Federal Construction Contracting

APRIL 26, 2022

It is important in all of this for contractors to refrain from “falling in love” with their claims. The greater the risk, the more important a settlement strategy becomes. While some might see this as giving the government “free” discovery, there is no reason to hide the quality of your position.

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Import Quality Government Government 52

ExecutiveBiz

MAY 15, 2024

government, has promoted Pamela Schoppert, formerly the company’s vice president of human experience and quality, to chief people officer. In a press release Tuesday, Alba Aleman, CEO of Citizant, said, “Pam Schoppert embodies our ‘palms-up’ philosophy of giving and teaches the importance of […]

Quality 105

Quality Import Government Government 105

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.

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Procurement Procurement Team Supplier Quality 59

ivalua

JANUARY 27, 2021

27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, and the International Association for Data Quality, Governance and Analytics (IADQGA) today announced a partnership to improve the use of data in procurement and supply chain decisions. REDWOOD CITY, Calif.,

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Quality Supply Chain Data Procurement 52

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.

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Quality Accountability Corruption Manufacturing 112

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 80

Quality Education Public Goods Data 80

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

American City & Country

AUGUST 26, 2024

In today’s world, ensuring clean and healthy indoor air quality has become more crucial than ever, especially with the increasing prevalence of wildfires. However, this creates a unique dilemma: how can we balance the need for ventilation with the dangers of poor outdoor air quality?

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Quality Balance Networking Innovation 52

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.

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Quality Efficiency Data Innovation 70

FedScoop

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Department of Labor is spelling out how artificial intelligence can boost job quality without harming the rights of workers, releasing a roadmap this week that aims to empower workforces in underserved communities as use of the emerging technology proliferates.

Impact Assessment 121

Impact Assessment Transparency Quality Ethics 121

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It’s important to prioritize data quality to build trust with end users. Inaccurate or low-quality data can lead to misleading outputs. It’s also important to prioritize strong data governance and security. Interacting with AI immersively is important.

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Quality Data Import Ethics 52

FedTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Once the pandemic arrived, issues of sound quality, bandwidth and video availability came along, and technology became more important than the best GSA-approved office seating. In the beginning, making sure everyone in a meeting was comfortable was easy. All an agency had to do was provide attendees with good chairs and some snacks.

Quality 64

Quality Import 64

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).

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Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 89

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.”

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Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 111

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 111

Total Cost of Ownership Cost of Ownership Buyers Buying Process 111

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. This is really important to create more confidence in the governmentwide dashboards.”

Management 111

Management Quality Data Import 111

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This effect can be particularly important in countries with scarce physical and human capital. Institutional Quality Matters Another important finding of our research is that the effect of public debt on growth depends on institutional quality. This is particularly important in the case of highly indebted countries.

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Thresholds Quality Influencing Finance 105

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.

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Quality Participation Innovation Data 125

Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This settlement reinforces the importance of holding accountable health care providers who seek financial gain above quality patient care.”

Quality 95

Quality Demand Accountability Government 95

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

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.”

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Sustainability Evaluation Price Professional Services 92

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.

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Data Management Quality Supply Chain 73

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Furthermore, Schneider emphasized that the depth of the tribunal’s engagement with a case, and consequently the quality of its decision, largely depends on the resources that the parties are willing to invest. The panelists agreed that diversity is important and that raising awareness among parties could help enhance its consideration.

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Innovation Efficiency Balance Quality 52

Select GCR

JULY 9, 2024

Additionally, it is important to understand how the RFI fits into the overall bidding process. Additionally, explain any unique aspects or innovations that set your offerings apart from competitors, demonstrating your capability to deliver high-quality solutions tailored to the requester’s requirements.

Quality 52

Quality Supplier Evaluation Quality Management 52

Extract Systems

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Quality Assurance (QA) is commonly thought of as one of the final steps in the development cycle prior to release, which makes sense as generally a final round of testing is the last hold before a release goes out. Communication between developers and quality assurance as code is being built is very mutually beneficial as well.

Quality 52

Quality End to End Utilities Efficiency 52

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 requirements.txt lists required packages that will be installed to the train.py Python environment.

Import 119

Import Data Quality Efficiency 119

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Subcontractor Management Effective subcontractor management is crucial for the success of government contracts. Key Areas for Due Diligence: Financial stability Past performance Technical capabilities Compliance history Quality control processes 3.

Management 52

Management Government Government Quality 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JULY 18, 2024

In Sparksoft , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sought to procure supplemental security testing for the agency’s Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ). GAO issued three sustain decisions in June, but the Sparksoft Corporation decision stands out for its discussion of prejudice.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Bidding Evaluation Price 52

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.

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Sustainability Quality Demand Innovation 97

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

GovLoop

MAY 12, 2023

However, modern agencies have so much data to manage, it can be hard to know where the important data is located in the system or understand how it’s being used, which is a certain security risk.

Data 98

Data Quality Collaboration Import 98

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Depending on the industry and project, bid proposals can vary, but the essential elements include: The client’s name Your business details Project description Services provided Pricing estimate Terms and conditions Estimated timeline The competitive bid process aims to secure the best possible quality and price for products and services.

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Bidding Price Quality Budget 52

GovCon Chamber of Commerce

AUGUST 5, 2024

Update your registration whenever your qualifications and other important information change. Search the HHS Small Business Directory to learn about possible teaming partners and competitors. In the image below we show how the results would look from a 'cloud technology' search. Go to SBCX Registration and Click ' Register ' in the top menu.

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Government Government E-procurement Buyers 111

Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Construction Tenders in the UK For companies that require tenders in order to obtain new contracts, construction tenders are particularly important in the UK. A contractor’s ability to deliver quality work on time and within the budget is often the most important factor considered throughout the tender process.

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Tender Bidding Negotiation Price 52

Extract Systems

MARCH 12, 2024

While data accuracy and quality are topics that have always been top of mind for top information officials, errors were often self-contained, only affecting the document with the problem or those mentioned within it. Certain roles, like the CIO’s, have and will always require a focus on data quality.

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Data Government Government Quality 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 9, 2024

We need to consider quality, lead time, supplier reputation, warranty, maintenance, operational expenses, carriage, insurance, and many more aspects. In summary, evaluate all your suppliers’ quotations against the key areas of importance to your business such as quality, efficiency, or durability.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Where it is being used — for such as in digital assistants and chatbots — the quality of the responses has become more realistic. The quality of voice responses has really improved, almost to the point where it’s hard to decipher whether this person is real or virtual,” he said. Data analysis offers additional opportunities.

Government 69

Government Government Quality Transportation 69