The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In his article “ The Future of Public Infrastructure is Digital “, Bill Gates envisions a world where infrastructure is smarter, more efficient, and digitally integrated. It is not just a participant in the digital revolution—it is its foundation.

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Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 18, 2023

million cost-sharing contract to participate in NASA's Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core turbofan engine project. The agency announced Friday that GE Aerospace will cover at least half of the cost of HyTEC's Phase 2 Integrated Core Technology Demonstration program for the duration of the contract, which takes effect Feb.

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Contract Engineering Efficiency Participation 105

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 26, 2024

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is hosting a Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum March 27-28, 2024. Join Kohn and other experts at the OECD Conference Centre, Paris (Room CC4) or register online to participate remotely. The fight against corruption takes center stage in Paris this month.

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Corruption Participation Integrity Integration 122

FedScoop

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The contract, per the posting , is aimed at ensuring that cloud services and cloud-enabling professionals are “continuously and securely operated and maintained for confidentiality, integrity and availability.” GSA invited those interested in participating in the Ascend BPA acquisition to review the posting on eBuy. “We

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Purchasing Professional Services Demand Integrity 117

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Holistic Integration of Procurement and Public Finance Management Goals To effectively address both active and passive waste, it is crucial for LAC countries to shift towards smarter spending practices. Hart’s insights strongly resonated with participants from the LAC region, where traditional contracts are often strained by rigid rules.

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Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

BLP

AUGUST 24, 2023

On August 17, 2023, CABEI issued public tender notice number 038/2023, entitled “Preparation of the Feasibility Study and Final Design for the Integrated Solid Waste Management System of Guatemala City.” Submission deadline: The deadline for receipt of bids is September 26, 2023. appeared first on BLP Legal.

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Tender Integration Integrity Management 52

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Several agencies incorporate, or are experimenting with incorporating, a Small Business Participation Commitment Document (SBPCD) into the resulting contract. The SBPCD is the prime contractor’s proposed response to the small business participation evaluation factors.

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Whistleblower Network News

JULY 17, 2024

Additionally, the Grand and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) have entere d into a five-year Corporate Integrity Agreement that mandates an annual evaluation by an independent review organization of the appropriateness and medical necessity of therapy services billed to Medicare. “As

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Integrity Integration Quality Demand 122

Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Providers who participate in federal health care programs must follow the law governing the integrity of federally funded health care programs such as Medicare and Medicaid,” said Stephen Mahmood, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Revels is set to receive $300,000.

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Integrity Integration Participation Networking 116

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

By participating in cooperative purchasing, organizations can save time and resources. Implementation: Become a member and start integrating cooperative purchasing into your procurement processes. What is Cooperative Purchasing? It also allows them to access a wider range of products and services at potentially lower costs.

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Purchasing Procurement IT Quality 58

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

These safeguards are designed to protect the integrity of the procurement process and ensure fairness and accountability. This method is typically used to encourage participation from domestic suppliers and contractors. Referring to the RFQ as the procurement method would obscure the strategic rationale and create ambiguity.

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Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Over 1,500 interactions in the planning phase of projects (1,196 questions, 200 suggestions, and 251 comments) More than 47 user comments have been incorporated in the final bidding documents, ensuring citizen participation in high-impact city purchases.

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Collaboration E-procurement Tender Bidding 57

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 23, 2023

For startups, this represents an opportunity to change the trajectory of education by facilitating the integration of data-driven decision-making into everyday teaching and learning activities. Participating startups receive a package of benefits, including up to $100,000 in AWS computing credits.

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GovCon & Trade

JANUARY 22, 2024

According to NASA, the SSA was appointed after the Source Evaluation Board (SEB) was selected, and all participants in the procurement process were reminded of their obligations under the FAR, NFS, and Procurement Integrity Act.

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Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 8, 2024

False Claims Act enforcement protects the integrity of federal healthcare programs.” “These amendments are urgently needed to ensure that whistleblowers can continue to play their key role in protecting taxpayers from corporate criminals.” Attorney Gary M. Restaino for the District of Arizona.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This should give contractors more leeway to take on new ownership from other 8(a) Program participants, or a contractor in their same industry. This new fourth proposed exception would be: “SBA approval is not required where the 8(a) Participant has never received an 8(a) contract.”

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Participation Government Contracts Contract Integrity 110

FedScoop

MAY 20, 2024

The equity study on remote identity proofing included 4,000 participants , as of April, who were tasked with testing five different vendors for this technology. The agency shared plans to evaluate how and when to integrate new solutions.

