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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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.

Influencing 105

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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

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 (..)

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Ethics Negotiation 52

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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Networking Data Evaluation Government Contracts 173

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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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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Data Participation Leadership Networking 98

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.

Public Procurement 59

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Evaluation 59

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.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Ethics 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.

Education 72

Education Ethics Innovation Evaluation 72

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.

Procurement 67

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.’

Procurement 80

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.

Consulting 52

Consulting Supply Chain Automotive Supplier 52

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?

Procurement 59

Procurement Logistics Sustainability Manufacturing 59

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.

Ethics 52

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.

Supply Chain 71

Supply Chain Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability 71

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.

Data 84

Data Ethics Integration Integrity 84

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.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Procurement Tender 52

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.

Efficiency 52

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.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Negotiation 52

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.

Framework Agreement 52

Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

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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Supplier Management Ethics Data 10

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

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.

Contract 52

Contract Price Evaluation Government Contracts 52

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?

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Consulting Evaluation Ethics 52

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.

Import 59

Import Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 59

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

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

FedScoop

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The top concerns related to the risks of using generative AI include a lack of controls to ensure ethical/responsible information generation, a lack of ability to verify/explain generated output and potential abuse/distortion of government-generated content in the public domain.

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Government Government Ethics Balance 80

Federal News Network

MARCH 26, 2024

And two federal employees at the departments of Veterans Affairs and Commerce’s Census Bureau submitted an idea to translate ethical artificial intelligence principles into technical steps by developing processes to assess AI at every level, from inception to development, production and continuous performance evaluation.

Ethics 52

Ethics Sustainability Evaluation IT 52

FedInsider

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

He has led and executed a wide variety of computer security reviews to evaluate the adequacy of information systems general and application controls. Key areas of interest include: Data Governance, Data Privacy, Ethical uses of AI and Machine Learning, and practical approaches to multicloud data sharing.

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Engineering Leadership Education Management 98

Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

Government contractors should evaluate whether to voluntarily disclose criminal wrongdoing once detected and throughout any internal investigation as facts are developed. The DOJ’s charging and resolution determinations will include an intense evaluation of the company’s compliance program. 11] This is consistent with the U.S.

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Evaluation Government Contracts Ethics Government 52

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Usually when you get to the point where you’re arguing that the agency’s technical evaluation was wrong, it’s often subjective and you’re likely to lose. Or something substantial like that, where there’s real ethics involved. Zach Prince I suspect that the balance of interests would have been different.

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Bidder Balance Procurement IT 105

Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In this procurement, the agency awarded the contract to Deloitte & Touche, LLP (Deloitte)—where the chair of the agency’s technical evaluation board (TEB) previously worked as a senior consultant. After the chair learned that Deloitte might respond to the solicitation, she notified the agency of her former employment.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Bidding Evaluation Consulting 40

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Transparent criteria for evaluating social value proposals allow for fair competition among suppliers while keeping them liable for their commitments. Ethical labour standards are non-negotiable, ensuring workers’ rights and well-being are protected throughout the supply chain.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

GovLoop

MARCH 27, 2023

Legal feasibility: Does the proposed project conform to the necessary legal, ethical, and contractual requirements and obligations, such as federal and state laws, security requirements and agency-specific policies? ACT-IAC recommends developing a high- fidelity prototype to test technical feasibility and get stakeholder buy-in.

Ethics 59

Ethics Distribution IT Evaluation 59

GovLoop

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For managers, Kinnard says it’s critical to understand the ethical issues that may complicate AI use. Bot on the Trail As employees and managers incorporate AI into their work, evaluation should be continuous. AI doesn’t come with agency-centered values. Models must be trained to make decisions and in what data means in context.

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Inventory Ethics Data Transparency 52