SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This would impact most all 8(a) Participants. In summary, the increases proposed are nothing unexpected, but still are important to note. Every five years, the government is required by 41 U.S.C. It just so happens that the last such adjustment occurred back in 2020. million for most acquisitions and from $7 million to $8.5

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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.

IT 113

IT Participation Manufacturing Government Contracts 113

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. What are those actions that we as a federal agency need to do next?

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IT Collaboration Participation Balance 134

SmallGovCon

AUGUST 6, 2024

The first one, “may,” is emphasized, as it is important to keep in mind that SBA’s discretion is broad here–even when the elements are met. It fosters the development of small business protégés, allowing many different forms of mentor assistance. ” But this is not a blanket prohibition as most seem to think.

Participation 85

Participation Government Contracts Contract IT 85

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.

Thresholds 89

Thresholds E-procurement Accountability Procurement 89

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.

IT 97

IT Ethics Participation Networking 97

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. The choice of a procurement method is often determined by the cost of the item to be procured or the nature of the requirement.

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Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

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. On June 20, the U.S. government. Continental Congress in 1778.

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Whistle-blowing Leadership Import Media 143

GovCon Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

Department of Defense’s messaging on future fights has been clear: if a geopolitical conflict were to arise that necessitated American participation, the country would not go at it alone.

Participation 105

Participation Import IT Data 105

Select GCR

MARCH 11, 2025

Certification is usually required to participate in certain government contracting programs or to access specific resources and benefits. Registering in SAM is necessary for businesses to be eligible for government contracts and to participate in the WOSB Federal Contract program.

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Networking Utilities Contract Participation 52

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. After decades where the phrase “artificial intelligence” was sufficient, commentary in the public sphere has already moved to the next level – generative AI.

Government 142

Government Government Participation Data 142

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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Supplier Procurement Tender Award Criteria 52

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. The program that became the E-Verify program was first established as a pilot program back in the mid nineties. Tom Temin Got it. How does it work?

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Import E-procurement Quality Contract 64

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.

Insurance 52

Insurance Demand Participation Bidder 52

Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The orders awarded seven individual whistleblowers, who included victims of fraud, employees and market participants. A market participant whistleblower whose information led the CFTC to look into different conduct as part of an existing investigation, and which led directly to important evidence supporting the CFTC’s charges.

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Whistle-blowing Participation Finance Integration 108

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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Participation Networking Import Leadership 117

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.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52

SmallGovCon

JUNE 21, 2024

And this is important to keep in mind as we run through the three thresholds that make up this 8(a) requirement, as it gives rise to some common confusion our experience assisting with the 8(a) Program. But it certainly wouldn’t be a “golden child” at all if just anyone could get into it.

Thresholds 103

Thresholds Finance Participation Accountability 103

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. And so that group includes small businesses, who, by definition, are exempt from the cost accounting standards. Dan Ramish Well, you hit the nail on the head, Tom.

Supplier 91

Supplier Innovation Price Participation 91

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. There are quite a few proposed updates to the 8(a) Program.

Participation 111

Participation Government Contracts Contract Integration 111

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 4, 2024

taking evidence of one or several witnesses by video, with other participants including the arbitral tribunal and counsel to appear in person) or in full. In Freedman J’s view, the disruption to that witness and his work obligations was outweighed by the importance to the administration of justice that he gave evidence in person.

IT 59

IT Participation Consulting Efficiency 59

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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Supply Chain Budget Bidding Participation 130

FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

Another focus group participant called out requests related to email records or internal communications, such as chat and text, as their agency’s “most complex and time-intensive responses.” We now have the ability in our FOIA office to search our agency’s email system,” one focus group participant said. It takes a lot of time.”

Accountability 140

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 140

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In other words, smart procurement also considers the potential social and developmental impacts of public spending, rather than solely focusing on rule compliance or the cost of resources. Better contracts and processes, for example, could reduce the risk of delays, quality problems or unexpected costs.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

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. Staying on top of medications can be life-saving.

Quality 126

Quality Participation Innovation Data 126

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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Participation Negotiation Corruption Import 109

GovSpend

JUNE 20, 2024

Participating Agencies It’s worth noting that participating agencies are mandated to allocate 3.2% It’s important to note that SBIRs can also be awarded through grants. The US Small Business Administration (US SBA) directs the implementation of the program and reports annually to Congress on its operation.

Contract 105

Contract Innovation Participation Utilities 105

Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

NWC, which has pushed for increased whistleblowing protections to fight climate corruption , has been invited to participate in CoSP 10. We have a long legacy of bringing whistleblowers to the forefront of discussions about the fight against environmental crime, and are honored to be joined by so many other important NGO’s.”

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Corruption Supply Chain Participation Networking 107

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.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

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!

Bid Rigging 105

Bid Rigging Government Contracts Project Management Business Procurement 105

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

It is not just a participant in the digital revolution—it is its foundation. These lessons underscore the importance of designing procurement strategies that prioritize clear objectives, technical competence, and stakeholder collaboration.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

Whistleblower Network News

JULY 16, 2024

Telecommunications providers that seek to participate in important FCC programs like the High-Cost Program must comply with applicable rules, including those governing how they report the costs used to calculate their subsidies,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M.

Telecommunication 113

Telecommunication Internal Control Networking Import 113

GovLoop

JULY 26, 2024

Significant changes across the public and private sectors were needed so disabled individuals could fully participation in public and economic life in the United States. That is especially important as technology changes and plays a bigger role in society. It became known as “the Capitol Crawl.”

Transportation 110

Transportation Transportation Participation Accountability 110

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.”

Transparency 136

Transparency Participation Collaboration Import 136

GovLoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

To understand the importance of trust and how to build it, she busted three myths associated with the term. The most important element of DEIA, and ultimately building trust, too, is tying any asks of employees to the greater good. Government employees don’t operate in a vacuum. Sanchez likened it to getting into a rideshare car. “I

Strategic Planning 119

Strategic Planning Influencing Transparency Import 119

SmallGovCon

JUNE 6, 2024

However, when you dive deeper, you’ll likely notice that even though the requirements are similar, there are enough small differences in the language you can’t just assume that, say, a requirement for service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) is going to be the same for a woman-owned small business (WOSB) or an 8(a) Program participant.

Participation 105

Participation Government Contracts Management Contract 105

GovLoop

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Imagine listening to your emails pile in your inbox while you are working on a major project before attending an important meeting that starts in 10 minutes. Why Saying No Is Important. Before declining a request from your supervisor or co-worker, it is important to assess if this decision is absolutely necessary.

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Import Efficiency Capacity Education 105