Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

In the era of digital transformation, blockchain technology emerges as a beacon of hope for enhancing transparency and integrity in public procurements. By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Integrity Integration 52

VWV

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers. An associated person, such as essential subcontractors, are those a supplier relies on to satisfy the conditions of participation.

Supplier 52

Supplier Procurement Tender Award Criteria 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Procurement transparency exists within the public sector because it is required by law. And yet, not all transparency is equally effective. Suppliers need bidding and contract transparency. This encourages more diverse participation and improves the quality of responses – and therefore creates value for the general public.

Transparency 45

Transparency Procurement Supplier End to End 45

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

It is not just a participant in the digital revolution—it is its foundation. The Role of AI in Procurement AI offers powerful tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in procurement processes. By prioritizing innovation and collaboration, the country set a global standard for citizen-centric infrastructure.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

FedScoop

APRIL 18, 2024

The guardrails are human oversight and decision-making; clear and comprehensive policies; robust testing and evaluation; transparency and disclosure; and education and upskilling. House Committees and Member Offices can use these to inform their internal AI practices.

Transparency 110

Transparency Education Participation Evaluation 110

FedScoop

JULY 17, 2024

The steering group’s work with cloud providers on these resources “put us in a position where we can go provide information to financial institutions and also the regulators, but also work collaboratively with these institutions.”

Transparency 135

Transparency Participation Collaboration Import 135

FedScoop

AUGUST 20, 2024

Those recommendations include ensuring FedRAMP usage in agencies, releasing guidance for agencies’ implementation of transparent data requirements, modernizing legacy systems to avoid higher costs for maintenance, avoiding cybersecurity pitfalls and updating procedures for electronic information system functionalities for recordkeeping systems.

Electronics 124

Electronics Inventory Data Transparency 124

FedInsider

AUGUST 5, 2024

The guidance is to minimize any risks resulting from relying on AI to make agency decisions or take actions that could undermine the “efficacy, safety, equitableness, fairness, transparency, accountability, appropriateness, or lawfulness of such decisions or actions.” Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

Innovation 98

Innovation Participation Media Transparency 98

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Imagine a world where projects are monitored in real-time, complaints are reduced, and citizens actively participate in shaping their communities. As Einer Fogh of GIZ Uganda highlights, “there is a vibrant civil society in Uganda, with many organizations working on transparency and anticorruption. This has changed,” she says.

Public Procurement 135

Public Procurement Procurement Contract Collaboration 135

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Open contracting approach: Supported by OCP’s Lift Impact accelerator program from 2021, Ekiti State’s public procurement agency created better opportunities for small businesses and particularly women-led businesses, to participate in public contracts. To realize that vision, in 2021, EKBPP joined OCP’s Lift accelerator program.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Bidding 89

FedInsider

MARCH 25, 2024

Using a templatized technology strategy can boost mission outcomes while humanizing data-driven modernization and leveraging artificial intelligence in a responsible, transparent way. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text.

Participation 93

Participation Media Transparency Data 93

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The guidance also indicates that ‘ Greater transparency of procurement data will make it easier to see what approaches have been successful and encourage use of those approaches more widely across the public sector.’ Therefore, that greater investment in expertise needs to be coupled with a culture change. 94 PA 2023). 94 PA 2023).

Procurement 128

Procurement Innovation E-procurement Buyers 128

Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

This commitment is supported by the Small Business Administration (SBA), which plays a crucial role in ensuring that small businesses have the opportunity to participate in government contracts. Participation in government programs can enable small businesses to qualify for contracts set aside for socio-economic demographics.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This is my 11th year participating in re:Invent and I continue to be awestruck by the innovative ideas and value that AWS Partners bring to our customers. Jeff Kratz, right, and Thomas Siebel, center, listen as Jason Bonci talks during their fireside chat at the AWS Partner Keynote at re:Invent 2023. Watch a recording of this session.

Education 137

Education Networking Leadership Innovation 137

GovSpend

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Government procurement should be transparent and efficient. With troves of information available, the marketplace should be a breeding ground for data innovation, revealing opportunities. But that effort results in transparency and insight that is like a cheat code, an unfair advantage for those who subscribe to GovSpend.

Data 105

Data Quality Purchasing Transparency 105

Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Set-asides for small businesses ensure that they have a fair chance of winning contracts, encouraging their participation in the government contracting process. Registering in SAM Registration in SAM is a prerequisite for participating in government contracting.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 15, 2024

When participating in joint ventures (JVs), accurately calculating and attributing experience can be crucial. Activity-Based Share (based on JV information forms): The most precise method, it assigns experience based on detailed information from the JV. Methods for JV Experience Attribution 1.

Consulting 75

Consulting Procurement Transparency Bidding 75

FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

The goal of this is really to harness the power of data to advance diplomatic efforts, improve operational efficiency, and ensure transparency and accountability in the Department of State’s activities,” Khan said. participants at the most recent UN General Assembly High-Level Week, Khan said.

Data 104

Data Collaboration Efficiency Accountability 104

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 19, 2024

The goal is to clarify any technical or procurement-related aspects, ensuring that all potential participants have a comprehensive understanding of the requirements. Addressing these queries before bid or proposal submission helps resolve ambiguities and ensures that participants have accurate information.

