FedScoop

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Kurt DelBene, the VA’s assistant for information and technology and chief information officer, called during a House Veterans Affairs (HVAC) subcommittee hearing for the entire federal government to “take steps to increase the salaries” of tech workers who are classified as GS-2210 under the Office of Personnel Management.

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AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 18, 2024

This blog post is provided for information purposes only and is not part of, and does not modify, any agreement between AWS or any customer. Supporting FFIEC, NCUA compliance with AWS services Credit unions can utilize the following AWS services to evaluate their compliance with FFIEC and NCUA cyber requirements.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Organizations can realize significant benefits when migrating their enterprise resource planning (ERP) and student information systems (SIS) to Amazon Web Services (AWS), including reduced costs, fewer security incidents, and improved agility. The data gathered can help you make informed decisions for your cloud journey.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 6, 2025

the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)–for information regarding how ISACA issues its certificates.” .” As a result, the Air Force took corrective action and contacted the “entity that issues the CMMI certificates–i.e., ” DecisionPoint protested. .”

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Our review shows that the most prevalent reasons for sustaining protests during the 2024 fiscal year were: (1) unreasonable technical evaluation; (2) flawed selection decision; and (3) unreasonable cost or price evaluation,” GAO wrote in its report. “It Source: OFPP memo from Nov.

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law that provides individuals with the right to access information held by the government. Under the FOIA, individuals can request a wide range of documents and information from federal agencies, such as reports, emails, memos, and other records. Check for Pre-existing Information.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 21, 2025

Thus, most, if not all, of the pleadings and information involved in the bid protest will not be releasable to the public, at least not without redactions. Access to Documents As you likely know, typically, bid protests will contain protective orders. Without intervening, this would not be possible.

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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

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. As well as add more procedures to require contractors to disclose information relevant to potential organizational conflicts of interest.

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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. This may include the improper disclosure of source selection information.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

They enable rapid document classification and information extraction, which means easier application filing for the applicant and more efficient application reviewing for the immigration officer. Proof of residency for three years, evaluated using a scoring system. Missing some information, as shown in the following screenshot.

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VWV

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

How has the evaluation criteria changed? Under the new regulations, evaluations will now be assessed on the basis of 'Most Advantageous Tender' instead of the 'Most Economically Advantageous Tender'. Here’s how assessment summaries work: Successful suppliers will receive a summary of its own scores and evaluation summary notes.

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FedScoop

JULY 25, 2024

A bill that would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to create detailed guidance for third-party evaluators that work with artificial intelligence providers was officially introduced Wednesday night in the Senate, now with bipartisan sponsorship. The legislation from Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo.,

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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.” The fact that AI work is spread across agencies can also create different information-sharing and regulatory hurdles.

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 19, 2024

subsidiary as executive vice president and general manager of the intelligence, cyber and information advantage business unit. Army sergeant will oversee operational testing, functional evaluation and capability assessments of cyber tools for defense and intelligence customers, QinetiQ The former U.S.

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ExecutiveBiz

JUNE 24, 2024

Users can leverage the information it displays to evaluate how well individual companies […] GovCon Index is an aggregate index that offers real-time insights into the stock market performance of 30 staple government contracting enterprises.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 24, 2024

Unpacking the Black Box of Price Analysis Over the last several years, GSA has been using a series of data management tools to support the price evaluation of products under the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. It would answer questions, such as: How old is the pricing information in GSA’s database/tools?

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

CISA partially attributed that drop to an “incoming federal partner” that stopped sharing information due to “unspecified security concerns with transferring information from its current system to AIS.” CISA, which launched AIS in 2016, finished updates to the 2.0 version of the system in March 2022.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 8, 2025

million contract from Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific for engineering, integration and operations support of uncrewed aerial systems, or UAS, used by the U.S. Under the five-year deal, design, upgrade, testing, delivery and evaluation services will be provided for the integration of electronic […] Navy and the U.S.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 23, 2024

The agency said that during the evaluation period from December 2018 to September 2023, only a small number of “approved” CBP users were able to use smart phone location data and that cell phone geolocation data was not collected in bulk.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In this webinar, Philip Lee of McCarter & English and Brian Dunn of Winvale evaluate the business side of pricing federal contracts, highlight some best practices, and review some important legal and regulatory issues. and “did we leave money on the table?”

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ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Under the five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity other transaction agreement, TechFlow aims to implement comprehensive services, including site evaluations, review of existing master plans, iterative design and construction, throughout the Army Reserves’ more than 760 facilities, the information technology […]

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GovCon & Trade

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The report cites an important caveat to the increase, citing a single procurement—the Department of Health and Human Services Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners (CIO-SP4) Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) – which generated a substantial number of protests during the year. Increase in the sustain rate.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This is likely due to a spike in cases from the the Department of Health and Human Services’ award of Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 4 (referred to as “CIO-SP4”) government-wide acquisition contract. Hearings are not common at GAO, and the rate for 2024 stayed about at the same level.

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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.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Protecting the privacy and security of this information when using generative AI can be a significant challenge. Skills and capability gaps – Public sector organizations often lack the in-house artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) expertise required to effectively evaluate, deploy, and maintain generative AI systems.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute is seeking information on the development of chemical and biology-focused artificial intelligence models. Some of the topics addressed by the request for information specifically concern national security issues.

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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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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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FedInsider

JANUARY 24, 2024

Participants can earn up to 3 CPE credits in Information Technology.* Additional Information: Prerequisites & Advance Preparation : None required. Southern Command (Feb 2000 – April 2003) Chief, Department of Defense Intelligence Information Systems (DoDIIS), System Integration Management Office, U.S.

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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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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This pilot program could provide an opportunity for the DIB to become more directly involved in CMF operations and evaluations. Independent Evaluation of Requirement for a United States Cyber Force. The recommendations at issue were first set forth in a “ Cybersecurity Information Sheet ” issued by NSA in November 2022.

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FedScoop

JULY 22, 2024

Additionally, the Department of Education released guidance on AI and education technologies to help inform nondiscriminatory uses of the emerging tech. The bright side, Prabhakar said, includes the benefits of fostering positive online environments for children within marginalized communities, such as the LGBTQIA+ community.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This proactive approach involves evaluating operational efficiency, vehicle utilization, and maintenance practices to identify any inefficiencies or areas for improvement. Emphasizing continuous evaluation and adaptation ensures that fleet operations remain optimal and aligned with their evolving needs.”

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In three days, the military services and defense agencies have to submit their zero trust implementation plans to the DoD chief information officer's office. DoD developed a standard template for these reports earlier this year to ensure consistent evaluation criteria.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

In its internal objective assessment of the technical approach for ePS, the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) detailed a host of questions and potential problems about the project. The Electronic Procurement System (ePS) Technical Assessment was developed using partial and outdated information. billion in contracts on.

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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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