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

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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

Procurement as a Strategic Driver of Digital Transformation Public procurement wields immense influence over markets, technology adoption, and the direction of societal progress. Governments worldwide control vast budgets through procurement, giving them the power to: Drive innovation by demanding advanced solutions from vendors.

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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. The public-private partnership would also include an information and data-sharing hub and a collaborative pilot program on CETs.

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

Inside Government Contracts

Foreign ownership, control, or influence. The NDAA Conference Report requires DoD to brief Congress on tools it employs to mitigate the risks of foreign ownership, control, or influence within the defense industrial base. Tracking supply chain vulnerabilities related to critical minerals and REE.

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Top Public Sector Leaders to Watch in 2025: Sayari’s Steve Nguyen

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Foreign businesses must understand the Chinese government’s influence on domestic and international companies. “Through strong public-private partnerships, Sayari remains committed to bridging gaps between government and private sectors to work toward the greater good and address evolving global risks.

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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. Scott Franklin eyeing public-private partnerships as his House AI task force work kicks into gear appeared first on FedScoop. The post Rep.