Federal News Network

MAY 14, 2024

Margaret Boatner, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for strategy and acquisition reform “We are targeting a couple of really key processes like our test and evaluation processes, and importantly, our cybersecurity processes. We really condensed down the entire risk management framework (RMF) process to six critical controls,” he said. “On

Sustainability 122

Sustainability Evaluation Inventory Thresholds 122

Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Filing a bid protest can arise from allegations of unfair evaluation practices or other improper actions. Effective contract management involves balancing compliance, risk management, and performance monitoring to ensure successful service delivery. What is the importance of registering in SAM for government contracting?

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Further, suppliers play a pivotal role in innovation, ESG, risk management, quality, supply continuity, and many other critical organizational functions. Ivalua is honored to be recognized in this important evaluation covering a broad range of Procurement and Supply Chain processes.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Media 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Even so, the experience of the past eight months has driven home some important lessons about procurement – both strengths and weaknesses – that are likely to apply well past the time that the virus itself finally subsides. Agility in the supply chain has become more important than ever. . Supply chains have been badly disrupted.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Risk Management Evaluation 52

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 12, 2024

This article will delve into the best practices for mitigating risks and ensuring smooth collaboration with your subcontractors. Understanding the Importance of Subcontractor Management Effective subcontractor management is crucial for the success of government contracts.

Management 52

Management Government Government Quality 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The award decisions received protests on the evaluations of small business participation, veteran employment, and relevant experience. In October, COFC ruled that protests involving small business evaluations, veteran employment, and relevant experience could continue. The VA received 173 proposals for T4NG 2 and selected 30 awardees.

Logistics 52

Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

Federal News Network

MARCH 25, 2024

How is AI being leveraged to streamline procurement processes and evaluations? Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Price Evaluation. Significantly, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) is revising its guidance to contracting officers regarding the evaluation/negotiation of MAS contract pricing. Small business opportunities.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Buyers 59

ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

This in turn enables procurement teams to better evaluate a situation, make decisions and act. Managing a complex network of direct material suppliers. Risk & Performance Management. Financial, etc.).

Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Procurement Team 69

ivalua

JULY 22, 2020

Critical : activities of such importance that any weakness or failure could have a significant effect on the authorized entity’s ability to meet its regulatory responsibilities and/or to continue in business. risk strategy & oversight of business operations). Impair risk management obligations. fourth-party risk).

Supplier 52

Supplier Risk Management Management Contract 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

It is therefore important to promote a well-planned transition that will result in a more robust growth path and sustainable development, thus contributing to fiscal sustainability. In this regard, ministries of finance face the challenge of strengthening their capacities for early identification and management of transition risks.

Finance 52

Finance Price Sustainability Capacity 52

FedScoop

OCTOBER 17, 2023

An overwhelming 84% of respondents indicated that their agency leadership considers understanding the impact of generative AI as a critical or important priority level for agency operations. Significantly, 71% believe that the potential advantages of employing generative AI in their agency’s operations outweigh the perceived risks.

Government 74

Government Government Ethics Balance 74

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Why is visibility so important? Set expectations with suppliers.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team Freight 52

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Why is visibility so important? Set expectations with suppliers.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Supplier Procurement Team 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 22, 2024

How is AI being leveraged to streamline procurement processes and evaluations? Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Price Evaluation. Significantly, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) is revising its guidance to contracting officers regarding the evaluation/negotiation of MAS contract pricing. Small business opportunities.

Procurement 49

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Buyers 49

ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

This in turn enables procurement teams to better evaluate a situation, make decisions and act. Managing a Complex Network of Direct Material Suppliers. Risk & Performance Management. Financial, etc.).

Supply Chain 10

Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Supplier 10

Federal News Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

New products and capabilities are coming to market like AI and machine learning, and we also have new risks that are emerging. So supply chain risk management and elimination becomes a very important discipline. We also have global events that are causing disruptions to the supply chain.

Supply Chain 96

Supply Chain Balance Supplier Data 96

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Originally published on Risk Management Monitor. A better way of looking at those relationships is as partnerships—albeit ones that require management and alignment of objectives first and foremost, but ultimately mutually beneficial relationships. Ivalua Supplier Risk and Performance Management Checklist.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Management Warehouse 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Gartner covers this in the report: Balancing Speed and Risk Oversight with Supplier Onboarding ) The degree of supplier scrutiny varies depending on the importance of the contract and the strategic value of the supplier. . These checks go deeper into evaluating supplier readiness to integrate and become an extension of the business.

Supplier 40

Supplier Supply Chain Balance Manufacturing 40

ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Arnaud (Ivalua) – Buyers’ objectives have expanded over the years – initially responsible for savings and cost avoidance, Byers were then tasked with handling risk management, and also expected to contribute to the organization’s sustainability initiatives. . Supplier Performance Evaluation.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Buyers Supplier E-procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Sanger explained, her firm was able to develop a strong relationship with the client in offering that level of confidence, faith and risk-sharing. Risk Management Tools Ms. Sanger also discussed the use of insurance products to offset the risks associated with an unsuccessful outcome, such as CFA insurance.

