FedInsider

MAY 3, 2024

Then there are government-only policies, such as the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), with their own reporting requirements for agencies. In many of these cases, utilizing a network microsegmentation approach can lighten the load of compliance reporting.

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FedInsider

JULY 29, 2024

Less attention has been paid to how AI can be utilized to improve cybersecurity. The research firm IDC in its report, AI and Cybersecurity in Federal, State, and Local Governments , noted that AI is already having an impact through intelligent automation. elections Complimentary Registration Accreditation: Participants can earn 1.5

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Media Participation Project Management Utilities 95

Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 6, 2024

In the competitive world of government contracting, accurate cost estimating is crucial for successful proposals. Let’s explore seven proven techniques that will help you master this essential skill and improve your chances of winning contracts.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Price Accountability Education 52

Select GCR

APRIL 16, 2024

Financial opportunities for veteran-owned businesses are ample, ranging from micro-grants to larger funding competitions and SBA loans, with particular support for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses in obtaining government contracts. But the learning doesn’t stop there. But the learning doesn’t stop there.

Networking 52

Networking Education Participation Utilities 52

GovSpend

JUNE 20, 2024

The last extension in FY 22 extended the program through September 30th, 2025, and showcased the federal government’s enduring commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurial advancement. Participating Agencies It’s worth noting that participating agencies are mandated to allocate 3.2%

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Contract Innovation Participation Utilities 105

Select GCR

JULY 16, 2024

The program aims to foster the growth and development of these businesses by providing access to government contracts, specialized business training, and networking opportunities. One of the primary benefits of 8(a) certification is access to federal government contracting opportunities.

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Select GCR

JULY 16, 2024

The program aims to foster the growth and development of these businesses by providing access to government contracts, specialized business training, and networking opportunities. One of the primary benefits of 8(a) certification is access to federal government contracting opportunities.

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Participation Government Contracts Contract Procurement 52

Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 23, 2023

Further, although this working group will be required to submit an initial report and annual reports to Congress, it is not clear how the reports’ findings will be addressed in practice, particularly without involvement of industry participants in the working group. The House bill also expands Section 215 of the James M.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The feedback is anonymous, unless the participant self-identifies in the survey. Actual and potential offerors can participate in the survey by selecting the following link: [link]. (b) b) The Contracting Officer will not review the information provided until after contract award and will not consider it in the award decision.

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Participation Utilities Government Contracts Contract 43

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 6, 2023

It is in the best interest of the government to apply whistleblower protections through a clause in all federal government contracts.” However, prior public comments showed mixed support for the rule, which would move some contracts out of the 8(a) program.

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Purchasing Thresholds Quantity Contract 104

SmallGovCon

MARCH 28, 2024

If you are a small business government contractor who ever utilizes subcontractors to complete federal set-aside contracts, knowing what a “similarly situated entity” is for a given contract is vital to your success. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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Thresholds Contract Utilities Government Contracts 82

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 4, 2024

Strategies for Maximizing Public Contracting in Rural Areas Leverage Federal Funding and Grants : Rural communities should actively seek federal funding opportunities that aim to improve infrastructure and create better markets.

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Supply Chain Contract Government Contracts Demand 40

Select GCR

AUGUST 6, 2024

Prime contractors are primary entities responsible for managing and executing a contract. They agree with a client or an owner, typically for large-scale projects such as construction, government contracts, or major corporate initiatives. How do you find a Prime contractor?

Contract 52

Contract Government Contracts Collaboration Utilities 52

SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

What is unclear from all this is how such a change will be interpreted for entity-owned 8(a) Program participants, such as those owned by Alaska Native Corporations or Native-American entities. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? Call us at 785-200-8919.

Evaluation 76

Evaluation Government Contracts Contract Accountability 76

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. His specialty is in helping organizations utilize and implement modular-based open system solutions to drive tangible business and mission outcomes.

Networking 139

Networking Participation Inventory Management Engineering 139

SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

To qualify to participate in the HUBZone program (among many other items) a business must have at least 35% of its employees residing within a HUBZone. SBA makes specific mention of contractors utilizing third-party employment agencies. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? call at 785-200-8919.

Utilities 71

Utilities Participation Government Contracts Contract 71

Government Contracts Legal Forum

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

On November 29, Marathon filed an agency-level protest challenging the solicitation’s inclusion of the non-manufacturer rule at FAR 52.219-33, claiming the rule would preclude small-business participation in the procurement. On January 17, 2024, the VA issued a written decision denying Marathon’s agency-level protest.

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IT Utilities Manufacturing Bidding 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 21, 2024

On March 5, 2024, a federal judge in Texas struck down a federally-sponsored racial preference extended to minority groups seeking to access capital and government contracts. What does Nuziard mean for government contractors and private businesses? Minority Business Development Agency (“ Nuziard ”). The post Nuziard v.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Participation Government Government 52

FedInsider

JULY 10, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART? CART feed can be viewed on desktop, laptop, tablet or Smartphone.

