AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) plays a critical role in addressing maintenance challenges. RSO’s mission is to optimize warfighter readiness by exploiting technologies to revolutionize sustainment operations.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Nearly a third (32%) of procurement teams concede to cutting corn ers with their sourcing criteria for suppliers to secure supply. 49% believe that global supply chains won’t fully recover to pre-Covid operational norms until 2024 or beyond. Redwood, CA, 25 October, 2022. About the study. About Ivalua. .

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ivalua

JULY 22, 2015

Leading manufacturers have proven that best-in-class strategic sourcing can create measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. In last week’s blog , I began discussing telltale signs that you have entered the new age of strategic sourcing. alternatives. alternatives.

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FedScoop

APRIL 2, 2024

The Defense Logistics Agency, under the guidance of Chief Information Officer Adarryl Roberts , is spearheading a digital business transformation initiative to streamline efficiency across its supply chain operations.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

It includes internal and external stakeholders, such as those from procurement, engineering, logistics, accounts payable, the supply chain management team, as well as the suppliers that make up the supply chain. Direct Procurement is made up of a series of related processes that span the full product lifecycle.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The 140 year-old company has a strong market position; large volume provides necessary scale and competitive advantages in purchasing, sales, logistics, and business support. Integrate sustainability goals into supplier and commodity group management. billion in annual sales.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Genatempo, who manages 2,700 personnel under his command and is responsible for a $21 billion portfolio that includes developing, producing, deploying and sustaining Air Force aerial networks, enterprise IT and cyber infrastructure, could have deployed AI tools in a number of different areas ranging from finance to logistics to the supply chain.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 30, 2024

” During the event, attendees continued discussions from the Fall on what constitutes fair and reasonable pricing determinations and explored other critical topics like cybersecurity and protecting the Federal supply chain.

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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. James Peake , M.D.,

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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. James Peake , M.D., James Peake , M.D., James Peake , M.D.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The new FAS structure provides an opportunity to increase transparency through sustained engagement with industry in this important area. 1 to implement supply chain security practices when buying information and communications technology (ICT) products and services. We look forward to seeing you all there!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This year’s event will feature VA leadership from the VA Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) program as well as the National Contract Service (NCS). For the first time, we will also hear from acquisition leaders with the Commodity & Services Acquisition Center (CSAS) and the Denver Logistics Center (DLC)! James Peake , M.D.,

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. How they carry out that duty, therefore, can affect whether they can achieve their sustainable development goals.” Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No.

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University of Bristol

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Photo credit: Flickr While carrying out research on the impact of digital technologies for public procurement governance, I have realised that the deployment of artificial intelligence to promote sustainability through public procurement holds some promise. And it should then put that evidence base to good use.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Software Acquisition Guide for Government Enterprise Consumers was created by the Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force, a group co-led by CISA and industry representatives. They are updated every three years to reflect the latest advancements in safe and sustainable building techniques.

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AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 19, 2024

As a pivotal component within the broader DTA initiative, this alliance pools the resources and expertise of its partners to tackle major legal, regulatory, and logistical obstacles that have hindered the growth of digital trade historically. Screenshots of the Farmer’s app hosted on AWS.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

We remain committed to this mission at the upcoming Spring Training Conference, ensuring that attendees leave with comprehensive updates on acquisition policies, programs, and initiatives in subjects like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, the medical supply chain, and much more. We look forward to seeing you in May!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

have adequate accounting systems) Management & Advisory Services 829 115 Technical & Engineering Services 816 119 Intelligence Services 241 35 Research & Development Services 219 53 Logistics Services 160 31 Facilities Services 141 0 Environmental Services 87 8 A complete listing of all companies selected for award is posted on SAM.gov.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

The amendment includes the following eight updates to the solicitations: The provision at FAR 52.204-29, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures, is being incorporated into the solicitation. The Government Accountability Office disagreed and sustained the protest. [6]

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

The RFI included 13 questions on infrastructure/supply chain resilience, workforce, innovation, acquisition, policy, and regulatory environment. The plan must also look to transition the DoD supply chain to domestically sourced or Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant ingredients. GSA plans to invest $9.6

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The FASC Improvement Act would grant the FASC the ability to directly issue binding removal and exclusion orders to “protect the Federal supply chain from technology companies and products owned or controlled by a foreign adversary.” GAO sustained the protest. [1]

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

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. Section 825 contains two prohibitions designed to curb the use of the LOGINK logistics software used in the People’s Republic of China.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), based in Saskatoon, is focused on providing more than 160 local Co-ops across Western Canada with strategy and leadership, wholesaling, manufacturing, logistics, operational support, business-enabling services and marketing support. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us at @Ivalua.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The priority areas are: Asset Management Vulnerability Management Defensible Architecture Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Incident Detection & Response Each priority area includes further alignment goals to address these variations. James Peake , M.D.,

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

For significant inflation, especially over a sustained time period where there may be multiple adjustments, the superior approach seems to be an Agency-designed clause which relies upon a cost index. Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (“DLAD”) 16.203-2 provides an example of amending a contract to add in an EPA clause.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The objective of the interim rule is to “…address risks in supply chains by reducing or removing threats and vulnerabilities that may lead to data and intellectual property theft, damage to critical infrastructure, harm to Federal information systems, and otherwise degrade our national security.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Seeking Member Feedback on GSA C-SCRM Questionnaire GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service is developing a voluntary Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Assurance Questionnaire for information and communications technology vendors. Per the memo, in FY22, Federal agencies awarded SDBs a record-breaking $69.9

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The richness of visual data supplied by regular drone-based oversight brings a deep level of resiliency and visibility for electric utilities as they strive to meet stringent performance metrics. Over time, AI-assisted decision-making sharpens routes, saves fuel costs, and prevents breakdowns through predictive maintenance.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In this capacity Kimberly served as the Chair for the Agency’s Procurement Equity Workgroup, the Agency’s Senior Accountable Official for Supply Chain Risk Management, and the Senior Accountable Official for EPA’s Made-in-America implementation. As a member of the Senior Executive Service, Ms.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Building supply chains with responsible materials and labour practices is possible. Addressing environmental concerns in a sustainable business model requires challenging the status quo. Supply chain managers have been part of the transactional process in all sectors. The solutions are not secrets.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Rita Konaev , Head of Responsible AI, Google Public Sector Sadaf Asrar , AI Technology Expert, AI Corps, DHS Nathan Manzotti , Director, AI & Data Analytics, Technology Transformation Services, GSA James Johnson , Program Executive Officer, DLA Information Operations Dave Sloniker , Executive Director, VA Logistics Redesign (VALOR) Program Office, (..)

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WashngtonExec

MARCH 5, 2025

He launched and sustains enterprise-scale agentic AI platforms at CGI, along with an industry-leading R&D program for applied AI. Foulks team is using AI to tackle major challenges in supply chain, logistics and asset management for defense and beyond.

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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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The Unrestricted awardees in the first rolling contract awards process are across six domains: Technical & Engineering; Management & Advisory; Environmental; Logistics; Intelligence Services; and Research & Development. According to GSA, the next release of rolling awards will be on or about December 17, 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Use of the SUP-free Icons The SUP-free packaging icon is featured on the Strategies to Reduce Plastic in Packaging page on our Sustainable Facilities Tool. Identified products will be highlighted with the SUP-free product packaging icon on GSA Advantage! MAS contractors that offer products with SUP-free packaging on GSA Advantage!

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