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 The Electronic Procurement System (ePS) Technical Assessment was developed using partial and outdated information.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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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

The Final Rule also makes many changes to 2 CFR Parts 180 and 200, including, but not limited to, increasing the threshold for audits, clarifying the requirements for fixed amount awards, and implementing a mandatory disclosure rule. 7101 et seq., including requirements for certifications and a compliance plan consistent with the law.

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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. Boatner said under the new policy, software will no longer make the transition to sustainment.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The impact level is based on National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-60r1 , which outlines how to map information and information systems to various security categories. AWS also provides documentation within AWS Artifact , a central resource for compliance-related information available in the AWS Management Console.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We have previously found that some contracting officers did not ensure that contractors submitted required ISRs and SSRs, and that some contracting officers accepted subcontracting report submissions with erroneous information on subcontracting goals. million for construction contracts). This problem it laid at the feet of the agencies.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

There seemed to be some recognition of the need for more State intervention through regulation, for more regulatory control of standard-setting, and for more attention to be paid to testing and evaluation in the procurement context. Public procurement is an opportunity to put into practice how we will evaluate and use technology.’

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GovLoop

APRIL 26, 2023

That means evaluating the systems that are already in place and finding out who can access them. Visualization, which pulls together information from different sources, helps users understand what data means and respond to it. Data that pertains to compliance requirements and mandates is a priority.

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PNWC's Government Contracting Update

DECEMBER 23, 2019

First, the simplified acquisition threshold currently sits at $150 thousand but there is a FAR proposal on the table that will increase that threshold to $250 thousand. There are several things to note here. Second, the request must be in writing. Only a summary of weak or deficient factors is required.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

After receiving quotations, the contracting officer added salient characteristics to the technical evaluation form to be considered during evaluations that were not stated in the solicitation. For the awardee’s first prior experience example, the TET report did not analyze or evaluate the size of the project.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

What information did they have that would allow them to say, hey, they should have been acceptable like us, or we should have been good like them. And if the protester was correct, that may change the outcome of the new evaluation that the agency has to conduct to comply with the court’s ruling. By the time T4NG two comes out?

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Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Multiple-award contracts mandate a fair opportunity to all awardees for orders over the micro-purchase threshold, though there are exceptions like urgency or specialized service needs. Overall, SAM.gov empowers stakeholders with the tools and information necessary for thorough market research, transparency, and efficiency in procurement.

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Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Section 202 of the FASCSA established the FASC, authorizing the Council to make recommendations for orders that would require the removal of specified articles from government information systems (“removal orders”), or the exclusion of sources or covered materials from procurement actions as a whole (“exclusion orders”).

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LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

MARCH 22, 2022

Department of Defense (DOD) has just locked in its Enhanced Postaward Debriefing procedures, making it easier for contractors to understand the source selection and contract award process and make informed bid protest decisions. The debriefing allows the contractor to collect information about the procurement and award decision.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Transparency The government organisation must make the information on the process available to all stakeholders including suppliers, service producers, contractors, and the public. If the organisation needs to keep the contract confidential for legal reasons, it may withhold the information from the public.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

APRIL 15, 2020

The Public Procurement Commission, which is responsible for checking the credentials of companies that wish to register to participate in public tenders, is keen to develop a mechanism for evaluating contract performance.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 20, 2024

This thus gives rise to “hallucinations”, which occur where generative AI models lack information to produce a coherent and fluent output. Instead of highlighting this lack of information to the user, these models produce an output based on mathematical probabilities, without assessing its accuracy.

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ivalua

AUGUST 16, 2021

Evaluate and manage supplier performance. Step 1: Gather Supplier Information. Determine all the sources of supplier information within an organization. Assemble all available information on suppliers. . Onboarding process and information requirements. Drive competition and achieve savings. People and Organization.

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Fedmine’s Industry Visor is a valuable resource that provides a convenient and informative glimpse into federal spending by NAICS or PSC codes, helping you make informed decisions when selecting your target agencies. If you are in the IT industry, it is crucial to understand the top IT initiatives in the agency.

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Federal Construction Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2024

The CMMC Program’s purpose is for contractors and subcontractors to demonstrate that Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) being processed, stored, or transmitted is adequately safeguarded. CMMC does not impose any new security requirements except those mandated at Level 3 of the program.

