GovCon Wire

MARCH 25, 2024

GST provides model-based systems engineering, test and evaluation support, research and development and logistics support services for defense and homeland security customers,

Logistics 59

Logistics Evaluation Engineering Government Contracts 59

Federal News Network

JANUARY 24, 2025

Institute a commercial ordering/logistics system at the Department of Veterans Affairs for medical supplies, to take advantage of negotiated pricing under established contracts and reduce patient safety risk due to gray market purchasing and order errors.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Government Government 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

When evaluating or working on a specification, it is important to consider both what goes into the product or service and how it can be disposed of at the end of its useful life. An ideal situation is to have a product that follows the reverse logistics procedure as part of the circular economy. What is ESG?

Procurement 59

Procurement Logistics Sustainability Manufacturing 59

Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

And experts said merely withdrawing the technical assessment, which the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (PEO-MLB) asked for as part of its risk management strategy, doesn’t offset the critical findings. Those are the three most common evaluation criteria,” he said.

Procurement 119

Procurement Electronics Contract Evaluation 119

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2025

Institute a commercial ordering/logistics system at the Department of Veterans Affairs for medical supplies, to take advantage of negotiated pricing under established contracts and reduce patient safety risk due to gray market purchasing and order errors.

Efficiency 40

Efficiency Procurement Government Government 40

AWS Public Sector

MAY 7, 2024

The platform also integrates metrics that help organizations evaluate their impact and implement strategies in alignment with United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). This enables ASTERRA customers to make informed decisions and contribute to a more sustainable future on Earth. Get inspired. Watch our AWS in Space story.

Sustainability 128

Sustainability Utilities Efficiency Capacity 128

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 21, 2024

For this contract, [Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology] Young Bang had the idea of a capacity contract on a Friday night. The main way vendors will prove themselves will also shun the usual paper-based bid evaluation process. I don’t understand why things take 18 months.

Contract 64

Contract Evaluation Bidding Bidder 64

Government Contracts

JANUARY 12, 2024

Two federal contractors disputed their exclusion from a competition for a Defense Logistics Agency information technology services contract worth up to $12 billion, claiming in separate protests that the DLA improperly evaluated their bids using criteria not stated in the solicitation.

Logistics 40

Logistics IT Contract Bidding 40

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The combination of cloud-based data availability, powerful cloud computing, and AI has revolutionized the evaluation of large-scale road networks. This geospatial solution empowers decision-makers to perform statistical analyses on the impact of infrastructure on socio-economic outcomes. Get inspired. Watch our AWS in Space story.

Quality 128

Quality Data Transportation Transportation 128

American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Many national and international certifications exist to assist in developing requirements or evaluating proposals with green purchasing components or goals. This factor might be included as an important score in the overall evaluation rating scale. Matching devices to needs.

Purchasing 97

Purchasing Sustainability E-procurement Procurement 97

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Author: Graham Allen In the second of two parts of “Navigation the Five Steps of the Procurement Journey” we’ll be covering posting, evaluation, award and close out. Step 4 Evaluation Once the procurement closes bids are evaluated. The first evaluation stage is the mandatory requirements which are evaluated either ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

Bidder 52

Bidder Procurement Evaluation Bidding 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Improper Technical/Past Performance Evaluations Unsurprisingly, topping the list with the most sustains were challenges to the evaluation of the technical or past performance evaluations. GAO sustained protests where the contemporaneous evaluation materials did not support the agency’s conclusions or were insufficient.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Evaluation Price Engineering 59

NIH NITAAC

MARCH 8, 2022

Consider the following logistical choices: Solutions to consider Consequences, alternatives and notes Educate the acquisition team The contracting officer is advised to make extra time available in the technical evaluation panel training. Much of the information here focuses on oral presentations in a virtual environment.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Logistics Contract Participation 52

SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

McKenna Brytan concerned a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Request for Quotations (RFQ) for portable dehumidifiers, set aside for SDVOSBs under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333415, Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing.

Sustainability 85

Sustainability E-procurement Price Government Contracts 85

Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The remaining successful protests were post-award victories that fall into categories similar to those we saw at the GAO: (1) improper technical evaluation; (2) inadequate documentation; (3) flawed price analysis. The Court also found the solicitation violated procurement law by excluding price as an evaluation factor at the IDIQ level.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Bidder Evaluation 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As we discussed here , the Court of Federal Claims has strictly enforced this language, holding that it unambiguously requires a contractor to maintain its SAM registration throughout the entire proposal and evaluation process, and that an agency lacks the authority to waive that requirement.

Logistics 40

Logistics Evaluation Procurement Government Contracts 40

Import and Trade Remedies

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The UK government published an evaluation report for the six pilot initiatives on an ‘Ecosystem of Trust’ (“ EoT ”) on 29 August 2023, which was first set out in the government’s 2025 UK Border strategy. The EoT evaluation report includes recommendations not just for the government but also industry.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Data Interpretation Export Evaluation 40

The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Rated Criteria The technical evaluation criteria needs to align clearly with the scope / performance requirements of the good / service being procured. The clearer the technical evaluation criteria the better the procurement outcome. There needs to be a difference between an evaluation ‘need’ and a ‘want’.

Procurement 40

Procurement Procurement Contracts Bidder Contract 40

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It is important to regularly review and re-evaluate the scope and time commitments to ensure resource availability while still maintaining day-to-day operations and other ongoing efforts. Given the complexity of a post-acquisition environment, the scope of work is not always clear at the beginning of such a project. Get inspired.

