Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

This guide examines the fundamentals of public procurement, including fairness, value for money, and transparency, and how they influence both ethical and effective procurement procedures. A transparent approach lowers procurement risk, prevents corruption, and fosters confidence between suppliers and public sector organisations.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Procurement Tender 52

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).

Evaluation 78

Evaluation Bidding Negotiation Government Contracts 78

FedScoop

APRIL 18, 2024

The guardrails are human oversight and decision-making; clear and comprehensive policies; robust testing and evaluation; transparency and disclosure; and education and upskilling. House Committees and Member Offices can use these to inform their internal AI practices.

Transparency 110

Transparency Education Participation Evaluation 110

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.

Management 94

Management Evaluation Efficiency Collaboration 94

FedScoop

APRIL 9, 2024

A best practice for economic analysis is a transparent methodology, including analytical choices and assumptions,” the GAO wrote, adding that start-up tech costs for “a novel system” of this kind “could be substantial.” We found this as well. Werfel left the door open in his letter for Direct File to be a one-and-done program.

Accountability 108

Accountability Price Electronics Data 108

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.

Public Procurement 91

Public Procurement Bidding Procurement Bidder 91

Government Contracts Legal Forum

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Following a January 29, 2024 White House announcement and Fact Sheet , on January 30, 2024, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ( Proposed Rule ) on salary-history bans and pay transparency for applicants and employees of federal contractors and subcontractors.

Transparency 52

Transparency Bidding Price Government Contracts 52

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.

Efficiency 133

Efficiency Data Innovation Media 133

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world. Transparency on legal and regulatory frameworks To make e-GP systems work effectively, it’s essential to have supportive legislative arrangements in place.

E-procurement 82

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 82

Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

Over the next four years, GSA fine-tuned the applicability/scope of TDR, established evaluation criteria, and monitored TDR performance. In 2021, after reviewing the Fiscal Year 2020 evaluation results, GSA decided that the “TDR Pilot” was eligible for expansion.

Price 77

Price Transparency Supply Chain Data 77

FedScoop

JUNE 5, 2024

That phone number serves as a way for the public to provide information to the agency. Officials also noted that important criteria for the agency’s own use of the technology are transparency and consistency.

Ethics 112

Ethics Transparency Innovation Inventory 112

FedScoop

JUNE 28, 2024

The Chief Data Officers Council was created in compliance with the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 to promote data-sharing across the federal landscape and assist agencies with the implementation of transparent data practices called for in the OPEN Government Data Act. Willam Timmons, R-S.C.,

IT 95

IT Data Transparency Inventory 95

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The public procurement agency improved access to information about upcoming opportunities for women-led and small businesses and conducted training to improve their capacity to respond. But “gathering information on women businesses already engaged in the state’s contracting was a challenge,” says Egghead.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Bidding 89

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 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.

Negotiation 87

Negotiation Price Transparency Data 87

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It will put in place commonsense safeguards for the highest-risk applications of AI — like in our critical infrastructure — and improve transparency for policymakers and consumers.” It would also support NIST’s development of a methodology to mitigate unanticipated behavior from AI systems.

Transportation 103

Transportation Transportation Innovation Risk Management 103

SmallGovCon

APRIL 4, 2024

A large portion of SAM is contractor information. ” In this case, the awardee submitted its renewal information on SAM prior to the expiration of its current SAM registration, but the processing of its renewal did not complete until after the expiration date. So much federal contracting activity flows through or starts there.

Bidding 81

Bidding Evaluation Government Contracts Procurement 81

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

They create an enabling culture for innovation and promote transparency and trust in digitized services. The Canadian government’s Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) program Beyond the Cloud trains people and upskills employees for essential roles such as cloud architects, engineers, and administrators.

Government 78

Government Government Transparency Public Private Partnership 78

SmallGovCon

MAY 2, 2024

But it is informative, nonetheless. In case you have never heard of these scorecards in the past, the annual scorecard details information on the various categories of small businesses recognized by the SBA. You can find a list of all included agencies as well as more detailed information on how the process works here.

Contract 105

Contract Negotiation Government Contracts Transparency 105

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 15, 2024

Or you may want to draw on information held in publicly-available repositories or procured from a third party. Carefully evaluate any original sources; the integrity, completeness, and currency of the data; how usable it is in its current form; and how to safeguard that data throughout its use.

Data 134

Data Import Efficiency Balance 134

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s an appropriate workplace for the woman spearheading efforts to increase transparency and oversight of public spending in Rwanda, by digitalizing the platform running the country’s public procurement and professionalizing its workforce and processes. The number one source of data is the e-GP system, starting at the planning stage.

