AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

As Australia moves forward with its National framework for the assurance of artificial intelligence in government , Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to helping our customers implement AI solutions that align with Australia’s AI Ethics Principles. Model evaluation is also available in Amazon Bedrock for large language models (LLMs).

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Harnessing AI is a useful way to advance modernization goals, but AI governance—including ethical considerations, data security, and compliance with federal regulations—must remain a top priority. And increased AI implementation demand that organizations rethink how they staff, develop, and run their day-to-day operations. .”

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Government Contracts Navigator

APRIL 3, 2025

Burrows As those in the federal contracting community wait anxiously for rumored and hinted at changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), we are beginning to evaluate how certain of those changes might most impact our clients. Jochum and Robyn N.

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WashngtonExec

MARCH 11, 2025

” Johnson’s team is dedicated to advancing the safety and ethics of AI applications in health, reflecting Battelles 95-year legacy of safely applying science and technology for societal impact. Im proud to lead a team at the forefront of these advances.”

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 20, 2025

It will also change the title of the part from Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest to Business Ethics and Conflicts of Interest. ” For the contracting officer, there are guidelines for evaluating OCIs and managing them. to a new subpart in FAR part 3.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 9, 2025

Bermann considered it unlikely but agreed that tribunals should remain mindful of professional and ethical standards. Document Production Under Scrutiny The second panel focused on evaluating the standardized document production process in arbitration. Could such a scenario lead to a challenge of the arbitrator or annulment?

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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JULY 18, 2017

Using various analytical methods evaluates City's current purchasing patterns and practices; develops and continuously improves centralized purchasing systems and procedures. Implements city wide policies and procedures, oversees the creation of manuals, forms, charts, informational materials, related training programs and briefings.

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Purchasing Management Warehouse E-procurement 100

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This pilot program could provide an opportunity for the DIB to become more directly involved in CMF operations and evaluations. Independent Evaluation of Requirement for a United States Cyber Force. CMF Occupational Resiliency.

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NASPO

JULY 23, 2021

Perfect for new staff, or a five-minute refresher, the first issues are available now: Issue 1 – Introduction to Procurement Issue 2 – Importance of Ethical Procurement Issue 3 – Market Research Issue 4 – Solicitation Methods Issue 5 – Contract Evaluation and Award Issue 6 – The Value of Negotiations Issue 7 – Contract Administration Issue 8 – Contract (..)

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Ethics Negotiation 52

How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

This guest post by Saema Jaffer* explores the policy approaches that can be followed in the UK, and elsewhere, in relation to the use of AI in the writing and evaluation of tender documents. AI EVALUATIONS I am absolutely eavesdropping at this point and think: “now there’s a terrible idea!” Was it simply the evaluation question?

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AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A study by the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) evaluated an AutoML platform for classifying retinal diseases from optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans. We then compare the evaluation metrics between the Amazon Rekognition and the trained CNNs.

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Balance Evaluation Import Data 81

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Author: Graham Allen In the second of two parts of “Navigation the Five Steps of the Procurement Journey” we’ll be covering posting, evaluation, award and close out. Step 4 Evaluation Once the procurement closes bids are evaluated. The first evaluation stage is the mandatory requirements which are evaluated either ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

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Bidder Procurement Evaluation Bidding 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Without a comprehensive data strategy, the legal and ethical challenges limit the potential of this emerging technology. Meanwhile, innovation leaders face a different set of challenges when scaling artificial intelligence, especially where AI is augmenting human decision making.

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How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 3, 2024

However, this technology has not yet registered a significant foothold when it comes to the evaluation process. Indeed, unlike other elements related to the monitoring and effectiveness of spending control, the issue of using AI tools contain its own legal and ethical quandaries. This process, at present, is not without its faults.

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Public Procurement Procurement Tender Evaluation 59

The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

A lack of clarity will be reflected in the quality of the solicitation document, the evaluation criteria and the bid submissions. More complex procurements such as IT software, with technical evaluation criteria will use a Request for Proposal (RFP). A RACI chart is part of the requirements gathering phase.

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Procurement Market Analysis Bidder Public Procurement 52

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Delivering Ethical AI in EdTech Speaker: Robert Levy, VP of software engineering, Ellucian Slot: Tuesday, October 22, 11:00-11:15 AM AI is a transformative tool for education, but it must be applied carefully. Robert Levy will present on how Ellucian is driving ethical development, design, and security in its higher education products.

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Education Ethics Innovation Evaluation 72

ivalua

JULY 15, 2021

With this mounting pressure to commit to Net Zero and CPOs goals and incorporate sustainability metrics into all aspects of procurement decisions and processes, businesses are looking to elevate ESG strategies with a mind for climate change, ethical social practices and stronger governance models.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 14, 2024

Right away, procurement and technology experts should be collaborating with whoever is seeking to make the AI purchase , and their involvement should continue through the evaluation and implementation phases. Knowing your data will also help you proactively address the ethical considerations of your AI project.

