FedScoop

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Our federal government spends billions of taxpayer dollars every year on software licenses alone. This commonsense bill will reduce waste, strengthen cybersecurity and modernize government operations.” Most of these software license purchases are purposeful, but some are redundant, duplicative, simply unnecessary,” he said.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Technologies once relied on to manage this process and reduce knowledge loss are no longer able to do so in an efficient, transparent way—skyrocketing costs, zapping institutional knowledge and worse. As we stand on the brink of a new technological era, the message for government agencies is clear: the future is now, and the future is AI.

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GovCon Wire

JULY 12, 2024

By Amy Hilbert, executive vice president of government solutions at Casepoint A compromised password can lead to identity theft, a phishing attack can disrupt a major corporation’s operations and a ransomware attack can paralyze an entire industry for days. What about

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Select GCR

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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FedScoop

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Procurement is also a challenge for the FBI, staffers said, because most commercially available AI products do not have adequate transparency of their software components. The FBI has, however, leveraged an ongoing partnership with the National Institute of Standards and Technology to test the accuracy of some facial recognition products.

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Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

How do I get government contracts? Key Takeaways Government contracts offer significant growth opportunities for small businesses, with federal agencies allocating at least 23% of contracting dollars to small businesses annually. The federal government has a strong commitment to supporting small businesses in federal contracting.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 24, 2025

We saw a unique opportunity to make government work better, converting taxpayer money fairly and effectively into schools, roads, hospitals and vital services that we all need. We were never just after a bit more transparency though, we wanted to transform how procurement is done.

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Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Trying to figure out how to get a government contract? Key Takeaways The federal government provides a plethora of government contractor opportunities, organized by NAICS codes, requiring awareness of various types of contracts and agency-specific needs such as cybersecurity readiness for the Department of Defense.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 21, 2024

Just last month, at the Coalition’s Spring Training Conference, a panel of government and industry practitioners engaged in a fascinating discussion on how AI supports agency procurement operations. With this transparency, contractors would be able to use the tools to conduct their own analysis in support of their proposal preparation. (Of

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

In my experience working with city governments, I’ve seen firsthand cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Sacramento, and St. These factors mean that governments must do more with less. Today’s situation has become increasingly dire for many municipalities that once relied on robust federal funding and a strong market.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Government expenditure through public procurement is essential since it ensures that there are contracts available to be bid in a fair, open, and competitive manner. Businesses can increase their chances of obtaining government procurement opportunities while lowering compliance risks by being aware of these regulations.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The firm offers solutions for cities , other governments and corrections. Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. In 2024, governments face challenges when they buy technology, Cunningham tells Co-op Solutions.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

Governments encourage public sector organizations, businesses, and citizens to embrace digital technologies and practices through a range of incentives. They create an enabling culture for innovation and promote transparency and trust in digitized services.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 3, 2024

It should be simple to build digital platforms that offer people reliable, clear ways to access government services such as healthcare, business registration, and welfare payments. DOS supported bespoke teams such as developers, researchers, designers, and delivery leaders to complement the in-house government team.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 15, 2025

Topics include: Four common mistakes that agencies make in their identity verification programs How to reduce the “time tax” on constituents using services that require identity verification The importance of having transparency into the verification process, providing context for each decision made Favorite

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Select GCR

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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FedScoop

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Modern, cloud-based systems will improve transparency, be more user friendly and provide more efficient service, the spokesperson said. However, the spokesperson said in-house staff will be heavily involved in reviewing and validating the outcomes of the redeveloped code.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 31, 2023

Neurodivergent individuals could be part of the untapped talent pool that meets the demand for cyber, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other skills that government leaders agree are hard to find — and even harder to retain. Federal, state and local government agencies concur that recruiting talent has changed with the pandemic.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In 2019, the then Pakatan Harapan (PH) Government introduced the National Anti-Corruption Plan 2019-2023 (NACP), a comprehensive five-year roadmap aimed to combat corruption and address critical governance challenges. In 2022, a new unity government was formed under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim coalition’s leadership.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As a result, even when small businesses offer innovative, cost-effective solutions that meet the needs of the government, their opportunities to be selected are significantly reduced. However, the process often lacks transparency, and without active enforcement, many small businesses find themselves left out of the equation.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Efforts to create such guidance and best practices began around April with a request for information by the AI and Open Government Data Assets Working Group within the department’s Data Governance Board. Other challenges for the department include data sensitivity and transparency, Osborn said.

