Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security will use a “cybersecurity readiness” assessment to evaluate whether contractors have appropriate cyber defenses in place prior to making contract awards. DHS published the details of the new “cybersecurity readiness evaluation factor” in a Nov. But DHS is seeking feedback on its plans by Nov.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 20, 2025

Here are some initial thoughts on some of the important changes proposed in this rule, as well as a recap of the original statute and my earlier predictions. the FAR must update definitions related to specific types of organizational conflicts of interest, including unequal access to information, impaired objectivity, and biased ground rules.

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GovCon & Trade

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The report provides important insights into the current state of GAO bid protests. The report details the most popular reasons for sustaining protests over the prior year: 1) unreasonable technical evaluation; 2) flawed selection decision; and 3) unreasonable cost or price evaluation. An increase in overall protests.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Additionally, in a somewhat unique situation, the court in Myriddian not only had to inform the awardee, Cloud Harbor, that it was noncompliant and, therefore, ineligible, but also had to inform the contracting agency, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). United States , No. 23-443 (Fed. May 23, 2023).

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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. Looking at KPIs in a more strategic manner, it is important to try and relate them to the organisation’s strategy, vision and mission.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s important to have a robust system in place to control access while ensuring that staff and attendees can move freely and efficiently. It’s important to have clear lines of communication between all stakeholders, as well as access to medical personnel who can respond to emergencies on the ground.

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GovLoop

MAY 3, 2024

Whoever makes decisions, having them see the value of using information is super important,” said Rachel Leventhal-Weiner, Director of Evaluation and Impact at the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. and make decisions without information,” she said. That can make programs less effective.

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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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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

It contains some important insights for how GAO bid protest numbers have changed from prior years. One important point about the GAO bid protest process: GAO met its 100-day deadline to process a bid protest in all cases. This report is GAO’s summary of bid protests for the previous fiscal year.

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GovCon Wire

JULY 25, 2024

Digital Air Force programs are implementing advanced information technology accelerators throughout the agency as the warfighting environment modernizes and technical capabilities become more critical in acquisition processes.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 14, 2025

In order to evaluate whether suppliers offers are giving a business the optimum value, benchmarking is required. Procurement is all about achieving value for money. Benefits Of Benchmarking Benefits of Benchmarking Ready to deepen your procurement expertise?

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American City & Country

AUGUST 16, 2024

Understanding the nature of today’s job market and the importance of effectively recruiting and retaining its employees, the HR department at Manatee County Sheriff’s Office took important steps to transform the way it evaluates employees’ and managers’ performance. An audit helped the team realize the gaps it could not fill.

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Select GCR

JULY 9, 2024

In the business and governmental sectors, Request for Information (RFI) notices are commonly used to gather detailed information from potential suppliers, contractors, or service providers. RFIs often require basic information about the requestor’s organization. It is typically used to: Understand the market landscape.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 26, 2025

Size and status protests, which are reviewed by the SBAs Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), are far less common than GAO protests which protest an evaluation aspect of a solicitation or award. Why is this important? So, what are the important takeaways here?

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Many procurement teams lack the technical expertise to draft precise specifications or rigorously evaluate proposals. Bid Evaluation : AI-powered tools can assess vendor proposals objectively and efficiently, ensuring fair and consistent decisions.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 24, 2024

At the same time, current experience raises important policy considerations and questions for stakeholders across the procurement community. They include the Price Point Plus Portal (4P) tool, the Standardized Pricing Evaluation Logic (SPEL) tool, and, more recently, the FAS Catalog Platform (FCP).

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 19, 2024

provides the policies for federal agencies to establish, record, and maintain contractor past performance information. Does this policy establish that an evaluation cannot be performed on both the basic contract and each established order alternately during the contract term? Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 42, Subpart 42.15

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For the past three years, the NDAA has dedicated a separate Title to cyber and cybersecurity, reflecting the increased importance of these issues in Department of Defense (“DoD”) operations. Of particular importance, the bill would require a three-year pilot program under which U.S. CMF Occupational Resiliency.

