The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This article explores practical approaches to streamline public sector procurement processes and focuses on increasing participation from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The intention is to encourage consideration of ways to simplify and open opportunities for SMEs to efficiently participate in more public procurements.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Understanding these factors and applying them appropriately ensures effective and efficient procurement that aligns with organizational policies and objectives. This method is typically used to encourage participation from domestic suppliers and contractors. What is Solicitation in Procurement?

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 18, 2023

million cost-sharing contract to participate in NASA's Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core turbofan engine project. GE Aerospace landed a potential five-year, $68.1 15, 2024.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In his article “ The Future of Public Infrastructure is Digital “, Bill Gates envisions a world where infrastructure is smarter, more efficient, and digitally integrated. It is not just a participant in the digital revolution—it is its foundation.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. This reduction would not only lead to lower interest expenses but also stimulate GDP growth by fostering a more efficient economy.

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AWS Public Sector

APRIL 15, 2025

Government technology ( GovTech ) companies play a critical role in modernizing public services, enhancing citizen experiences, and driving efficiency in the public sector. Cost-effective scalability for GovTech solutions One of the biggest challenges for GovTechs is balancing innovation with cost efficiency.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 26, 2023

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 ). This post places the spotlight on key provisions in the Draft Rules specifically aimed at bolstering efficiency. and kevinnash@siac.org.sg

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FedInsider

APRIL 8, 2025

They will focus on how AI and automation are driving faster threat detection, reducing complexity in monitoring, and generating cost efficiencies post-implementation. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

1] There are different restrictions that explain this low participation of women-led companies in the awarding of public procurement contracts. As a result, encouraging the participation of women-led SMEs in public procurement processes can help promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Armed with a Public Procurement Certificate , these individuals bring a new level of efficiency and strategic insight to the field. We will uncover how their expertise contributes to supply chain management’s efficiency and success. Certified procurement professionals play a pivotal role in enhancing supply chain efficiency.

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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As generative AI (genAI) continues to improve, however, the benefits – faster call responses, more efficient service, lower agent turnover, to name a few – can be recognized by customers and call center workers alike. To date, call center agents and customers both prefer human interaction. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced 13 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS GovTech Accelerator. This event provides an opportunity for Accelerator participants to showcase their cloud-powered solutions to justice and public safety agency leaders. Launched in June at the AWS Summit in Washington, D.C.,

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FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

Another focus group participant called out requests related to email records or internal communications, such as chat and text, as their agency’s “most complex and time-intensive responses.” We now have the ability in our FOIA office to search our agency’s email system,” one focus group participant said. It takes a lot of time.”

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In international arbitration, parties or arbitrators could consider using emotion AI to enhance efficiency and due process (or to gain a strategic and tactical advantage). Although applications are varied, we will focus on two uses: (1) efficiency through facilitating settlement; and (2) due process through ensuring arbitrator attentiveness.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 26, 2024

Across the public sector, leaders are seeking to leverage generative AI to become more efficient and agile. Learn more about the Impact Initiative and how to participate.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

By instituting a clear legal framework and stringent enforcement mechanisms, the nation can chart a path toward a more equitable and efficient governance system. It would signify a major leap forward in Malaysia’s battle against corruption and mismanagement of public funds.

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FedScoop

APRIL 15, 2024

The use cases are divided into five categories: product efficiency and usage, customer experience, data and code automation, workflow bias reduction, and research discovery. Babski said implementing TrialGPT has the potential to deliver a more efficient and accurate method for matching patients to trials.

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Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 4, 2025

Collect and analyse beneficial ownership data at the award stage, to ensure the Bank knows who it is doing business with, and that a true diversity of suppliers are participating. This limits its utility and efficiency for both the Bank and its clients. At the Open Contracting Partnership, we stand ready to support these efforts.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART? CART feed can be viewed on desktop, laptop, tablet or Smartphone.

