GovSpend

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Paige emphasized the importance of assessing a vendor’s credibility and reliability using historical data, including which government agencies they’ve worked with and whether they deliver goods and services on time. Verifying Vendors for Credibility and Reliability: The first topic covered was the crucial process of vendor verification.

Procurement 105

Procurement Price Purchasing Bidding 105

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

AUGUST 23, 2023

It formalises the gathering, analysis and application of information to assist companies in aligning their purchasing strategy with their goals and securing the best possible value. In this post, we explain what strategic sourcing is, why it is important and how it can be implemented. Why is strategic sourcing important?

Strategic Sourcing 52

Strategic Sourcing Import Total Cost of Ownership IT 52

FedScoop

JUNE 26, 2024

Upcoming pilots The first pilot Mill addressed involves secure software development tied to FedRAMP’s significant change request process, and the second is a partnership with the Defense Information Systems Agency for a “trusted authorizing partner approach,” offering a speedier timeline with the same level of scrutiny for review.

Capacity 127

Capacity Import Government Government 127

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The HR Line of Business and Quality Service Management Office completed this year-old effort earlier this summer to update the HR business reference architecture. We also posted in July on Regulations.gov another product called the human capital information model. This gets more into the technical area of the data standards.

Management 111

Management Quality Data Import 111

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 3, 2024

To help tackle the issue, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is supporting AirGradient , a manufacturer of affordable and accurate air quality monitors, to launch an air quality tracking program with Mechai Bamboo School. Students from the Mechai Bamboo School pose with one of the air quality monitors. School chairman Mechai Viravaidya.

Quality 81

Quality Education Data Public Goods 81

GovLoop

MAY 12, 2023

Data visibility is just what it sounds like: the ability to see and access information. But it’s a hot topic for government agencies for more complex reasons, many associated with how it can support cybersecurity efforts and compliance requirements.

Data 98

Data Quality Collaboration Import 98

ivalua

JANUARY 14, 2020

As more procurement and supply chain processes become digitized, the importance of high quality, well managed data will skyrocket. State University has conducted a Supply Chain Data Quality and Data Governance Study. Key finding #1: Data Quality is Improving. Key finding #1: Data Quality is Improving.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Quality Data Government 8

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cross-departmental collaboration and scalable solutions are important to maximizing ROI and adapting to changing citizen demands within budget constraints.” Additionally, it’s important to plan for the entire product lifecycle, factoring in system maintenance, upgrades and eventual replacement when considering budget constraints.”

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

But effective implementation of these plans is being hampered by a lack of reliable, factual and understandable information sources for citizens and civil society to monitor the operations of state-owned mining companies for efficiency and corruption risks. Enter Data Club This is where our work at the Mongolian Data Club comes in.

Data 123

Data Corruption Supplier Media 123

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Go to the following link for information on Nintex’s work with governments. One of the most important factors for local governments to consider before purchasing any new technology is how quickly and effectively it can be integrated into an organization’s existing tech stack without disrupting day-to-day operations.

Total Cost of Ownership 110

Total Cost of Ownership Cost of Ownership Buyers Buying Process 110

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Bridging the digital divide: Implementing open procurement for effective digital transformation Digital transformation is arguably the most important administrative undertaking of governments around the world. Access to technical expertise Problem: Lack of specific technical expertise for informed choices within government.

Procurement 138

Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 138

FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

As a result, the officials — who are responsible for data and AI initiatives in their bureaus — are also playing an important role in the department’s efforts to support its international affairs work. “We Khan said that improved the quality of the data and saved more than 600 labor hours.

Data 126

Data Collaboration Efficiency Accountability 126

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The subcommittee decided that recommendations on AI field testing would fill an important gap. It’s a win-win … if we can really get the best information, high-quality information, [on] what’s working and what’s not.”

Impact Assessment 119

Impact Assessment Inventory Transparency Quality 119

AWS Public Sector

JULY 23, 2024

The tech industry in the state of Texas is booming, with a growing demand for skilled workers in cloud, information technology (IT), software development, and data analytics roles. As the pace of technological change advances in every market, the need for a globally diverse, digitally skilled pipeline has never been more important.

Education 122

Education Demand Collaboration Quality 122

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As one of only two Beneficiary and Family Centered Care-Quality Improvement Organizations (BFCC-QIO) in the US, the company helps more than 140 million Medicare beneficiaries access and protect their Medicare rights to improve quality of care. And the benefits don’t stop there.

Quality 72

Quality Efficiency Data Innovation 72

Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 30, 2024

These channels not only minimize the risk of exposure—which otherwise deters many potential whistleblowers—but, in turn, the risk of losing invaluable insider information.

Quality 105

Quality Accountability Networking Import 105

Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

‘Participation’ describes how people get involved in decisions which affect or are important to them. Register your interest To find out more information about the Participation Framework Agreement please see the Prior Information Notice on Public Contracts Scotland.

Framework Agreement 78

Framework Agreement Participation Supplier Public Procurement 78

Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 21, 2023

Particularly when taken together, those data support the idea that the bid protest system serves a necessary and important oversight function, improving the integrity and quality of government contracting actions. There is also significant uncertainty about how the pilot program would work in practice, were it implemented.

Bidding 130

Bidding Quality Sustainability Accountability 130

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.

