Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 2, 2024

John Barnett, a former quality inspector manager for Boeing, was found dead on March 9 in South Carolina. Barnett had internally raised claims concerning quality and safety in Boeing’s manufacturing process. He reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Quality 105

Quality Accountability Corruption Manufacturing 105

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2023

And that’s really important so that federal agencies and Congress and others can have accurate information about the extent to which the required E-Verify clause is being included in federal contracts. Rebecca Gambler Yes, this is a really important point from our report, Tom. Tom Temin Got it. How does it work? Tom Temin Got it.

Import 64

Import E-procurement Quality Contract 64

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 25, 2024

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

Quality 126

Quality Participation Innovation Data 126

The Procurement ClassRoom

MAY 11, 2024

This discussion delves into the importance of these principles, examining both the goals to be achieved (effectiveness) and the optimal use of resources (efficiency). It aims to achieve best value for money by balancing life-cycle costs and quality to meet user needs beyond just the lowest initial price.

Public Procurement 98

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Management 98

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

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. It is our guiding principle for human capital management that includes the employee lifecycle. What data elements do you need in order to deliver on these standards?

Management 106

Management Quality Data Import 106

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.

Quality 81

Quality Education Data Public Goods 81

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This effect can be particularly important in countries with scarce physical and human capital. Three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are still dealing with its economic consequences. But public debt can also have indirect effects on growth, which can be detrimental.

Thresholds 105

Thresholds Quality Influencing Finance 105

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 19, 2024

QLoRA is a technique that allows language models to efficiently learn on smaller, high-quality datasets by freezing a portion of the original model weights and training an adapter overlay, which can be merged with the base model. The Notebook instances pane in SageMaker after a notebook is created. A Jupyter notebook dashboard will open.

Import 122

Import Data Quality Efficiency 122

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

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 29, 2024

The benefits of sourcing from overseas include factors such as: Access to a wider market Access to expertise and technology Lower prices If you read last month’s blog you will have discovered or been reminded of understanding the importance between price and cost. What effect will this have on the company’s carbon footprint?

Global Sourcing 59

Global Sourcing IT Price Supplier 59

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

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. The human aspect of deploying and adopting new technology is important.

Total Cost of Ownership 110

Total Cost of Ownership Cost of Ownership Buyers Buying Process 110

AWS Public Sector

JULY 23, 2024

As the pace of technological change advances in every market, the need for a globally diverse, digitally skilled pipeline has never been more important. Central to these policies is the push to ensure post-secondary programming leads to high quality career pathways for Texans. We prioritize investing in our community’s individuals.

Education 122

Education Demand Collaboration Quality 122

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. This is not the first time Congress has tried such an approach.

Bidding 130

Bidding Quality Sustainability Accountability 130

The CGP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

We hope this weekend brings you well-deserved relaxation, joy, and quality time with loved ones. As we celebrate, it is equally important to recognize the historical significance of Labor Day and remind ourselves of the labor movement’s efforts to secure the fair treatment and working conditions that we enjoy today.

Quality 100

Quality Sustainability Procurement Import 100

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

However, it is important to recognize that solicitation tools are distinct from procurement methods. It is important to note that Shopping refers to the procurement method , while the solicitation tool employed in this method is the Request for Quotations (RFQ).

Procurement 105

Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

GovLoop

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Think of the quality data that lives and breathes as an ecosystem.” That’s enormously important for federal data, Chang said. In data transformation, it helps to view things through a different lens. As data management health grows, so does the entire organization. The architectural design also must help strengthen system security.

Data 104

Data Collaboration Quality Import 104

GovCon Chamber of Commerce

AUGUST 5, 2024

Update your registration whenever your qualifications and other important information change. In the image below we show how the results would look from a 'cloud technology' search. Step-by-Step Guide to Register in HHS SBCX PREREQUISITE | Make sure you have your UEI and CAGE numbers (grabi it from your DSBS profile here ).

Government 111

Government Government E-procurement Buyers 111

Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This is because EU customs law now states that non-EU goods subject to anti-dumping measures do not have the same commercial quality as EU goods, and goods that do not have the same commercial quality cannot be stored together.

