FedScoop

APRIL 29, 2024

The National Institute of Standards and Technology announced a new program to evaluate generative AI and released several draft documents on the use of the technology Monday, as the government hit a milestone on President Joe Biden’s AI executive order. Registration for a pilot of those evaluations opens in May.

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Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Digital twins, or computerized renderings of real-life systems and objects, are now favored by private companies and the government alike to test and gain a deeper understanding without having to make physical modifications, which can be costly and time consuming.

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FedInsider

APRIL 4, 2024

CPE Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) has arrived with the force of a tsunami across the federal government. In October, Executive Order 14110 on the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of AI established the broad outlines for how agencies should evaluate and implement their AI use cases.

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Redstone Government Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2024

About four years ago, DCAA was looking around and evaluating its workload and saw a problem: it was going away. The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) wants to re-connect with you.

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Public Contracting Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In a recent protest, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) held that although performance risk was not specifically listed as an evaluation criterion, an agency may always consider risk that is intrinsic to the stated evaluation factors. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D.

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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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GovCon Wire

MARCH 19, 2024

government is still working to understand its role in military use cases. Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the digital world, but the U.S. forces, allies

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Public Contracting Institute

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A recent decision confirms that in a source selection, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) saw nothing unreasonable in giving credit to an offeror that exceeded the solicitation requirements but could provide value to the agency during contract performance. Awardee’s evaluated price was $64.98 May 11, 2023.

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Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Trying to figure out how to get a government contract? Key Takeaways The federal government provides a plethora of government contractor opportunities, organized by NAICS codes, requiring awareness of various types of contracts and agency-specific needs such as cybersecurity readiness for the Department of Defense.

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

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Select GCR

JANUARY 16, 2024

In the dynamic world of government contracting, the strategic approach to marketing is not just a mere necessity but a powerful catalyst for success. As the first quarter unfolds, businesses aspiring to secure significant government contracts can lay the groundwork for triumph in the subsequent quarter.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 24, 2024

Topics discussed include: The six functional areas needed for winning proposals What do evaluators across the spectrum (DOD, military,IC, civilian) care about when reviewing proposals Differences in federal vs commercial and international proposals Key elements of and the importance of the executive summary The post The keys to winning government contracts (..)

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Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Government Accountability Office that a $1 billion contract for services supporting the Office of Refugee Resettlement's program for unaccompanied children was awarded based on a flawed evaluation, making it one of Law360's 2023 Government Contracts Practice Groups of the Year. Hogan Lovells convinced the U.S.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Government contractors on the whole are optimistic about future business. They expect more growth as the government adopts artificial intelligence. Generally, the government contracting markets have been relatively insulated from the economic conditions. And the government spending itself never actually goes down.

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FedInsider

JUNE 5, 2024

For more information regarding concern and/or program cancellation policies please contact: Certs@FedInsiderNews.com * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time, fill out and submit your evaluation to registration as you leave. Additional Information: Prerequisites & Advance Preparation : None required.

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

In the world of government contracting, small businesses play a crucial role in fostering innovation and economic growth. Let’s explore the various small business programs that open doors to lucrative government contracts. With the right knowledge and strategies, your small business can thrive in the government contracting arena.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

However, this time, it affected the award that had already been made, resulting in the court entering a preliminary injunction against the government continuing with its original award. I see you, COFC, using the Government’s own words against itself.) Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? FAR 52.204-7.

