FedInsider

APRIL 22, 2024

At the same time, government organizations are expected to implement zero trust architectures, improve identity and access management, adopt open source software – with a software bill of materials to show its provenance and safety – find ways to incorporate AI, and practice continuous risk monitoring and mitigation.

Participation 104

Participation Engineering Inventory Networking 104

FedScoop

DECEMBER 15, 2023

To safeguard the integrity of development and evaluation of proposals in the merit review process, this memo establishes guidelines for its use by reviewers and proposers.” When approved, they will be published on NSF’s public inventory of AI applications.” NSF is developing a set of approved applications for the use of generative AI.

Inventory 107

Inventory Data Evaluation Integration 107

GovLoop

JANUARY 6, 2023

Government needs to provide both employees and the public with a modernized experience, one that allows on-demand access to data and services. Agencies that haven’t yet started on the cloud journey can begin now to pinpoint specific use cases and establish a governance model.

Government 52

Government Government Demand Inventory 52

FedInsider

AUGUST 7, 2024

Government & industry must share information, streamline compliance & work together to protect critical environments from evolving cyber threats. To counter these threats, government, industry and academia must work together to strengthen OT systems and eliminate gaps in visibility caused by the convergence of IT and OT environments.

Collaboration 75

Collaboration Inventory Networking Data 75

Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. 13] If an initial review of the facts results in the Government challenging a specific cost, the contractor has the burden to prove that the cost is reasonable. [14]

Price 52

Price Government Contracts Government Government 52

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Assessing compliance with AWS Config AWS Config is a continuous monitoring and assessment service that provides an inventory of AWS resources and captures configuration changes. Audit Manager then captures AWS Config evaluations as evidence for audits. AWS provides managed, pre-built rules that require minimal to no configuration.

Accountability 81

Accountability Management Evaluation Inventory 81

GovLoop

OCTOBER 10, 2023

31, 2023, the state’s Department of Administrative Services will conduct an annual inventory of all AI-based systems used by state entities, and each year the department must confirm that none of those systems leads to unfair discrimination or disparate impacts. Beginning on Dec. This article appears in our new guide, “ AI: A Crash Course.”

Inventory 52

Inventory Ethics Transparency Data 52

Great Government Through Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2023

For decades , our friends at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) marshaled the resources of the federal government in applying the principles of quantum mechanics to information processing. Quantum, simply speaking, refers to what goes on at the subatomic level. Quantum computers put all of that encryption at risk.

IT 40

IT Inventory Supplier Data 40

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group discusses the most consequential changes for government contractors here. As a result of such review, the FTC or DOJ could take legal action to block transactions that the government determines might substantially lessen competition.

Government 40

Government Government Export Data 40

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 19, 2024

In fact, citizens are increasingly expecting government to provide modern digital experiences for conducting online transactions. Evaluate and share Data storage – Subsequently, you can store the generated forecast results back into the S3 bucket.

Data 75

Data Demand Efficiency Import 75

FedScoop

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The DOE, and particularly its national labs, are already studying the potential opportunities created by the technology, according to the agency’s updated AI inventory, which was published this summer. Unfortunately, the same spectrum that industry is interested in also tends to be the spectrum that the government is occupying.

Utilities 66

Utilities Retail Demand Management 66

FedScoop

AUGUST 13, 2024

The finalized standards come roughly eight years after NIST began efforts to prepare for a not-so-far-off future where quantum computing capabilities can crack current methods of encryption, jeopardizing crucial and sensitive information held by organizations and governments worldwide. Government, industry security When it comes to U.S.

Electronics 127

Electronics Evaluation Inventory Integration 127

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In fact, OMB is expected to release an updated governmentwide inventory of AI uses cases on or around Dec. The 2023 inventory showed there were more than 700 AI use cases, but the expectation is that number could easily double or triple given the excitement around generative AI and expanded use of predictive AI.

Inventory 124

Inventory Budget Management Utilities 124

Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Jay Blindauer A contractor takes on a Government contract to make money, and inflation is getting in the way. With inflation eroding value for this long, a Government contractor may need to obtain contract relief. Relief So, how does a contractor obtain inflation cost relief from the Government?

Government 40

Government Government Price Contract 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

The conference, which continues the dialogue from last year on “What is Fair and Reasonable,” will dive into the latest government policies, programs, and procurement topics with sessions including key government officials, industry experts, and legal minds. Incorporated other minor grammatical and/or formatting changes.

E-procurement 98

E-procurement Procurement Procurement Contracts Supply Chain 98

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

DHS Inventory of AI Systems for Cybersecurity is ‘Not Accurate ,’ Oversight Report Says NextGov reports that the Government Accountability Office published a report Wednesday documenting issues with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) public inventory of AI use cases, including one that was not AI.

Inventory 40

Inventory E-procurement Budget Negotiation 40

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

On March 28, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Memorandum M-24-10 , Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence (Memo), updating and implementing OMB’s November 2023 proposed memorandum of the same name.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Impact Assessment Procurement Innovation 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Lacking another CR or full funding bill, the government faces a shutdown. Agencies, including the Department of Defense (DoD), are urging Congress to pass appropriations bills into law as soon as possible. or virtually HERE. Access the recording here. For any assistance, please contact Michael Hanafin at mhanafin@thecgp.org.

