American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cunningham adds that proper training for system operators “must cover not only system operation but also legal and ethical considerations.” Keeping pace with rapid technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics, while navigating associated legal and ethical challenges can be tricky to navigate.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 31, 2024

Craig Martell, chief digital and artificial intelligence officer of the Department of Defense, has been selected by Executive Mosaic for the 2024 Wash100 roster of exceptional leaders in the government contracting sector.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 23, 2024

Firm fixed price (FFP) contracts are a common type of agreement used in government contracting. Under an FFP contract, the supplier agrees to deliver a specific product or service at a predetermined price, regardless of the actual costs incurred during the project.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Leverage Group Purchasing and Cooperative Contracts for Cost Efficiency One of the most effective ways to streamline procurement is by using group/cooperative purchasing contracts. For instance, instead of conducting lengthy RFP processes, your team can access ready-made contracts with industry leading suppliers.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 22, 2024

Here are some happenings from the federal government contracting world this week. Interesting updates include an update on OASIS+ timing and enhancing whistleblower protections for DoD contracts. Is your March Madness bracket breaking government ethics rules? Enjoy your weekend!

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Government Contracts

MARCH 1, 2024

Office of Administrative Hearings judge who was fired nearly a decade ago amid scrutiny for a range of ethics violations that included steering a $43,000 city contract to the husband of the agency's general counsel. A Washington, D.C., appeals court upheld the termination of a D.C.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 9, 2025

Having such mechanisms built into the contract from the outset is crucial for overcoming ego or hesitation at a later stage. Arbitration clauses are included in contracts as a fallback mechanismbut early resolution mechanisms should not be overlooked. Hacke observed that ADRs growing use is no accident.

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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JULY 18, 2017

Performs complex administrative and technical purchasing work and provides procurement expertise in managing and coordinating a centralized procurement system of contracts, goods and services as well as asset storage, recovery and disposal. Oversees and directs staff on development of contracting forms and contracting documents.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Coalition is excited to announce that we are once again hosting our Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Basic Training and Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel courses at the end of October! This course is designed for professionals who have significant Schedule contracting experience or are a contract attorney.

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The Procurement School

JUNE 27, 2024

Introduction: In the realm of Canadian public sector procurement, understanding the fundamental principles of contract law is essential for ensuring fair, transparent, and effective practices. This article delves into the core concepts of Canadian contract law and examines their practical applications within the context of procurement.

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ExecutiveBiz

MARCH 7, 2025

For team members and leadership alike, working in defense contracting is just another way to serve. Intelligent Waves is a defense- and national security-focused company founded by military veterans. Thus, a deep understanding of warfighters needs is etched into its DNA. IW CEO Tony Crescenzo was a U.S.

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

government in April 2024 issued a final rule calling for contracting officials to plan to procure sustainable and services “to the maximum extent practicable.” Planning The first strategy looks to procurement planning. Brazil has used this strategy aggressively in its efforts to implement “green procurement,” and the U.S. In the U.S.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 1, 2024

It’s crucial to know the key rules and clauses that apply to IP in these contracts. Learn more about intellectual property in government contracts Best Practice 1: Prepare Well Before Negotiations Before you start negotiating, it’s smart to do an IP audit. These include patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.

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GovCon Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Mary would oversee its legal, ethics, compliance, contracts and security functions worldwide. She will be responsible for corporate legal matters, including governance, transactions, securities, contracts, litigation, The advanced engineering and innovative technology services provider said Monday that St.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Coalition is excited to announce that we are once again hosting our Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Basic Training and Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel courses at the end of October! This course is designed for professionals who have significant Schedule contracting experience or are a contract attorney.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Coalition has hit the ground running in 2024 with a multitude of webinars, trainings, and committee meetings, but perhaps none excite us more than bringing back our MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts and our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel courses.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Diving into government contracting with SAM requires a clear roadmap to success. SAM.gov stands as a crucial portal for businesses seeking federal contracts. This article delivers a concise guide on effectively using SAM, from completing your registration to enhancing your contracting strategy.

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Oles Morrison

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

WHEN: October 12-13 8:30AM – 11:45AM (PT, each day) WHERE: Online COST: $25 The Federal Contracting Seminar is brought to you by a partnership with Oles Morrison Rinker Baker LLP , Pacific NW Defense Coalition , AGC , and Washington PTAC with the goal of providing high quality training to businesses throughout the region.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cyber red teams” are independent, multi-disciplinary groups of DoD personnel, akin to “ethical hackers,” charged to find and report vulnerabilities in DoD systems and networks so they can be addressed. Space Command, to develop a plan to expand existing threat-sharing arrangements with commercial space operators under contract with DoD.

