Federal News Network

OCTOBER 29, 2024

and not just that piece of it, but the consulting side. The consulting piece where you’ve got individuals who are technical experts who can advise the government. We’re about the labor that’s needed. So it’s research and development, it’s testing and evaluation, it’s maintenance of systems, etc.,

Professional Services 102

Professional Services Supply Chain Consulting Evaluation 102

Redstone Government Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act (FFATA) requires prime contractors to report their first-tier subcontracts and grant recipients to report their first-tier subawards using the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System website.

Transparency 52

Transparency Accountability Purchasing Management 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 2, 2024

These documents communicate the intent of the procurement entity to enter into contracts with suppliers, contractors, or consultants for the provision of goods , services , or works. However, most project and Public Procurement Systems have three main categories: Goods , works and Consulting Services.

Public Procurement 91

Public Procurement Bidding Procurement Bidder 91

ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Ivalua platform selected to improve efficiency, transparency, and the employee purchasing experience. The customer centricity of our teams and the need for a flexible and robust platform that enables process optimization, transparency, and agility have weighed in our favor to provide Volkswagen with a compelling solution”, he concluded.

Procurement 98

Procurement IT Automotive Supply Chain 98

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The guidance also indicates that ‘ Greater transparency of procurement data will make it easier to see what approaches have been successful and encourage use of those approaches more widely across the public sector.’ Therefore, that greater investment in expertise needs to be coupled with a culture change. 94 PA 2023). 48 and 46 PCR 2015).

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Procurement Innovation E-procurement Buyers 128

Redstone Government Consulting

APRIL 25, 2024

Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 420 outlines accounting standards for Independent Research and Development (IR&D) and Bid & Proposal (B&P) costs incurred by government contractors, ensuring consistent and transparent reporting.

Accountability 105

Accountability Bidding Transparency Government 105

Government Contracts Legal Forum

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Following a January 29, 2024 White House announcement and Fact Sheet , on January 30, 2024, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ( Proposed Rule ) on salary-history bans and pay transparency for applicants and employees of federal contractors and subcontractors.

Transparency 52

Transparency Bidding Price Evaluation 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 15, 2024

Consultancy Services : Depending on the project, including design, supervision, and other consultancy services related to physical infrastructure might be relevant. Physical Services : Similar to consultancy services , consider including relevant physical services directly related to construction projects.

Consulting 75

Consulting Procurement Transparency Bidding 75

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 31, 2025

One powerful tool for accomplishing this is the RACI matrix, which defines who is responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed by activity. As you work with your public sector customers, be sure to invest the time up front to create a comprehensive RACI matrix that sets the foundation for a successful and transparent engagement.

Accountability 52

Accountability Consulting Collaboration Efficiency 52

Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

That lack of clarity is concerning to a lot of people, and it resulted in more than 6,700 questions,” said Robert Turner, president of RTurner Consulting, who is helping companies put together their proposals to bid on SEWP VI. We value collaboration, and we strive to ensure a transparent process for our industry partners.

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Evaluation Bidding E-procurement Consulting 110

ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 26, 2024

Guidehouse, a global consulting company, and Hexagon, a digital reality services company, have entered into a partnership with the aim of improving in a holistic manner the ability of customers in the government to manage the lifecycle of their assets, thereby improving operational efficiency, transparency and performance.

Management 59

Management Government Government Transparency 59

ExecutiveBiz

JULY 23, 2024

CGI Federal has unveiled a framework that provides a set of tools and consulting services designed to help U.S. federal agencies accelerate transformation and improve transparency by determining the right agile implementation approach to specific challenges facing their organizations.

Transparency 59

Transparency Consulting 59

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The task force is responsible for producing a comprehensive report that addresses “guiding principles, forward-looking recommendations and bipartisan policy developed in consultation with committees of jurisdiction.” Lieu, Anna Eshoo, Calif., Yvette Clarke, N.Y., Bill Foster, Ill., Suzanne Bonamici, Ore., Ami Bera, Calif., Don Beyer, Va.,

Transparency 112

Transparency Innovation Consulting Import 112

Telles.eu

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In 2017 I voiced significant concerns about the creation of a new non-transparent procedure to partially replace direct awards. From then on, we've seen the government(s) adopting a progressive - or strategic - deviation from EU rules and particularly, transparency. I shall come back to this mantra further down.

Procurement 100

Procurement Thresholds Tender Transparency 100

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 19, 2024

Opportunity for Questions: These meetings provide a platform for prospective bidders or consultants to ask questions and seek clarifications. Minutes of the Meeting: The minutes of both pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings are distributed to all potential bidders or consultants who received the solicitation documents.

Bidding 52

Bidding Bidder Consulting Participation 52

The Softly Spark

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Sustainability Certific ations support sustainability claims and promote transparency for your product. For example, EWG Verified screens products against its standards, which includes their list of unacceptable and restricted chemicals, ensuring that companies are transparent about their ingredient disclosures.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Transparency Import Utilities 52

VWV

MARCH 25, 2024

The Government's response to these consultations has now been published - Consultation on draft regulations to implement the Procurement Bill. Part 2 focusses on transparency, notices and the transition period to the new Act.

Procurement 52

Procurement Consulting Public Procurement Transparency 52

VWV

MARCH 25, 2024

The Government's response to these consultations has now been published - Consultation on draft regulations to implement the Procurement Bill. Part 2 focusses on transparency, notices and the transition period to the new Act.