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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. In order to meet this standard, it is important to include the project team in the comment drafting process. The goal should be to input comments within 14 days.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

AUGUST 23, 2023

It formalises the gathering, analysis and application of information to assist companies in aligning their purchasing strategy with their goals and securing the best possible value. In this post, we explain what strategic sourcing is, why it is important and how it can be implemented. Why is strategic sourcing important?

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ethical procurement is becoming increasingly important in our ever more complex, interconnected, and global economy. In this post, we explore what ethical procurement means and why it is so important. Why is Ethical Procurement Important? What is Ethical Procurement? What are the Challenges to Ethical Procurement?

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 2, 2024

In response to the information communicated to the market via the bidding documents , the market submits offers or bids which will be the actual basis of contracts when accepted. Qualification and Evaluation Criteria : They outline the minimum qualifications needed and the criteria for bid evaluation and recommendation.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 19, 2024

For decades, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has used small tubular devices with parachutes attached, known as dropsondes, to gather information about the storms. More information means more accurate forecasts, which can ultimately help protect lives and property, a key piece of NOAA’s mission.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 15, 2024

But it’s important not to confuse ease of use with effortless deployment. In other words, you’ll need to do important groundwork before you produce results. Or you may want to draw on information held in publicly-available repositories or procured from a third party. Consider: Where does the desired data exist now?

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GovLoop

JUNE 19, 2023

Another example is the National Integrated Heat Health Information System’s Heat.gov, which includes a variety of temperature maps, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Urban Heat Island Map. Local research groups and community organizations have initiated programs to fill that information gap.

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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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FedScoop

APRIL 15, 2024

This kind of documentation is supposed to be released when agencies deploy a technology that could involve someone’s personal information. have introduced the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act , which seeks to rein in the government’s use of this information, among other measures. Relatedly, Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore.,

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FedScoop

APRIL 5, 2024

An artificial intelligence service deployed within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is being put to the test for things like modernizing its websites and capturing information on school closures, the agency’s top data official said.

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Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Per the SEC , information is material “to which there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would attach importance in determining whether to purchase the security registered.” Investors should now be able to understand material cybersecurity risks and how companies manage and mitigate them. On the new Item 1.05

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 16, 2023

First, the pandemic created a rise in e-learning solutions, as teachers and students adopted digital platforms for communicating, teaching and learning, and managing academic information. Students can quickly read the summaries of the classes and study the important concepts taught throughout the course.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cross-departmental collaboration and scalable solutions are important to maximizing ROI and adapting to changing citizen demands within budget constraints.” Additionally, it’s important to plan for the entire product lifecycle, factoring in system maintenance, upgrades and eventual replacement when considering budget constraints.”

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Go to the following link for information on Nintex’s work with governments. One of the most important factors for local governments to consider before purchasing any new technology is how quickly and effectively it can be integrated into an organization’s existing tech stack without disrupting day-to-day operations. “The

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

However, it is important to recognize that solicitation tools are distinct from procurement methods. It is worth noting that some procurement systems also use specialized solicitation tools for specific procurement types, such as health procurement, information technology, or non-consulting services.  

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Given the importance that debriefings (or debriefs, for short) hold for contactors to determine areas to improve, possible bid protest grounds, and bid protest deadlines, we have written about them many times. However, recently, GAO clarified that the bid protest filing deadline delay for debriefings only applies to GAO protests.

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

As a procurement manager, you know how important suppliers are to your organization. In government co-ops, a lead government agency issues a solicitation for a good or service, evaluates proposals, and awards a contract. For more information on funding alternatives, see our previous blog article, Funding an e-Sourcing Initiative.

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Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

On September 11, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Whistleblower Office announced that the Initial Claim Evaluation (ICE) team from the Small Business/Self-Employed Division (SB/SE) had joined the Whistleblower Office as part of its new organizational structure.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 1, 2024

Chevron Deference It is important to note first that we are not constitutional law scholars or practitioners. Overall, this improves the chances a federal contractor will succeed in a dispute with the federal government (although of course, it’s still something that must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).

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