FedScoop

AUGUST 19, 2024

Collecting data from inside a hurricane can feel like sticking toothpicks in a donut. Each of those devices is dropped from one of the agency’s “Hurricane Hunter” aircrafts, falling through the storm like a toothpick piercing a donut and collecting data about temperature, air pressure, humidity, and wind speed on its downward path.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 14, 2024

SBA regulations dictate how the capabilities, past performance, and experience of a mentor-protégé joint venture will be evaluated. But at the end of the day, what matters is, whether agencies will follow those regulations in their small business set-aside solicitations and evaluations thereunder.

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Evaluation Bidding Government Contracts Procurement 71

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Her passion for helping others understand government contracting led her to join forces with data scientist Marcelo Blanco and establish B2Gov. In OECD member countries, public procurement represents 29% of government expenditure. They started with a simple idea that is complex to implement in practice.

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Data Public Procurement Tender Price 55

FedScoop

APRIL 29, 2024

The National Institute of Standards and Technology announced a new program to evaluate generative AI and released several draft documents on the use of the technology Monday, as the government hit a milestone on President Joe Biden’s AI executive order. Registration for a pilot of those evaluations opens in May.

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 19, 2024

government is still working to understand its role in military use cases. This technology could have massive impacts on the Department of Defense’s Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative, which aims to enable joint warfighting by improving connectivity and data sharing between U.S. forces, allies

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Public Contracting Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In a recent protest, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) held that although performance risk was not specifically listed as an evaluation criterion, an agency may always consider risk that is intrinsic to the stated evaluation factors. South Dade A/C and Refrig., B-421406, April 25, 2023.

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GovLoop

MAY 3, 2024

Governments collect and analyze a lot of data. Whoever makes decisions, having them see the value of using information is super important,” said Rachel Leventhal-Weiner, Director of Evaluation and Impact at the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. We all use data in our personal lives. Leventhal-Weiner said.

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Data Evaluation Collaboration Import 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Diving into government contracting with SAM requires a clear roadmap to success. Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in government procurement.

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Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

As Australia moves forward with its National framework for the assurance of artificial intelligence in government , Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to helping our customers implement AI solutions that align with Australia’s AI Ethics Principles. Cloud solutions can offer major environmental benefits with specialised data centres.

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Government Government Ethics Transparency 67

ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 11, 2024

Steve Orrin , federal chief technology officer at Intel , said in an article published Wednesday in FedTech Magazine that government agencies should prioritize governance and assurance as they start evaluating use cases for artificial intelligence and should protect data and training models as they work to deploy AI tools.

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Data Evaluation Government Government 59

Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Trying to figure out how to get a government contract? Key Takeaways The federal government provides a plethora of government contractor opportunities, organized by NAICS codes, requiring awareness of various types of contracts and agency-specific needs such as cybersecurity readiness for the Department of Defense.

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Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

Governments encourage public sector organizations, businesses, and citizens to embrace digital technologies and practices through a range of incentives. As an Amazon Web Services (AWS) government transformation advisor, I’ve observed best practices that deliver success, and in this post, I summarize them.

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Government Government Transparency Public Private Partnership 69

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The World Bank assesses road infrastructure faster and at less cost by using Alteia data analytics powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), geospatial imagery, and satellite imagery available on the Registry of Open Data on AWS. The Aether platform rapidly aggregates, contextualizes, and analyzes data streams from multiple data sources.

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Quality Data Transportation Transportation 121

FedInsider

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Federal agencies collect vast amounts of data that often goes untapped because unlocking its full value is complex. Dan Tucker × Dan Tucker Senior Vice President Dan Tucker is a senior leader focused on cloud and data engineering solutions in Booz Allen’s citizen services business.

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Data Engineering Participation Product Management 97

FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

Meanwhile, New York City’s Office of Technology and Innovation has its own IT strategic plan , focusing on such goals as universal broadband access, simplifying online service delivery, and harnessing data to advance data-driven operations. Jane brings a lifetime career in media and government to her role.

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Government Government Strategic Planning Data 98

FedInsider

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | Training Certificate The growth in volume of data being generated every year is staggering. One company has estimated that an organization’s amount of data will triple within five years, between on-premises, cloud and software-as-a-service locations. As a Cyber Leader in the U.S

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Data Leadership Participation Networking 97

GovLoop

APRIL 26, 2023

Easy access to data is crucial for decision-making, especially in finding the right questions to ask. As data increases, it becomes more challenging to store, share and secure it, within and across organizations. “We But we’ve still got that same dilemma that has existed since the dawn of time, that there’s so much data out there.

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Data Thresholds Evaluation Integration 52

Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

With the rise of accessible and powerful generative artificial intelligence solutions, it is imperative for general counsel to understand the use and application of data for myriad important activities, from evaluating the e-discovery process to monitoring compliance analytics and more, says Colin Levy at Malbek.

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Data Evaluation Import IT 72

FedScoop

MARCH 26, 2024

Government leaders today find themselves grappling with an epochal technological upheaval. As artificial intelligence unfurls its wings, a fervent dialogue ensues on how government agencies might wield this technological juggernaut to streamline operations and confront the thorniest challenges of our era.