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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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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

As six out of 10 government finance teams still rely on manual reconciliation , the survey findings echo this, in which 46.1% The most prominent issues include delinquent payments, lack of compliance and the complexities involved in collecting payments for various government services.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This week has been busy in the federal government contracting world with multiple developments highlighting key areas of government procurement, spending transparency, and small business support. Happy Friday the 13th! We hope you have a good week.

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Transparency Government Contracts Procurement Contract 109

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

While it aligns with Liberia’s approach, the Model Law places greater emphasis on transparency, the documentation of justification for using restricted bidding, and minimizing disruptions to competition. Policies governing Shopping typically require quotations from at least three vendors.

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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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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Mexico City has devised an efficient, participatory, and transparent approach to seek input from potential suppliers and the public on draft contracting documents before a formal call to tender is announced. There are several benefits to this transparent discussion. It all starts with procurement.

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Redstone Government Consulting

APRIL 25, 2024

Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 420 outlines accounting standards for Independent Research and Development (IR&D) and Bid & Proposal (B&P) costs incurred by government contractors, ensuring consistent and transparent reporting.

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Accountability Bidding Transparency Government 105

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

As Australia moves forward with its National framework for the assurance of artificial intelligence in government , Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to helping our customers implement AI solutions that align with Australia’s AI Ethics Principles. Each dimension is explored in depth in our responsible use of machine learning guide.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Well, the government isn’t making chip supply chains. They know the governance structure around it and they can apply their solutions in a way that makes sense, is what we’re looking for. The consulting piece where you’ve got individuals who are technical experts who can advise the government.

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Professional Services Supply Chain Consulting Evaluation 109

Redstone Government Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act (FFATA) requires prime contractors to report their first-tier subcontracts and grant recipients to report their first-tier subawards using the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System website.

Transparency 52

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FedTech Magazine

MARCH 30, 2023

It also involves deciding how to model and use the data to enhance services, increase government transparency and aid in better policy development. The benefits of advanced analytics vary depending on what an agency is attempting to…

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FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

Event Location Hilton Albany 40 Lodge Street Albany, NY 12207 Featured Speakers: Jane Norris × Jane Norris Contributing Editor Jane Norris a contributing editor to FedInsider, is committed to advancing government communications and putting people first in every regard. Jane brings a lifetime career in media and government to her role.

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AWS Public Sector

JULY 24, 2024

Government organizations face challenges that include tight budgets and rapidly evolving citizen demands. In the UK, 44 local government bodies—called councils—use an open approach to share expertise and pool resources to transform their web publishing platforms using LocalGov Drupal. website, launched in 2012.

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Government Government Collaboration Transparency 72

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Transparency International UK (TI-UK) just dropped a damning report on the UK’s pandemic-era procurement of PPE. It was even worse than we thought: Massive Spending: The UK government handed out a staggering £48 billion in Covid-related contracts across 400 public bodies and 5,000 deals. These were all strategies available to the UK.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In a LinkedIn post published Thursday, the consulting firm said it will provide DLA with a platform to advance the development of a secure and transparent digital contracting framework designed to improve the government […]

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Space Force colonel, as government programs director, Fierce Network reported Monday. In this capacity, Landry will facilitate engagement with Department of Defense communities to advance data sharing, collaboration, transparency and adoption of commercial platforms. Iridium Communications has named Kalliroi Landry, a retired U.S.

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