Federal News Network

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Two data points help us understand some important facets of federal contracting. It is important to note that a significant number of protests filed with our Office do not reach a decision on the merits because agencies voluntarily take corrective action in response to the protest rather than defend the protest on the merits.

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Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 24, 2024

He emphasizes the importance of establishing this day to bolster the longstanding consensus that whistleblowers are a cornerstone of U.S. Dellinger affirms that the OSC will play its part by “requiring all agencies participating in our 5 U.S.C. government. Continental Congress in 1778.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

However, it is important to recognize that solicitation tools are distinct from procurement methods. It is worth noting that some procurement systems also use specialized solicitation tools for specific procurement types, such as health procurement, information technology, or non-consulting services.  

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 19, 2023

So it was important to set the bar high and to ensure our vision of procurement as a modern, digital open data-driven public service was strongly reflected. While the resolution text is strong, it could have been possible to go further if the forum were more open to civil society.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 27, 2023

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?

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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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Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The orders awarded seven individual whistleblowers, who included victims of fraud, employees and market participants. Whistleblowers provide information from a variety of vantage points that helps preserve market integrity and fairness,” said Director of Enforcement Ian McGinley.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

Public procurement accounts for around 13-20% of global GDP , so it has the potential to be an important tool for governments to promote gender equality. 1] There are different restrictions that explain this low participation of women-led companies in the awarding of public procurement contracts.

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USFCR

JANUARY 14, 2025

It was designed to lower barriers to entry, enabling more contractorsparticularly small businessesto participate in disaster recovery. Exclusive Opportunities: Access to contracts specifically reserved for Viper Program participants. Monitor Deadlines: Keep track of important dates to stay on top of the process.

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VWV

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It is also important to note that the scope of the exclusion regime has been widened to include associated persons and connected persons. An associated person, such as essential subcontractors, are those a supplier relies on to satisfy the conditions of participation. How is standstill changing and what impact will this have?

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FedScoop

JULY 17, 2024

The Treasury Department and an industry-led nonprofit on Wednesday released secure cloud adoption guidance for financial institutions, the culmination of a year-long effort that the agency’s deputy secretary called “critically important to our work on cybersecurity.”

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2023

So when employers, and in this case we’re speaking about federal contractors enroll in the E-Verify program, they sign a memorandum of understanding to participate. And then employers check employees information against government records to confirm whether or not they’re eligible to work in the U.S. Tom Temin All right.

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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. “We

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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

An important tool in pursuing zero trust is to implement microsegmentation – partitioning a network into small, isolated sections to reduce the attack surface in each section, prevent lateral movement across networks, and lower risk. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Ukraine war demonstrates the importance of that resilience. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 2PM EDT | 90 Minutes | 1.5 Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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FedInsider

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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?

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FedScoop

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

“We need really common operating standards to which we are aggressively held, versus this sort of voluntary, participative notion — ‘get in touch with us when you need it’ kind of thing,” said Jeff King, Treasury’s principal deputy chief information officer. But Spaeth also echoed Pearson’s comments on information-sharing.

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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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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 10, 2025

The challenge: Bridging data silos to gain insights Higher education institutions typically manage student data across two key systems the student information system (SIS) and the learning management system (LMS). The LMS, on the other hand, tracks students digital learning activities and interactions.

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Select GCR

MARCH 11, 2025

The SBA may request additional information or clarification during the application process. If an application is incomplete, the SBA may request additional information or documentation. SBA provides webinars focusing on eligibility and the application process for more information. Proof of U.S.

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 21, 2024

For the former, the information below can serve as a refresher on the basics of economic disadvantage–but also, a source for SBA’s most recent economic disadvantage thresholds (as of 2024, as these are updated periodically for inflation ). And these are an all or nothing package-deal.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MAY 21, 2024

trade actions that have or may impose new or increased tariffs on certain imports of Chinese merchandise and solar products. Section 201 On May 16, 2024, the Biden Administration announced changes to safeguard duties under Section 201 currently in effect on certain solar product imports from numerous countries.

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Similarly, the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the program, making them eligible for set-aside contracts and other socio-economic programs they qualify for, such as small disadvantaged business opportunities.

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Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 19, 2024

provides the policies for federal agencies to establish, record, and maintain contractor past performance information. This article provides some key considerations to enhance the reader’s understanding of the FAR prescriptions, AND, the user/participants experience using the CPARS.

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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. Whether you’re a Chiefs fan, a 49ers fan or a Swiftie, it’s sure to be a good one!

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Obtain a Unique Entity ID (UEI) as part of your entity’s information. It is imperative to gather all required information about your entity for a successful entity registration, including the legal business name, physical address, and taxpayer identification number. Ensure you have the correct physical address of your organization.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Relational contracts are “informal agreements and unwritten expectations between parties, often based on trust, shared goals, and mutual understanding. Hart’s insights strongly resonated with participants from the LAC region, where traditional contracts are often strained by rigid rules.

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GovSpend

JUNE 20, 2024

Participating Agencies It’s worth noting that participating agencies are mandated to allocate 3.2% range For more information on SBIRs visit sbir.gov Contracts Awarded Under SBIRs/STTRs Let’s delve into the contracts awarded through these programs. To see the full report of the SBIRs awarded, click here.

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Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

This commitment is supported by the Small Business Administration (SBA), which plays a crucial role in ensuring that small businesses have the opportunity to participate in government contracts. Participation in government programs can enable small businesses to qualify for contracts set aside for socio-economic demographics.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Learning Objectives We’ll Discuss: Outline the steps to educate and empower the federal workforce on using AI safely—and the importance of keeping a “human in the loop.” 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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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This article will explore what is prime contractor roles, responsibilities, and the importance of prime contractors in government projects. Importance in Government Projects The successful realization of federal contracts greatly depends on prime contractors fulfilling their contractual obligations.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For instance, the departments of Justice and State, as well as the Centers for Disease Control, are trying it out as a way to address voluminous Freedom of Information Act requests. 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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FedScoop

MAY 7, 2024

CBP said it can also receive allegations from private citizens, government agencies, media, non-governmental organizations, and witnesses, but it cannot provide information on the sources of different allegations to protect their safety, citing law enforcement sensitivities. import ban of certain Chinese firms.)

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 23, 2023

” In addition to industry and the labs, the over 65 participant organizations include consumer advocates, academics and other stakeholders, such as the California Energy Commission and the California Air Resources Board — the only two government entity participants. Smart said.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Introduction of the radio was just as important in World War I, while radar and sonar – other forms of conveying crucial information – played an important role in World War II. in Information Sciences in June 2022. The advent of the telegraph was a central part of Civil War strategy and tactics. He graduated with a Ph.D.

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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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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For the past three years, the NDAA has dedicated a separate Title to cyber and cybersecurity, reflecting the increased importance of these issues in Department of Defense (“DoD”) operations. Of particular importance, the bill would require a three-year pilot program under which U.S. Next Generation Cyber Red Teams.

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