FedInsider

APRIL 4, 2024

Tune in now on your favorite Podcasting platform to hear our experts weigh in on which use cases can make this innovative technology sustainable and trustworthy. In this role, he leads the Agency’s IT innovation and AI programs, and is responsible for IT architecture and design. Agency for International Development (USAID).

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AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 25, 2024

Since then, 229 organizations have contributed innovations to the program to help address disparities in social determinants of health around the world. This nonprofit works with governments to deploy affordable and scalable solutions through government hospitals to sustainably improve the quality of care and maternal and newborn outcomes.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In the government sector , digital twins can be particularly useful in optimizing the performance of essential infrastructure, such as transportation networks, power grids, and water systems. It can also be helpful in other scenarios like transportation networks, power grids, and water systems.

Data 131

Data Efficiency Transportation Transportation 131

Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 30, 2024

Public procurement regulations is absolutely front and centre to this, both in terms of buying more sustainable products and services, but also incentivising its supply chain to adopt environmentally friendly practices. The Role Of The Public Sector In Improving Sustainability The public sector in the UK is huge.

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Supplier Supply Chain Sustainability Public Procurement 52

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

With the Open Mobility Foundation, Seattle’s Department of Transportation is creating a way to digitally define loading zones and measure their effectiveness through a Curb Data Specification (CDS). The drivers may end up blocking a lane, increasing congestion and air pollution, and they may be delayed as well.

Transportation 59

Transportation Transportation Logistics Sustainability 59

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

They are asking for faster horses while innovative organizations are speeding past them in cars. Just as people now consider car ownership, public transportation, and ridesharing services, organizations must expand criteria to capture the multiple dimensions offered by cloud computing and determine which creates the greatest ROI.

Procurement 80

Procurement IT Price Sustainability 80

American City & Country

AUGUST 29, 2024

For forward-thinking governments and government leaders, EV infrastructure is something of a no-brainer—it lays the groundwork for a fully electric future that matches contemporary sustainability goals and eventual cost savings. EVs represent a critical component of their strategy.

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Procurement Team Total Cost of Ownership Sustainability TCO 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Sustainability Focus: Many social value frameworks incorporate environmental sustainability, such as reducing carbon footprints or promoting green practices through supply chains. It also aligns with global goals like reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development.

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Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

ivalua

JULY 15, 2015

Done well, strategic sourcing creates measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. Supplier selection is more critical than ever. The processes and strategies driving supply chain management success are evolving and strategic sourcing is being redefined.

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Strategic Sourcing Total Cost of Ownership Cost of Ownership Supplier 58

FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The next-generation communications standard already in development – 6G – is a revolutionary technology that will provide unprecedented speeds and low latency, making it perfect for innovative use cases such as smart homes, autonomous transportation systems, healthcare, and even with holographic media, sensing and 3D mapping applications.

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Government Government Networking Warehouse 88

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In these instances, tradeoffs have been made, such as impeding carbon emissions reduction progress through the use of less sustainable products or carbon intensive transportation options. An innovative approach is the stress tests developed by MIT professor David Simchi-Levi which revolve around 2 measures.

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Supply Chain Risk Management Management Supplier 52

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The following can all produce embodied carbon emissions: The extraction of raw materials • The manufacturing and refinement of materials • Transportation • Installation and disposal of construction materials as well as old supplies. Harris says inclusion and equity are being prioritized within sustainability topics as the New Year approaches.

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Sustainability Supply Chain Education Purchasing 110

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update.

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Price E-procurement Logistics Procurement 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Sustainable Excellence Award – Presented to a government agency or contractor that has made outstanding contributions that meet the Federal Government’s sustainability goals. However, the Coalition has secured an additional room block at the Residence Inn by Marriott Fairfax Merrifield , located 1.5

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E-procurement Price Procurement Logistics 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It is currently developing a methodology to calculate the impact of green public procurement on CO2 emissions in high-carbon sectors such as energy and transport and specific products such as paper. Klaipeda is far from the only public agency in Lithuania using innovative approaches to procurement to make its city greener and healthier.

Procurement 89

Procurement Buyers E-procurement Public Procurement 89

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Rural roads are critical for connectivity, transportation, and development. Photo credit: World Bank Transport Team 2) Road infrastructures connect households to higher quality opportunities for employment, healthcare and education. A road in rural Peru.

Quality 128

Quality Data Transportation Transportation 128

FedScoop

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In a Wednesday hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to examine progress on the implementation of the statute, Raimondo called the NSTC the “centerpiece” of the agency’s work in developing a program “to meet the unique challenges of building a sustained R&D to manufacturing pipeline.”

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Manufacturing Sustainability Transportation Transportation 97

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Digital technologies have the potential to make mobility systems more sustainable, intelligent, and inclusive. Several islands, from the Naxos in Greece to the Isle of Wight in the UK , have established themselves as innovation testbeds demonstrating what the future of mobility could look like.

