SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Nicole Pottroff and I are excited to attend the Fall APTAC conference in Washington DC and will be presenting on legal updates on November 6. APTAC supports the APEX Accelerators by providing important information, professional networking, comprehensive training and a voice in national government contracting assistance.

Government Contracts 105

Government Contracts Supplier Networking Import 105

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Confirm all documents are present and complete, as shown in the following screenshot. Documents are present and complete. import json import os import boto3 from boto3.dynamodb.conditions Using a carefully crafted prompt, the LLM evaluates the documents presented by the applicant and provides a summary.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Data Import Utilities 52

FedScoop

OCTOBER 10, 2024

GSA’s new option will verify identity with facial recognition technology through the independently certified NIST 800-63 Identity Assurance Level 2 (IAL2), a standard that introduces the need for either remote or physically present identity proofing, according to a Wednesday press release.

Transparency 126

Transparency Evaluation Import IT 126

SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 25, 2024

I just got back from presenting at the 35th Judicial Conference for the United States Court of Federal Claims. Important stories included updates from a recent OIG SBA report, a bill to modernize federal cloud procurement, and the Army seeks to cut contract award times to six months. Happy Friday!

Government Contracts 104

Government Contracts Consulting Procurement Contract 104

GovLoop

JULY 26, 2024

In the present day, ADA regulations continue to evolve, as advocates push for increased access to all parts of public life. That is especially important as technology changes and plays a bigger role in society.

Transportation 110

Transportation Transportation Participation Accountability 110

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The importance of inclusion There are 1.5 Not all citizens have the same ability to identify and digest the information that’s important to them, so councils have to invest in alternative versions of documents in a format known as Easy Read. This was as important to us as the technology collaboration.

Import 115

Import Demand Budget Evaluation 115

GovCon & Trade

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In addition, DOJ allows itself an out if there is any change in the facts presented by the requesting party. The adoption agency presented a plan to DOJ for making the payments, including economy-class airfare, lodging at a mid-range hotel, local transportation and meals.

Corruption 147

Corruption Logistics Transportation Transportation 147

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 20, 2023

They wanted to do this only through oral presentations and that’s it. But there is no technical submission beyond this oral presentation you did. So training and it’s kind of hard to show what you would do technically, I guess, unless it’s presentations or something or simulations. Tom Temin Right.

Bidder 91

Bidder Price Sustainability Evaluation 91

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

I don’t want to present the system as all set and ready to go,” Kurt DelBene, the VA’s chief information officer, said during a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing on the implementation of the VA’s EHRM initiative with Oracle Cerner. I would like to stress that they are not present with us today.

Electronics 101

Electronics Change Management Participation Import 101

Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Analysts who work to expose corruption in the mining sector are particularly important for ensuring a just transition. Such a resolution is particularly important given the large climate finance investments to transition to net-zero emissions. Analysts can include journalists, civil society, or industry experts.

Corruption 131

Corruption Whistle-blowing Finance Utilities 131

ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

Export and import of certain hazardous wastes. For procurement organizations, the German Supply Chain Act presents both challenges and opportunities. The Act also presents an opportunity for procurement organizations to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and ethical conduct. Fines of up to €8 million .

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Ethics 97

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

That presents a major challenge. It’s important, too, to “focus the entire organization around accelerating the digitization of the network — to shift the mindset to proactive controls,” he said. “It Outdated OT systems were not originally designed with cybersecurity in mind.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Networking Consulting Efficiency 52

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Chemicals used in energy storage technology are often sourced or processed in places and countries that can present ethical — as well as geopolitical — challenges. “Providing the scientific foundation to accelerate this important research is key to our economy and making sure the U.S.

Supply Chain 80

Supply Chain Transportation Transportation Ethics 80

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Here are a few best practices for data resilience to help your agency bounce back after an attack: Take Account of the Entire Application: Modern applications consist of many parts and can’t function effectively unless those parts and processes are all present and accounted for.

Data 97

Data Accountability Efficiency Import 97

Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Initially, I was introduced to the essentials of working in government, completing ‘Data Protection’ and ‘Climate Literacy’ training and certification, educating me on the importance of maintaining data security within the organisation and helping me to understand the ways that procurement can support Scotland’s ambitious net zero targets.

Procurement 73

Procurement Supply Chain Project Management Public Procurement 73

GovLoop

JULY 3, 2024

It’s important that you find [all of them] and that you continue to have that visibility,” Hickman said. It’s able to connect to appliances and applications on the back end that may have certificates and inventory what’s present in those devices as well.” Agile Encryption for an Uncertain Future But it’s not one and done.

Inventory 105

Inventory Leadership Data Management 105

GovCon & Trade

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

However, those circumstances were not present. However, GAO did note that “unusual circumstances” may require GAO deviate from the general rule when procurements involve “unconventional methods for compensating the contractor or an unusual price evaluation technique.”

Bidding 147

Bidding Thresholds Price Evaluation 147

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

At the present time, this Cybersecurity Readiness Factor will only be used for best value tradeoff award decisions for applicable solicitations,” the attachment states. The ratings range from a “high likelihood of cyber readiness,” to just a “likelihood” of readiness, to a “low likelihood.”

Evaluation 132

Evaluation Utilities Bidding Contract 132

Whistleblower Network News

MAY 23, 2024

It’s a story that ties the past and present together across 37 years, highlighting that the past injustices are still very much felt in South Africa today. The film sheds light on a pressing issue: the decades-long national crisis of whistleblower assassinations in Africa.