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Select GCR

JUNE 4, 2024

To qualify for 8(a) certification, a business must meet SBA size standards, be majority-owned by economically and socially disadvantaged individuals, and demonstrate potential for success along with the owner’s good character and appropriate financial thresholds. For instance, an applicant’s net worth must not exceed $850,000.

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Fedmine’s Industry Visor is a valuable resource that provides a convenient and informative glimpse into federal spending by NAICS or PSC codes, helping you make informed decisions when selecting your target agencies. If you are in the IT industry, it is crucial to understand the top IT initiatives in the agency.

Accountability 52

Accountability Contract Utilities Media 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 9, 2024

Both prohibitions will apply to all procurements, including commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items, and purchases below the micro-purchase threshold: Section 5949(a)(1)(A) ( Part A ) prohibits agencies from acquiring electronic products or services that include covered semiconductor products or services.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

28] DCAA Audit Guidance Chapter 6 of the DCAM, Incurred Cost Audit Procedures, includes detailed guidance for evaluating the reasonableness of compensation costs. 42] Evaluation at the job class level reduces the risk that the DCAA will challenge the compensation paid to individual outliers.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 4, 2024

On March 6, 2024, the Federal Circuit vacated the CBCA decision on the threshold jurisdictional issue. The Small Business Administration (SBA) Area Office reached out to the prospective awardee on two occasions requesting information, but the prospective awardee did not respond. Stay tuned for round three.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

By better informing citizens about the benefits and impacts of policies, governments can improve public perception and potentially reduce resistance to reforms. Through simulations and scenario analyses, policymakers can gain insights into the likely outcomes of different policy options, facilitating informed macro-fiscal policy design.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Has past performance exceeded a threshold? With this visibility into risk, companies can then make informed decisions to reduce their exposure. Supplier risk management too often focuses on evaluating the risk level of each supplier and selecting lower risk ones when possible. Has a supplier provided relevant certifications (.i.e.

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Supply Chain Risk Management Management Supplier 52

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

the quantity and depth of new information) and whether new information is actionable for key stakeholders such as bidding firms; and (ii) the nature of demand for transparency, that is the existence of data users who are willing and able to act upon the information published.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Artificial intelligence systems use machine and human-based inputs to- (A) perceive real and virtual environments; (B) abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (C) use model inference to formulate options for information or action. IT/Services Committee Meeting with GSA’s Office of IT Category, Feb.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

At the ASCEND BPA industry day held on February 8 th this year, FAS indicated that it was starting market research on Pools 2 and 3 and that industry partners should look for a Request for Information (RFI) for those pools this summer. For more information, please contact Heather Tarpley at htarpley@thecgp.org.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Artificial intelligence systems use machine and human-based inputs to- (A) perceive real and virtual environments; (B) abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner; and (C) use model inference to formulate options for information or action.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Risk Management Utilities 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In its place, the realignment focuses and centralizes MAS contracting management structure for the Office of Information Technology Category, the Office of Professional Services & Human Capital Categories, and the Office of General Supplies and Services Categories. PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example.

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E-procurement Price Supply Chain Procurement 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

1] The FAR defines cost analysis as “the review and evaluation of any of the separate cost elements and profit or fee in an offeror’s or contractor’s proposal as needed to determine a fair and reasonable price or to determine cost realism….” [2] 18] The Government must not apply hindsight in evaluating cost reasonableness.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Every contractor who handles sensitive data such as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract Information (FCI) during DoD contract performance will be covered by this regulation. 2, and is expected to apply broadly to contractors who store, process, or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

I think we recently saw an article that we crossed $100 billion a year market share threshold, which was somewhat unheard of just even a few years ago, but it’s all due to an unknown. 1102 that has to make a decision around following made in America regulations or evaluating carbon impact of a particular procurement decision.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

Currently, SBA’s regulations on joint ventures provide that a procuring activity may not require a protégé firm to individually meet the same evaluation or responsibility criteria as that required of other offerors generally. Application of HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference (PEP). 121.103(h)(3)). United States , 165 Fed. 745 (2023).

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E-procurement Participation Purchasing Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 11, 2024

Every contractor who handles sensitive data such as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract Information (FCI) during DoD contract performance will be covered by this regulation. 2, and is expected to apply broadly to contractors who store, process, or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

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GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the face of strong opposition from some powerful lobbying groups like the United Steelworkers Union, DOT maintained fairly robust thresholds in line with the proposed waiver. The waiver will also apply when “[t]he total amount of Federal financial assistance applied to the project, through awards or subawards, is below $500,000.”

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