Procurement 52

Procurement Consulting Public Procurement Transparency 52

Federal News Network

MARCH 25, 2024

First adopters More than 60% of business owners believe AI will increase productivity , and government contractors and consultancy agencies are on the front line of this tech transformation. While embracing AI for these purposes, GovCon companies must look to underscore the vital role of transparency to strengthen trust across the board.

Government Contracts 59

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 59

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The UK Government has recently published its official response (the ‘response’) to the public consultation of March 2023 on its ‘ pro-innovation approach ’ to AI regulation (for an initial discussion, see here ). This is also an interesting aspiration, for several reasons.

Innovation 64

Innovation Procurement Government Government 64

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 25, 2024

Unless and until Mongolia embraces a stable business environment that transparently creates and predictably implements laws and regulations, investors will likely find Mongolia too risky and opt for more competitive countries. This article provides an overview of Mongolia’s international investment climate and explores recent developments.

Transparency 105

Transparency Negotiation Price Export 105

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The law is intended to ensure that the GC/CM selection process is a fair and transparent process. On a case-by-case basis, I will only be accepting limited consulting and training opportunities after March 5, 2015.

Bidding 100

Bidding Price Transparency Consulting 100

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The generative AI TTM, as a part of the AWS Partner Transformation Program , is a one-on-one, consultative engagement to help partners identify and prioritize generative AI use cases based on industries and growth strategies. Watch a recording of this session.

Education 137

Education Networking Leadership Innovation 137

FedInsider

AUGUST 5, 2024

The guidance is to minimize any risks resulting from relying on AI to make agency decisions or take actions that could undermine the “efficacy, safety, equitableness, fairness, transparency, accountability, appropriateness, or lawfulness of such decisions or actions.” Jane brings a lifetime career in media and government to her role.

Innovation 98

Innovation Participation Media Transparency 98

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

On a case-by-case basis, I will only be accepting limited consulting and training opportunities after March 5, 2015.

Bidding 100

Bidding IT Price Evaluation 100

FedInsider

MARCH 25, 2024

Using a templatized technology strategy can boost mission outcomes while humanizing data-driven modernization and leveraging artificial intelligence in a responsible, transparent way. A “digital playbook” can provide a comprehensive guide to the process, describing both overarching strategy and tactical approaches. For instance, the U.S.

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Participation Media Transparency Data 93

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The agency consulted women-led business owners, members of civil society, government line agencies, the legislature and the governor’s office to understand what changes were needed and to ensure they were implemented successfully. Research shows that women, in particular, tend to re-invest more in their own area.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Bidding 89

The Softly Spark

JANUARY 13, 2025

Consumers today expect transparency, proof, and meaningful action. Communicate and Engage with Consumers Being transparent and honest about your commitment to sustainability is essential for effectively connecting with your environmentally conscious customers. Focus on resource sourcing, production methods, and labor conditions.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Transparency Retail Education 52

ivalua

JANUARY 15, 2020

With Ivalua, Laerdal will also improve transparency and track supplier performance and certifications. The streamlined and collaborative features of Ivalua help support those processes and bring maximum efficiency to all actors” Olivier Julian, CEO at OJC Consulting. “We About OJC Consulting. Learn more at www.ivalua.com.

Efficiency 53

Efficiency IT Consulting Supplier 53

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Such a system helps contractors accurately track costs, allocate resources properly, and maintain transparency. Steps to Ensure Your Accounting System is DCAA Approved To ensure your contracting business complies with FAR guidelines, it's smart to consult with an expert tailored to your needs. The post What is Enterprise BI?

Internal Control 52

Internal Control Accountability Government Contracts Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2024

Such a system helps contractors accurately track costs, allocate resources properly, and maintain transparency. Steps to Ensure Your Accounting System is DCAA Approved To ensure your contracting business complies with FAR guidelines, it's smart to consult with an expert tailored to your needs.

Accountability 52

Accountability Import Internal Control Government Contracts 52

VWV

MAY 23, 2024

Transparency The Regulations set out more detail on the transparency provisions and the requirements of the notices to be published throughout the full lifecycle of a procurement. We have set out some of the key points in the Regulations.

Procurement 52

Procurement Bidder E-procurement Transparency 52

VWV

MAY 23, 2024

Transparency The Regulations set out more detail on the transparency provisions and the requirements of the notices to be published throughout the full lifecycle of a procurement. We have set out some of the key points in the Regulations.

Procurement 52

Procurement Bidder E-procurement Transparency 52

Naomi Clews Consultancy

JULY 27, 2023

​ The UK-Australia, UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) allows UK businesses to bid for Australian government procurement processes in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner. About the author Naomi Clews Naomi Clews, management consultant at UK based procurement advisory firm Naomi Clews Consultancy Limited.

Export 52

Export Contract Public Procurement Consulting 52

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Enabling rapid, cost-effective and transparent supplier payments anywhere in the world. Today’s supplier payments remain complex and crucially lack transparency and efficiency that strain supplier relationships, increase transactional costs and cause frustration for all those involved.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Transparency Finance 52

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 24, 2023

For example, The Healthy Rivers Ecosystem AssessmenT System (THREATS), a modelling tool developed by Greenland Consulting, can access up-to-date and standardized water quality data leveraging DataStream. This produces machine-readable data that can be used as the raw material for advanced research and AI.”

Collaboration 105

Collaboration Quality Data Capacity 105

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 9, 2024

The discussion concluded with a focus on diversity and inclusion, where Perera-de Wit highlighted the NAI’s efforts to track and report on gender diversity in appointments and the new approach of consulting with institutions for co-arbitrator appointments to ensure a diverse pool of arbitrators.

Finance 98

Finance Transparency Demand Sustainability 98