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Procurement Purchasing Ethics Collaboration 67

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

There seemed to be some recognition of the need for more State intervention through regulation, for more regulatory control of standard-setting, and for more attention to be paid to testing and evaluation in the procurement context. Public procurement is an opportunity to put into practice how we will evaluate and use technology.’

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Procurement Evaluation Participation Collaboration 80

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The study focuses on evaluating the initiatives, approaches, challenges, and effective strategies global business leaders are taking to improve their CSR performance, and sheds light on the role of supply chain operations to overcome the challenges that emerge – after all, how businesses spend their money can help make the world better.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

When evaluating or working on a specification, it is important to consider both what goes into the product or service and how it can be disposed of at the end of its useful life. Ensuring that the ingredients, components and labour are ethically sourced and recycled if possible is important. What is ESG?

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

Key Takeaways The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the comprehensive set of rules that govern the procurement process of the US federal government, ensuring consistency, ethical practice, and efficiency across all executive agencies. These provisions and clauses are instrumental in ensuring fair and ethical procurement practices.

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Ethics Procurement Procurement Contracts Price 52

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges) The Scottish University and College sectors are committed to carrying out all their operations in an environmentally, socially, ethically and economically responsible manner.

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Supply Chain Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability 71

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Governments aim to support ethical, sustainable businesses while getting the best value. This allows contracting authorities or public sector organisations to evaluate and choose the best supplier. Evaluation Criteria Evaluation criteria are the rules used to asses potential suppliers bids.

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AWS Public Sector

MAY 8, 2024

Their pilot project evaluated the feasibility of using generative AI capabilities to generate discharge summaries, which are critical medical records that capture a patient’s treatment history and diagnosis during their hospital stay. At AWS, we have tools to help your organization get started with AI safely and responsibly.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

This guide examines the fundamentals of public procurement, including fairness, value for money, and transparency, and how they influence both ethical and effective procurement procedures. How Transparency is Ensured in Procurement Transparency is achieved through open contract notices, public tenders, and clear evaluation criteria.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It also provides transparency which encourages compliance with regulatory frameworks and positive ethical procurement practices. Supplier Risk Evaluation Procurement analytics solutions enable procurement departments to evaluate supplier risk by examining historical data, contract compliance, and operational reliability.

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Efficiency Procurement Data Supply Chain 52

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

It typically involves the following steps: Identifying opportunities Reviewing solicitation documents Attending pre-bid meetings Preparing and submitting a responsive bid Participating in bid evaluation and negotiations To excel in the bidding process, consider enrolling in our Life Sciences Contracting 101 course.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The presence of clear evaluation criteria, coupled with some opportunities for further competition during call-offs, gives SMEs the opportunity to show their value. Evaluating Supplier Performance and Quality Assurance Contracting authorities assess suppliers on technical ability, quality assurance, and adherence to terms.

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Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

However, as the technological landscape rapidly evolves, organizations without CISOs are scrambling to level up their technological aptitude, evaluate their existing cybersecurity infrastructure, and install the necessary safeguards to protect their customers and users from potentially devastating impacts.

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Innovation Data Education Evaluation 78

ivalua

JULY 28, 2020

The report evaluated the 10 SRPM vendors Forrester believed to be most relevant to its enterprise clients. According to the report, enterprise spend on SRPM solutions grew by 15% in 2019 as “CPOs need to protect their firm’s customers and brand by ensuring that all their suppliers are safe, secure, reliable, and ethical.

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Public Contracting Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

LPE protested that the agency improperly accepted MPZA’s past performance under a bridge contract, had improperly evaluated proposals technically, and made an improper best value selection. GAO noted that the evaluation of past performance is a matter of discretion which will only be disturbed if the Agency’s assessments are unreasonable.

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Contract Price Evaluation Government Contracts 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Rated Criteria The technical evaluation criteria needs to align clearly with the scope / performance requirements of the good / service being procured. The clearer the technical evaluation criteria the better the procurement outcome. There needs to be a difference between an evaluation ‘need’ and a ‘want’.

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The Softly Spark

JULY 10, 2023

5 – Evaluate Applicability and Suitability Ok, so we know about the benefits and key features of sustainability certifications. Communicate that you practice fair and ethical business practices? But who has the time to sort through all this information? We’ve taken a look at the different types of ecolabels. Or your investors?

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

KPIs are key performance indicators and are a way in which procurement professionals can understand and evaluate a supplier’s ability to meet their contractual obligations. KPIs are concise statements that are written into a contract as express terms which are regularly monitored and reported on.

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Import Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 59

The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

Achieving a sustainability certification signifies a business’s dedication to minimizing its ecological footprint, promoting ethical practices, and contributing to a better future. Organization-based certifications Evaluate a company’s overall sustainability practices and management systems.

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Sustainability Evaluation Retail Transparency 52

GovLoop

OCTOBER 10, 2023

One feature that could become a nationwide trend: Rather than try to explain the mysteries of AI algorithms, the law evaluates bias based on AI impacts — that is, how it affects a protected group of job applicants. These outcomes are deeply harmful — but they are not inevitable.” This article appears in our new guide, “ AI: A Crash Course.”

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Inventory Ethics Transparency Data 52