Bidding 52

Bidding Bidder Consulting Participation 52

GovLoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The act of trusting builds transparency, added Nate Benjamin, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at AmeriCorps. More information about the NextGen sessions and speakers is available here. Sanchez likened it to getting into a rideshare car. “I Trust is nonlinear. Trust is not one-dimensional,” Sanchez said. “It It’s a result.

Strategic Planning 119

Strategic Planning Influencing Transparency Import 119

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This recruitment helps diversify the pool of government contractors and provides opportunities for smaller businesses to participate in large government projects. The SAM registration process involves providing detailed information about your business, which then becomes accessible to government agencies looking for contractors.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

These included ongoing issues such as poor institutional coordination, lack of transparency, high levels of corruption, and murky lines of accountability. The second revolution: increasing independence, data collection and participation These limitations led to a subsequent second wave of reforms.

Public Procurement 70

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 70

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Transparency and scalability were crucial in providing donor insights and supported increasing involvement, such as attracting celebrities and brands. This approach optimized costs and provided full transparency for donors, which is crucial for maintaining trust and engagement.

Sustainability 75

Sustainability Data Transparency Innovation 75

Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

Prepare to excel in government procurement with our strategic and informative program. To cultivate these connections effectively, contractors should prioritize transparency, reliability, and proactive communication. Participation is Required Each client must participate for SGCR to stay on the defined schedule.

Government 102

Government Government Government Contracts Media 102

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Pimentel joined the agency after making a name for himself as a transparency and anti-corruption campaigner, having been Executive Director at Transparency International’s local chapter Participación Ciudadana. More recently, it canceled a RD$1.3 They are linked to performance pay bonuses.

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This is particularly problematic for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), which often need more resources to participate in complex, bureaucratic tender processes dominated by a few more prominent competitors. As a result, the UK public sector may be missing out on SMEs’ innovation and flexibility.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52

SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The feedback is anonymous, unless the participant self-identifies in the survey. Actual and potential offerors can participate in the survey by selecting the following link: [link]. (b) b) The Contracting Officer will not review the information provided until after contract award and will not consider it in the award decision.

Participation 66

Participation Utilities Bidding Contract 66

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Tools that could make it easier to look up House staffer contact information, create one-page summaries of bills, track inauguration ticket distribution, and build AI apps a la carte were among the many presentations at Congress’s biggest modernization idea-sharing and brainstorming event Thursday. Staffers for Sens.

Distribution 109

Distribution Data Transparency Participation 109

FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

Additional Information: Prerequisites & Advance Preparation : None required. For more information regarding concern and/or program cancellation policies please contact: Certs@FedInsiderNews.com * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time, fill out and submit your evaluation to registration as you leave.

Government 98

Government Government Strategic Planning Data 98

Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

A small business must meet eligibility criteria set by the SBA, register with SAM, attain small business certifications to participate in government contracting, and then utilize platforms like SAM.gov, dsbs.sba.gov, and Select GCR Pro to discover small business government contractor opportunities.

Government Contracts 98

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

Federal News Network

APRIL 19, 2024

The PAP and a new request for information The PAP includes guidance that is inconsistent with the underlying GSAR pricing policies and the FAR. FAS’s willingness to discuss the PAP is greatly appreciated and consistent with need for transparency in policy making. This step towards greater transparency is in the public interest.

Procurement 67

Procurement Negotiation Price Transparency 67

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

When you spread technology over 90 different agencies with 90 different business needs, it creates a bunch of information silos that keep you from operating efficiently. You don’t get the information you need to make decisions, and your costs increase on the systems you’re supporting. We knew we couldn’t build the future on that model.

Transparency 75

Transparency Data Leadership Finance 75

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The obligation of confidentiality in arbitration is, broadly, an obligation imposed on participants in an arbitration not to disclose to non-participants any matters arising from or disclosed during an arbitration, sometimes including the mere existence of the dispute.

Data 59

Data Participation Corruption Transparency 59

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Participants expressed a range of views as to which risks should be prioritised, noting that addressing frontier risks is not mutually exclusive from addressing existing AI risks and harms.’ Multiple participants suggested that existing voluntary commitments would need to be put on a legal or regulatory footing in due course.

Procurement 80

Procurement Evaluation Participation Collaboration 80

Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Automated Data Extraction: Transforming Information Management One of the most critical aspects of government operations is managing vast amounts of data efficiently. Advanced systems, like those offered by Extract, can extract valuable information from unstructured documents quickly and accurately.

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Efficiency 52

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

There’s nothing more transparent than raw data. Cliff Cook, Senior Planning Information Manager, who’s been at CDD for 26 years, said the change began about 10 years ago. Start asking questions of people who have got some information on the ground.”. That’s where data visualization comes in. ” Download the full guide.

Data 64

Data Transparency Import Transportation 64

FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

While much attention is being paid to ways to harness the power of AI, equally important are questions of safety and transparency, and the balance of collaboration between government and industry to advance strategic leadership in the global AI race. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Participation 52

Participation Ethics Finance Leadership 52