Federal News Network

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Government Accountability Office’s annual report to Congress on the state of bid protests always is fascinating. Two data points help us understand some important facets of federal contracting. The SBPCD is the prime contractor’s proposed response to the small business participation evaluation factors.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Want to expand your small business with government contracts? This article covers how a small business government contractor can qualify, find opportunities, and thrive in this space. government has ramped up efforts to reserve more contracts specifically for small businesses. Recognizing the potential, the U.S.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Teamwork is essential when cities and counties plan to buy new systems and equipment, says Gary Mitchell , director of SLED (state, local and education) business development at Iron Mountain Government Solutions , a company that provides secure management of data and assets; it works to protect, connect and activate high-value customer data.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Want to bid on government jobs? Discover how to navigate the process and secure government contracts for your business. Key Takeaways Bidding on government contracts presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially small enterprises, with substantial revenue and credibility benefits.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 24, 2025

In 2016, the government launched Proyecto Integral de Reurbanizacin (PIRU), an ambitious urbanization initiative aimed at improving housing and infrastructure in informal settlements. Their neighborhood, though full of life, remained almost invisible to the city around them. Grecia Guzmn, Villa 20 resident Today, Villa 20 is changing.

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APRIL 26, 2024

Introducing the Client Success Government Marketing Program (CSGMP) – the ultimate solution in government marketing! CSGMP stands out as the premier marketing program designed specifically to drive success in the government sphere. Prepare to excel in government procurement with our strategic and informative program.

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FedInsider

JULY 16, 2024

In fact, recent research suggests that it’s the most important factor for career performance over time and can predict future organizational performance. Government agencies are searching for effective strategies to enhance employee resilience, well-being, engagement and reach their goals in a post-pandemic world.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 6, 2024

MPP JV awards may also incentivize federal government customers—simultaneously getting closer to meeting their set-aside quotas and getting the know-how, qualifications, resources, and personnel of more experienced (typically larger) contractors. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news? call at 785-200-8919.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Recently, governments at various levels recognized the pivotal role played by small enterprises, allocating substantial funds to support their development. In this blog, we delve into the agencies and departments of the government that invested in small businesses throughout the year, exploring the impact it had on government contracting.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A newly released 2024 E-Government Survey from the United Nations paints a picture of significant progress in the global pursuit of digital government. The findings are based on a combination of factors, including online government services, telecommunications infrastructure, adult literacy and digital participation.

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GovLoop

JUNE 21, 2023

Increasingly, government leaders recognize the need to approach cybersecurity in the same way they approach public health: There must be a holistic network in which the well-being of individuals, or individual systems, depends on and benefits the well-being of others. Here are examples of collaborative efforts already underway.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A prime contractor is a company or entity hired directly by the federal government to oversee and execute large-scale projects. This article will explore what is prime contractor roles, responsibilities, and the importance of prime contractors in government projects.

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MARCH 11, 2025

The federal government aims to allocate at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses annually. Being WBENC-certified provides access to procurement executives and supplier diversity at major corporations and government entities. providing a wide network of support.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 1, 2024

This week, the Coalition for Government Procurement held two important training courses for our members – MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts and GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

However, it is important to recognize that solicitation tools are distinct from procurement methods. This method is typically used to encourage participation from domestic suppliers and contractors. Policies governing Shopping typically require quotations from at least three vendors.

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Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 24, 2024

The establishment of a permanent Whistleblower Appreciation Day reinforces the longstanding bipartisan consensus that whistleblowers serve an invaluable role in our government,” Dellinger said. “By He emphasizes the importance of establishing this day to bolster the longstanding consensus that whistleblowers are a cornerstone of U.S.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

As we celebrate, we find ourselves at the crossroads of progress and potential, confronting the myths holding women back from participating in public procurement and attaining certain heights in leadership. Myth 1: Women-led and -owned businesses cannot successfully deliver government contracts Women are excelling in business.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 10, 2024

He seeks employment, leaves the government, and joins the contractor. And he left and joined Raytheon and then began representing Raytheon back to the government as a concern. This guy VK was not actually negotiating for the government. And somebody from the government raised the issue internally. Tom Temin Right?

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We should pay credit to the remarkable tenacity and leadership from the French government who proposed the resolution and who pushed for the most ambitious and inclusive set of norms possible, even in a very challenging geopolitical environment.

