Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Intellectual property (IP) is a big deal in government subcontracts. Learn more about intellectual property in government contracts Best Practice 1: Prepare Well Before Negotiations Before you start negotiating, it’s smart to do an IP audit. It’s important to know how to handle IP negotiations the right way.

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Negotiation Government Government Ethics 52

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and find applications across various domains, the responsible development and use of AI systems has become a top priority for the US government. Enabling agencies to build and strengthen AI governance Robust governance is the foundation upon which responsible AI initiatives must be built.

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Government Government Ethics Transparency 78

Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Draft Guidelines introduce potentially notable requirements for government contractors using artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Among the most significant draft requirements are those related to the disclosure and transparency of AI and machine learning (ML). View the full article

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Government Government Transparency Risk Management 52

Extract Systems

JULY 3, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various industries, and government agencies are no exception. As the capabilities of AI solutions continue to evolve, it is crucial for government entities to adapt and harness this technology's potential.

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Government Government Ethics Efficiency 52

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

Government Construction Projects: Bidding and Winning Strategies for Success Government construction projects offer significant opportunities for businesses to grow and thrive. In this article, we’ll explore key aspects of government construction projects and provide insights to help you secure contracts and achieve success.

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Bidding Government Government Negotiation 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Diving into government contracting with SAM requires a clear roadmap to success. Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in government procurement.

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Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Transparency in Arbitral Proceedings In his judgment, Mr. Justice Knowles also raised the potential need for greater transparency in certain types of arbitration. Cao proposed for greater transparency to be adopted in selective cases only, such as in cases involving state entities.

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Corruption Integration Integrity Ethics 52

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Harnessing AI for national security missions AWS actively supports the US government’s directive to harness powerful AI capabilities with appropriate safeguards for critical national security objectives. Promoting global AI governance AWS demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting AI governance through various initiatives and partnerships.

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Evaluation Ethics Collaboration Transparency 52

FedScoop

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As we embrace the opportunities that AI can offer, we must ensure workers are lifted up, not left behind.”

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Impact Assessment Transparency Quality Ethics 119

FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE When thinking about the use of artificial intelligence in government, it is important to consider its tactical and strategic impacts, together and separately. In the government space, Kurt served as the Chief Enterprise Architect at the FBI.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE When thinking about the use of artificial intelligence in government, it is important to consider its tactical and strategic impacts, together and separately. In the government space, Kurt served as the Chief Enterprise Architect at the FBI.

Ethics 52

Ethics Participation Finance Leadership 52

Extract Systems

JUNE 6, 2023

The road map serves as a strategic guide, outlining the government's priorities and goals in harnessing AI's potential while mitigating potential risks. By updating this road map, the White House aims to align its AI initiatives with the latest technological advancements and evolving ethical considerations.

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Ethics Collaboration Transparency Import 52

Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

Simply put, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the primary rulebook governing all federal government procurement processes. As you navigate this guide, expect to uncover the intricacies of FAR, how it’s structured, and what it means for contracting with the federal government. government procurement.

Ethics 52

Ethics Procurement Price Procurement Contracts 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In his speech, Mr Singh highlighted the importance of integrity, ethics and the rule of law, which were foundational to how SIAC and Singapore had built a trusted system, and underlined SIAC’s continued commitment to upholding these fundamental values. This was followed by a welcome address from Mr Davinder Singh SC.

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Ethics Supply Chain Transparency Import 52

How to Crack a Nut

AUGUST 31, 2023

My forthcoming monograph Digital Technologies and Public Procurement: Gatekeeping and Experimentation in Digital Public Governance is now advertised and ready for pre-order from OUP’s website. States are experimenting with technology, seeking more streamlined and efficient digital government and public services.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Ethics Transparency 52

FedScoop

JANUARY 4, 2024

“Additionally, LLMs have not demonstrated their compliance with Federal and USAID security requirements, provided transparency around the data collected, and addressed the resulting Privacy and Records Management implications.” Madison Alder contributed to this article.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

AI offers government agencies unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making and deliver better services to citizens. It’s also important to prioritize strong data governance and security. Implement robust data governance frameworks to ensure the ethical use of data and protect against breaches,” she said.

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Quality Data Import Ethics 52

Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Around the world, governments are embracing “green procurement” – environmentally sustainable strategies to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and other forms of pollution. government in April 2024 issued a final rule calling for contracting officials to plan to procure sustainable and services “to the maximum extent practicable.”

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Procurement Procurement Strategies E-procurement Bidder 147

AWS Public Sector

MAY 28, 2024

The EHDS has the opportunity to establish Europe as a global leader in ethical and privacy-preserving approaches for health data use. The EHDS can pave the way for EU citizens and institutions to benefit from transformative, ethical uses of health data, advancing care, research, and understanding of disease.