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Data Participation Leadership Networking 130

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 16, 2025

Procurement of materials for exhibitions, seminars, conferences, training, as well as payment for participation in these events (clause 45, clause 3, article 39) 3.7 OCP provides coalition members with data analytics and capacity-building support to promote fair, efficient, and sustainable public procurement in Kazakhstan.

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FedInsider

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Stephen’s contributions have been instrumental in enhancing the cybersecurity posture and operational efficiency of the organizations he has served.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Close Moderator & Contributing Editor , FedInsider Agenda Learning Objectives Complimentary Registration Live Captioning CART Agenda Join us as thought leaders from government and industry delve into the challenges of modernization and share insights on how to harness AIOps to secure and manage data efficiently and effectively.

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FedInsider

APRIL 10, 2025

And while AI and machine learning (ML) enhance efficiency by detecting anomalies, forecasting risks, and accelerating response, agencies still need to address concerns about verification of alert evidence and suggested response actions. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

According to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 — which established and expanded the program — its goals are to promote “data fluency and data collaboration;” “increased data analytics use in critical decisionmaking areas;” “data integration integration and standardization;” and increase efficiencies in the department.

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FedScoop

MAY 2, 2024

Participants in the AI Grand Challenges Program would compete to solve problems identified by NSF, spanning categories including cybersecurity, national security, health, energy, transportation, agriculture, manufacturing and more. The time has come for a prize program to further encourage innovation in artificial intelligence.”

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As Americans’ expectations of government services continues to grow, harnessing generative AI (GenAI) provides leaders with opportunities to improve delivery through streamlined software development, enhanced workforce efficiency, and strategic decision-making. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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WashngtonExec

APRIL 2, 2025

“I played a small role in the analyses that supported the participants, including the inaugural winner, SpaceshipOne, by Paul Allens team at Mojave Aerospace Ventures. Their goal is to deliver top-tier services as efficiently as possible and anticipate the next generation of client needs.

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Similarly, the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the program, making them eligible for set-aside contracts and other socio-economic programs they qualify for, such as small disadvantaged business opportunities.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

There is quite a substantial effort to participate in a public tender process, so most vendors have a limit to how many unsuccessful tenders they are willing to respond to before giving up. In light of existing rules, vendors can deter competition by driving prices down in competitive tenders.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 7, 2024

Applicants would need to make the case for why the demonstration serves the public interest, improves access to a financial product, or promotes consumer protection; how it would bolster efficiencies or competitiveness, improve regulatory compliance, or improve security and risk management; why it would not cause systemic risk to the U.S.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

But it also has value far away from the battlespace, such as 5G efficiencies in supply chain and warehouse logistics and support for open standards while maintaining secure networks. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text.

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Ness: Accelerating AI capabilities Ness, an AWS Premier Partner since 2020, participated in the Generative AI TTM in Q1 2024 to accelerate their AI capabilities and deploy generative AI solutions for their public sector clients.

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Spend Network

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This digital platform offers a transparent, efficient way for businesses to participate in Ukraine's massive reconstruction efforts as the country rebuilds from the destruction of war.

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FedInsider

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Many are seeking to modernize their dam monitoring systems, to reduce risk while becoming more efficient and effective. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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FedScoop

JUNE 5, 2024

A beginner hacker can go to the intermediate level,” she said, “and even the most sophisticated adversaries can be more efficient.” Gharun Lacy has also observed a leveling up among threat actors in his role as deputy assistant secretary for cyber and technology security in the State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security.

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Government procurement should be transparent and efficient. This includes everything from AI-powered ‘bots efficiently harvesting data from myriad sources, to augmenting our data offerings with related data, to enabling new ways of discovering insight on the GovSpend platform. One specific example is classifying purchase order records.

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FedInsider

JULY 12, 2024

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE As agencies face unprecedented data volumes and velocity, managing the speed and size of the data flow efficiently becomes a significant challenge , especially with the growing use of AI-based analytics. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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