FedScoop

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The legislation , which is called the Drone Evaluation to Eliminate Cyber Threats, or DETECT, Act, could eventually lead to binding rules for the federal agencies that use civilian drones, based on the NIST guidelines. Mark Warner, D-Va., and John Thune, R-S.D.,

Evaluation 125

Evaluation Utilities Manufacturing Budget 125

AWS Public Sector

MAY 7, 2024

ASTERRA , an Israel-based geospatial and Earth observation company, uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help water utilities and a number of industries identify and mitigate pipeline leaks. That’s equal to approximately 1.462 trillion glasses of water.

Sustainability 128

Sustainability Utilities Efficiency Capacity 128

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

By utilizing OMNIA Partners, organizations can secure competitive pricing on security and safety solutions without sacrificing quality. This saves time and reduces the risk of working with unproven vendors, especially when time is of the essence.

Procurement 58

Procurement Procurement Team Supplier Quality 58

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

LLMs also promote consistency in application evaluation, removing potential bias, and provide scalability to handle large volumes of applications, even with surges in numbers like those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proof of residency for three years, evaluated using a scoring system. import json import os import boto3 from boto3.dynamodb.conditions

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Data Import Utilities 52

SmallGovCon

MARCH 26, 2025

Size and status protests, which are reviewed by the SBAs Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), are far less common than GAO protests which protest an evaluation aspect of a solicitation or award. But when they are used they can be a powerful tool to keep contracting dollars intended for small businesses to stay with small businesses.

Contract 66

Contract Government Contracts Procurement Evaluation 66

AWS Public Sector

MAY 31, 2024

You can utilize RAG to reduce hallucinations and answer meaningful business questions with your own proprietary data and business context. The modular architecture thus allows for quick experimentation with each module to evaluate the performance of new features while holding all other variables constant.

Evaluation 128

Evaluation Data Efficiency Integration 128

AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

The key to ensuring security and compliance is ensuring proper documentation and securing the baseline template utilized. AWS recommends customers develop a document as a part of their overall Authority to Operate (ATO) package that addresses the following topics regarding utilizing Auto Scaling groups.

Utilities 78

Utilities Networking Demand Management 78

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 4, 2025

This limits its utility and efficiency for both the Bank and its clients. If such gaps are addressed, the system could give insights on which procurements or projects need the most support, and enable more evaluation, learning and feedback. Currently, STEP lacks benchmarks to monitor performance and the full spectrum of risks.

Procurement 52

Procurement Collaboration E-procurement Procurement Team 52

Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

A small business must meet eligibility criteria set by the SBA, register with SAM, attain small business certifications to participate in government contracting, and then utilize platforms like SAM.gov, dsbs.sba.gov, and Select GCR Pro to discover small business government contractor opportunities.

Government Contracts 98

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

Utilizing resources like SAM.gov and private market intelligence tools can enhance your ability to identify and compete for government contracting opportunities. Securing multi-year contracts involves identifying and evaluating competitive threats. Pricing is key for securing your first federal contract; ensure your bid is competitive.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Federal News Network

JUNE 12, 2024

The study would evaluate whether such a program could rely on location data from employees’ phones. It’s also important that we understand the full extent of the risks and benefits of utilizing this technology to advance the agency’s homeland security mission,” he added. Higgins said he supports TSA’s digital ID initiatives.

Supply Chain 117

Supply Chain Transportation Transportation Manufacturing 117

AWS Public Sector

APRIL 12, 2024

The study found that employers and employees in the education sector anticipate that AI utilization will improve productivity by more than one-third. Access Partnership recently conducted a study commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS) on AI skills across various industries globally—including education.

Education 126

Education Demand Innovation Capacity 126

SmallGovCon

JANUARY 20, 2025

” Drafting the solicitation can help to avoid OCIs: “such as developing a statement of work that does not require contractors to utilize subjective judgment and, when required, soliciting advice from more than one contractor rather than relying on the advice of a single contractor.”

Influencing 105

Influencing Contract Consulting Internal Control 105

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This pilot program could provide an opportunity for the DIB to become more directly involved in CMF operations and evaluations. Independent Evaluation of Requirement for a United States Cyber Force. CMF Occupational Resiliency. Next Generation Cyber Red Teams.

Networking 173

Networking Data Evaluation Government Contracts 173

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Expanding the use of life-cycle assessments Life cycle assessments are a comprehensive evaluation tool used to measure a product’s long-term environmental impact on society, from the raw materials involved in the production process through to the product’s disposal.

Green Public Procurement 78

Green Public Procurement Public Procurement Procurement IT 78

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 23, 2024

First, GAO noted that it is a fundamental principle of federal procurement law that a contracting agency must treat all offerors and evaluate their proposals even-handedly against the solicitation’s requirements and evaluation criteria. On past performance, the agency failed to address quality, and was done only in a summary manner.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Evaluation Price Consulting 52

Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Effectively utilizing these resources can help you identify the best opportunities for your business. Filing a bid protest can arise from allegations of unfair evaluation practices or other improper actions. Regular performance evaluations ensure that contractors meet the high standards expected by government agencies.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

These companies or entities work directly with the federal government, procuring and utilizing resources, and managing subcontractors to meet the contractual obligations outlined in their agreements. The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers various programs and resources designed to support small businesses in federal contracting.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 28, 2025

The contracting authority plays a crucial role in public sector tendering processes by setting contract thresholds and criteria for bid evaluations. When evaluating tender search tools, these hidden costs need to be taken into account. Limitations and Hidden Costs of Free Platforms In fact, free sites can be rather time consuming.

