The CGP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As mentioned in last week’s FAR & Beyond blog, communication is the “connective tissue” of federal procurement, bringing government and industry together. The Fall Training Conference provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen this connective tissue through thought-provoking panels and collaborative dialogue. To this end, we are pleased to announce that the agenda for the first day of the Fall Training Conference: “ What is Fair and Reasonable?

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Public Procurement Intl

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Congress directed that a report prepared for Stevens Institute of Technology’s Acquisition Innovation Research Center (AIRC) by principal investigators David Drabkin and Christopher Yukins be extended to provide training on potential exclusion and debarment of contractors that have violated U.S. labor laws. The training is being done through a two-session webinar series coordinated by the Defense Acquisition University.

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Coleman Jackson, P.C.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Legal Thoughts – Episode 2 of the Corporate Transparency Act COLEMAN JACKSON, ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW | Transcript of Legal Thoughts Published September 11, 2023 Topic: “FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK (FINCen), U.S. Treasury’s Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements” ATTORNEY INTRODUCTION: My name is Coleman Jackson and I am an attorney at Coleman Jackson, P.C., […] The post Episode 2: Beneficial Ownership Reports Under the Corporate Transparency Ac

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Agencies looking to establish hybrid data centers need comprehensive security strategies that set realistic time frames and are mapped to their respective budgets. These strategies should identify desired security tools and practices such as cloud environments and ways to continuously monitor them. A hybrid data center relies on cloud, software-defined networking and virtualization technologies to distribute applications across physical and multicloud environments.

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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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Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

At Categorypalooza 2023, Brian Halpin, VP and General Manager at Procure Analytics, led a session on the complexities and opportunities. The post 5 Common Myths About GPOs appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) India [1] has announced that it has received cloud service provider (CSP) empanelment from India’s Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology (MeitY) for cloud services provided using the AWS Asia Pacific (Hyderabad) Region [2]. Operational since November 2022, as part of AWS’s total investment of INR 1,36,500 crores (US $16.4 billion) in cloud infrastructure in India by 2030 , the AWS Asia-Pacific (Hyderabad) Region is the second AWS Region in India to be fully

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

More than 9,000 local, state and federal government agencies carry the.gov designation on their websites, but tens of thousands more do not. A major federal update of the infrastructure supporting that domain should encourage more state and local government organizations to do so, and will improve security for those already using it, experts say. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency took control of the.gov top-level domain from the General Services Administration after the passag

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Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The term “cold chain” was first used in 1908 to describe meat industry storage and transportation in and out of. The post The Cold, Hard Facts About Cold Chain Logistics appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A survey of employees in 2021 provides some fuel for the current push to get employees back into the office, according to a recent article by the Society for Human Resource Management. The survey, conducted by Seyfarth at Work at the height of the pandemic, asked more than 500 employees what they missed most about being in the office. Here were the top results: 61 percent of respondents said they miss in-person workplace conversations. 42 percent said they miss the daily structure of showing up

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The federal fiscal year runs from the first day of October through the last day of September the following year. For example, Fiscal Year 2023 runs from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 3023. That means the end of the year is fast approaching. What does this mean for Federal Contractors? The Government is now pressed to use up the remainder of its budget.

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

With Wi-Fi 6 firmly established, the next logical step for wireless network upgrades is Wi-Fi 6E. Although nearly identical to Wi-Fi 6, this “extended” version of the standard adds 1200 megahertz of spectrum. Here are five things to consider: 1. What are the Implications of Upgrading to Wi-fi 6E? Adding a new frequency band requires adding a new radio, which means swapping dual-band access points for tri-band APs.

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Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

“‘How do you start and where do you begin with this?’ Measure. It starts with measurements. By getting measurements around. The post [Pod] A Deliberate Path to Success through Comprehensive Talent Procurement appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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USFCR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Ecological restoration has been defined as “the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed.” Traditional perspectives and TEK provide insights into hidden or lost ecological diversity and relationships that tribes have had with their environments. — Jonathan W. Long, et.

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Redstone Government Consulting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The accounting function for a government contractor can be a tedious job at times. Be sure to utilize QuickBooks Online Workflows to its full potential to help simplify the process.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Happy Friday, Readers. We hope you had a great week. We are starting to get a little fall weather around these parts, which is exciting. Fall has also brought the prospect of a potential government shutdown and what the impact will be, as reflected in some of these articles. The budget process is complicated, so we are all waiting to see how it shakes out.

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The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Author: Graham Allen There are many similarities and differences between public and private procurement. However, the greatest overlap is the procurement life cycle or as some refer to it as the Procurement Journey. This two-part series discusses the five steps of the procurement journey beginning with concept and development and continuing with posting, evaluation and award.

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USFCR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Picture this: You're navigating through bustling city traffic, your GPS making every turn less stressful. Ever wondered how this indispensable tool, once exclusive to military operations, became your personal guide? The answer lies in federal contracting—a catalyst for innovation that not only shapes our world but also offers a wealth of opportunities for businesses like yours.

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Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Użytkowanie wieczyste to prawo użytkowania nieruchomości gruntowej, której właścicielem jest Skarb Państwa lub jednostka samorządu terytorialnego. Nieruchomości te były oddawane przez właściciela w użytkowanie wieczyste zazwyczaj na okres 99 lat z obowiązkiem uiszczania corocznej opłaty. Wysokość rocznej opłaty z tytułu wieczystego użytkowania jest zdefiniowana ustawowo i wynosi od 0,3 – 3% ceny nieruchomości, przy uwzględnieniu celu użytkowania wieczystego, na jaki nieruchomość została oddana.

