Job Opening: Purchasing Specialist for Kitsap Transit
Mike Purdy's Public Contracting
JUNE 22, 2017
This position also prepares resolutions with applicable supporting documentation for the Board of Commissioners’ review and approval.
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How Pearson improves its resilience with AWS Fault Injection Service
AWS Public Sector
MARCH 22, 2024
The complexity of distributed systems, with numerous interacting components, makes validating workload behavior challenging. Given the complexity of their distributed system architecture, Pearson recognized the necessity of establishing a comprehensive chaos engineering strategy to ensure system reliability.
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Reducing transcription costs by 60% using AWS AI/ML services
AWS Public Sector
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
From recorded testimonies to jail cell conversations, audiovisual files can play an important role in accurately documenting evidence that can make or break a case. Delivering these files in an easily accessible manner enables district attorneys to thoroughly evaluate and analyze evidence for presentation in court.
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Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 1
The Procurement School
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
This two-part series discusses the five steps of the procurement journey beginning with concept and development and continuing with posting, evaluation and award. These steps may not apply to every procurement but once completed they will inform the procurement strategy which then leads to development of procurement document.
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How Do I Get Government Contracts: A Practical Guide
Select GCR
MARCH 4, 2025
This concise document can be a powerful tool in your marketing arsenal. Securing multi-year contracts involves identifying and evaluating competitive threats. Comprehensive contract documents should clearly outline terms, conditions, and performance metrics to minimize misinterpretations.
Friday Flash 11/01/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Day Two – Healthcare VA Acquisition Leadership Healthcare Customer Agencies DHA Pharmaceutical Programs VA MSPV Distribution Contracts VA and IHS Pharmacy Programs VA Medical/Surgical Supply BPAs DLA MSPV and ECAT Programs View the full day two agenda here.
Friday Flash 11/08/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The award decisions received protests on the evaluations of small business participation, veteran employment, and relevant experience. In October, COFC ruled that protests involving small business evaluations, veteran employment, and relevant experience could continue. The VA received 173 proposals for T4NG 2 and selected 30 awardees.
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Procurement & Contract Planning: Canadian Public Sector Guide
The Procurement School
JANUARY 22, 2024
A key aspect to keeping the cat away is a strong foundational procurement document that holds up to scrutiny. The following article outlines nine points to consider as part of the procurement planning process which will help to reduce procurement risk, increase confidence in the procurement document and avoid a potential bid dispute.
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Give Proposed Projects a Hard Look
GovLoop
MARCH 27, 2023
General Services Administration (GSA), which helps run the federal Technology Modernization Fund (TMF), developed criteria for distributing funding to federal agencies. Well-documented. Estimate documentation should describe how the source data was used, the calculations performed and their results, and the estimating methodology used.
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Application of CAS to Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs)
Capital Edge Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
Conformance of CAS to GAAP
Capital Edge Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
Conformance of CAS to U.S. GAAP for Operating Revenue and Lease Accounting
Capital Edge Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - Summary
Capital Edge Consulting
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
OMB’s 2 CFR 200 Updates 2024
Capital Edge Consulting
AUGUST 2, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
Cost Accounting Standards Guide and CAS Requirements for Government Contractors
Capital Edge Consulting
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
Application of Cost Accounting Standards to Indefinite Delivery Vehicles
Capital Edge Consulting
AUGUST 23, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – Expanding Opportunities in the Federal Award Landscape
Capital Edge Consulting
AUGUST 14, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
Cost Accounting Standards - What Contractors Need to Know
Capital Edge Consulting
AUGUST 14, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
OMB’s 2024 Updates to Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
Capital Edge Consulting
AUGUST 14, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
Health and Human Services Contracting Officer’s Authorization (COA) Requirements
Capital Edge Consulting
JULY 2, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
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Health and Human Services Contracting Officer’s Authorization (COA) Requirements
Capital Edge Consulting
JULY 2, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
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Mastering Inflation: Navigating Fixed-Price Economic Price Adjustments in Government Contracts
Capital Edge Consulting
MAY 10, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
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DCAA Releases FY2023 Report to Congress
Capital Edge Consulting
JUNE 13, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
The Truth Behind Truth in Negotiations Requests
Capital Edge Consulting
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
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Ensuring Compliance with New SBA Requirement for Inclusion of Indirect Costs
Capital Edge Consulting
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
ERP Implementation Risks and Mitigations
Capital Edge Consulting
JANUARY 19, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
Formation to Future: The CASB and the Role of the CAS Clause
Capital Edge Consulting
MARCH 20, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
The FY2024 NDAA and its Nexus to the FAR and DFARS
Capital Edge Consulting
APRIL 10, 2024
Employee Training DCAA will audit training content and documented attendance. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” WAH occurrences do compel a contractor to develop additional documented timekeeping policies related particularly to WAH programs.
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Government Contracts Cost and Pricing: Introduction to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Cost Principles (Part 1)
Government Contracts & Investigations
OCTOBER 11, 2023
1] The FAR defines cost analysis as “the review and evaluation of any of the separate cost elements and profit or fee in an offeror’s or contractor’s proposal as needed to determine a fair and reasonable price or to determine cost realism….” [2] Documenting the negotiation process and rationale are critical for such transactions.
