GovLoop
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Cloud-based technology can make agencies more efficient and reduce stress on government workforces. But not all public-sector entities embrace the cloud; in fact, some strongly resist it. During a recent online training entitled “Top Reasons Agencies Are Moving to Cloud in 2023,” GovLoop heard from three government and industry experts, who discussed why agencies sometimes balk at adopting cloud solutions.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Agencies have made significant strides toward improving the availability and affordability of broadband service in recent years. The Federal Communications Commission has specifically made efforts to bring underserved and remote areas up to speed technologically to bridge the connectivity divide. A key step in many of those efforts has been the development of formal, statewide broadband expansion plans that use data and stakeholder input to identify and refine goals, recommend activities and det
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Art of Procurement
DECEMBER 5, 2022
In challenging economic times, each company has to eke the most value out of every contract. But are there limitations. The post [Pod] Who is responsible for making sure suppliers break even? w/ Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Federal Construction Contracting
DECEMBER 9, 2022
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) recently issued a decision regarding a contractor’s claim for increased performance costs due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable about this case is the contractor’s invocation of a July 2, 2020 Department of Defense (DoD) memorandum concerning the financial consequences on contractors with firm-fixed-price contracts lacking an economic price adjustment clause during “historic and unprecedented challenges” in the wake of t
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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,
GovLoop
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Let’s say you launch a constituent engagement initiative and within one year you see a significant rise across various metrics: website hits, comments received and event registrations. Do you call it a success? For Alanna Reed, San Antonio’s Director of Communications and Engagement, numbers tell only part of the story. Building on Early Success. San Antonio launched an initiative called SASpeakUp in 2015 to gather better input on the city’s budget and its services.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Nearing its third birthday on Dec. 20, the U.S. Space Force is the first new military service created since the Air Force in 1947 — and it happens to take over one of that branch’s responsibilities. Just as the Navy watches over sea-based operations and the Air Force takes to the skies, Space Force’s mission is to defend space. Its Guardians watch for cyberattacks on satellites, collect data about potential adversarial actions and protect space-related activities.
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ivalua
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Author: Hubert Verweij , Head of Procurement Transformation, Capgemini Invent Sweden and Finland. Previously published on Capgemini’s website. Nowadays, Procurement practitioners primarily talk about emerging topics like the reduction of scope 3 emissions, supplier-enabled innovation and supply risk management. These discussions are fed by researchers and thought leaders who emphasize the changing role of Procurement to unlock value potential, mitigate risks and reduce total lifecycle cos
GovLoop
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Think of “digital divide,” and it’s likely that a lack of access to internet connectivity and/or devices comes to mind. That’s certainly part of it. But the North Carolina Division of Broadband and Digital Equity adds another aspect: digital literacy. What good is a connected smartphone if you don’t know how to use it? Annette Taylor, Director of the division’s Office of Digital Equity and Literacy, understands.
LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement
DECEMBER 6, 2022
This month it becomes easier to qualify for and remain in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) programs as a direct result of high inflation over the last year. Notably, the SBA increased the maximum income, net worth, and asset qualification requirements and also raised business size standards across the board. This should make more business owners eligible to qualify for the valuable small business set-aside work for the federal government.
Art of Procurement
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Procurement 6 is a new short podcast from Art of Procurement that will be published in the Art of Procurement. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – December 9th, 2022 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
ivalua
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Redwood City, CA, December 7, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that bol.com, the largest online retailer in the Netherlands and Belgium, has selected Ivalua’s solution to digitalize its indirect Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes. The project has been delivered in partnership with Accenture. Headquartered in Utrecht, bol.com is one of the most successful retail platforms for third-party suppliers in Europe with 13 million customers in the Netherlands and Belgiu
GovLoop
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The city of Middletown, Connecticut, is focused on a decades-old goal: to revitalize and redevelop the riverfront. The underused Harbor Park area along the Connecticut River has great potential for residential, commercial and recreational use. But in the past, the city struggled to get feedback about the project from many stakeholders and constituents.
DemandStar
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Holdings company GTY Technologies acquired DemandStar , a Seattle startup that offers a public sector bidding marketplace. “We’ve had quite a bit of inbound interest as the tech sector as a whole has been consolidating, so we had a choice of partners,” DemandStar President and CEO Ben Vaught told GeekWire. “We chose Bonfire and GTY Technologies because of how great they are with their customers and the amount of customer value I believed we could create together moving forward.
Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts
DECEMBER 6, 2022
This month it becomes easier to qualify for and remain in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) programs as a direct result of high inflation over the last year. Notably, the SBA increased the maximum income, net worth, and asset qualification requirements and also raised business size standards across the board. This should make more business owners eligible to qualify for the valuable small business set-aside work for the federal government.
University of Bristol
DECEMBER 5, 2022
by Professor Albert Sanchez-Graells , University of Bristol Law School. Approximately a third of public sector spending goes to procure third-party goods, services, and works. Procurement rules and policies seek to ensure that contract awards are free from corruption, conflicts of interest or anticompetitive practices, and that these vast sums of public funds generate value for money and support social, environmental, and innovative practices.
GovLoop
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Technologies we rely on every day — operational technology and industrial control systems (OT/ICS) — are tempting targets for cyber criminals. OT/ICS power our lights, provide municipal services, and run transportation systems. They operate our country’s weapon systems and make energy production possible. But according to Chuck Weissenborn, Dragos’ Regional Manager for the Defense Department and Intelligence Community, “although they are incredibly important, until recently, there’s actual
Key Solutions
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Outline development involves extensive dissection of the RFP. Use this step-by-step guide to develop a complete and compliant proposal outline.
LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement
DECEMBER 6, 2022
This is the sixth of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.
The Contractor's Perspective
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The Pros and Cons of Agency-Level Protests In my previous post, I wrote about the basics of an agency-level protest. In this post, I will explore some of the main advantages and disadvantages of filing an agency-level protest. So, what are the benefits of filing an agency-level protest? First, they do tend to be quicker and less expensive than GAO or COFC protests, and they allow protestors a second opportunity to pursue their protest at GAO or COFC.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2022
As technology continues to evolve rapidly, so do new cybersecurity threats. With the move to cloud-based technology, old forms of defense have become obsolete, and individuals who work remotely may be signing in using devices that are not be as well protected as their work desktops. Zero-trust security is an answer to these new cybersecurity problems, and according to a new report from Okta, the Biden administration’s executive order is motivating the federal government to adopt the approach.
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