Public Procurement 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these. Create speed and transparency. Making processes transparent enables everyone along the supply chain to react quickly.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Transparency and accountability are crucial to maintaining public trust and require clear policies on surveillance use and data access.” However, it is crucial for agencies to carefully evaluate the available contracts to ensure they meet specific needs and to be mindful of potential limitations, such as limited vendor options.”

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As Einer Fogh of GIZ Uganda highlights, “there is a vibrant civil society in Uganda, with many organizations working on transparency and anticorruption. But these organizations aren’t connected to the right government agencies, they don’t have good access to information, to the procurement plans, and the open data.

Public Procurement 135

Public Procurement Procurement Contract Collaboration 135

FedInsider

MARCH 25, 2024

Using a templatized technology strategy can boost mission outcomes while humanizing data-driven modernization and leveraging artificial intelligence in a responsible, transparent way. A “digital playbook” can provide a comprehensive guide to the process, describing both overarching strategy and tactical approaches. For instance, the U.S.

Participation 93

Participation Media Transparency Data 93

GovSpend

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Government procurement should be transparent and efficient. With troves of information available, the marketplace should be a breeding ground for data innovation, revealing opportunities. I was introduced to GovSpend during the diligence process as Thompson Street Capital Partners evaluated making an investment in the business.

Data 105

Data Quality Purchasing Transparency 105

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These agreements take on even greater importance under the Procurement Act 2023, with greater emphasis on transparency, competition and sustainability. Common concerns include transparency, fairness, especially when small suppliers feel dominated by big competitors in multi supplier frameworks. What Are Framework Agreements?

Framework Agreement 52

Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Brian Friel , Co-Founder, BD Squared (confirmed) Kevin Plexico , Senior Vice President, Information Solutions, Deltek (confirmed) David Taylor , Founder & CEO, Federal Budget IQ Cybersecurity, Cloud, & AI Panel: What’s Next for the Federal Market?

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Logistics Budget Procurement 52

Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Various databases, including SAM.gov and USASpending.gov, provide detailed information on federal contracts, helping businesses identify procurement trends and potential opportunities. Detail your methodology to explain how you plan to maintain transparency and address issues promptly. How can subcontracting benefit small businesses?

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

Great Government Through Technology

MARCH 28, 2024

Key to successful organizations Government acquisition professionals are out there every day doing the hard work of evaluating requirements to determine what’s possible, what’s working, and what could be improved. Buy, sell — Be part of the procurement picture Without YOU, we can’t make IT happen! Thank you for your unwavering dedication.

IT 64

IT Supply Chain Transparency Procurement 64

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.’

Procurement 80

Procurement Evaluation Participation Collaboration 80

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As citizens’ expectations evolve and the need for rapid, accurate information becomes more pronounced, state and local governments seek smarter ways to keep pace. To understand how these technologies work together to enhance information retrieval and generation, let’s examine the process flow of an LLM integrated with RAG.

Efficiency 75

Efficiency Government Government Integration 75

Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

billion across various sectors, highlighting the importance of staying informed about federal contracting data to find government contracts and government contract bids. It should include your companys branding, core capabilities, and contact information. FY 2025 forecasts predict a diverse array of federal contracts totaling over $27.3

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

Additional Information: Prerequisites & Advance Preparation : None required. For more information regarding concern and/or program cancellation policies please contact: Certs@FedInsiderNews.com * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time, fill out and submit your evaluation to registration as you leave.

Government 98

Government Government Strategic Planning Data 98

Federal News Network

APRIL 19, 2024

These regulations and associated guidance address a host of contracting officer responsibilities, including but not limited to, proposal evaluation, negotiations, price and/or cost analysis, data rights, and foreign acquisition ( e.g. , TAA). This step towards greater transparency is in the public interest.

Procurement 67

Procurement Negotiation Price Transparency 67

AWS Public Sector

JULY 11, 2024

Majerus will be joined by Amanda Crawford, the executive director of Texas Department of Information Resources (TXDIR) and the chief information officer (CIO) for the State of Texas; and Heather Lyke, the director of athletics at the University of Pittsburgh.

Education 81

Education Data Efficiency Networking 81

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Screenshot of the webpage [link] (accessed 22 February 2024), where this information is available in accessible format. It is also interesting that the ATRS allows public sector AI deployers to fill in but not publish the relevant documents, as a form of self-reflective/evaluative exercise.

Innovation 64

Innovation Procurement Government Government 64

The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

Organization-based certifications Evaluate a company’s overall sustainability practices and management systems. It assesses a company’s overall impact on workers, communities, and the environment, considering factors such as governance, transparency, and social responsibility.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Evaluation Retail Transparency 52