FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Additionally, he has been a part of the IT Leadership Committee (ITLC), served as a Cybersecurity Chair, and been a member of the Digital Government Advisor Board. Under his leadership, Nick’s team rapidly expanded from zero to over 20 members, and quickly became the predominant growth engine for Aisera, quarter over quarter.

Government 97

Government Government Engineering Leadership 97

FedInsider

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Distributing agencies’ application infrastructure and workloads among different clouds has benefits, such as greater resilience, targeted cost management, and greater flexibility in the future by avoiding lock-in with one provider.

Government 69

Government Government Engineering Leadership 69

Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

The latest bid, which followed at least two previous failures, is facing similar troubles as earlier projects: incomplete planning, a technology platform with questionable maturity and, maybe most striking, the hubris of the leadership that their current plan will be successful no matter what evidence emerges that tells a different story.

Procurement 119

Procurement Electronics Contract Evaluation 119

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

The document, officially titled “Incident Response Recommendations and Considerations for Cybersecurity Risk Management: A CSF 2.0 The new draft guidance also shifts the focus away from “detecting, analyzing, prioritizing, and handling incidents” to incorporating incident response into overall cybersecurity risk management activities.

E-procurement 98

E-procurement Procurement Procurement Contracts Supply Chain 98

Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Departments of Energy and Homeland Security will also address AI systems’ threats to critical infrastructure, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and cybersecurity risks. Some of the most important issues not addressed by the Executive Order are the numerous AI-related intellectual property issues.

Education 52

Education Leadership Data Evaluation 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

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 72

Government Government Ethics Balance 72

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. Secure executive buy-in from procurement, supply chain and IT leadership.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Management Warehouse 52

ivalua

JULY 22, 2020

According to the EBA guidelines, outsourcing an activity shall never: Transfer bank’s senior management responsibility of running core management functions (e.g, risk strategy & oversight of business operations). Impair risk management obligations. Appropriately manage the end of the outsourcing arrangement.

Supplier 52

Supplier Risk Management Management Contract 52

FedInsider

APRIL 25, 2024

JD Jack, General Manager for Google Public Sector Cybersecurity, talks how “security validation” can show you how to look at the tools you have, and find a way to evaluate them. Close Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Labor JD Jack × JD Jack General Manager J.D.

Leadership 52

Leadership Consulting Management Media 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Leadership from several GSA FAS categories will be in attendance to discuss their upcoming priorities, programs, and initiatives. Contractors should also expect agencies to: Use performance-based requirements to better evaluate vendor claims about their AI systems or services before issuing awards and to monitor performance post-award.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Logistics Budget Professional Services 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Currency and country exposure — Decreases financial risks by accurately tying projected spend to the correct currency to facilitate hedging strategies. Tools for business optimization and risk management (including AI) — Improve business planning accuracy and decision making frameworks. Risk management. Operations.

Supplier 40

Supplier Data Management Procurement 40

FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Additionally, he has been a part of the IT Leadership Committee (ITLC), served as a Cybersecurity Chair, and been a member of the Digital Government Advisor Board. Under his leadership, Nick’s team rapidly expanded from zero to over 20 members, and quickly became the predominant growth engine for Aisera, quarter over quarter.

Government 52

Government Government Engineering Leadership 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Software Acquisition Guide for Government Enterprise Consumers was created by the Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force, a group co-led by CISA and industry representatives. Listen to the full podcast here. To register, click here.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Bidding 52

ivalua

MAY 7, 2020

A Procurement Officer Survey conducted in 2012 by the IBM Institute for Business Value found that 53% of respondents believed their organization was “effective” or “very effective” at leveraging Supplier Relationship Management and Supplier Risk Management technologies.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Consumer Demands Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Leadership from several GSA FAS categories will be in attendance to discuss their upcoming priorities, programs, and initiatives. The award decisions received protests on the evaluations of small business participation, veteran employment, and relevant experience. James Peake , M.D., All other protests were dismissed.

Logistics 52

Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

The four areas in which agencies have made significant progress are: Managing risks to safety and security; Bringing AI talent into government; Advancing responsible AI innovation; and Advancing U.S. leadership abroad. DLA concluded that the expansion is feasible. Reporting should begin by September 1, 2025.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Bidding E-procurement Risk Management 52

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

OCTOBER 19, 2023

PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example. This PAP fundamentally alters the MAS negotiation process, establishing evaluation standards, requirements, and procedures not found in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR).