Public Procurement 140

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement IT 140

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 2, 2024

In response to the information communicated to the market via the bidding documents , the market submits offers or bids which will be the actual basis of contracts when accepted. Quality Requirements : They describe the quality and specifications of the goods , services , or works required.

Public Procurement 91

Public Procurement Bidding Procurement Bidder 91

Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Increased Access and Equity: Culturally informed services ensure inclusivity and fairness, bridging gaps in service delivery across diverse demographic groups. A study featured on GovLoop highlights the strategic advantage of cultural competence in improving service quality and addressing racial and ethnic disparities.

Import 40

Import Contract Leadership Government Contracts 40

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The Growing Need for Enhanced Event Safety With the increasing frequency of large-scale events, procurement teams are tasked with finding reliable, high-quality solutions for crowd control and event safety. With OMNIA Partners, procurement teams have access to a portfolio of suppliers who provide quality, compliance, and reliability.

Procurement 58

Procurement Procurement Team Supplier Quality 58

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This shift in ownership and governance is underpinned by the principle of data as a product (DaaP), where data is treated as a valuable, high-quality asset, just like any physical product an organization offers. This includes defining product requirements, managing product lifecycles, and ensuring product quality and consistency.

Data 75

Data Management Quality Supply Chain 75

Federal News Network

JUNE 24, 2024

At the same time, current experience raises important policy considerations and questions for stakeholders across the procurement community. Of course, any access to this information would be contingent on ensuring the pricing data was sanitized to protect competitively sensitive pricing information.)

Transparency 98

Transparency Data Procurement Management 98

GovLoop

MARCH 25, 2024

It’s really important to have training that captures the interest of employees and will resonate enough that they’ll remember it.” Generate Tools for Learning Videos are one of the most important — and most expensive — training tools. It’s been pretty fast, and great quality. Photo by Flo Dahm at Pexels.com Favorite

Quality 64

Quality Participation Import Demand 64

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.  

Procurement 105

Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

GovLoop

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Think of the quality data that lives and breathes as an ecosystem.” Simple, singular data platforms should work with an architecture that breaks down information silos rather than creates them. That’s enormously important for federal data, Chang said. As data management health grows, so does the entire organization.

Data 104

Data Collaboration Quality Import 104

FedScoop

JANUARY 3, 2024

Hashmi also served as chief information officer and chief technology officer at GSA between 2011 and 2015, according to his LinkedIn profile. As far as what’s next for federal acquisition, Hashmi stressed the importance of acquisition as a lever for public policy and embracing data in acquisition.

Supply Chain 119

Supply Chain Data Management Quality 119

Public Contracting Institute

AUGUST 19, 2024

provides the policies for federal agencies to establish, record, and maintain contractor past performance information. The Manual also “provides working-level procedures for entering, updating, revising, and viewing information in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) Automated Information System (AIS)”.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Participation Thresholds Contract 52

Select GCR

APRIL 2, 2024

So, it’s important to make it clear and impressive, to stand out and get noticed for contract opportunities. This document contains essential information about your business. Ensure a clear display of contact information to facilitate easy communication with potential clients. What is on your capabilities statement?

Government Contracts 81

Government Contracts Import Contract Export 81

Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

From late 2019 through 2022, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) issued twenty-one whistleblower awards to individuals who provided high-quality information about wildlife crime. The success in the OR 28 case was directly related to the information provided as a result of the reward offer.”

Utilities 127

Utilities Accountability Quality Networking 127

GovLoop

JUNE 9, 2023

Discussions about the value of an enterprise approach to data governance often miss an important point: The difference it actually makes to anyone outside the IT department or the chief data officer’s (CDO) team. Increasingly, experts, such as Gartner, urge data professionals to align their efforts with organizational priorities.

Data 105

Data Education Quality Budget 105

GovLoop

JUNE 19, 2023

The index was developed in collaboration with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and it ranks communities based on pollution levels, environmental hazards, poverty, quality of education, walkability and other factors. Local research groups and community organizations have initiated programs to fill that information gap.

Data 104

Data Evaluation Education Quality 104

FedScoop

JUNE 28, 2024

With diplomatic posts in over 270 countries and myriad language needs that come with that, communication is of the utmost importance to State’s mission. But the “engagements” and “basic humanity” diplomats bring to the table “really can’t be replaced.” It’s like getting double the staff overnight,” he said.

Inventory 124

Inventory Media Integration Integrity 124

GovSpend

JUNE 20, 2024

range For more information on SBIRs visit sbir.gov Contracts Awarded Under SBIRs/STTRs Let’s delve into the contracts awarded through these programs. range For more information on SBIRs visit sbir.gov Contracts Awarded Under SBIRs/STTRs Let’s delve into the contracts awarded through these programs.

Contract 105

Contract Innovation Participation Utilities 105

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 31, 2024

AI and ML empower transportation agencies to extract valuable insights from their raw data collected using IoT devices like sensors and cameras, enhancing the quality of services. However, these organizations encounter challenges in data accuracy validation due to issues related to data quality and occasional missing information.

Transportation 78

Transportation Transportation Export Data 78

Extract Systems

MARCH 12, 2024

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) has declared it an imperative that state government staffs have a “command of data management and an understanding that data is a critical state government asset.” Certain roles, like the CIO’s, have and will always require a focus on data quality.

Data 52

Data Government Government Quality 52