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. Rebecca Gambler Yes, this is a really important point from our report, Tom. Rebecca Gambler Thank you, Tom. The program is run by U.S.

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Import E-procurement Quality Contract 64

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. Tom Temin We’re speaking with Dan Ramish.

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Supplier Innovation Price Accountability 104

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? CART feed can be viewed on desktop, laptop, tablet or Smartphone.

Government 142

Government Government Participation Data 142

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Supplier base will be adequate, company says Bradie also sought to reassure investors that HomeSafe will have enough participation from the moving industry to successfully implement the contract. The company does not operate any trucks or employ any movers on its own; it will rely entirely on subcontractors to conduct the work. “The

Integration 141

Integration Integrity IT Contract 141

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. .

Participation 105

Participation Negotiation Corruption Import 105

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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Networking Participation Import Leadership 117

Public Procurement Intl

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

” She explained that the Croatian public procurement system is a complex one, even without considering the redress mechanisms available to its participants. But its redress segment remains a separate story. Several authorities are separately competent and offer varying degrees of protection.

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Public Procurement System Public Procurement Bidding Procurement 130

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Lisa Gomez, assistant secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration, said in a statement that “ensuring workers can obtain the benefits they are entitled to is one of EBSA’s most important missions. billion since 2021 for “missing” participants, according to the release.

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Participation Import Government Government 110

Government Contracts

JANUARY 24, 2024

While practicing law and competing in long-distance triathlons can make work and life feel unbalanced at times, participating in the sport has revealed important lessons about versatility, self-care and perseverance that apply to the office as much as they do the racecourse, says Laura Heusel at Butler Snow.

Participation 75

Participation Import 75

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Participants also discussed ways to create good paying jobs for workers, including roles for pipefitters and electrical workers, and keep energy costs low for consumers.” Similarly, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is meant to help identify nationwide permits that can aid in accelerating the construction of AI-focused data centers.

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Data Manufacturing Leadership Participation 137

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.

Quality 126

Quality Participation Innovation Data 126

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 142

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 142

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? CART feed can be viewed on desktop, laptop, tablet or Smartphone.

Participation 122

Participation Engineering Networking Budget 122

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 103

Bid Rigging Government Contracts Project Management Business Procurement 103

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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Transparency Participation Collaboration Import 139

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.

Transportation 110

Transportation Transportation Participation Accountability 110

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. SBA now proposes to up those percentages to 20% and 30% respectively.

Participation 107

Participation Government Contracts Contract Integration 107

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

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 96

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. The prime contractor subcontracting plan ( FAR 19.702 ) floor will increase from $750,000 to $950,000. 8(a) sole source authority under FAR 19.805-1 would increase from $4.5

Thresholds 101

Thresholds Purchasing Price Government Contracts 101

FedScoop

MAY 9, 2024

Specifically, the organization conducted research with a nationwide group of participants, documenting their experiences throughout pregnancy and childbirth along with any relevant interactions with the federal government.

Consulting 128

Consulting Import Capacity Government 128

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. So, there is still a period for comments.

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IT Participation Manufacturing Government Contracts 102

Select GCR

MARCH 19, 2024

These businesses are important because they bring the unique skills and experiences gained during military service into the business world. Participating in these programs can help VOSBs win contracts that might otherwise be tough to get, leading to growth and success. With fewer competitors, VOSBs have a better chance of winning bids.

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Government Contracts Participation Contract Procurement 105

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

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.

IT 138

IT Collaboration Participation Balance 138

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. And these are an all or nothing package-deal. First , the disadvantaged individual’s personal net worth must be less than $850,000.

Thresholds 92

Thresholds Finance Participation Accountability 92

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

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.

Participation 105

Participation Transportation Transportation Networking 105

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.

Education 102

Education Import Media Capacity 102

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 106

Telecommunication Internal Control Networking Import 106

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Our online passport renewal system is an important example of how the Department is modernizing government services for the benefit of Americans and delivering on” President Biden’s 2021 customer experience executive order , Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.

Goods & Services 118

Goods & Services Participation Efficiency Accountability 118

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. Sanchez likened it to getting into a rideshare car. “I It’s not enough to issue a paycheck for the work.

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Strategic Planning Influencing Import Transparency 119

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.

Import 105

Import Efficiency Capacity Education 105

FedScoop

MAY 7, 2024

CBP told FedScoop that it cannot publicly disclose confidential business information related to importations. import ban of certain Chinese firms.) The document included 62 complaints related to intellectual property, 39 on classification of merchandise, and 17 for country of origin markings. CBP would not comment on individual cases.

Supply Chain 124

Supply Chain Electronics Supplier Media 124

GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2023

There are many benefits of conferencing, including: Greater participant engagement More flexibility with scheduling Better collaboration Compliance Collaboration tools are no different than other digital assets agencies may use in that they must meet security requirements.

Collaboration 105

Collaboration Participation Management Integration 105

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 2, 2024

What motivated us was the opportunity to participate in this open standards community of cultural heritage institutions, all focused on how to best share collections efficiently across the globe.” “There wasn’t a specific technical challenge we were trying to solve.

Efficiency 130

Efficiency Education Participation Innovation 130

FedInsider

JULY 16, 2024

In fact, recent research suggests that it’s the most important factor for career performance over time and can predict future organizational performance. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text.

Government 97

Government Government Participation Leadership 97