Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Data-driven decision-making enables procurement teams to improve performance and align with wider organisational goals including corporate social responsibility and risk management. It focuses on how public sector entities can enhance compliance and transparency. What is Data Analytics in Procurement?

Efficiency 52

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FedScoop

APRIL 30, 2024

OFCCP also noted obligations related to AI with regard to investigations into compliance evaluations and complaints to identify if a contractor is abiding by nondiscrimination requirements. USDA recommends a “human in the loop” in AI implementation for risk mitigation.

Risk Management 95

Risk Management Capacity Transparency Demand 95

Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

Among the most significant draft requirements are those related to the disclosure and transparency of AI and machine learning (ML). By doing so, NIST underscores its commitment to fostering secure, trustworthy, and transparent AI, while also addressing broader implications of bias and accountability.

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Risk Management 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

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 45

Price Transparency Supply Chain Evaluation 45

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Further, suppliers play a pivotal role in innovation, ESG, risk management, quality, supply continuity, and many other critical organizational functions. Ivalua is honored to be recognized in this important evaluation covering a broad range of Procurement and Supply Chain processes. Click here to download a copy of the report.

Supplier 52

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ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

Obviously, these methods of capturing and recording data have limitations, and these limitations can hamper decision making in several ways, and ultimately impact the management and resilience of the organizations supply chain. Transparency, or ability to scale data, across an organization. Risk & Performance Management.

Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Supplier 69

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Create speed and transparency. Set expectations with suppliers.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team Freight 52

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Create speed and transparency. Set expectations with suppliers.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Supplier Procurement Team 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The sole source justification process is rigorous and requires approval from the organization’s procurement services, with steps including the completion and review of a justification form, internal review and approvals, and adherence to transparency and compliance regulations to manage risks effectively.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

ivalua

AUGUST 16, 2021

A checklist guide to getting the most out of your supplier risk management program. This reliance can increase supplier risk or uncover a large source of value and supplier innovation for organizations. . The following are some of the most common objectives for implementing a supplier risk and performance management program. .

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Risk Management 52

ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

Obviously, these methods of capturing and recording data have limitations, and these limitations can hamper decision making in several ways, and ultimately impact the management and resilience of the organizations supply chain. Transparency, or ability to scale data, across an organization. Risk & Performance Management.

Supply Chain 10

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

Opportunity #2: Disaster Risk Management The increase in the frequency and intensity of disasters caused by climate change is a major challenge for the region, given that we are one of the region’s most vulnerable to the negative effects of climate change.

Finance 52

Finance Price Sustainability Capacity 52

Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Detail your methodology to explain how you plan to maintain transparency and address issues promptly. Filing a bid protest can arise from allegations of unfair evaluation practices or other improper actions. Adhering to compliance regulations is critical for maintaining transparency and accountability in government contract management.

Bidding 52

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ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

Challenges in this new manufacturer/supplier partnership Burton cites include: Risk management. This is expected to shift dramatically from emphasizing compliance to adopting a more holistic strategy that looks at total risk exposure.

Supply Chain 45

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Global Sourcing 45

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Key to addressing these challenges is transparency with the client regarding all aspects of the arrangement and ensuring a full understanding of the proposed structure. Sanger explained, her firm was able to develop a strong relationship with the client in offering that level of confidence, faith and risk-sharing. In particular, Ms.

Insurance 52

Insurance Price Risk Management Accountability 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Harwood, and Ashley Powers; Miller & Chevalier Chartered The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a new memorandum at the beginning of October, “Advancing the Responsible Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government” ( M-24-18 ) (the Memo), intended to help “agencies harness the power of AI.”

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Logistics Budget Professional Services 52

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Technology must be employed that supports securely sharing all relevant information between internal stakeholders and suppliers, and it must support effective planning and transparency for project teams. This is a particular risk, rarely discussed, with cloud-based solutions.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Second, the realignment provides an opportunity to increase transparency for customer agencies and industry partners seeking to do business with FAS. The new structure also can enhance transparency with regard to guidance impacting the MAS program. PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example.