Corruption 118

Corruption Networking Transparency Accountability 118

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 22, 2024

Following the recommendations of the Law Commission of the UK ( here , here and here ), the English Arbitration Act 1996 (EAA) is presently undergoing a substantial reform phase after nearly 27 years. Prior to the present reform attempt, there has been no express reference to emergency arbitration in the EAA.

Import 98

Import IT Corruption Consulting 98

FedScoop

APRIL 5, 2024

And although the funding for those efforts stopped in December 2022, Sim said, there’s “a recognition that it’s still important from a public health perspective to keep track of school closure information.” That document “gets into some of the details” of leveraging generative AI tools responsibly, safely and equitably, Sim said.

Efficiency 136

Efficiency Data Innovation Media 136

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In the ninth episode of AWS Behind the Cloud, I sat down with Olivia to uncover: What generative AI opportunities exist for US federal financial agencies How AWS helps federal financial agencies fulfill their mission Who has inspired her the most along her journey The importance of attracting more women to the tech space, nurturing them, and the key (..)

Finance 88

Finance Leadership Engineering Efficiency 88

USFCR

AUGUST 29, 2024

1 Ensuring our communities are educated on the importance of incorporating healthy food into their diet is essential. USFCR presents the following opportunities that highlight the significance of healthy foods and nutrition education:

Education 52

Education Balance Import 52

GovLoop

MAY 6, 2024

Identity and Access Management Identity and access management, while key to ZTA, present special challenges at the edge, according to Epley. For more ideas about how to use data in important and innovative ways, download it here: Get the guide Photo by Anastasia Shuraeva at pexels.com Favorite

Data 97

Data Distribution Management Efficiency 97

ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

Notably, 43% of our respondents also identified visibility into their sub-tier suppliers as an important strategy. This is an area of high risk which also presents challenges in several areas, including monitoring labor practices and environmental performance.

Procurement Strategies 96

Procurement Strategies Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain 96

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

“Security and resilience are important benefits of the cloud, and AWS is proud to be working with the Government of Armenia to help accelerate their digital transformation and plan proactively,” said Peterson.

Collaboration 119

Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Finance 119

SmallGovCon

JULY 18, 2024

As noted above, at the present time, only the VA can set aside prime contracts for VOSBs. It is very important to clarify here that the above all only would apply to DoD contracts. It’s also important to note that while the VA must give preference to VOSBs first (after SDVOSBs), there is no such requirement with the DoD.

Contract 105

Contract Government Contracts Price Thresholds 105

SmallGovCon

APRIL 11, 2024

The big takeaway from this case is that SBA is still enforcing the full-time devotion requirement for SDVOSBs (and the rule is also present in the 8(a) Program regulations). As a side note, it is always important to fully respond to questions from SBA or other federal government agencies.

Consulting 111

Consulting Government Contracts Supplier Contract 111

GovLoop

MAY 12, 2023

A big part of managing stress and burnout is understanding [that] the journey to the result may be even more important than the result itself,” he said. Just Say “No” “Self-respect is so important because at some point we have to draw the line,” Reeve said. Self-compassion. Ultimately we need to learn to say ‘no.’”

Management 105

Management Import Consulting IT 105

Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This blog will cover the key findings of this Report and the most important takeaways for current and prospective DOE implementing partners. Key Findings of the Report Cybersecurity: The Report emphasized that improving DOE’s cybersecurity plans and coordination remains a top priority.

Management 130

Management Data Quantity Evaluation 130

FedScoop

AUGUST 19, 2024

Uncrewed systems, such as drones, present an opportunity to get information from hard-to-reach places. Photo by Madison Alder) Surface-level importance Specifically, the deployment of newer technologies that can go far lower than the P-3 translates into having a better idea of what the storm looks like where humans are. “We

Data 121

Data Import Evaluation Balance 121

FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

The large volume of records combined with coordination challenges with other agencies presents a legitimate problem, the official said. Standardization in tech upgrades will become increasingly important as agencies deal with a proliferation of agency records in electronic formats, officials added.

Accountability 138

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 138

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Students can quickly read the summaries of the classes and study the important concepts taught throughout the course. An integrated large language model (LLM) can be used summarize the content and present it in natural language. Amazon Lex can then present this response back to the user.

Education 128

Education Evaluation Management Integration 128

SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

First, it is important to establish just what a pre-award protest is. A great example of why such a protest is important is covered in a previous blog here on SmallGovCon. It is very important for contractors to raise solicitation terms often and early, or they may face an unfortunate award decision, with no recourse.

Bidding 105

Bidding Import Evaluation Contract 105

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 1, 2024

This week, the Coalition for Government Procurement held two important training courses for our members – MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts and GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel.

Participation 52

Participation E-procurement Ethics Supply Chain 52

SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Oral Argument The COFC judge will usually require an oral argument presentation, either in person or remotely. This can be a crucial way to really focus on the important issues in the case. This can be a way for the parties to pare down their argument to its essentials.

Bidding 66

Bidding Evaluation Procurement Government Contracts 66

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A metatag might be a reference to a title or help boost a page’s presence on social media; based on the number of metatags present, the project gives a “score” to each website. The point of the project, Fretwell told FedScoop, was to show how well the government was performing on certain important aspects of web page operations.

Government 113

Government Government Engineering Education 113