Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Maybe it is because I grew up watching Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, but there is something about the United States Postal. The post Consolidating the USPS Final Mile appeared first on Art of Procurement.
FedScoop
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The federal government is continuing to invest in generative AI technology produced by OpenAI, with a handful of agencies recently inking deals to use the enterprise version of the firm’s ChatGPT platform. The increased activity comes as policymakers weigh potential concerns with the technology, while also trying to exploit its potential benefits. It also shows how OpenAI is developing as an early frontrunner in providing the government with generative AI technologies on both the defense and civ
SmallGovCon
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship is hosting this helpful, virtual workshop on Legal Updates 2024. In this webinar, government contracting attorneys, John Holtz and Gregory Weber will discuss the most important legal developments for federal contractors in 2024. Specifically, we will discuss important new small business rules, updates to the 8(a) rules and application procedures, joint venture changes, updated SDVOSB certification requirements, key provisions of the recen
American City & Country
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
In the past, cities and counties were not a prime target for ransomware attacks, says Rahul Mahna , a partner who leads the Outsourced IT Services team at Eisner Advisory Group LLC. The company is a licensed independent CPA firm providing tax and business consulting services to their clients, which includes governments. Mahna has more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and information technology.
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Public Procurement Intl
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
On Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6 p.m. Eastern , join a GW Law presentation online by GW Law student Justin Duffy (Class of 2025) on reverse auctions across the U.S. states. He will discuss the recent federal rule endorsing electronic reverse auctions ( prior webinar ), and a proposed federal rule which would bar reverse auctions for construction services.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Amentum has won a U.S. Air Force contract worth approximately $447.9 million for global prepositioned materiel services, or GPMS. According to an award notice published Thursday on SAM.gov, the service branch launched a full and open competition for the hybrid contract, which will support the 9th Air Force, Air Forces Central.
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Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
A software-testing business owner pled guilty to conspiring to bribe a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official in exchange for government contracts being funneled to his company.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
RTX business BBN Technologies, a company offering technology research and development for national security, has secured a contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to bolster the cyber resilience of the Department of Defense.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The U.S. Navy has awarded Kongsberg’s defense and aerospace business segment a $329 million contract to provide medium caliber turret systems for the U.S. Marine Corps ACV-30 amphibious combat vehicles.
Redstone Government Consulting
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Both the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) used by Federal Agencies to acquire products and services to support their operations and 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200 used by Federal Agencies for grants to support Federal programs set forth requirements that the organizations awarded contracts or grants have an established purchasing/procurement systems.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Indicted Garden State power broker George E. Norcross III and his attorney brother have urged a New Jersey state judge to toss the civil racketeering suit brought against them by a Philadelphia developer, arguing that the developer's claims are time-barred and should have been filed in previously litigated and resolved actions.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Artificial intelligence has been a presence in the government contracting world for decades now — at the recent Raymond James Defense and Government Conference, Parsons CEO and Wash100 awardee Carey Smith said it’s been an established part of the company’s toolbox for many years.
USFCR
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Kyle Hayes joined US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) in June 2024, bringing a strong passion for helping small businesses succeed. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Organizational Leadership with a focus on Small Business Entrepreneurship.
Public Procurement Intl
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Chris Yukins prepared a recorded briefing for Stevens Institute of Technology’s Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC) – Acquisition Innovation Research Center (AIRC) Research Council Meeting on November 13, 2024. In the briefing, Professor Yukins reviewed some of the prior and pending AIRC projects (including on DoD bid protests and mandatory debarment ) on which he has worked with David Drabkin, former Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) for the U.S.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Attorneys are working tirelessly Tuesday to support citizens and election workers on the final day of voting in what is expected to be one of history's closest and most contentious presidential contests.
WashngtonExec
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
According to the U.S. Census, there were 15.8 million military veterans in the U.S. in 2023, representing 6.1% of the total civilian population aged 18 and over. This Veterans Day, WashingtonExec is highlighting the ways in which the GovCon industry is recognizing and supporting the veteran community, around the holiday and year-round. Larry Frazier, chief strategy officer [.
USFCR
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Joshua Schnoop joined USFCR as a Case Manager in May 2024, bringing nearly a decade of experience in management and contact centers. Prior to joining USFCR, he served as a Workforce Management Analyst and Interim Operations Manager at a medical call center. Joshua is also a certified mechanic and holds an honorary doctorate in metaphysics.
AWS Public Sector
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Climate change is a global issue, but its localized impacts can vary significantly across different regions. While some areas are experiencing extreme drought, others are witnessing devastating flash floods. These extreme events, and water quantity and quality issues more broadly, are pressing concerns in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, further aggravated by the uncertain impacts of climate change.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 57 months in prison by an Ohio federal judge after admitting that he hatched a scheme that cheated a county auditor out of over $622,000.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
IonQ has agreed to acquire all the operating assets of Qubitekk as part of a push to broaden its presence in the quantum networking industry.