Inventory 52

Inventory Price Supply Chain Contract 52

Great Government Through Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

For many agencies, implementing EO 14110 means formalizing a new position: the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, who will drive the creation of each agency’s AI strategy and establish new governance. I’m encouraged to see their counterparts arrive in government, including our own at GSA, Zach Whitman. But wait, there’s more!

Procurement 52

Procurement Risk Management Internal Control Evaluation 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It is the means by which we invest in capabilities and add skill sets to supplement our dedicated war fighters and support those citizens who serve their fellow citizens in government. Our community’s work in government procurement makes us silent partners in our nation’s efforts to do good in the world. The episode can be found here.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Price Procurement 52

FedScoop

APRIL 26, 2024

The American Civil Liberties Union is seeking the disclosure of records related to the National Security Agency’s use of artificial intelligence, as the Biden administration emphasizes transparency surrounding use of the technology in the government. In a Thursday complaint , the ACLU asked the U.S.

Transparency 119

Transparency Inventory Integration Integrity 119

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Survey responses will be aggregated and respondents’ names and/or companies will not be shared with the government. In 2023, the Coalition worked to continue its mission of achieving “common sense in government procurement.” Please note that the survey results provided to GSA will not be for attribution.

Price 52

Price Data Contract Accountability 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The use of AI by the US Federal Government is an important focus of the AI Executive Order. It will be subject to a new governance regime detailed in the Draft Policy on the use of AI in the Federal Government (the ‘Draft AI in Government Policy’, see also its Factsheet ), which is open for comment until 5 December 2023.

Risk Management 69

Risk Management E-procurement Procurement Evaluation 69

Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

For a Government contractor or subcontractor, that means it is time for equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) housekeeping. 62] 8) Publish Openings with Appropriate Job Boards and Recruitment Sources, and Annually Evaluate Outreach and Recruitment Efforts A big part of affirmative action is outreach and positive recruitment.

Export 40

Export Evaluation Contract Government Contracts 40

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

When federal officials gathered at the Chief Data Officers Council symposium Thursday, it didn’t draw protesters outside the building with signs calling for more data and evidence in government. Yet people do care about the effectiveness of government services and programs, he said. The data culture is the thing,” Wise said.

Data 121

Data Leadership Inventory Influencing 121

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The AWS CAF provides a comprehensive framework to guide organizations, covering the business, organizational, and governance perspectives. It serves as a central hub to drive cloud adoption, establish best practices, and enable better governance and business outcomes. The crawl, walk, run approach for the governance perspective.

Government 52

Government Government Management Inventory 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The hallmark of that effort to date had been a proposed rule that would, if finalized, require thousands of federal contractors to inventory, publicly disclose, and, in some cases, seek reductions in GHG emissions (see our prior discussion here ). Will a contractor’s SC-GHG be an evaluation factor in a contractor’s procurement proposal?

Bidding 52

Bidding Evaluation Procurement Supply Chain 52

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. Inventory fulfilment rates were low.

Consulting 52

Consulting Competitive Bidding Inventory Public Procurement 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. Inventory fulfilment rates were low.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Contract Management Management Contract 52

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The brief, which was announced as Vice President Kamala Harris visits the United Kingdom for an international summit focused on the technology, covers a range of AI applications that are or might be used by the government. The order also requires that agencies convene AI governance bodies and that they develop enterprise AI strategies.

Inventory 104

Inventory Impact Assessment Transportation Transportation 104

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Accessible 24 hours per day, seven days per week, the 2-1-1 hotline connects thousands of residents to local nonprofits and government agencies to assist with healthcare, food insecurity, homelessness, elder and childcare, and legal servicesjust to name a few. Rely on AWS and AWS Partners.

Data 52

Data Utilities Efficiency Integration 52

FedScoop

MARCH 28, 2024

The White House released its much-anticipated artificial intelligence governance policy Thursday, establishing a roadmap for federal agencies’ management and usage of the budding technology. Under the policy, agencies are required to evaluate and monitor how AI could impact the public and mitigate the risk of discrimination.

Transparency 121

Transparency Inventory Government Government 121

Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

Jay Blindauer In October 2022, I circulated “ An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor [.]” However, the FOMC evaluates the 2% goal against the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (“PCE”) (addressed below). Hence, PPI tends to be more germane to Government contractors and subcontractors.

Government Contracts 40

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 40

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security recently updated its artificial intelligence use case inventory to reflect several uses of the technology that have already been made public elsewhere, including facial comparison and machine learning tools used within the department. AI use case inventories are only as valuable as compliance with them is.

Inventory 119

Inventory Accountability Transparency Evaluation 119

FedScoop

APRIL 9, 2024

The Department of State recently removed several items from its public artificial intelligence use case inventory, including a behavioral analytics system and tools to collect and analyze media clips. OMB has previously stated that agencies “are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of their inventories.”

Inventory 130

Inventory Media Budget Transportation 130

FedScoop

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Government Accountability Office is getting ready to publish a report on certain federal agencies’ progress with artificial intelligence use case inventories. A list published on AI.gov ahead of that executive order consolidated the public inventories into one file, totaling more than 700 uses across the government.

Inventory 131

Inventory Strategic Planning Accountability Budget 131

FedScoop

OCTOBER 24, 2024

government to rapidly deploy AI as part of national security systems and aide AI development through projects such as the National Science Foundation’s National AI Research Resource. That directive follows agreements the institute already struck with OpenAI and Anthropic to evaluate their models before and after their public release.

IT 123

IT Supply Chain Risk Management Inventory 123