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The Cost Corner: Government Contracts Cost and Pricing – Compensation for Personal Services (Part I)
Government Contracts & Investigations
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
26] Compensation for those individuals must be reasonable for the personal services rendered and not be a distribution of profits, which is an unallowable cost. [27] 28] DCAA Audit Guidance Chapter 6 of the DCAM, Incurred Cost Audit Procedures, includes detailed guidance for evaluating the reasonableness of compensation costs.
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4 common IoT protocols and their security considerations
AWS Public Sector
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Authorization – Implement fine-grained policies authorizing connections and specific actions: AWS IoT policies are JSON-based documents that specify the actions that a device or user is allowed to perform. When a device connects via WebSockets, AWS IoT evaluates the attached policy to determine if the connection and subsequent actions (e.g.,
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CBAr 23rd International Arbitration Conference: Technical Evidence, Foreign Investment, and Sustainability in Infrastructure Disputes in Brazil
Kluwer Arbitration
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
This process relies on that technical evidence—such as project documents, technical reports, and other data—forming the so-called “naturalistic causation.” After a logical evaluation of this evidence, the decision-maker can identify what Ms.
Using ArcGIS GeoAnalytics Engine on Amazon EMR to predict rideshare demand
AWS Public Sector
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Next, using a lightweight plotting method called st.plot, we can visualize this point geometry on a street base map to see the spatial distribution of our trip data. To learn more about these parameters and the logic behind choosing them, visit the GWR tool reference documentation. setPolygons(Chicago_Census_Tracts).addSummaryField(summary_field="Trip
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How Amazon Bedrock helped the UK’s Governors for Schools generate meaningful insights
AWS Public Sector
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
In this post, we explain how we used Amazon Bedrock to process unstructured documents and generate meaningful insights. Processing unstructured documents with Amazon Bedrock In England, schools are inspected through a body called the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted), and a report is created for every school.
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Four essential tips to help contractors get in on the $1.2 Trillion U.S. Infrastructure Bill
Bonfire
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
If you want to go a bit deeper into the funding distribution, our friends over at the National Association of Counties (NACo) have pulled this handy resource together that includes great visuals and other resources. Source: Investopedia. This is also known as making a request for proposal (RFP) or a request to tender (RTT).
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Friday Flash 05/31/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
MAY 30, 2024
billion package also includes language calling for the National Academy of Sciences to evaluate the creation of a separate “Cyber Force military branch.” or A private LLM, producing feedback in accordance with evaluations that reviewers have given in the past. According to the Hill , the bill includes a 19.5
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Friday Flash 07/26/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
JULY 25, 2024
The purpose of the RFI was to provide DoD with information to “support their efforts in developing policies, initiatives, and resource distribution to ensure support for the DIB in integrating AI into defense systems.” million to install and evaluate the systems. GSA plans to invest $9.6
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SBA Proposed Rule Would Enact Material Changes as Well as Promote Regulatory Uniformity Across Size and Status Programs
Government Contracts Legal Forum
AUGUST 29, 2024
128.203(j)), namely that a minority investor may be able to block amendments of the company’s corporate governance documents that would remove the shareholder’s authority to block any of the other extraordinary actions. Application of HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference (PEP). Distribution of Profits. United States , 165 Fed.
Improving climate resilience in flood-prone Assam, India
Open Contracting Partnership
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Download: CivicDataLab’s detailed documentation and open datasets. The state government set up 4075 relief camps and 5802 relief distribution centers. Canada’s International Development Research Centre’s Open Data for Development program provided additional support to document the insights. McGovern Foundation.
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Friday Flash 08/02/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
AUGUST 1, 2024
document located in the SAM.gov notice. Congress has directed DLA “to evaluate the feasibility of expanding this program to help all users of the Military Health System access medicines at risk of shortage in a health emergency.” NASA also published Amendment 5 to the SEWP VI RFP. DLA concluded that the expansion is feasible.
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Energy releases generative AI guidance for employees, contractors
FedScoop
JUNE 26, 2024
That 61-page document was published and distributed on DOE’s internal network on June 14, a DOE spokesperson told FedScoop. That document includes a reference guide to best practices, existing government resources related to AI, and ideas for use cases with the department.
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Friday Flash 02/23/2024
The Coalition for Government Procurement
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Relatedly, the Department is authorized to evaluate risks associated with the likelihood that an IaaS product or provider may be used for malicious cyber-enabled activity, and recommend remediation measures to address such risks. Access the recording here. For any assistance, please contact Michael Hanafin at mhanafin@thecgp.org.
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How risky is ChatGPT? Depends which federal agency you ask
FedScoop
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Some, including NASA , have or are working on establishing secure testing environments to evaluate generative AI systems. Document was obtained via FOIA. Agriculture Interim guidance distributed in October 2023 prohibits employee or contactor use in official capacity and on government equipment. Document was obtained via FOIA.
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Enhance productivity with Amazon Bedrock Agents and Powertools for AWS Lambda
AWS Public Sector
JANUARY 27, 2025
Compliance document retrieval prompt Use case narrative: An agencies IT department requires the latest FedRAMP compliance documents to ensure that cloud services used by the agency meet federal security standards. User: Does AWS have any recent FedRAMP compliance documents? Example Amazon CloudWatch log events.
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