Transportation 80

Transportation Transportation Sustainability Innovation 80

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

3458 to acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services using general solicitation competitive procedures. Section 826 also requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to issue implementing guidance no later than thirty days after the NDAA’s enactment.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

Transportation to the conference will be provided for guests staying at the Residence Inn Marriott via shuttle in the morning and evening on Wednesday and Thursday. Procuring sustainable products and services is presumed practical under the new rule with limited exceptions. miles away from the Fairview Park Marriott.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Thresholds 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

In 2022, the Office of Personnel Management issued Skill-Based Hiring Guidance implementing the EO for agencies to further advance innovation in Federal hiring. Transportation to the conference will be provided for guests staying at the Residence Inn Marriott via shuttle in the morning and evening on Wednesday and Thursday.

E-procurement 98

E-procurement Procurement Procurement Contracts Supply Chain 98

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

According to Miller, “the goal is to make sure that we have access to new ideas as quickly as possible so we can bring [small businesses] in and drive innovation through the defense industrial base.” The office has been conducting listening sessions with industry to gather feedback. Access the recording here.

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Inventory Price Supply Chain Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Additionally, MEDLOG supports additional DHA goals including medical practice standardization and leveraging innovation. GAO sustained the protest. [1] Sustainable Excellence Award – Presented to a government agency or contractor that has made outstanding contributions that meet the Federal Government’s sustainability goals.

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Price Supply Chain Logistics Procurement 52

Federal News Network

JUNE 20, 2024

Defense officials said the project helps meet the government’s energy sustainability goals, and – in combination with on-base microgrids – makes the five bases more resilient against disruptions to off-site power supplies. ( The congressional auditor is also urging Transportation officials to take a closer look at their cyber workforce needs.

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Transportation Transportation Networking Data 119

Govshop

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This shift towards EVs reduces greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable transportation system. billion investment in EV charging and $10 billion in clean transportation are key components of this strategy, attracting private investment. Marscharge, Inc.

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Government Government Sustainability Transportation 40

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Companies across all industries face a multitude of challenges in their operations, many of which can be addressed through innovative uses of technology. One innovative use case centers on outfitting truck fleets with sensors and cameras to extract real-time visibility across thousands of data points during each shipment.

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Retail Supply Chain Manufacturing Utilities 72

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The two discuss issues, like data-driven decision-making; the speed of innovation; IT modernization; and increased use of contracting flexibilities. Finally, they discuss the health of the Defense Industrial Base and the critical importance of accessing innovation from both traditional and non-traditional firms.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Price Procurement 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

These include: Ensure safe and secure AI technology; Promote responsible innovation, competition, and collaboration; Support American workers; Advance equity and civil rights; Protect American consumers, patients, passengers, and students; Protect privacy and civil liberties; Manage the federal government’s use of AI; and Strengthen U.S.

Transportation 40

Transportation Transportation Risk Management Education 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 7, 2023

FAR & Beyond: Coalition Testimony on Safeguarding the Federal Software Supply Chain The Coalition for Government Procurement was invited to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability’s Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation on November 29. AI Standards – Directs the U.S.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Procurement Purchasing Government 52

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 10, 2025

The University of Michigan Solar Car Team , renowned for their innovative designs and competitive edge, has once again pushed the boundaries of solar car technology. As they look towards the 2025 development cycle, the team is better equipped than ever to innovate and optimize their designs. Lets transform the industry together.

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Automotive Engineering Innovation Distribution 105

Open Contracting Partnership

JANUARY 31, 2025

disaster risk reduction, agricultural innovation), and environmental sustainability (e.g. These innovative/pilot projects were made possible through the new earmarked funding in the green budget. This includes climate mitigation (e.g. solar power plants, electric vehicles), adaptation (e.g.

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Green Public Procurement Public Procurement Budget Procurement 82

American City & Country

OCTOBER 30, 2024

One innovative option that stakeholders and municipalities have available to them is the adoption of the public safety department model. PSOs switching job functions numerous times each shift (police/fire/EMS) simply do not have time to chase statistics via traffic stops, citations, arrests or medical transports.

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Efficiency Leadership Demand Budget 110

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Addressing environmental concerns in a sustainable business model requires challenging the status quo. We now need more companies and governmental agencies to adopt the best and leading solutions to ensure a planet which is going to sustain our collective ecosystems. ESG is showing us that we can prosper with dignity and respect.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Total Cost of Ownership Sustainability 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sustainability and the ongoing FAR case addressing greenhouse gas emissions reporting also have the potential to shape the federal market significantly. Additional reporting requirements increase the operational costs associated with the performance of federal contracts. AI Standards – Directs the U.S.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Supply Chain Price 52

AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

Workers should also mitigate vendor lock-in that could reduce future competitiveness for public sector deals, analyze total cost of ownership against multi-year budgets, and factor support for domestic innovation ecosystems into procurement decisions to balance globally leading solutions with national economic interests. The AWS Cloud is 3.6

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Data Government Government Demand 75

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Among the innovative ways agencies are responding to the ever-evolving threat landscape are expanded collaboration between federal and state/local agencies, initiatives such as Zero Trust to raise the security bar, and FedRAMP/StateRAMP vehicles to provide a uniform security baseline.

Leadership 105

Leadership Engineering Networking Education 105

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The bill addresses homelessness by boosting per diem rates for organizations offering transitional housing and providing additional resources like food and transportation for homeless veterans. The training will provide lessons on innovative acquisition and field procedures and negotiation skills. Register today!

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