Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

On October 5, 2023, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) issued an interim Federal Acquisition Regulation rule (FAR rule) that implements the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA). This FAR rule implements the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 and the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) final rule for complying with exclusion or removal orders.

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 26, 2023

“We can’t say we inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow if we’re ruining the planet.” – Tim Guy Brooks, Head. The post The LEGO Sustainability Saga appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Telles.eu

OCTOBER 26, 2023

After a long gestation period the UK Procurement Bill has finally reached the end of its legislative process. The Bill has now received Royal Assent , the final hurdle to become law, in this case the Procurement Act. It did so in the proverbial nick of time bearing in mind that the process needed to be concluded before the end of the current session in the next few weeks.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Government employees don’t operate in a vacuum. It takes teamwork — and a lot of it — to keep agencies operating, meeting missions and providing for constituents. That’s why it’s crucial to build a culture of trust, but when it takes only seven seconds to make 11 assumptions about someone, that’s not much time to make a solid first impression, said Tiana Sanchez, author of “Undefeatable” and “The Upside of Failure,” during the recent N extGen virtual training summit.

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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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WashngtonExec

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 25, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 16. Next is Intelligence Executive of the Year finalist in the Private Company category Dan Smith, RenXTech CEO (a Buchanan & Edwards company). Here, he shares what has made [.

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Redstone Government Consulting

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The FAR Council submitted a proposed rule amending FAR subparts, provisions, and clauses on October 3, 2023, to implement an Executive order on cyber threats, incident reporting, and information sharing for Federal contracts. This revision is being made to strengthen and standardize contractual requirements for cybersecurity across Federal agencies.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Lire cet article en français. Canadian public sector customers adopting Amazon Web Services (AWS) can opt to migrate some, or all, of their existing IT resources to the cloud. To achieve this, a secure, performant and highly-available hybrid network is required to connect on-premises to the AWS Cloud. These customers are also required to meet security framework controls from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) Medium Cloud Security Profile.

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Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We have published a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) on changes to Scottish procurement legislation following the Republic of North Macedonia’s accession to the Agreement on Government Procurement: SPPN 4/2023. On the 30 October 2023, the Republic of North Macedonia will join the World Trade Organisation’s Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA), alongside 21 other members including the UK.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Clear communication is critical for the federal government. With the volume of data being generated each day, and the amount of information that agencies want to deliver to both their own workers and the general public, it’s important that the messages delivered are received as intended. Agencies are taking advantage of a host of technologies to make sure that the channels of communication are open, whether the recipient is an employee or a citizen.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 26, 2023

On 22 August 2023, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“ SIAC ”) published the Draft 7th Edition of the SIAC Rules (the “ Draft Rules ”) for public consultation. The Draft Rules introduce several noteworthy changes as part of a concerted effort to “raise the bar on efficiency, expedition, and cost-effectiveness” ( see SIAC Registrar’s Report ).

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Spend Network

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Data-driven decision-making in the realm of government procurement has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. The mountains of raw data generated through procurement processes holds untapped potential to drive efficiency, transparency, and optimal resource allocation. This article explores the journey from raw data to strategic insights, showcasing how governments can maximise their procurement potential.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Rethink Your Workspace Today’s office space is outdated, better suited for a paper-friendly time. Younger workers who started their jobs remotely during the COVID shutdown can’t fathom the old system: Someone actually wheeled a cart from office to office to collect hard- copy signatures? “Modern office buildings were created for a human being to sit there and do work alone, with a bunch a people around them,” said Amy Hamilton, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor of Policy and Programs at the Departmen

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This week’s Off the Shelf is dedicated to cainine-assisted warrior therapy and the impact assistance dogs have on veterans suffering from physical limitations and/or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Danielle Stockbridge, Virginia Site Manager, Paws for Purple Hearts Paws for Purple Hearts is a non-profit organization dedicated to training assistance dogs for placement with individual veterans or veterans care facilities.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking information to assist in an acquisition for its Office of Information and Technology, according to a notice last week. The agency is considering awarding a five-year blanket purchase agreement against the General Services Administration’s multiple award schedule for application development and operations and maintenance support.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Enforcing awards against third parties is a perennial issue in international arbitration circles. In Air India Ltd c CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd , the Court of Appeal of Quebec considered an award creditor’s ability to seize assets belonging to an award debtor’s alter ego under Quebec law. This case offers significant insight for award creditors wishing to enforce against a third party in Quebec.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Suspended Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman urged a D.C. federal judge Wednesday to restore her to the bench and let her continue a lawsuit against her colleagues challenging their investigation of her mental fitness, arguing that the district court clearly has jurisdiction over the case.