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Tendersinfo

APRIL 8, 2021

Government Procurement Professionals aim to achieve the best value for money in the process of procurement of goods and services for the public. The weightage of each criterion determines the relative importance of that criterion to meet the requirements of the government project.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

The show is trying to make a point about the value of human-directed versus machine-directed decision-making, and as agencies begin evaluating use cases for artificial intelligence, they’re at risk for similar kinds of wrong turns if they don’t pay close attention to governance and assurance. Popular generative AI…

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

JULY 25, 2022

In case you missed it, Sean Milani-nia and I recently hosted a webinar regarding the importance of CPARS performance evaluations for federal contractors. Too often, we encounter contractor comments that are too generic or that fail to include important information that could have resulted in a better evaluation rating.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The government buys billions of dollars in healthcare-related goods and services every year, and no government procurement is perfect. The question disappointed healthcare contractors should ask is whether the agency acted unreasonably in its evaluation and selection of the awardee. B-421325, 2023 CPD ¶ 74 (Mar.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

Governments encourage public sector organizations, businesses, and citizens to embrace digital technologies and practices through a range of incentives. As an Amazon Web Services (AWS) government transformation advisor, I’ve observed best practices that deliver success, and in this post, I summarize them.

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FedInsider

JUNE 5, 2024

For more information regarding concern and/or program cancellation policies please contact: Certs@FedInsiderNews.com * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time, fill out and submit your evaluation to registration as you leave. REGISTER NOW The post Vision 2024: Digital Resilience in Government first appeared on FedInsider.

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FedScoop

MARCH 26, 2024

Government leaders today find themselves grappling with an epochal technological upheaval. As artificial intelligence unfurls its wings, a fervent dialogue ensues on how government agencies might wield this technological juggernaut to streamline operations and confront the thorniest challenges of our era.

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The assessment published on Thursday found that “overall compliance to Section 508 is well below expectations given the federal government has had over 20 years to implement programs capable of achieving and maintaining modern ICT Standards.” Agencies were previously required to submit semi-annual reports.

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Insight by: Norman McCord, Senior Manager Summary Timekeeping for government contractors is essential. Labor is among the largest contract cost recorded to Government contracts. Labor is among the largest contract cost recorded to Government contracts. Department of Defense and is also used by other government agencies.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Thursday, December 7, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM PT | 3 CPE | San Jose, CA Government at all levels is moving as quickly as possible to integrate new solutions and overhaul processes that need streamlining. Jane brings a lifetime career in media and government to her role. For instance, in early September California Gov.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 12, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, managing risks associated with subcontractors is a critical skill that can make or break your project’s success. Understanding the Importance of Subcontractor Management Effective subcontractor management is crucial for the success of government contracts.

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FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

For more information regarding concern and/or program cancellation policies please contact: Certs@FedInsiderNews.com * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time, fill out and submit your evaluation to registration as you leave. Jane brings a lifetime career in media and government to her role. She has held senior roles at the U.S.

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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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GovCon & Trade

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On December 21, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) dismissed a protest by ELS, an unsuccessful bidder on a Department of Defense (DOD) task order opportunity, concluding that it did not have jurisdiction to consider it. The protestor’s proposed price was $30,478,050, and its total evaluated price was $30,566,297.

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FedScoop

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The results indicate that despite the government’s longstanding commitment to improving citizens’ experiences online , there’s still progress to be made. The point of the project, Fretwell told FedScoop, was to show how well the government was performing on certain important aspects of web page operations. Because it’s so varied.”

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the brink of transforming government agencies, promising to elevate citizen services and boost workforce productivity. government recently disclosed that more than 700 AI uses cases are underway at federal agencies, according to a database maintained by AI.gov. Read the full report.

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Select GCR

JUNE 11, 2024

If you’re exploring contract types that any government agency uses, understanding the distinctions between fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and other specialized contracts is paramount. The two main categories of government contracts are fixed-price contracts and cost-reimbursement contracts.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 25, 2019

Price analysis can be considered a stage of bid evaluation depending on the provisions of a legal and regulatory framework. It is an assessment of the evaluated price of a responsive bid to ascertain that it is not unreasonably high nor unreasonably low, but fair enough to the procuring entity and the supplier.

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GovLoop

JULY 17, 2024

Government leaders should keep certain things in mind when evaluating possible solutions. Know the Landscape The vendor community has already stepped up with a variety of offerings, from PQC to quantum random number generators (QRNG) to hardware and cloud-based quantum key distribution technologies.

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