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 The Electronic Procurement System (ePS) Technical Assessment was developed using partial and outdated information.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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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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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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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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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

DoD Continues to Meet Zero Trust Implementation Goals Speaking at a Defense Acquisition University symposium, David McKeown, Department of Defense (DoD) Deputy Chief Information Officer, stated that the Department has received and approved the Zero Trust Implementation plans from all 41 components, reports MeriTalk.

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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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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 & 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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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 4, 2024

There are specific dashboards that analyze prices on the central e-catalog , medical procurement , buyer evaluations , Energy Services Company (ESCO) procurement, or internal auditing practices. However, these applications helped highlight these issues to stakeholders and inform their opinions about the effectiveness of these stages.

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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2024

This symposium is an excellent opportunity for contracts and compliance professionals, Federal account executives, and other professionals to stay informed and ensure their organizations are prepared for current and future cybersecurity requirements from their Federal customers. Learn more about the agenda and featured speakers below!

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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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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Tender preparation and design A public buyer seeking to use procurement as a tool of digital regulation faces an unavoidable information asymmetry. Similar issues arise with the possibility to creatively structure remuneration under some of these contracts to keep them below regulatory thresholds (eg by ‘remunerating in data’).

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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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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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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

During lunch, we will hear Keynote remarks from Pat Flanders , DHA Chief Information Officer (CIO) on his current priorities and initiatives as CIO and how industry can best support them. Check out the full agendas below for both days for more information on these sessions: To view the draft agenda for day one, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This year, we are excited to introduce a new conference app that will allow attendees to communicate with each other, set personalized agendas, view sponsor information, provide feedback on sessions, and more. We believe this app will enhance your conference experience and help you make the most of the event!

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

For procurements exceeding specified thresholds, justification must document the effort to find alternative suppliers, listing unique technical requirements and companies contacted. This involves documenting the evaluation of potential alternative supplies and explaining why they could not satisfy the requirements.

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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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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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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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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Contracts Finder Contracts Finder is a user-friendly resource that provides suppliers with information about upcoming public sector contracts, including framework agreements. Additionally, you can export data to conduct your analysis, which will help you take informed decisions when choosing or avoiding specific frameworks based on the data.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

For more information, please contact Heather Tarpley at htarpley@thecgp.org. GSA to Expand Transaction Data Reporting in MAS Refresh 22 The General Services Administration (GSA) announced that it will release Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation Refresh 22 and an associated mass modification to all existing contractors in August.

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