Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

According to the DOJ, UCHealth “violated the False Claims Act in seeking and receiving payment from federal health care programs for visits to its emergency departments, by falsely coding certain Evaluation & Management (E&M) claims submitted to the Medicare and TRICARE programs.”

Demand 105

Demand Evaluation Accountability Government Contracts 105

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 29, 2024

So it’s research and development, it’s testing and evaluation, it’s maintenance of systems, etc., Or are we going to talk about the use of AI in the procurement process that you and I, Tom, often talk about in terms of requests for proposals, statements of work, evaluation of proposals.

Professional Services 108

Professional Services Supply Chain Consulting Evaluation 108

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cyber Command would use contractor personnel to perform “critical CMF work roles,” including duties related to network operations, cyber tool development, and exploitation analysis. This pilot program could provide an opportunity for the DIB to become more directly involved in CMF operations and evaluations.

Networking 173

Networking Data Evaluation Government Contracts 173

GovLoop

AUGUST 5, 2022

Modernized networking solutions can help to close the gaps. Government can leverage advanced networking hardware to support a broader, more holistic approach to cyber defense. A Network-Based Approach. When looking at cyber defense, it makes sense to start with the network, as this is where most cyber exploits originate.

Networking 52

Networking Government Government Evaluation 52

Federal News Network

JUNE 24, 2024

Unpacking the Black Box of Price Analysis Over the last several years, GSA has been using a series of data management tools to support the price evaluation of products under the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. How is BPA pricing, typically volume-based pricing, considered in a price comparison evaluation?

Transparency 94

Transparency Data Procurement Management 94

ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Overseen by a consortium of industry and academic organizations under the leadership of AT&T and Verizon , the ACCoRD project seeks to establish a testing, evaluation and research and development center that will work to test network performance, interoperability and security, the NTIA said Monday.

Networking 52

Networking Telecommunication Evaluation Leadership 52

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

EPA processing,, TDR expansion, and price evaluation procedures). The post An update on FAS first appeared on Federal News Network. Gormley also shares the latest operational trends in the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, including key contracting trends shaping the market (e.g.,

Price 97

Price Evaluation Networking Contract 97

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In an email to staff, obtained by Federal News Network, Hashmi said that the timing is right to make the move as FAS made significant progress with several initiatives over the last several years. GSA's Hashmi leaving at end of the month - Federal News Network) Feds teleworking overseas got a pay raise. State Dept.

IT 122

IT Networking Evaluation Data 122

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 26, 2024

Networking and free builder sessions : Access to registration for no-cost AWS Summit events around the world. Generative AI Innovation Center expertise : Ideate, identify, and implement generative AI solutions securely with guidance from the Generative AI Innovation Center.

Education 140

Education Innovation Participation Evaluation 140

Whistleblower Network News

MAY 29, 2024

million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting claims to Medicare for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures which failed to comply with procedures to evaluate patient suitability. Million in Cape Cod Hospital Settlement appeared first on Whistleblower Network News.

Evaluation 110

Evaluation Demand Participation Integrity 110

Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

The ambiguity of the RFP resulted in 6,700 questions, most of which are not being answered so vendors do not know what to expect or how they will be evaluated.” ” Evaluation criteria remains unclear Nusbaum said the pause is a positive development for the program overall.

Evaluation 116

Evaluation Bidding E-procurement Consulting 116

Federal News Network

AUGUST 21, 2024

SBA is also contemplating eliminating the HUBZone price evaluation preference to HUBZone joint ventures formed under the Mentor-Protégé Program. Second, the HUBZone price evaluation preference is a critical tool that helps HUBZone businesses compete on a level playing field with larger firms. But that’s not all.

Price 103

Price Evaluation Bidding Innovation 103

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Union says loss of pay bonuses at BOP facility will cause major attrition - Federal News Network) The Defense Department's move to zero trust is getting some next level specifics next week. DoD developed a standard template for these reports earlier this year to ensure consistent evaluation criteria.

Contract 111

Contract Supply Chain Evaluation Warehouse 111

FedInsider

JANUARY 24, 2024

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. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

Media 145

Media Leadership Evaluation Management 145

FedInsider

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He also served as the Senior Executive Service as the Executive Director (XD) of the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) Enterprise Networks and Technology Support Directorate (ENTSD) at CBP, as well as serving concurrently in the role of Acting XD of the Border Enforcement and Management Systems Directorate. Air Force and U.S.

Leadership 143

Leadership Networking Participation Data 143

AWS Public Sector

MAY 30, 2024

Within the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, the Division of Medication Error Prevention and Analysis (DMEPA) plays a critical role. This is the first step of our transfer learning process when training convolutional neural networks to identify medically relevant symbols.

Efficiency 128

Efficiency Evaluation Collaboration Innovation 128

Whistleblower Network News

JULY 16, 2024

appeared first on Whistleblower Network News. The data supports a finding that the Dodd-Frank program for incentivizing, protecting, and compensating whistleblowers works well and does not result in the negative findings feared by the [Bank of England].”

Internal Analysis 116

Internal Analysis Data Transparency Evaluation 116

AWS Public Sector

MAY 31, 2024

This modular cloud architecture infrastructure enables the evaluation of vector stores, generative AI models, and more, using different evaluation metrics to optimize the architecture based on domain-specific requirements such as performance, cost, and accuracy. The generated answer is then delivered back to the user.