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Spend Network

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

One often untapped growth source for export agencies is government procurement data. Integrating this data into your export strategy can provide a powerful blueprint for success, offering valuable insights into market trends, demand patterns, and opportunities for growth.

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Public Contracting Institute

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Welcome to PCI’s GovCon Practical Matters Podcast. Today our instructors, Larry Allen, and Rob Burton, are holding a Memorial Service for Commercial Item Contracting in government contracting. Join them as they discuss: 1) Commercial item contracting’s life 2) Why commercial item contracting is passing 3) What could be done to help commercial item contracting The post PCI Practical Matters Podcast: Memorial Service for Commercial Item Contracting appeared first on Public Contracting Instit

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Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – September 15th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

14 sierpnia 2023 r. Prezydent podpisał ustawę nowelizującą prawo energetyczne, przewidującą m.in. możliwość tworzenia obywatelskich społeczności energetycznych. Ustawa implementuje do polskiego porządku prawnego dyrektywę Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady (UE) 2019/944 z dnia 5 czerwca 2019 r. w sprawie wspólnych zasad rynku wewnętrznego energii elektrycznej oraz zmieniającą dyrektywę 2012/27/UE.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In recent weeks, there has been an uptick in news of cyber-related False Claims Act (“FCA”) activity. For example, on September 1, 2023, the court unsealed a qui tam lawsuit against Penn State University relating to allegations of non-compliance with Department of Defense (“DoD”) cybersecurity obligations. Separately, on September 5, 2023, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a multi-million dollar FCA settlement with Verizon under its Civil-Cyber Fraud Initiative (which focuses on levera

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Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, government agencies face the formidable challenge of staying current with technological advancements while fulfilling their primary mission: serving the public effectively and efficiently. The good news is that technology can be a powerful ally in this endeavor, offering innovative solutions to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve overall performance.

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Government Contract Insights

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Like the COVID-19 virus, COVID-related contract claims have not gone away. In “Contracting in the Fog of War: Recovering Costs Caused by an Epidemic,” we reported on Pernix Serka Joint Venture v. Department of State, CBCA No. 5683, 20-1 BCA ¶ 37589 (April 22, 2020), in which the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) determined a contractor’s additional costs incurred due to the Ebola outbreak did not entitle the contractor to an equitable adjustment.

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GovTribe

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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 September 2023. Let’s start by diving into the top three.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The end of the Fiscal Year is upon us, which typically coincides with a flurry of procurement activity and then a wave of bid protests. As most of you know, there are three primary fora for bid protests: procuring agencies, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Court of Federal Claims (COFC). Although the COFC has relatively lenient timeliness rules, agencies and GAO have short, strict, and fairly draconian timeliness rules for filing protests.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In my line of work, nothing quite beats hearing stories of reform and impact by the people who led the changes in real life. At #OGPEstonia, we had the pleasure of hosting about 200 frontline reformers sharing their experiences, challenges, and successes in boosting inclusion, integrity, participation, and digital transformation in public procurement.

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This webinar will provide a high-level overview of Cost Accounting Standards and how to manage your CAS-covered contracts.

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Import and Trade Remedies

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The UK government published an evaluation report for the six pilot initiatives on an ‘Ecosystem of Trust’ (“ EoT ”) on 29 August 2023, which was first set out in the government’s 2025 UK Border strategy. Aimed at using technology to create the so called EoT around the border, the UK proposed an automated assurance and reliability model that could allow a simplification of the current customs and border processes.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The origination of Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) traces back to the October 1957 launch of Sputnik I by the Soviet Union and the subsequent Space Race. Congress created the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”) to quickly design and build new space technology. Following the creation of NASA, Congress granted the agency broad authority to “enter into and perform such contracts, leases, cooperative agreements, or other transactions as may be necessary” to carry out its missi

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Public Contracting Institute

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Hello and thank you for joining us for our Episode 19 FAR Facts of Fun with the FAR Season 10! Our next session will cover: FAR Part 33 (Protests, Disputes, and Appeals) As we prepare for our nineteenth episode of Season 10, here are a few FAR Facts for us to think about: For purposes of FAR Part 33 , the word “day” means “calendar day.” FAR 33.101.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This week’s episode covers a Federal Circuit decision about jurisdiction under the Contract Disputes Act, a claim for additional costs relating to COVID related delays, and a False Claims Act settlement touching on cybersecurity and self-disclosure, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Yuan Zhou. Crowell & Moring’s “Fastest 5 Minutes” is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or exe

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Import and Trade Remedies

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new online content hub, the Product Risk Radar. The hub includes the latest important legal developments in product regulatory and liability risk impacting the UK and EU and we will post regular updates to help you navigate this increasingly challenging landscape. The areas covered include regulatory requirements, product liability and market surveillance and general product safety.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Finalists for the 2023/24 GO Awards Scotland have been announced. These awards are a unique opportunity to showcase the Power of Procurement, the innovations, initiatives and achievements of organisations that are leading the way for public procurement in Scotland. Nick Ford, Director of Scottish Procurement and Property said “Congratulations to all of the Finalists!

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Public Contracting Institute

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In a recent decision, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) reiterated the ground rules for the filing of an informal agency level protest (instead of filing a formal agency level protest set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation ( FAR 33.103 ). Byrd Enterprises Unlimited , Inc. , B-421462, May 9, 2023. Even though your informal agency level protest need not ever mention the word “protest,” it must convey the intent to protest by a specific expression of dissatisfaction with the agenc

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