Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cyber Command would use contractor personnel to perform “critical CMF work roles,” including duties related to network operations, cyber tool development, and exploitation analysis. This pilot program could provide an opportunity for the DIB to become more directly involved in CMF operations and evaluations.

Networking 173

Networking Data Evaluation Government Contracts 173

AWS Public Sector

MAY 31, 2024

It references an authoritative knowledge base outside of its training data sources before generating a response. It can further integrate individual data with the extensive general knowledge of the FM to personalize chatbot interactions. Architecture diagram of loading data into the vector store.

Evaluation 128

Evaluation Data Efficiency Integration 128

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 5, 2023

When it comes to data on bid protests, the data is lacking to say the least. So instead of being able to manage on a proactive basis using the data, which by the way they already collect, they just don’t put it in a place where they can use it. The protest process is important to manage the procurement process.

Data 86

Data Bidding Procurement Innovation 86

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Federal customers are often challenged by integrating data across multiple systems and providing federated access to authenticated users operating across multiple organizations. This will facilitate agile and secure data sharing with their providers. Department of Defense (DoD). “By

Data 78

Data Price Integrity Integration 78

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In an email to staff, obtained by Federal News Network, Hashmi said that the timing is right to make the move as FAS made significant progress with several initiatives over the last several years. GSA's Hashmi leaving at end of the month - Federal News Network) Feds teleworking overseas got a pay raise. State Dept.

IT 120

IT Networking Evaluation Data 120

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 24, 2025

This ecosystem is data-driven and creates the foundation for innovative generative AI applications in health and life sciences. This ecosystem must be data-driven and, in turn, creates the data that can power innovative and modern generative AI applications for health and life sciences.

Innovation 52

Innovation Integrity Integration Data 52

Whistleblower Network News

JULY 16, 2024

Examining 14 years of data around the whistleblower provisions of the United States’ Dodd-Frank Act, Kohn, a founding partner at Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto , shows that widely-cited arguments against whistleblower awards do not align with empirical evidence. “As appeared first on Whistleblower Network News.

Internal Analysis 111

Internal Analysis Data Transparency Evaluation 111

FedInsider

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Agenda Learning Objectives Complimentary Registration Live Captioning CART Agenda Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss the absolutely critical role of data backup and recovery at a time when disasters are just as likely to happen – much less visibly – in cyberspace. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

Leadership 143

Leadership Networking Participation Data 143

GovLoop

JANUARY 23, 2023

At the crux of every cybersecurity strategy is an identity data management challenge: How much information does an agency need to verify the identity of an individual requesting access to network resources? To understand the risks posed by an individual, you need to assess a wide array of identity data: not just their credentials (i.e.,

Data 59

Data Management Networking Evaluation 59

GovLoop

AUGUST 5, 2022

Modernized networking solutions can help to close the gaps. Government can leverage advanced networking hardware to support a broader, more holistic approach to cyber defense. A Network-Based Approach. When looking at cyber defense, it makes sense to start with the network, as this is where most cyber exploits originate.

Networking 52

Networking Government Government Evaluation 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | Training Certificate Many government agencies wrestle with their legacy systems and outdated processes every day, especially when it comes to cybersecurity and data flow. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

Participation 116

Participation Data Media Networking 116

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.

Evaluation 84

Evaluation Data Efficiency Integrity 84

Federal News Network

JULY 10, 2024

So analyzing data generated from other CMS contracts, among other things. So some of those are things that can be mitigated, usually impaired objectivity, which means basically, that you’re evaluating your own work from another contract. This award was for health insurance marketplace and financial management analytics.

Bidder 92

Bidder Contract Evaluation Data 92

FedInsider

JULY 23, 2024

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Power grids, water systems, transportation networks and other vital services are essential to communities but lack substantial cyber defenses. Their vulnerabilities make them tempting targets, whether for nation-states or cybercriminals.

Participation 105

Participation Networking Media Transportation 105

How to Crack a Nut

JANUARY 13, 2025

The plan sets out the following: Pilot - rapidly developing prototypes or fast light-touch procurement to spin up pilots in high-impact areas, robust evaluation and publishing results. performance evaluations). This will require: 34. includes more recommendations), or, notoriously, a large digital skills gap in the public sector.

Procurement 64

Procurement Tender Supplier Innovation 64

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

What’s exciting about these organizations is their purposeful adoption of technology and effective use of data, with the vision of maximizing their uniquely human capacities. CTrees supports action on climate change by providing accurate, science-based data on carbon in forests and trees globally. Minutes matter. Seconds matter.

Warehouse 132

Warehouse Supply Chain Data Capacity 132

FedInsider

AUGUST 20, 2024

Monday, September 16, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Federal agencies’ systems are targeted by hostile interests all the time, whether it’s through a vulnerability in their networks or through a third-party product. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE.

IT 105

IT Participation Media Networking 105

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

And really this is all the catalog data that feeds into GSA Advantage, which is really our online shopping site,” Lee said on Federal Monthly Insights — Contract Management Modernization. ” That allows GSA to share transactional line item data with vendors before a modification, so they can see whether they’re competitive.