Tender 52

Tender Bidding Supplier E-procurement 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 8, 2024

The agency spent considerable time evaluating all solutions available in the marketplace and the approach to development that it wanted to take. Due to immediate visualization, IDOC was able to evaluate the product, test it continually, and offer feedback along the way.

Management 75

Management Leadership Quality Budget 75

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JUNE 22, 2017

Job Summary: This position is responsible for preparing and coordinating bid and/or proposal solicitation packages consisting of standard terms and conditions; preparing appropriate advertising; establishing vendor lists and responding to questions regarding solicitations.

Purchasing 100

Purchasing Insurance E-procurement Bidding 100

Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

Further analysis should be performed to determine the true ‘total cost of ownership’ of including CON-IT and utilizing a system-of-systems approach and determine if the benefits outweigh the cost,” the authors wrote. Those are the three most common evaluation criteria,” he said. The Defense Logistics Agency also is implementing CON-IT.

Procurement 119

Procurement Electronics Contract Evaluation 119

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

31, 2025 , a little more than a decade after it was introduced as a voluntary instrument intended to help financial institutions pinpoint their risks and evaluate their cyber preparedness. There are some institutions that have [utilized] the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, and transitioning will be potentially challenging,” Kelly said.

Insurance 90

Insurance Supply Chain Utilities Evaluation 90

Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 19, 2024

Does this policy establish that an evaluation cannot be performed on both the basic contract and each established order alternately during the contract term? basic contract or order) to complete an evaluation, that same vehicle must always be used for each performance period of the contract term or until contract completion.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Participation Thresholds Contract 52

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Alteia developed a microservices architecture utilizing Amazon EKS , a managed Kubernetes cluster solution. The combination of cloud-based data availability, powerful cloud computing, and AI has revolutionized the evaluation of large-scale road networks.

Quality 128

Quality Data Transportation Transportation 128

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 22, 2024

” While there is a consensus that the procuring entity is responsible for contract administration , practical implementation and evaluation of this approach have been limited. For goods , the entity using or nearest to where the goods will be utilized should be involved in contract administration.

Contract Administration 59

Contract Administration Contract Tender Procurement 59

Govshop

JANUARY 4, 2024

Overview of Report on Critical Emerging Technology Assessments In Securing America’s Future: A Framework for Critical Technology Assessment , the National Network for Critical Technology Assessment (NNCTA) : Offers a comprehensive framework for evaluating critical emerging technologies in the U.S. What is the mission of the NNCTA?

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Collaboration Integration Integrity 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Learning Objectives We’ll Discuss: Identify techniques to enhance third-party work to minimize the need for post-production remedies Outline metrics for improved developer productivity and modernization initiatives Evaluate ways to include data masking, data classification, data security, etc.,

Government 69

Government Government Participation Data 69

SmallGovCon

JUNE 26, 2024

There was no consideration given to the different labor categories and labor mix, meaning the types and experience levels of the proposed workers or the labor utilization strategies. Questions about this post? Need legal assistance? Call us at 785-200-8919. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

Price 59

Price Sustainability Evaluation Government Contracts 59

GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

When working with federal government contractors, particularly in the federal intelligence sector, it is always fascinating to observe and comprehend how data is utilized, whether it be for identifying opportunities, analyzing past performance, or finding potential partners.

Accountability 59

Accountability Contract Utilities Media 59

GovSpend

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The session showcased how this partnership is transforming the way contractors identify, evaluate, and pursue federal opportunities. Identify Potential Recompetes Utilize Fedmine’s GWAC/IDIQ Center to identify awards relevant to your firm. Why GovSpend + DWPA? How the Two Platforms Work Together 1.

Utilities 52

Utilities Data Bidding Evaluation 52

The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This two-part series discusses the five steps of the procurement journey beginning with concept and development and continuing with posting, evaluation and award. The more complex the procurement the greater the requirement to utilize the above process to develop the procurement strategy to lead to a good procurement outcome.

Procurement 52

Procurement Bidder Procurement Strategies Evaluation 52

FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

He provides technical leadership and guidance for the NG911 Interoperability and Compliance Program designed to ensure that NG911 solutions built by industry will be evaluated for compliance to standards and demonstrated interoperability. This engagement includes industry, academia, public safety practitioners and associations.

Telecommunication 98

Telecommunication Engineering Networking E-auction 98

Oles Morrison

JUNE 2, 2022

Baker utilizes his extensive experience in construction, government contracts and commercial litigation to evaluate and resolve construction disputes involving complex, multi-party cases in Washington state and along the West Coast.

Utilities 52

Utilities Evaluation Efficiency Government Contracts 52

Bonfire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Public water utilities around the country are facing the monumental task of updating aging water systems. This is a topic municipal finance expert and former mayor of Kansas City, Mark Funkhouser, recently sat down to chat about with seasoned finance and water utility leaders. Federal funding initiatives in the U.S.

Finance 59

Finance Management Utilities Efficiency 59

SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Court of Federal Claims, but as GAO is more common for contractors to utilize, we will focus here on GAO. 16, 2020), a contractor–after award decision–raised a concern via post-award protest that the evaluation factors were ambiguous or indefinite. In One Community Auto, LLC , B-419311 (Comp.

Bidding 105

Bidding Import Evaluation Contract 105

The Softly Spark

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Similarly, the EPA’s Safer Choice program evaluates ingredients for their potential impacts on human health and the environment, ensuring that products contain only the least harmful ingredients. Utilizing resources such as Softlys Green Claim Navigator can help in this regard.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Transparency Import Utilities 52