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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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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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

Public procurement accounts for around 13-20% of global GDP , so it has the potential to be an important tool for governments to promote gender equality. 1] There are different restrictions that explain this low participation of women-led companies in the awarding of public procurement contracts.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

State and local governments employed 20.5 Job openings in September 2024 in state and local governments in the U.S. So, if local governments need to hire qualified workers to replace those leaving, where can they turn to when recruiting? million as of October 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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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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Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Want to expand your small business with government contracts? This article covers how a small business government contractor can qualify, find opportunities, and thrive in this space. government has ramped up efforts to reserve more contracts specifically for small businesses. Recognizing the potential, the U.S.

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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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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. REGISTER NOW The post Vision 2024: Digital Resilience in Government first appeared on FedInsider.

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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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AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Forrester identified AWS Marketplace as a leader in its most recent Forrester Wave evaluation of software as a service (SaaS) marketplaces. Despite the rapid growth of software marketplace usage in recent years, some state and local government (SLG) purchasers are holding back.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The White House released Executive Order 14110 in October 2023 on the “safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use” of AI, followed in March of this year with an Office of Management and Budget memo providing guidance on improving governance and managing the risks of AI. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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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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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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FedInsider

DECEMBER 19, 2023

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Jane brings a lifetime career in media and government to her role. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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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

JANUARY 22, 2024

According to NASA, the SSA was appointed after the Source Evaluation Board (SEB) was selected, and all participants in the procurement process were reminded of their obligations under the FAR, NFS, and Procurement Integrity Act. Generally, agencies are afforded broad discretion when evaluating whether an OCI exists.

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FedInsider

AUGUST 20, 2024

Agenda Learning Objectives Complimentary Registration Live Captioning CART Agenda Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss the topic of cloud application resilience and simplifying (disaster) recovery — all in the spirit of getting organizations up and running even faster after an outage or cyberattack.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As Americans’ expectations of government services continues to grow, harnessing generative AI (GenAI) provides leaders with opportunities to improve delivery through streamlined software development, enhanced workforce efficiency, and strategic decision-making. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 19, 2024

This article provides some key considerations to enhance the reader’s understanding of the FAR prescriptions, AND, the user/participants experience using the CPARS. Does this policy establish that an evaluation cannot be performed on both the basic contract and each established order alternately during the contract term?

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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Agenda Learning Objectives Complimentary Registration Live Captioning CART Agenda Join us as thought leaders from government and industry outline the role of automation in establishing a Zero Trust architecture and, once achieved, how to keep it up-to-date and responsive to agency and user needs. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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FedInsider

AUGUST 26, 2024

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE The federal government invests a lot of time, money and manpower into cybersecurity to protect its IT systems and, by extension, the national interest, from criminals and hostile nation-states. Jane brings a lifetime career in media and government to her role.

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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

MAY 28, 2024

Thursday, August 8, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EDT | 3 CPE | Columbus, OH State governments understand that utilizing IT effectively is the key to delivering excellent customer service. REGISTER NOW The post Vision 2024: Digital Transformation in State & Local Government – Columbus, OH first appeared on FedInsider.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 21, 2024

Instead of looking for ways to ensure the program continues to flourish, it’s now proposing rules that could actually make it harder for MPP participants to win government work moving forward. SBA is also contemplating eliminating the HUBZone price evaluation preference to HUBZone joint ventures formed under the Mentor-Protégé Program.

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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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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Agenda Learning Objectives Complimentary Registration Live Captioning CART Agenda Join us as thought leaders from government and industry outline the role of automation in establishing a Zero Trust architecture and, once achieved, how to keep it up-to-date and responsive to agency and user needs. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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FedInsider

JANUARY 17, 2024

That kind of growth rate might be the envy of other states, but it also means increased pressure on the state government to deliver internet-based, user-friendly services for everything from child support services to renewing business licenses. Additional Information: Prerequisites & Advance Preparation : None required.

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FedInsider

JULY 23, 2024

Agenda Learning Objectives Complimentary Registration Live Captioning CART Agenda Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss the cybersecurity gaps that OT system operators are often facing, how they can identify and take steps to close those gaps, and how to use cybersecurity solutions to monitor and manage OT vulnerabilities.

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FedScoop

MAY 20, 2024

The goal of the upcoming pilot, which will run through the fall, is to evaluate overall user experience throughout the new workflow and to find where individuals become stuck or confused throughout the process so the “team can iteratively make improvements,” the agency spokesperson said.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

“The primary problem with SEWP VI is it combines IT products with IT services, which makes it the largest GWAC in the federal government with a 10-year lifespan and a ceiling of over $100 billion. Many times the government says ‘thank you’ and they fix it. But in this case, NASA says ‘stop contacting us.’

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Open contracting approach: Supported by OCP’s Lift Impact accelerator program from 2021, Ekiti State’s public procurement agency created better opportunities for small businesses and particularly women-led businesses, to participate in public contracts. To realize that vision, in 2021, EKBPP joined OCP’s Lift accelerator program.

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FedScoop

JUNE 24, 2024

government, the private sector, and academia to make sure that we understand how we try to approach these highly sensitive, high-risk areas of information.” They all want to do a good job. They’re not quite sure exactly how to do that job.” Callahan continued: “We have to develop guidelines and procedures in collaboration with the U.S.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 17, 2024

That kind of growth rate might be the envy of other states, but it also means increased pressure on the state government to deliver internet-based, user-friendly services for everything from child support services to renewing business licenses. Additional Information: Prerequisites & Advance Preparation : None required.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 31, 2024

In the world of government contracting, understanding the basics of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) is crucial. Let’s explore the six essential elements that make RFPs and RFQs successful in government contracting.

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FedInsider

MARCH 25, 2024

Digital Service outlines 13 such “plays,” drawn from best practices both in government and the private sector, aimed at developing a modernization ecosystem that enables cloud, data, and security. Jane brings a lifetime career in media and government to her role. Live Captioning CART What is CART? She has held senior roles at the U.S.

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Capital Edge Consulting

MAY 10, 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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