Export 60

Export Quality Import Accountability 60

FedScoop

AUGUST 14, 2024

Despite the seen-it-all quality to Kaouk’s federal government career, serving as chief artificial intelligence officer and CDO at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission since December has kicked things up a notch. For starters, there’s a machine-learning tool that detects anomalies in algorithms that’s focused on improving data quality.

Data 99

Data Quality Inventory Ethics 99

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

Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

A study featured on GovLoop highlights the strategic advantage of cultural competence in improving service quality and addressing racial and ethnic disparities. It emphasizes the development of a workforce adept in delivering high-quality services to all, irrespective of cultural or linguistic backgrounds.

Import 40

Import Contract Leadership Government Contracts 40

FedScoop

JUNE 26, 2024

Mill said that DISA has been “really vocal” about aligning efforts with the GSA and having both teams work together to develop understanding, confidence and agreement to ensure structure and quality for the product of DISA’s process. Additionally, this contributes to quickening the authorization timeline.

Capacity 97

Capacity Import Government Government 97

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Although manual testing is necessary in some situations, such as when precise knowledge of a specific function is important, it doesn’t scale to meet the number and variety of applications in agencies’ growing lists of initiatives. Organizations are already realizing the advantages of automated testing.

End to End 105

End to End Integration Integrity Efficiency 105

USFCR

APRIL 30, 2024

This commitment to sustainable development opens a dynamic avenue for tree and landscaping businesses to contribute their expertise to important federal projects, fostering community green spaces and enhancing environmental sustainability.

Sustainability 88

Sustainability Quality Demand Innovation 88

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

For Körber’s supply chain management community, quality, innovative strength, legal certainty, adherence to delivery dates and the sustainability of suppliers and service providers play a decisive role – as does cost. The goal was to increase efficiency across the Group’s Business Areas.

Supply Chain 19

Supply Chain Procurement E-procurement Supplier 19

SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The reason for this is important: “Recompetition of service contracts may in some cases result in lowering the compensation (salaries and fringe benefits) paid or furnished professional employees. This lowering can be detrimental in obtaining the quality of professional services needed for adequate contract performance.”

Sustainability 90

Sustainability Evaluation Price Professional Services 90

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

It is an important part of the decision-making process and requires careful consideration of a wide range of factors, such as cost, quality, reliability, and delivery times. When you work with local experts and access nearby resources, you can ensure top-quality products.

Procurement 19

Procurement Supply Chain Eprocurement Manufacturing 19

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

We designed a data analysis project to show how public open datasets can be used to uncover important issues and bring public attention to who is supplying what, for how much and whether there are any links between suppliers and high-ranking public officials. A capacity-building curriculum is vital too.

Data 123

Data Corruption Supplier Public Procurement 123

SmallGovCon

MARCH 22, 2024

Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Illegal Importation for Reselling Chinese Goods as U.S.-Made Made Washington State Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Marketing and Selling Low-Quality Ballistic Protective Equipment Produced in China to Dozens of Law Enforcement Agencies and the U.S. Never a dull moment!

Ethics 87

Ethics Government Contracts Media Quality 87

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

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. We’re one city, and we need to be acting as a single solitary unit.” You need to talk impact. .”

Data 105

Data Education Quality Budget 105

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.” It was not a big deal to implement, and it actually gave them great confidence,” Bambauer said. “It’s

Impact Assessment 101

Impact Assessment Inventory Transparency Quality 101

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.

Quality 64

Quality Participation Import Demand 64

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

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 2, 2024

Quality Requirements : They describe the quality and specifications of the goods , services , or works required. Importance of Accuracy and Clarity The accuracy and clarity of bidding documents are crucial. Invitation to Bid : They formally invite potential bidders to submit their bids.

Public Procurement 91

Public Procurement Bidding Procurement Bidder 91

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Sustainability Breakfast Briefing on February 20, 2024, in Dublin, Ireland, featured a panel of sustainability experts from AWS customers and partners, as well as educational talks on important sustainability themes. Leveraging AI however, can accelerate the collection of ESG reporting and facilitate insights.

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Data Quality Efficiency 81