GovCon & Trade

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The July 19 Ultima ruling threw the 8(a) program into tumult after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee found the program’s rebuttable presumption mechanism, used to find social disadvantage, in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. Following the ruling, in an attempt to resolve confusion, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued interim guidance providing that those participants “whose program eligibility is based upon one or more indivi

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The government’s new Trustworthy and Responsible AI Resource Center is expanding IT leaders’ understanding of artificial intelligence and its risks, says Reva Schwartz, research scientist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Techniques for mitigating AI risk remain a small segment of the entire technology market, which is why the AIRC houses NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework and supporting documents authored by the agency and others — as long as they’re in scope.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we have the privilege of helping organizations of all sizes solve complex societal challenges. Cloud computing and cloud-enabled technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are driving innovations that are making positive and lasting impacts on economies and communities around the world. From addressing disparities in access to quality healthcare, to fostering sustainability, our customers and partners are using technology to address som

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Redstone Government Consulting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As the fiscal year draws to a close, government contractors are gearing up to meet their year-end reporting requirements. Navigating the maze of regulations and clauses can be daunting, but with a clear understanding, the process becomes manageable. This article aims to shed light on the major contract reporting requirements for all government contracts.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs like architecture, design, and digital editing can require significant computing power and high-end graphics cards. The computers needed to run these resource-heavy applications can cost thousands of dollars each and are generally located within computer labs. While many schools across the US provide students with laptops to provide access to web-based applications, these laptops often don’t have the computing power to support these types of program

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The Softly Spark

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A new sustainability initiative , Walmart’s Built For Better program helps customers live better as they shop for everyday low prices. Showcasing sustainable goods to eco-conscious customers makes price-conscious ones more likely to see them too. This initiative also significantly enhances the visibility of these products, boosting the likelihood of attracting customer attention.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In fiscal year 2022 alone, the Federal Government is estimated to have spent over $1 trillion in grant and assistance programs – a little less than double the Federal Government’s estimated procurement budget for the same year. This spending reflects a trend in recent years towards making more Federal dollars available for more assistance programs. The American Rescue Plan Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and even the CHIPS Act (to name a few), have created significant financial

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Bestek Procurement

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In this episode, Marta invites Willem to discuss his new book (co-edited with Roberto Caranta) on mandatory sustainability Requirements in EU Public Procurement Law. (out in October at Hart) Why is this topic in which the EU seems to move from regulating ‘how to buy’ towards ‘what to buy’ in need of discussion? What academic […] The post #29 Mandatory Sustainability Requirements in EU Public Procurement Law & Academic Summers first appeared on Bestek Public Proc

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

On August 23, 2023, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) issued its notification of final guidance implementing Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) – the Build America, Buy America (“BABA”) Act. The Guidance amends Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations, by adding a new Part 184 and a new provision to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards at 2 C.F.R.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The U.S. antiboycott laws and regulations have been around since the era of disco. In stark contrast to fast-moving sanctions and export controls, we rarely see updates to the antiboycott regulations or enforcement strategies. Last October, however, the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced enhancements to its antiboycott enforcement strategy.

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