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Fear and loathing in Defense IT: Time to enforce FAR conflict of interest rules and revolving door abuses

Federal News Network

that prohibits SETA contractors from using their insights and influence to gain an unfair advantage or worse, commit fraud. Some major technology companies have sought to influence government contractors through kickbacks, job offers and special discounts. conflict of interest and false claims rules. Congress must enforce FAR 9.5

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Modernizing Public Infrastructure: The Power of Strategic Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

Public procurement will either propel us toward the digital future Gates describes or hold us back with outdated processes and institutional inertia. To succeed, governments must embrace innovation, integrate cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, and empower procurement teams to lead the way.

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LIDW 2024: International Arbitration Day – Keynote and Panel Discussion on the Role of Arbitration in Saudi Arabia’s Giga Growth

Kluwer Arbitration

Paulsson further emphasized the need to maintain ethical standards and avoid the pitfalls of professionalizing arbitration too much, which could lead to a system where decisions are influenced by factors other than merit.

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White House looks to ramp up global presence for critical and emerging tech standards

FedScoop

“Recognizing the strategic value of CETs, our competitors abroad are seeking to influence international standards development to their own advantage, placing at risk leadership opportunities for U.S. innovators and industry and access to quality products and services that benefit all.” The White House said in May that the U.S.

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Key Supply Chain Provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2024

Inside Government Contracts

The activities resulting from this year’s NDAA could lead to opportunities for members of industry to partner with DoD to provide innovative supply chain solutions. Foreign ownership, control, or influence. The key topics addressed include: Procedures for replenishing defense stockpiles. stockpiles of defense articles.

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Rep. Scott Franklin eyeing public-private partnerships as his House AI task force work kicks into gear

FedScoop

We’re all obviously concerned about election integrity and the implications for AI in nefarious hands to influence the elections one way or another. We want to be careful not to squelch innovation and be … overly burdensome with regulation. I think there needs to be a voice represented there from the private side, too.