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Government Government Supply Chain Influencing 62

SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

However, this time, it affected the award that had already been made, resulting in the court entering a preliminary injunction against the government continuing with its original award. I see you, COFC, using the Government’s own words against itself.) Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? FAR 52.204-7.

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Evaluation Bidding Negotiation Government Contracts 54

Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Government contractors on the whole are optimistic about future business. They expect more growth as the government adopts artificial intelligence. Generally, the government contracting markets have been relatively insulated from the economic conditions. And the government spending itself never actually goes down.

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Government Government Supply Chain Manufacturing 133

GovLoop

JULY 17, 2024

In the coming years, adversaries will use this evolutionary shift in compute capability to crack the cryptography that today is the bedrock of data security. Adversaries are harvesting encrypted data with an eye toward breaking them as soon as the quantum capability is available. “You In some sense, the threat is already here.

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Government Government Inventory End to End 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government Contractors. 3] TINA defines cost or pricing data to mean all facts that, as of the relevant date, a prudent buyer or seller would reasonably expect to affect price negotiations significantly. [4]

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Negotiation Price Government Contracts IT 98

GovLoop

AUGUST 21, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds both promise and risk for government users, according to Paul Smith, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Ad Hoc, a digital services company. Government is a special environment when it comes to technology,” Smith said. Government programs can be very complex.

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Government Government Data Evaluation 52

FedScoop

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The assessment published on Thursday found that “overall compliance to Section 508 is well below expectations given the federal government has had over 20 years to implement programs capable of achieving and maintaining modern ICT Standards.” Agencies were previously required to submit semi-annual reports.

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Government Government Budget Evaluation 114

FedInsider

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Thursday, December 7, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM PT | 3 CPE | San Jose, CA Government at all levels is moving as quickly as possible to integrate new solutions and overhaul processes that need streamlining. Jane brings a lifetime career in media and government to her role. For instance, in early September California Gov.

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Government Government Supply Chain Accountability 115

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The results indicate that despite the government’s longstanding commitment to improving citizens’ experiences online , there’s still progress to be made. The point of the project, Fretwell told FedScoop, was to show how well the government was performing on certain important aspects of web page operations. Because it’s so varied.”

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Government Government Engineering Education 88

Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The government buys billions of dollars in healthcare-related goods and services every year, and no government procurement is perfect. The question disappointed healthcare contractors should ask is whether the agency acted unreasonably in its evaluation and selection of the awardee. B-421325, 2023 CPD ¶ 74 (Mar.

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Government Government Contract Bidding 52

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 12, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, managing risks associated with subcontractors is a critical skill that can make or break your project’s success. Understanding the Importance of Subcontractor Management Effective subcontractor management is crucial for the success of government contracts.

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FedInsider

MAY 28, 2024

Thursday, August 8, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EDT | 3 CPE | Columbus, OH State governments understand that utilizing IT effectively is the key to delivering excellent customer service. REGISTER NOW The post Vision 2024: Digital Transformation in State & Local Government – Columbus, OH first appeared on FedInsider.

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Government Government Media Strategic Planning 52

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

(Photo credit: SECOM/Agência Pará) Introduction Public sector organizations across the globe are seeking to develop solutions to evaluate, monitor, or predict land use and land cover change to identify deforestation trends, future wildfire-risk areas, and potential carbon credit projects. Launching SeloVerde 2.1 The SeloVerde 2.1 SeloVerde 2.1

Supply Chain 67

Supply Chain Data Sustainability Transparency 67

GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

Selling to the government can be a highly lucrative endeavor for businesses, but it can also be a complex and challenging process. In this blog post, we will provide a detailed guide on how businesses can successfully sell to the government in the SLED market.

Government 52

Government Government E-procurement Bidding 52

GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

Selling to the government can be a highly lucrative endeavor for businesses, but it can also be a complex and challenging process. In this blog post, we will provide a detailed guide on how businesses can successfully sell to the government in the SLED market.

Government 52

Government Government E-procurement Bidding 52

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

Government Construction Projects: Bidding and Winning Strategies for Success Government construction projects offer significant opportunities for businesses to grow and thrive. 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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Bidding Government Government Negotiation 52

Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Report is notable for several reasons, but most striking is its sharp criticism of DOE’s apparent reluctance to fully accede to the OIG’s request for vast quantities of agency and contractor data in connection with preventative fraud detection efforts. billion as reported in the FY 2022 Agency Financial Report.

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AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 1, 2024

For fine-tuning the FM, an LLM is trained on a specific task or dataset, using data and computational resources. It also serves to standardize evaluation of specific task performances such as retrieval or text generation. The raw data should represent a collection of knowledge that you wish the LLM to gain domain proficiency in.

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Evaluation Data Efficiency Integration 78

FedScoop

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the brink of transforming government agencies, promising to elevate citizen services and boost workforce productivity. government recently disclosed that more than 700 AI uses cases are underway at federal agencies, according to a database maintained by AI.gov. Read the full report.

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