Procurement 109

Procurement Purchasing Price Negotiation 109

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

As the science advisor to the Homeland Security Secretary, Dr. Kusnezov heads the research, development, innovation and testing and evaluation activities in support of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) operational Components and first responders across the nation. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. In addition to a B.S.

Accountability 142

Accountability Consulting Leadership Collaboration 142

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A study by the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) evaluated an AutoML platform for classifying retinal diseases from optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans. We then compare the evaluation metrics between the Amazon Rekognition and the trained CNNs. First, the image data was stored in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3).

Balance 81

Balance Evaluation Import Data 81

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This proactive approach involves evaluating operational efficiency, vehicle utilization, and maintenance practices to identify any inefficiencies or areas for improvement. Emphasizing continuous evaluation and adaptation ensures that fleet operations remain optimal and aligned with their evolving needs.”

Management 118

Management Government Government Efficiency 118

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Pentagon is developing resources for small businesses and new guidance around data protection as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification looms ever closer to reality. adversaries have successfully stolen sensitive intellectual property from the networks of defense contractors. It takes effect Dec. DoD officials say U.S.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Networking Contract Evaluation 52

Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

Refresh 22 included the expansion of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) as an option for contractors to 67 new Special Item Numbers (SINs) covering non-configurable products. Over the next four years, GSA fine-tuned the applicability/scope of TDR, established evaluation criteria, and monitored TDR performance.

Price 85

Price Transparency Supply Chain Data 85

Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

On September 11, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Whistleblower Office announced that the Initial Claim Evaluation (ICE) team from the Small Business/Self-Employed Division (SB/SE) had joined the Whistleblower Office as part of its new organizational structure. This restructuring is none too soon,” says whistleblower attorney Stephen M.

Evaluation 106

Evaluation Networking Import Data 106

FedInsider

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. For FedInsider, he has written many articles and white papers and acted as the moderator for over 20 interviews featuring federal, state and local officials discussing technology, policy and governmental issues.

Participation 122

Participation Engineering Networking Budget 122

FedInsider

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Zero trust revolutionizes network security architecture because it is data-centric and designed to stop data breaches. While that is its primary purpose for government, it also increases agility for modern networks that traditional network designs can’t emulate.

Networking 119

Networking Participation Telecommunication Leadership 119

Federal News Network

JANUARY 9, 2025

And to its credit, the DoD oftentimes provides more than other agencies will give you a redacted source selection decision document, maybe portions of the technical evaluation, so you have some idea of what happened. The post Coming to a contract protest near you, loser pays legal fees first appeared on Federal News Network.

Contract 105

Contract Procurement Bidding Accountability 105

Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

But within three months, and following a series of questions from Federal News Network, and possible pressure from Appian, whose platform the Navy is using to build ePS, NAVWAR said the report is erroneous and has no plans to redo it. But in terms of actual data of any actual problems with the project, we haven’t seen any such.”

Procurement 119

Procurement Electronics Contract Evaluation 119

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Federal human resources employees now have a standard set of data and business elements, and performance measures to lean on as they modernize their hiring and other processes. Pollack said the business reference model includes data standards, taxonomies and process directions.

Management 110

Management Quality Data Import 110

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 26, 2024

AWS has robust security features, which are paramount in safeguarding the sensitive financial data entrusted to credit unions. With industry-leading security protocols and compliance certifications, data remains protected against evolving cyber threats with AWS’s infrastructure.

Professional Services 75

Professional Services Networking Innovation Distribution 75

FedScoop

JANUARY 9, 2024

For example, the Department of Veterans Affairs confirmed to FedScoop this week that ChatGPT and “similar commercial generative AI services” were not available on the agency’s network. Agency for International Development has discouraged employees from entering private data or information into public generative AI systems.

Evaluation 115

Evaluation Networking Data Government 115

FedInsider

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Harnessing AI is a useful way to advance modernization goals, but AI governance—including ethical considerations, data security, and compliance with federal regulations—must remain a top priority. And increased AI implementation demand that organizations rethink how they staff, develop, and run their day-to-day operations. .”

IT 97

IT Ethics Participation Networking 97

ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Up front efforts to define roles and responsibilities, document requirements, integrate with other enterprise systems, and maximize the value of data will be rewarded in multiple forms well beyond the conclusion of the implementation.

Procurement 95

Procurement Change Management Supply Chain Data 95

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Jeff Koses, senior procurement executive, GSA Koses talks about the implementation and expansion of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) across the Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) program. Koses also discusses GSA’s efforts in supporting the acquisition workforce both within GSA and across government.

Procurement 59

Procurement Evaluation Data Networking 59

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The court’s ruling forced GSA to rethink the solicitation for OASIS+ and bring price back as an evaluation factor at the main contract level. Ernst hopeful about fixes to small business contracting first appeared on Federal News Network. There is a real hunger with our small businesses to see this opportunity. The post Sen.

Contract 119

Contract Price Evaluation Bidding 119

FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

enterprise, non-terrestrial network and public sector customers. Stephen has 20 years of experience engineering, designing, testing, implementing, and deploying complex wireless and SATCOM networks for defense clients. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE.

Government 88

Government Government Networking Warehouse 88