USFCR
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Nicole Lusardi joined USFCR as a Case Manager in June 2024. With a strong background in customer service and a passion for helping businesses succeed, Nicole brings valuable experience to her role. Prior to joining USFCR, she worked as a kindergarten teacher and at a rejuvenation spa, honing her skills in client relations and care.
AWS Public Sector
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Public procurement—the process where public authorities like government departments or local councils purchase goods or services from companies—is a vital economic driver in Europe, accounting for more than 13 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). However, the data surrounding these procurement processes has traditionally been fragmented and difficult to access.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
A contractor on an ill-fated Guatemalan power plant construction project urged the Eleventh Circuit on Wednesday to reconsider its decision refusing to vacate an arbitral award favoring the plant's owner, saying the panel failed to properly consider "clear evidence" of corruption tarnishing the underlying contract.
Open Contracting Partnership
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Mexico City is a leader in urban mobility, with a public bike share system that is the longest-running and largest network of its kind in Latin America. After operating the environmentally friendly and affordable service for ten years, the city sought to expand the popular “Ecobici” program to cover more neighborhoods, and upgrade the design and technology at a reasonable cost.
VWV
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers. In Part 1 of our FAQs for suppliers , we covered key changes to the procurement process and what suppliers can do to get ready for the Procurement Act. In Part 2, we're diving into what suppliers need to be aware of at the selection and award stages - this includes understanding the new debarment list, changes to con
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Trellix‘s artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity platform for government agencies has secured a High Impact Level authorization under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. The company said Thursday that the FedRAMP authorization opens the Trellix GovCloud Security Platform for immediate implementation across all federal agencies.
Import and Trade Remedies
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Under EU customs law, storing and warehousing EU and non-EU goods is possible if certain conditions are met. However, since 2020, non-EU goods subject to anti-dumping, countervailing, or safeguard measures, can no longer be stored together with EU goods. This is because EU customs law now states that non-EU goods subject to anti-dumping measures do not have the same commercial quality as EU goods, and goods that do not have the same commercial quality cannot be stored together.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Charles Young has recently retired as chair of the board at Advanced Technology International, a public-service nonprofit organization specializing in research and development innovation. The company said Young, who served on the board for 10 years, is officially succeeded as chair by former ATI CEO Chris Van Metre, effective Oct. 29.
Redstone Government Consulting
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Normally, I make numerous references to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) when writing. However, there is only one FAR reference for this topic, and then we must turn to the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). In this case, that single FAR reference is FAR 31.201-2(a)(3).
Open Contracting Partnership
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Chile’s public procurement agency, ChileCompra, created its “ Public Contracting Observatory ” service in 2012 to detect, prevent, and fix irregularities in government contracting procedures. With the help of automated analytical tools, the agency has been able to focus its prevention and control efforts on transactions with the highest risk, and in turn, harness the power of data to institutionalize better purchasing practices among government entities that conduct procurement through the Merca
American City & Country
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Firefighters are society’s first line of defense against natural disasters. When catastrophes like wildfires, floods or earthquakes ensue, these professionals aren’t just tasked with preventing the disaster from spreading; they’re also responsible for keeping community members safe from harm and maintaining order under high-stress situations. As climate change wreaks havoc on the planet, both the impact and frequency of severe weather events are growing by the day.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The Federal Emergency Management Agency plans to award a call order under a blanket purchase agreement to provide contact center support to respond to a surge of incoming calls during disaster response efforts.
GovTribe
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
GovTribe studied data from over 260,000 unique users and millions of interactions to find the top 20 opportunities in the federal market heading into November 2024. Let’s start by diving into the top three.
Federal News Network
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Luke Levasseur and Evan Williams, counsel at Mayer Brown , join Off the Shelf for an in depth discussion of the bid protest process. Levasseur and Williams outline the underlying authority and rationale for bid process and the role the process plays in the procurement process. They walk through the procedural steps of a GAO bid protest, sharing the key litigation timelines, standards of review, document production requirements, and the administrative procedures for reviewing and commenting on th
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems’ information and electronic systems business an $84.9 million modification to a Network Tactical Common Data Link systems procurement contract, increasing the total value of the basic contract to $296.2 million.
GovLoop
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Ten years ago, when the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) became one of the first agencies to elevate customer experience (CX) to top priority, leaders created a path toward better serving veterans and their families through improved communications, easier access to information and a focus on restoring veterans’ trust in the agency. In doing so, it also created a path for other agencies to improve the experiences of their own customers.
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