Consulting 52

Consulting Participation Engineering End to End 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

As you have become accustomed to, both days will conclude with a networking reception that encourages all conference participants to continue conversations from the day, collaborate with other procurement professionals, and build valuable connections. This would be a big win for software companies that sell indirectly to the Government.

E-procurement 98

E-procurement Procurement Procurement Contracts Supply Chain 98

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

How the School of Applied Research in Public Procurement trained community leaders to dig into government contracting issues in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. But thanks to the hard work of the participants and their close cooperation with mentors, the intake of the second course surpassed the first.

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Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Participation 52

Select GCR

MAY 21, 2024

Effectively bidding on government transportation contracts involves utilizing databases like Sam.gov and Select GCR Pro to find opportunities based on specific criteria, along with gaining support from contracting experts and ensuring compliance with legal and certification prerequisites.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Freight Government Government 52

Select GCR

APRIL 30, 2024

WOSB certification connects you with other women-owned businesses, industry groups, and government agencies focused on promoting diversity and inclusion. By obtaining this certification, you gain access to specialized government contracts and procurement opportunities designated specifically for WOSBs.

Networking 98

Networking Government Contracts Supplier Contract 98

Select GCR

MARCH 23, 2023

Over 90% of veteran owned businesses do not bid on government contracting opportunities. Government wants to encourage veteran owned small business by designating a portion of annual Government Contract revenue to small business. In 2018, 23% of all government contracts are set aside for small business.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Participation Government 52

FedInsider

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Forces-Iraq, responsible for tracking and validating ISR platform and mission assessments and driving ISR collection strategy and asset utilization for the region. At the U.S.

Data 97

Data Engineering Participation Product Management 97

SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

” SBA feels the provisions simply isn’t being utilized. ” So, the 20% floor will stay in place if you have won a HUBZone contract in the last year. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? Call us at 785-200-8919.

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Contract Government Contracts Import Utilities 57

Select GCR

MARCH 12, 2024

By aligning yourself with prime contractors, you position your company to participate in projects that demand specialized skills, resources, and expertise. Other than small businesses that hold primary status on contracts must utilize small businesses to fulfil their obligations.

Networking 52

Networking Electronics Utilities Supply Chain 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The kind of certification necessary will be dependent on the level of security necessary for the information generated or stored under the contract. There are two sets of rules that will be utilized when the CMMC program is fully formed. The VA OSDBU has also been invited to participate with a tabletop. 26, 2023, and the U.S.

Contract 52

Contract Procurement Bidding Consulting 52

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

JULY 26, 2022

First, a small business that “previously participated in a joint venture with another business concern (whether or not the other concern was small) may use the past performance of the joint venture with the small business’ offer on a prime contract.”

Evaluation 40

Evaluation Utilities Contract Participation 40

Federal News Network

JANUARY 12, 2024

The apparent success of SEWP V makes the decision to use a revenue-based overall contract NAICS code even more concerning. This decision could restrict the ability for small businesses to access task orders and prevent them from fully participating in SEWP VI.”

Business Strategy 59

Business Strategy Consulting Contract Thresholds 59

Federal News Network

JANUARY 19, 2024

They just don’t want to bid on government contracts because federal government contracts and a lot of state government contracts come with rules for your carbon footprint, rules for your labor practices, yes, for your DEI, you name it. And I think government community is working.

Manufacturing 93

Manufacturing Contract Supply Chain Procurement 93

Select GCR

AUGUST 13, 2024

By adhering to the federal acquisition regulation, the database maintains the integrity of federal procurement by including exclusions that list parties prohibited from participating in federal award programs. For businesses, registering with SAM.gov is not just a formality but a necessity to be eligible for federal contracts and grants.

Accountability 52

Accountability Efficiency Transparency Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

Acquisition Excellence Award Presented to an organization or individual for outstanding performance over the year in meeting the mission-critical needs of a Federal agency through a government contract.

E-procurement 64

E-procurement Sustainability Collaboration Procurement 64

Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

Air Force with the expectation that its contract will continue to be renewed during the foreseeable future. That means daily detailed attention to timesheets, payroll records, utilization reports, and other records that will capture the particulars as to how the delay/disruption impacts the contractor. Ideally, copious record-keeping.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 29, 2024

President—and General—Eisenhower recognized that equity dictates that small businesses be given a fair opportunity to compete for government contracts. Awarding contracts to small businesses that are not adding value to goods and services should not be the primary barometer of success.

Purchasing 49

Purchasing Business Strategy Integration Integrity 49

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

GSA Seeking SAM.gov Usability Testers GSA’s Integrated Award Environment (IAE) is seeking volunteers who use SAM.gov and related systems to participate in usability testing. Participants will also preview upcoming improvements that are planned for future release and provide input to development teams on these features.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Networking Budget 52

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

We were doing a regulatory training event talking about export controls, government contracting, the couple of other topics out in Albuquerque earlier this year. If your industry, it’s 500 general admission, but students in government, it’s 250. As we’re going to talk about with the Space Nuclear Policy Summit.

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Insurance Import Education Government 59