Evaluation 128

Evaluation Data Efficiency Integrity 128

FedInsider

JULY 23, 2024

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Power grids, water systems, transportation networks and other vital services are essential to communities but lack substantial cyber defenses. Their vulnerabilities make them tempting targets, whether for nation-states or cybercriminals.

Participation 105

Participation Networking Media Transportation 105

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 15, 2024

She complained of numerous retaliatory actions (demotion, downgraded performance reviews, failure to issue awards, failure to issue interim evaluations, unrealistic deadlines, and refusal to staff her office, resulting in an overwhelming and unmanageable workload. Savage alleged that her whistleblowing caused her workplace to turn hostile.

Engineering 122

Engineering Whistle-blowing Evaluation Contract 122

FedInsider

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. For FedInsider, he has written many articles and white papers and acted as the moderator for over 20 interviews featuring federal, state and local officials discussing technology, policy and governmental issues.

Participation 122

Participation Engineering Networking Budget 122

FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The spread of 5G was accelerated by the pandemic, as agencies and businesses alike had to transition to a work-from-home environment, requiring at-home workers to have the same network performance and access as they did in the office. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE.

Telecommunication 98

Telecommunication Engineering Networking E-auction 98

Federal News Network

AUGUST 21, 2024

The RFP, in this case, provided for a two phase evaluation process with the agency evaluating the most important non price evaluation factor in the first phase, which was past performance, experience and team structure. Tom Temin And the GAO then, in evaluating the protest, sided with the agency. From a subcontractor.

Evaluation 105

Evaluation Procurement Contract Price 105

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

On September 11, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Whistleblower Office announced that the Initial Claim Evaluation (ICE) team from the Small Business/Self-Employed Division (SB/SE) had joined the Whistleblower Office as part of its new organizational structure.

Evaluation 111

Evaluation Networking Import Data 111

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This proactive approach involves evaluating operational efficiency, vehicle utilization, and maintenance practices to identify any inefficiencies or areas for improvement. Emphasizing continuous evaluation and adaptation ensures that fleet operations remain optimal and aligned with their evolving needs.”

Management 118

Management Government Government Efficiency 118

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Dion Turner, the supervisory contracting officer at the Interior Department, said while CPARS can be somewhat subjective based on the contracting officer, documentation is key to ensuring fair evaluations. The post State Department wants to see ‘a lot more’ self-assessments from vendors first appeared on Federal News Network.

Chief Procurement Officer 108

Chief Procurement Officer Procurement Evaluation Contract 108

Whistleblower Network News

JULY 17, 2024

Additionally, the Grand and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) have entere d into a five-year Corporate Integrity Agreement that mandates an annual evaluation by an independent review organization of the appropriateness and medical necessity of therapy services billed to Medicare. “As

Integrity 122

Integrity Integration Quality Demand 122

Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

But within three months, and following a series of questions from Federal News Network, and possible pressure from Appian, whose platform the Navy is using to build ePS, NAVWAR said the report is erroneous and has no plans to redo it. Those are the three most common evaluation criteria,” he said.

Procurement 119

Procurement Electronics Contract Evaluation 119

FedInsider

AUGUST 20, 2024

Monday, September 16, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Federal agencies’ systems are targeted by hostile interests all the time, whether it’s through a vulnerability in their networks or through a third-party product. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE.

IT 105

IT Participation Media Networking 105

FedInsider

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Zero trust revolutionizes network security architecture because it is data-centric and designed to stop data breaches. While that is its primary purpose for government, it also increases agility for modern networks that traditional network designs can’t emulate.

Networking 119

Networking Participation Telecommunication Leadership 119

Federal News Network

JULY 10, 2024

So some of those are things that can be mitigated, usually impaired objectivity, which means basically, that you’re evaluating your own work from another contract. Zach Prince You can’t have a situation where you’re evaluating your own work, or where somebody who’s part of your team is evaluating its own work.

Bidder 98

Bidder Contract Evaluation Data 98

FedInsider

APRIL 4, 2024

In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE. For FedInsider, he has written many articles and white papers and acted as the moderator for over 20 interviews featuring federal, state and local officials discussing technology, policy and governmental issues.

Public Private Partnership 115

Public Private Partnership Participation Insurance Balance 115

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 24, 2025

The following diagram shows the modern integrated healthcare and life sciences services ecosystem, which is a network of traditional providers, health plans, pharmacies, and other brick-and-mortar care organizations coupled with cloud service providers and new digital marketplaces, connected medical devices, and of course the healthcare consumer.

Innovation 52

Innovation Integrity Integration Data 52

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The court’s ruling forced GSA to rethink the solicitation for OASIS+ and bring price back as an evaluation factor at the main contract level. Ernst hopeful about fixes to small business contracting first appeared on Federal News Network. There is a real hunger with our small businesses to see this opportunity. The post Sen.

Contract 119

Contract Price Evaluation Bidding 119

FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

For instance, 5G networks must have state-of-the-art security and encryption, since they will be targets of cyber attacks, espionage and data breaches. He is also an industry researcher at the NSF Edge AI Institute, where he explores synergies between networking and AI. There are challenges to incorporating 5G.

Networking 98

Networking Participation Leadership Engineering 98

Federal News Network

JANUARY 9, 2025

And to its credit, the DoD oftentimes provides more than other agencies will give you a redacted source selection decision document, maybe portions of the technical evaluation, so you have some idea of what happened. The post Coming to a contract protest near you, loser pays legal fees first appeared on Federal News Network.

Contract 105

Contract Procurement Bidding Accountability 105