Insurance 52

Insurance Price Risk Management Accountability 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Williams, and Mickey Liebner; Mayer Brown Bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the US Congress would mandate the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (“NIST”) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (“Framework”) by federal agencies. Register now by clicking here.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Negotiation Utilities Procurement 52

ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

Challenges in this new manufacturer/supplier partnership Burton cites include: Risk management. This is expected to shift dramatically from emphasizing compliance to adopting a more holistic strategy that looks at total risk exposure.

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Global Sourcing 45

FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As the Chief Data Scientist at GSA, Zach works on the Data Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE) team, where he leads cloud migration, data architecture modernization, change management, data and analytics, data management, technology procurement, and strategy formation modernization efforts at external federal agencies.

Engineering 52

Engineering Data Innovation Transportation 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Williams, and Mickey Liebner; Mayer Brown Bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the US Congress would mandate the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (“NIST”) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (“Framework”) by federal agencies.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Risk Management Utilities 52

ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

Others may still be applied to help businesses better manage the effects of the crisis. Before diving into specifics, I feel it is important to note how the crisis has emphasized the importance of Procurement / Supply Chain leaders having a balanced set of objectives. Balance Procurement Objectives. Yes, cost still matters.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Management Supplier E-procurement 40

Select GCR

JUNE 18, 2024

Non-compliance with DFARS can result in serious ramifications for defense contractors, including contract issues, legal action, financial penalties, and reputational damage, emphasizing the importance of leveraging expert guidance and ensuring compliance across the supply chain.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Accountability Government Contracts Contract 40

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Survey results in a new study by Forrester , commissioned by Ivalua, reveal several important lessons for procurement leaders to keep in mind as they adapt their departments for success. This is a particular risk, rarely discussed, with cloud-based solutions. Furthermore, their rapidly shifting nature requires a new level of agility.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain 52

FedScoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

“Failing or choosing not to adopt policies and regulations on the development and use of facial recognition technology would effectively cede decisionmaking and rulemaking on these important questions of great public concern entirely to the private sector and the marketplace.”

Risk Management 119

Risk Management Accountability Evaluation Sustainability 119

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A new bipartisan bill would require federal agencies to use the risk management framework outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology when using artificial intelligence. Per the bill’s text, NIST would only have one year after the statute’s enactment to issue guidance for agencies’ AI risk management.

Risk Management 104

Risk Management Evaluation Procurement Budget 104

Federal News Network

AUGUST 1, 2024

The results of the pilot will be helpful as we evaluate security considerations regarding access and as we consider ways to leverage AI with appropriate risk-management safeguards as envisioned by Executive Order 14110, OMB Memorandum M-24-10, the AI in Government Act and the Advancing American AI Act.”

Evaluation 94

Evaluation Bidding Contract Chief Procurement Officer 94

FedScoop

JANUARY 31, 2024

“There’s always a risk when running a model, and you need that context for use,” Hoppe said at AFCEA Bethesda’s Health IT Summit 2024. That information could be useful for evaluating potential risks when someone is considering new uses for a system years after it was initially deployed, Hoppe explained.

Engineering 107

Engineering Balance Risk Management Evaluation 107

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In addition to cloud, the new scorecard also changed existing metrics related to a 2017 law, added a new category grading IT risk assessment progress, and installed a progress tracker. “I I think it’s important the scorecard be a dynamic scorecard,” Connolly said in an interview with FedScoop after the roundtable.

Transparency 110

Transparency Accountability Evaluation Risk Management 110

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

Proceeds from this year’s tournament directly support two important causes impacting our veterans: Paws for Purple Hearts and The Coalition for Government Procurement Endowed Scholarship Fund at The George Washington University Law School. We encourage you to gather your team of friends and colleagues and secure your spot today!

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Bidding 52

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Importantly, also, the G7 AI Principles are meant to be a stop gap solution, as G7 leaders ‘call on organizations in consultation with other relevant stakeholders to follow these [principles], in line with a risk-based approach, while governments develop more enduring and/or detailed governance and regulatory approaches.’

Transparency 64

Transparency Accountability Risk Management Evaluation 64

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

JULY 25, 2024

The Coalition invites you to join us on August 21 to enjoy a day on the golf course while supporting some important causes for our veterans. AI Safety Institute (AISI)” and address the lack of standardized processes for agencies’ evaluation of AI systems before deployment. million to install and evaluate the systems.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Evaluation E-procurement Manufacturing 52

Great Government Through Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

CAIOs will be tasked with implementing sophisticated risk management requirements so the projects they oversee comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including those addressing privacy, confidentiality, copyright, human and civil rights, and civil liberties. But wait, there’s more!

Procurement 52

Procurement Risk Management Internal Control Evaluation 52