Price 52

Price E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Forrester found that the number one way spend management technology needs to improve to support procurement today is to increase agility to support new processes or data requirements. This is a particular risk, rarely discussed, with cloud-based solutions.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

Tom has also been selected to serve on several procurement panels and in leadership positions for multiple industry associations, including the Coalition. In response, the GSA leadership agreed with the OIG’s recommendations and is working on a corrective action plan. 1] The Government Accountability Office denied the protest.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement Price 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

In addition, he will provide updates on the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes as part of the integration of technology in delivering best value healthcare. These efforts play a pivotal role in ensuring that veterans receive the quality care and support they deserve.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Thresholds 52

Federal News Network

JANUARY 15, 2024

In addition, OMB will also evaluate agency standards for the collection, processing or use of CAI that contains personally identifiable information (PII), and issue a request for information to inform potential revisions to such standards within 180 days of the EO’s publication. AI-generated synthetic data ) into agency operations.

Government 98

Government Government Risk Management Procurement 98

Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

OMB Releases Draft Guidance To Agencies for Implementing AI EO On November 1, 2023, OMB released draft guidance on Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence. The draft guidance would implement many of the provisions of the AI EO.

Supply Chain 147

Supply Chain Ethics Risk Management Education 147

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

AI Safety Institute will be led by a key White House National Economic Council adviser, and an artificial intelligence official at the National Institute for Standards and Technology will also join the new group’s executive leadership team, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced Wednesday.

Leadership 84

Leadership Evaluation Risk Management Innovation 84

Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

These include: Ensure safe and secure AI technology; Promote responsible innovation, competition, and collaboration; Support American workers; Advance equity and civil rights; Protect American consumers, patients, passengers, and students; Protect privacy and civil liberties; Manage the federal government’s use of AI; and Strengthen U.S.

Transportation 40

Transportation Transportation Risk Management Education 40

FedScoop

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Agencies also disclosed obstacles when it comes to their IT infrastructure, limitations in government-ready tools, and testing and evaluation challenges, among other issues. Howard added that it seems like “the current leadership is people who understand how to use tools to publish, but it’s not people who use tools to make.”

Data 105

Data Quality Government Government 105

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

FAR & Beyond: Thoughts on “What is Fair and Reasonable? Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.”

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price Contract E-procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

November 15 Craig Hilliard , Division Chief, Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Supplies, VHA Sarah Keefer , Branch Chief, Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Supplies, VHA VA FSS: VA FSS leadership returns to address any questions related to the VA Schedules. Equal Employment Opportunity Reporting Season Begins Oct.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The threat from near-peer adversaries and other bad actors has made cybersecurity and supply chain risk management fundamental to federal procurement and the commercial sector. As such, they are well-aware of the challenges involved in addressing vulnerabilities in the federal software supply chain. AI Standards – Directs the U.S.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Procurement Government Government 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As GSA’s Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) and price evaluation tools expand across the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, tracking key terms and conditions and their impact on price will be vital to what is “fair and reasonable.” Of note is the FAS organization launched under his leadership. AI Standards – Directs the U.S.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Price Supply Chain 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Under her leadership the Agency’s final DBE Rule was promulgated and implemented. In this capacity Kimberly served as the Chair for the Agency’s Procurement Equity Workgroup, the Agency’s Senior Accountable Official for Supply Chain Risk Management, and the Senior Accountable Official for EPA’s Made-in-America implementation.

Sustainability 119

Sustainability Leadership Capacity Insurance 119

FedScoop

MARCH 29, 2024

Added compliance time : The new policy changes the deadline for agencies to be in compliance with risk management practices from Aug. The requirement states that agencies must implement risk management practices or stop using safety- or rights-impacting AI tools until the agency is in compliance.

Inventory 74

Inventory Risk Management Data Management 74

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Previously, he served in sales and leadership positions at NetApp, Splunk, and EMC. He is the CEO of the Tech Writers Bureau, a group of professional journalists who craft thought leadership projects for government and private organizations. Joe is an accomplished technology executive with 20 years’ experience.

Leadership 105

Leadership Engineering Networking Education 105

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Leadership from both parties expect a deal that would extend the CR through March 2025 to pass before the December 20th deadline. As CISA has noted , [an SBOM] has emerged as a key building block in software security and software supply chain risk management. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied the protest. [2]

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Thresholds Sustainability 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

He is the CEO of the Tech Writers Bureau, a group of professional journalists who craft thought leadership projects for government and private organizations. During her time there, she held a number of leadership roles, including chief product officer. He has twice been awarded Jessie H. He has twice been awarded Jessie H.

Leadership 111

Leadership Networking Data Management 111

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The full agenda explores the theme of “What is Fair and Reasonable,” with acquisition leadership from multiple agencies, including the VA, Defense Health Agency (DHA), and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Leadership Connect – Platinum Sponsor of the Fall Training Conference Don’t miss out! To register click here.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Telecommunication Contract 52