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WashngtonExec

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 25, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 16. Next is HR Executive of the Year finalist in the Private Company category (Annual Revenue Less Than $250M) Kate McEnaney, who is chief HR officer at CyberCore Technologies. [.

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – October 27th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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WashngtonExec

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 25, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 16. Next is Space Executive of the Year finalist in the Private & Public category Milton Carroll, who is vice president of business development, Space & Intelligence sector at [.

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Great Government Through Technology

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In a post earlier this month, I talked about the Cybersecurity Battle Ground with various Administration strategies, executive orders, and some of the resources that we’ve developed to help you navigate this guidance. If you haven’t read that post yet, I suggest you check it out. Today, I thought I’d talk about some of the acquisition contracts that we’ve developed to help you get on-the-ground support with your cybersecurity efforts.

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WashngtonExec

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 25, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 16. Next is HR Executive of the Year in the Private & Public Companies category (Annual Revenue Greater Than $250M) Jamila Taylor, who is chief HR officer for corporate [.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 22 of Fun with the FAR Season 10! Our next session will cover FAR Part 42 and 43. F AR Part 42 will cover Contract Administration and Audit Services and FAR Part 43 will cover Contract Modifications ! As we prepare for our 22nd episode of Season 10, here are a few Episode 22 FAR Facts for us to think about: For contractors other than educational institutions and nonprofit organizations, the “cognizant” Federal agency normally will be the agency with

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Zachary Jacobson and Sarah Barney at Seyfarth examine four recent cases highlighting the importance, for both contractors and government agencies, of strict compliance with the Contract Disputes Act’s jurisdictional requirements and with the Federal Acquisition Regulation's remedy-granting clauses.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

On October 17, 2023, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) published a report on mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) in the defense industrial base. The report details the current M&A review process of the Department of Defense (“DOD”) and provides recommendations to proactively assess M&A competition risks. Currently, DOD’s Industrial Base Policy (“IBP”) office, with input from DOD stakeholders, provides DOD’s recommendations on transactions that could affect the defense in

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Court of Federal Claims has denied a protest by Karthik Consulting LLC over a rival's contract to provide cybersecurity services to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, finding the government reasonably determined Karthik was no longer an eligible small disadvantaged business.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

President Joe Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence, reportedly set for release next week, will be followed soon after by Office of Management and Budget guidance on how federal agencies should use AI, the White House’s top adviser on science and technology policy said Thursday. “In parallel with [the AI executive order], we also have announced previously that the Office of Management and Budget is putting out guidance for how the government uses AI,” Arati Prabhakar, director

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge tossed a software company's protest alleging the U.S. Department of Defense made a rival company its sole option for buying contract-writing software in violation of competition requirements, saying the court lacked authority to hear the dispute.

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GovCon & Trade

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The health of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) has been brought to the fore as the United States responds to wars in Ukraine and Israel. Unfortunately, according to the National Defense Industrial Association’s “Vital Signs” report , the U.S. DIB faces numerous challenges due to limited capacity to surge production, political obstacles to defense budgeting, and labor challenges.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A former executive for a Florida health care plan has been indicted for an alleged $53 million Medicare fraud scheme, while the company avoided charges by voluntarily self-disclosing information to the government, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Guidelines for political candidates’ use of artificial intelligence are in the works and may even be in place for the 2024 elections, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday. Speaking at a summit hosted by The Washington Post , the New York Democrat endorsed guardrails for AI use during elections, acknowledging the ability for the technology to deceive voters and obstruct the process, specifically the 2024 presidential race.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The city of Hartford, Connecticut, will pay $9.9 million to settle a seven-year-old state court feud with the initial designer and builder of a downtown baseball stadium for a minor league affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, city leaders announced on Thursday.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Top leaders from some of the most powerful labor unions, financial institutions and think tanks in the U.S. will convene on Capitol Hill next week to discuss the nexus of artificial intelligence and the workforce, with an eye toward how the federal government can ensure AI benefits for those across the economic spectrum. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s third bipartisan, closed-door AI insight forum, to be held Nov. 1, will lay down a new foundation for AI policy in the workplace and discu

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A New Jersey state judge has denied JPMorgan Chase & Co. and other banks' bid to toss a suit accusing them of a scheme to inflate the interest rates of certain bonds, ruling that a recent change to state law bars the court from dismissing the action.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Fifth Circuit on Thursday paused a Louisiana federal court's order stripping protections for endangered whales that had been added to a Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease sale, agreeing to stay the preliminary injunction while conservation groups appeal that decision.

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