Price 52

Price E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The award decisions received protests on the evaluations of small business participation, veteran employment, and relevant experience. In October, COFC ruled that protests involving small business evaluations, veteran employment, and relevant experience could continue. Requests for transparent pricing across the AI lifecycle.

Logistics 52

Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Demand data is shared publicly every other month through GSA’s Vendor Support Center To work towards its goal of “complete transparency” in government procurement purchasing, GSA has expanded its datasets and plans to make more data available over the coming years. GSA is also expanding TDR as an option to additional SINs in August 2024.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Data Price Thresholds 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Section 2(g) refers to AI risk management, and states that It is important to manage the risks from the Federal Government’s own use of AI and increase its internal capacity to regulate, govern, and support responsible use of AI to deliver better results for Americans. Section 10.1(b) Section 10.1(b) Section 10.1(b)

Risk Management 69

Risk Management E-procurement Procurement Evaluation 69

Federal News Network

AUGUST 1, 2024

In a new guide released today, CISA details how agencies can better evaluate the security of the software they purchase. Mona Harrington, assistant director of CISA’s National Risk Management Center, helps lead the task force as co-chairwoman. CISA plays a key role in the Biden administration’s AI efforts.

Supply Chain 119

Supply Chain Supplier Risk Management Purchasing 119

Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Secretary of Energy is directed to develop AI evaluation tools to identify security risks, including nuclear and energy-security threats. The Secretary of Commerce is directed to use the authority of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to require U.S.

Transportation 40

Transportation Transportation Risk Management Education 40

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

On March 28, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Memorandum M-24-10 , Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence (Memo), updating and implementing OMB’s November 2023 proposed memorandum of the same name.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Impact Assessment Innovation Procurement 52

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 Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Seasoned practitioners in public procurement can be jaded from situations that have gone wrong, and it is common for inexperienced public buyers to experience risk aversion and fear of the unknown. Additionally, a simplistic risk transfer strategy may reduce market interest, and the number of bids submitted.

Participation 52

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Seeking Member Feedback on GSA C-SCRM Questionnaire GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service is developing a voluntary Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Assurance Questionnaire for information and communications technology vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Reporting Season Begins Oct.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Contract 52

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 31, 2023

risk management governance] Develop, implement and disclose AI governance and risk management policies, grounded in a risk-based approach – including privacy policies, and mitigation measures, in particular for organizations developing advanced AI systems. Transparency and accountability, principle 3.

Transparency 64

Transparency Accountability Risk Management Evaluation 64

FedScoop

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The document simultaneously identifies areas in the AI supply chain that could be compromised and evaluates the technology for the radiological, nuclear, chemical and biological threats it poses. Other agencies also have new objectives for testing, evaluation and research.

IT 131

IT Supply Chain Risk Management Inventory 131

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published software bill of materials (SBOM) guidance through the third edition of Framing Software Component Transparency: Establishing a Common Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) (dated September 3, 2024) (the Guidance). The Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied the protest. [2]

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Supply Chain Thresholds Sustainability 52

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Non-governmental organizations also navigate these dynamics, while trying to use new laws to boost transparency into the technology and its impact. AI evaluation is an emerging field, which means even creating benchmarks for measuring a technology can present challenges. “I Europe’s path thus far provides important lessons for the U.S.

Transparency 132

Transparency Evaluation Capacity Accountability 132

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The transparency and risk management category has also evolved into a new CIO investment evaluation category, Connolly said in written remarks ahead of the roundtable. Connolly is the ranking member of that subcommittee.

Transparency 124

Transparency Accountability Evaluation Risk Management 124

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Notably, a fundamental element of the Office of Management and Budget’s corresponding guidance ( M-24-10 ) to Biden’s executive order is a risk management structure based on whether uses might impact Americans’ rights or safety. “Republicans are very skeptical of that type of approach,” he said.

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Inventory Innovation Government Government 134