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Data Innovation Ethics Electronics 85

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Approach: The new director of the procurement agency led the development of a data-driven corruption risk monitoring system and worked with a reform team to strengthen the institutional capacity of government buyers, improve cross-agency coordination and increase collaboration with civil society. More recently, it canceled a RD$1.3

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Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 77

FedScoop

AUGUST 14, 2024

Few agency workers across the federal government are more closely and publicly associated with their area of expertise than Ted Kaouk is with data. We’re going to be leveraging our existing data governance board to include AI governance,” he added. “So So a data and AI governance board, that’s not a requirement.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 8, 2024

Introduction to CAS 405 and Unallowable Costs In the complex world of government contracting, understanding and properly accounting for unallowable costs as per Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 405 is crucial for success. The Importance of Proper Cost Allocation Proper cost allocation is the cornerstone of successful government contracting.

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Accountability Internal Control Price Government Contracts 52

GovLoop

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Connecticut Office of Policy and Management will create policies and procedures governing such AI assessments and clarifying how agencies must develop, procure and implement their AI systems. Beginning on Dec. These outcomes are deeply harmful — but they are not inevitable.”

Inventory 52

Inventory Ethics Transparency Data 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 19, 2024

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) , represent a pivotal step toward fostering ethical supply chains, underscoring the shared responsibility of states and corporations in combating human rights violations. As an advocate for such laws, I recognise the urgent need to make supply chains fairer and more ethical.

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Supply Chain Ethics Supplier Corruption 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

Yaara Tam, head of multinational organizations, and Barbara Baeyens, head of Benelux, announced the launch of new AWS learning plans for civil servants , specifically designed for European Union (EU) government agencies to help government employees build cloud skills and accelerate digital transformation.

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Sustainability Data Innovation Transparency 76

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The sole source justification process is rigorous and requires approval from the organization’s procurement services, with steps including the completion and review of a justification form, internal review and approvals, and adherence to transparency and compliance regulations to manage risks effectively.

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Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

government whistleblower program or qui tam action, and they must cooperate with DOJ in subsequent investigations and/or any formal proceedings. The post “Help Wanted”: Justice Department Debuts its Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum. View the full article

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IT Corruption Accountability Insurance 52

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 10, 2023

Or, in other words, to use the acquisition of digital technologies by the public sector as a gateway to the ‘regulation by contract’ of their use and governance. Public procurement is thus increasingly expected to play a crucial gatekeeping role in the adoption of digital technologies for public governance and the delivery of public services.

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Procurement Public Procurement Ethics Transparency 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

29 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to once again host its “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel on October 29! GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, Oct. To register, click here.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This seems to follow from the Government’s position that ‘ acknowledge[s] concerns from respondents that rushing the implementation of a duty to regard could cause disruption to responsible AI innovation.

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Innovation Transparency Consulting Accountability 58

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The UK Government hosted an AI Safety Summit on 1-2 November 2023. For example, the summary of Day 1 discussions indicates that participants agreed that ‘We should invest in basic research, including in governments’ own systems. There is also, of course, the (flagship?)

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Procurement Evaluation Participation Collaboration 79

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. Green procurement programs encourage government agencies to purchase products and services from certified sustainable businesses.

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Sustainability Evaluation Retail Transparency 52

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I continue exploring the use of public procurement as a tool of digital regulation (or ‘AI regulation by contract’ as shorthand)—ie as a mechanism to promote transparency, explainability, cyber security, ethical and legal compliance leading to trustworthiness, etc in the adoption of digital technologies by the public sector.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A Special Address was then delivered by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya of the High Court of Bombay where he noted the growing focus on green arbitrations, increased use of technology, greater transparency, diversity, and procedural changes as part of various reforms in international arbitration. in the draft 7th ed. SIAC Rules.

Ethics 52

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University of Bristol

OCTOBER 21, 2024

At its heart, public procurement governs the expenditure of public funds and, ultimately, should ensure that such expenditure is in the public interest. 12(1) PA23 seems to present a variation of the simplified formulation of the goals of procurement by including value for money, public benefit, transparency and integrity.

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Procurement Public Procurement Public Goods Accountability 52

ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

Governments, employees, and customers hold businesses accountable for scope 3 emissions, forced labor, and sanctions violations. Below, we outline the 5 steps toward modernizing supplier management, addressing both transparency and effective engagement. Gain control of your supplier data. Map your Sub – tier.

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How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 3, 2024

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. The forms and procedures may differ between countries, but the crucial elements of transparency, expediency and adherence to regulations, remain global. IF A, THEN B.

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