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Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The orders awarded seven individual whistleblowers, who included victims of fraud, employees and market participants. Whistleblowers provide information from a variety of vantage points that helps preserve market integrity and fairness,” said Director of Enforcement Ian McGinley.

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Whistle-blowing Participation Finance Integrity 110

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced 13 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS GovTech Accelerator. This event provides an opportunity for Accelerator participants to showcase their cloud-powered solutions to justice and public safety agency leaders. Launched in June at the AWS Summit in Washington, D.C.,

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Innovation Participation Efficiency Collaboration 135

FedInsider

AUGUST 20, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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IT Participation Media Networking 105

FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

According to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 — which established and expanded the program — its goals are to promote “data fluency and data collaboration;” “increased data analytics use in critical decisionmaking areas;” “data integration integration and standardization;” and increase efficiencies in the department.

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Data Collaboration Efficiency Accountability 114

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Southern Command (Feb 2000 – April 2003) Chief, Department of Defense Intelligence Information Systems (DoDIIS), System Integration Management Office, U.S.

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Data Participation Leadership Networking 130

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The potential is there for 5G (and beyond) to remake the integration and interoperability of the different DoD domains – air, land, sea, space, and cyber – as envisioned in DoD’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control Strategy, also unveiled last year. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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Networking Participation Inventory Management Warehouse 140

Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 23, 2023

As the House bill notes, China controls 85% of critical minerals, including rare earth elements, that are necessary to support defense applications and, therefore, we expect Congress’ focus on supply chain integrity and domestic sourcing to continue. The House bill also expands Section 215 of the James M.

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Supply Chain Budget Bidding Participation 130

FedInsider

OCTOBER 11, 2023

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Nigel works with government security policy leadership and their strategic integrator partners, to provide STIG/CIS policy compliance automation and remediation solutions.

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Leadership Participation Utilities Networking 98

FedInsider

JANUARY 24, 2024

At the same time, historically-offline operations technology is beginning to be integrated with IT systems, opening up the OT to attacks that previously weren’t feasible. Participants can earn up to 3 CPE credits in Information Technology.* Additional Information: Prerequisites & Advance Preparation : None required.

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Media Leadership Evaluation Management 145

Whistleblower Network News

MAY 29, 2024

Hospitals that participate in the Medicare program must abide by applicable coverage and reimbursement rules,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Boynton, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “We

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Evaluation Demand Participation Integrity 110

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. This identifier enables businesses to participate in federal contracting opportunities, making it an essential component of the application process.

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Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52

FedInsider

AUGUST 26, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART? CART feed can be viewed on desktop, laptop, tablet or Smartphone.

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Risk Management Management Participation Media 95

FedInsider

AUGUST 5, 2024

CPE credit in Business Management & Organization.* * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time and participate in the surveys throughout the webinar. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text.

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Innovation Participation Media Transparency 98

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 25, 2024

We’ve seen participants in the Health Equity Initiative create incredible solutions that effectively address the equity gaps in accessing quality health services. Eighty percent of health and quality-of-life outcomes as well as health risks are driven by these factors.

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Quality Participation Innovation Data 126

FedInsider

OCTOBER 17, 2023

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Southern Command (Feb 2000 – April 2003) Chief, Department of Defense Intelligence Information Systems (DoDIIS), System Integration Management Office, U.S.

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Leadership Networking Participation Data 143

FedInsider

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Agenda Learning Objectives Complimentary Registration Live Captioning CART Agenda Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss how integrating these two elements facilitate creating policies and controls that adapt in real time risk, reduce the attack surface, and mitigate the danger of data breaches.

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Data Networking Utilities Leadership 96

FedInsider

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Southern Command (Feb 2000 – April 2003) Chief, Department of Defense Intelligence Information Systems (DoDIIS), System Integration Management Office, U.S.

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Participation Leadership Networking Management 110

Whistleblower Network News

MAY 10, 2024

According to the government, SATP collaborated with at least 28 UK schools to violate the Incentive Compensation Ban while the schools were participating in the federal student aid program. This was allegedly done by pressuring these schools to enter arrangements that violated the federal prohibition on incentive-based compensation.

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Education Demand Influencing Participation 111

FedInsider

AUGUST 30, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Leadership 98

Leadership Data Engineering Participation 98

FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

And integrating 5G into legacy systems requires that compatibility is a priority. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Allocating the radio spectrum requires careful, efficient management.

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Networking Participation Leadership Engineering 98