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

As you navigate this guide, expect to uncover the intricacies of FAR, how it’s structured, and what it means for contracting with the federal government. It’s the heartbeat of the federal acquisition system, shaping the government’s procurement policy and regulating every aspect of federal contracting. government procurement.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The National Anti-Corruption Program , recently approved by the Parliament, gives civil society organizations (CSOs) and media a greater role in preventing corruption and “strengthening an ethical, corruption-free public service.” Our tools can be useful for businesses, too. We think Mongolians deserve better.

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NASPO

JULY 23, 2021

Perfect for new staff, or a five-minute refresher, the first issues are available now: Issue 1 – Introduction to Procurement Issue 2 – Importance of Ethical Procurement Issue 3 – Market Research Issue 4 – Solicitation Methods Issue 5 – Contract Evaluation and Award Issue 6 – The Value of Negotiations Issue 7 – Contract Administration Issue 8 – Contract (..)

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Federal News Network

APRIL 10, 2024

BAE and Raytheon were both recipients of the contract for the demonstration of the existing technologies. Tom Temin Okay, so if it’s a very wide gray area, he was at one edge of it, let’s say, and a contracting officer decided to pull on that thread. Zach Prince Yeah, he did. Tom Temin Right. Zach Prince Yeah.

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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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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The PPN 02/24 AI public procurement is aimed at helping UK public sector bodies navigate the compliant use of artificial intelligence in public contracts. The procurement policy note is designed to provide transparency in AI procurement, including the initial awarding process and the duration of the contract.

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Government Contracts Advisor

JUNE 11, 2014

I hope you can join me and Dentons’ Government Contracts Department Chair, Fred Levy for an ABA Committee lunch meeting featuring […]

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 26, 2024

Third, there is the issue of the use of AI by contracting authorities, eg in relation to qualitative selection/exclusion, or evaluation/award decisions. It recognises that there ‘are potential benefits to suppliers using AI to develop their bids, enabling them to bid for a greater number of public contracts.

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Public Contracting Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

LPE Strategy, LLC, Be-427723.2,3, October 16, 2023 (considering a partially performed contract for past performance). LPE protested that the agency improperly accepted MPZA’s past performance under a bridge contract, had improperly evaluated proposals technically, and made an improper best value selection. million. Takeaway.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Government, which has been sponsoring diversity programs since 1969 on government contracts. Global governments and businesses are now recognizing diversity programs as an effective “ethical” mechanism to increase community engagement and correct systemic issues or historic inequality. Building Business Cases and Momentum.

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Government Contracts Navigator

APRIL 3, 2025

Burrows As those in the federal contracting community wait anxiously for rumored and hinted at changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), we are beginning to evaluate how certain of those changes might most impact our clients. Elizabeth N. Jochum and Robyn N.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 8, 2024

And right now, between now and the end of the calendar year is traditionally a great time for companies to do their training on compliance and ethics. Larry Allen Well, Eric, I think that there’s been a tendency, including on my part, frankly, to talk about socioeconomic and environmental rules that are going to impact contracting.

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How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

I am reading a leaflet for a contract management portal when I overhear a conversation between a buyer and a supplier. “I What’s more, quite apart from breaching evaluation requirements, what if the AI tool were to misunderstand a supplier commitment, or miss a crucial element revealing non-compliance with the contract? says a buyer.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

However, navigating the complex world of public sector contracting can be challenging. In this article, we’ll explore key aspects of government construction projects and provide insights to help you secure contracts and achieve success.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 1, 2024

This week, the Coalition for Government Procurement held two important training courses for our members – MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts and GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 5, 2024

We recently published a blog post that provides a gentle introduction to AI in procurement, illustrating the thinking and work that needs to go into even relatively straightforward processes such as comparing green criteria for public contracts against real tender notices.

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Extract Systems

JULY 3, 2023

Ensuring Ethical and Responsible AI Use: As government agencies adopt AI solutions, ensuring ethical and responsible use of these technologies becomes paramount. Collaborating with experts in AI ethics can help agencies navigate these challenges and build systems that prioritize the well-being and rights of citizens.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Once a procurement is awarded it moves to contract management whose primary functions are implementation, compliance and issue management. A well written contract is a key enabler of successful contract management as it clearly sets out the expectations of both parties.

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