Balance 78

Balance Integration Integrity Management 78

Procureware

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Conversely, it is not as well suited for manufacturing, logistics, or staffing. How are bids evaluated? The answers to these questions will help you prioritize common sourcing tools and evaluate them as they relate to your top goals, current processes, and specialization within your specific industry.

Management 40

Management Supplier Bidding Insurance 40

FedInsider

JANUARY 21, 2024

The Department of Defense has adopted advanced telecommunication capabilities to support a variety of new technologies including creating private networks for the military, integrating 5G capabilities, improving supply chain logistics and more. In the lab’s private 5G network, Bhuyan’s team can independently evaluate and assess solutions. “We

Telecommunication 103

Telecommunication Supply Chain Networking Engineering 103

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

FAS is gathering feedback from stakeholders on the following questions: FAS is interested in feedback from contractors on the following: How can FAS effectively evaluate the timely and compliant delivery of products and services to improve customer experience? James Peake , M.D., James Peake , M.D.,

Price 52

Price Logistics E-procurement Procurement 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

These metrics should be included in a supplier performance management program and this data should be included when evaluating how a supplier is performing. Who Should Own Supplier Master Data? Inside the modern enterprise, a variety of groups use supplier master data, including not just Procurement, but also: . Risk management. Operations.

Supplier 40

Supplier Data Management Procurement 40

Federal News Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

And Laura does an amazing job to develop that coalition and continuously work very closely with NITAAC or NIH with NASA, but even [Defense of Defense (DoD)] and [Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)] to make sure that we are at least aligned in how we’re going to market.

Supply Chain 94

Supply Chain Balance Supplier Data 94

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Section 1522 requires the executive agent of the DoD-wide cyber data products and services procurement program to evaluate emerging cyber technologies, specifically AI-enabled security tools, for efficacy and applicability to the requirements of DoD. Section 833 amends 10 U.S.C.

Government 40

Government Government Export Data 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

For the first time, we will also hear from acquisition leaders with the Commodity & Services Acquisition Center (CSAS) and the Denver Logistics Center (DLC)! JWCC recently surpassed $1 billion in total value, with over 65 task orders awarded. The VA OSDBU has also been invited to participate with a tabletop.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Networking Budget 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

GSA is also looking to reduce PALT through oral and video presentations for technical evaluations. The overall improvement in grades can be primarily attributed to major improvements in the Chief Information Officer (CIO) investment evaluation and cloud computing categories.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Price Buyers 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Maintaining Compliance as a Federal Contractor Maintaining compliance as a federal contractor is crucial for long-term success. Regular Updates and Revalidation To stay eligible for federal contracts, SAM registration must be revalidated every 12 months.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Federal News Network

AUGUST 1, 2024

The results of the pilot will be helpful as we evaluate security considerations regarding access and as we consider ways to leverage AI with appropriate risk-management safeguards as envisioned by Executive Order 14110, OMB Memorandum M-24-10, the AI in Government Act and the Advancing American AI Act.”

Evaluation 91

Evaluation Bidding Contract Data 91

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

5] Small Business Participation Evaluation Factor A solicitation with a small business participation evaluation factor required large business offerors to provide copies of “enforceable” small business teaming agreements with the offer. The guidance also instructs VA staff to limit the sharing and saving of data on VA systems.

E-procurement 98

E-procurement Procurement Procurement Contracts Supply Chain 98

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

Roberts shares VHA’s key procurement and logistics developments, including the focus on supply chain resiliency, the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) contract vehicle, and a recent logistics conference. Finally, both guests share how their experiences as veterans and customers of VHA have guided their leadership at the agency.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Bidding 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

AI Safety Institute (AISI)” and address the lack of standardized processes for agencies’ evaluation of AI systems before deployment. The AISI will create evaluation tools, test AI models and safeguards, issue guidance on AI safety and risk management, and conduct technical research. million to install and evaluate the systems.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Evaluation E-procurement Manufacturing 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

However, during the pandemic, these concepts have “hamstrung” many organizations causing them to re-evaluate many of these strategies. A clear recommendation at the start of the pandemic was for organizations to map their supply chains so they know where their suppliers and key logistic hubs are located.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Supplier Risk Management Inventory 105

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Mr. Thomas had oversight of a diverse team responsible for resource management, portfolio integration, market research, contracting, logistics and sustainment for the coordination and direction of the development of long-term acquisition strategies.

Engineering 105

Engineering Leadership Networking Education 105

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Lisa Sanders, the director of science and technology for Special Operations Forces in the Acquisition, Technology and Logistics office for the Special Operations Command in the Defense Department, said the command is cutting down the time it takes to field capabilities by years. Sanders said SOCOM used this authority in 2023 for about $2.4

Innovation 69

Innovation Participation Contract Logistics 69

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 30, 2024

billion package also includes language calling for the National Academy of Sciences to evaluate the creation of a separate “Cyber Force military branch.” or A private LLM, producing feedback in accordance with evaluations that reviewers have given in the past. According to the Hill , the bill includes a 19.5

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Utilities Evaluation Procurement 40

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

This will impact manufacturers and retailers who rely on these products and labor, the logistics haulers expecting to transport the material, and ultimately the end consumers. . This mapping should include evaluating those key tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers as well as key logistics hubs that could be impacted. .

Risk Management 40

Risk Management Supplier Supply Chain Management 40