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

There’s never a convenient time for a full or even a partial government shutdown, but we’ve reached the beginning of the end of another fiscal year with the likelihood of a shutdown rising. What are you hearing mostly from the folks who are on the government contracting side? Eric White Yeah.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that agencies are not consistent in checking the E-verify system, as part of their contractor oversight. Tom Temin But as the process works, if you want someone to work for your company, that person has to get the eligibility from the government. How does it work? Do you think.

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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This slogan fits into the Department of Defense mindset, which is always focused on how to reduce risk, but it’s a challenge to apply it to the federal government’s largest agency. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the following paragraphs, we will explore the key elements of this transformative agenda and the opportunities for action available to governments in the region. As a result, addressing passive waste through capacity-building measures can generate large savings for governments. What is Smart Public Procurement?

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This week in federal government contracting news had some important updates, including a new GSA schedule catalog platform, a report on savings in software purchases, and a revamped SBA training program from small businesses. 2, 2024 first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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FedInsider

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Thursday, January 11, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | Training Certificate Recent headlines have been full of stories about state and local governments and school systems being targeted by malicious actors. And these organizations are likely to face tight budgets and limited manpower to deal with a cyber threat.

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FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

The ever-increasing backlog of Freedom of Information Act requests for federal agencies is due in part to technological issues facing the workers charged with fulfilling them, a new Government Accountability Office report found. We now have the ability in our FOIA office to search our agency’s email system,” one focus group participant said.

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Federal News Network

MAY 30, 2024

And that’s been one of the reasons that the number of small businesses participating in the defense market has dramatically decreased over the last ten years. We live in this highly regulated world of government procurement and there are so many rules, they become a habit at some point. And what does the memo specifically say?

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Whistleblower Network News

JULY 16, 2024

The government alleges that Armstrong Group knowingly violated the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) rules for the High-Cost Program and submitted improper costs to inflate the subsidies received from the federal Universal Service Fund (USF). Department of Justice toward this important objective.”

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Many federal contractors know of and participate in the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program. Currently, the DoD’s Mentor-Protégé Program has a deadline for hopeful participants to apply for inclusion. Also, the DoD will remove the deadline to apply to participate in the program. So, there is still a period for comments.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

This vision aligns with the aspirations of many governments: leveraging technology to enhance public services , reduce costs, and promote sustainability. Far from being a mere bureaucratic task, procurement is the mechanism through which governments acquire the infrastructure and technology needed for this transformation.

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Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 11, 2024

“The program encourages early and voluntary self-disclosure of criminal conduct by individual participants in certain non-violent offenses,” the SDNY’s press release explains. “In Under all these programs whistleblowers who have participated in illegal conduct can still qualify for a reward.” whistleblower laws and policy.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

I suggest you take a look at that post, but the proposed changes to the 8(a) Program are also quite important to review. This should give contractors more leeway to take on new ownership from other 8(a) Program participants, or a contractor in their same industry. SBA now proposes to up those percentages to 20% and 30% respectively.

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Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 23, 2023

Lawmakers are currently undertaking the arduous process of reconciling these bills, while jockeying to include topics of importance in the final legislation. The NDAA is a “must pass” set of policy programs and discretionary authorizations to fund Department of Defense (“DoD”) operations.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As Americans’ expectations of government services continues to grow, harnessing generative AI (GenAI) provides leaders with opportunities to improve delivery through streamlined software development, enhanced workforce efficiency, and strategic decision-making. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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MARCH 19, 2024

These businesses are important because they bring the unique skills and experiences gained during military service into the business world. Government agencies and big companies often give special opportunities to VOSBs, like contracts and resources, to help them grow. With fewer competitors, VOSBs have a better chance of winning bids.

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Whistleblower Network News

JULY 31, 2024

July 30 was National Whistleblower Day and a number of federal agencies celebrated the day by highlighting the importance of whistleblowers and educating employees about their whistleblower rights. We hope to see each agency participate this year,” wrotes NWC Executive Director Siri Nelson in the letters.

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AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 25, 2024

We’ve seen participants in the Health Equity Initiative create incredible solutions that effectively address the equity gaps in accessing quality health services. Eighty percent of health and quality-of-life outcomes as well as health risks are driven by these factors. Jacaranda Health is looking to help reduce these numbers.

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