GovCon & Trade

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Please provide your BPR number upon registration for Bass, Berry & Sims to report your participation to the Tennessee CLE Commission following the webinar. Submit questions for presenters upon registration or email them to Kendall Betts.

Participation 130

Participation Government Contracts Government Government 130

GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 23, 2023

The ruling has precipitated the issuance of guidance by the Small Business Administration (SBA), providing greater clarity to the current state of 8(a) eligibility and next steps for 8(a) participants. These notifications should help 8(a) participants determine the next steps.

Participation 130

Participation Negotiation Quantity Contract 130

FedScoop

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Select taxpayers in 13 states will have the option to participate next year in the IRS’s electronic Direct File pilot program, the agency announced Wednesday, marking the latest step in its efforts to simplify filing season. Taxpayers with “relatively simple returns” in the 13 states will be eligible to participate.

Electronics 107

Electronics Participation Evaluation IT 107

Discussions & Clarifications

AUGUST 15, 2023

On August 22 & 23, 2023, Joshua Duvall will be participating in the 2023 National HUBZone Conference in Leesburg, VA as both a presenter and panel moderator.

Bidding 40

Bidding Participation Collaboration Networking 40

Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 8, 2024

According to the government, “between 2017 and 2021, AHH falsely billed the Energy Program for in-home nursing and personal care when its employees were not physically present in patients’ homes.” Quality care is critical to beneficiaries participating in the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program,” said U.S.

Participation 113

Participation Quality Integration Integrity 113

GovLoop

JULY 26, 2024

Significant changes across the public and private sectors were needed so disabled individuals could fully participation in public and economic life in the United States. In the present day, ADA regulations continue to evolve, as advocates push for increased access to all parts of public life.

Transportation 110

Transportation Transportation Participation Accountability 110

Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

“Whistleblowers will significantly benefit from having seasoned legal veterans with unparalleled experience present their case to law enforcement in order to ensure accountability and oversight.”

Participation 103

Participation Accountability Networking IT 103

FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

Another focus group participant called out requests related to email records or internal communications, such as chat and text, as their agency’s “most complex and time-intensive responses.” The large volume of records combined with coordination challenges with other agencies presents a legitimate problem, the official said.

Accountability 138

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 138

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

I don’t want to present the system as all set and ready to go,” Kurt DelBene, the VA’s chief information officer, said during a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing on the implementation of the VA’s EHRM initiative with Oracle Cerner. I would like to stress that they are not present with us today.

Electronics 101

Electronics Change Management Participation Import 101

FedScoop

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Government Accountability Office said that nine of the participating 21 Chief Financial Officers Act agencies reported issues with Login.gov, including lack of fraud controls and visibility into authentications as well as high failure rates.

Real-time Visibility 115

Real-time Visibility Price Accountability Participation 115

VWV

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In this festive edition of our legal insights, we highlight three festive facts about the upcoming changes and present three invaluable 'gifts' to help you prepare for the new procurement landscape. Festive Facts Countdown to change Mark your calendars - there are just 70 sleeps until 24 February 2025, the date the Act will come into force.

Procurement 52

Procurement Framework Agreement Electronics Public Procurement 52

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.,

Innovation 135

Innovation Participation Efficiency Collaboration 135

FedInsider

AUGUST 7, 2024

Modernization certainly presents a host of opportunities to improve agencies’ performance, but it comes with its own set of challenges – such as managing complexity, ensuring reliability, and maintaining security. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Product Management 81

Product Management Participation Management Engineering 81

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Moderated by Omar Al Qahtani (Al Tamimi & Company), this panel delved into the arbitration provisions in Kuwait, offering a comprehensive overview of the present landscape and comparative perspectives from the region. Panel Discussions The first panel of the day took place in Arabic.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Import Thresholds Efficiency 52

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. She has also led various training events and presented at panels on topics such as information security auditing, diversity and inclusion, and mentoring.

IT 105

IT Engineering Participation Data 105

Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Key Takeaways Bidding on government contracts presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially small enterprises, with substantial revenue and credibility benefits. Registering in SAM Registration in SAM is a prerequisite for participating in government contracting.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While these rules were present in some form in SBA rules, they are now firmly ensconced in the Federal Acquisition Regulation as well. Conclusion While these rules were already present in SBA regulations, it is good to see them in the FAR. Below, I discuss the highlights of these rules as well as any differences from the SBA rules.

Contract 105

Contract Procurement Participation Government Contracts 105

FedInsider

JULY 29, 2024

elections Complimentary Registration Accreditation: Participants can earn 1.5 CPE credit in Business Management & Organization.* * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time and participate in the surveys throughout the webinar. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Media 97

Media Participation Project Management Utilities 97

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Please note: due to an influx in applications and the additional review of a narrative for every 8(a) participant and applicant, there will be longer processing times for approval from the SBA. Mentorship and Training: The 8(a) program provides participants with invaluable mentorship from experienced business professionals.

Strategic Planning 105

Strategic Planning Participation Government Contracts Sustainability 105

FedInsider

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Employees’ home workstations may not always be connected to the organization’s network and users may be connected through a slow VPN, which presents unique challenges for maintaining a compliant environment. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Leadership 98

Leadership Participation Utilities Networking 98

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. GSA plans to release a report with the results from the equity study in a peer-reviewed publication this year.

Evaluation 110

Evaluation Accountability Integration Integrity 110

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. 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?

Supply Chain 136

Supply Chain Networking E-procurement Participation 136

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 2, 2024

What motivated us was the opportunity to participate in this open standards community of cultural heritage institutions, all focused on how to best share collections efficiently across the globe.” “There wasn’t a specific technical challenge we were trying to solve.

Efficiency 130

Efficiency Education Participation Innovation 130

FedInsider

JULY 12, 2024

While it can provide the rich insights needed to solve problems, extracting necessary actionable data in context often presents obstacles. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Data 93

Data Participation Engineering Management 93

FedInsider

AUGUST 30, 2024

AI presents an opportunity to automate many of the functions that support such a complex environment – with the added benefit of easing the workload of the agency’s IT professionals. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text.

Participation 81

Participation Networking Leadership Management 81

Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

Participation is Required Each client must participate for SGCR to stay on the defined schedule. Active Engagement is Essential Participation is key to maximizing the benefits of the CSGMP program. Each Step will be documented via email and in the SGCRP Dashboard for client records. Don’t take our word for it!

Government 102

Government Government Government Contracts Media 102

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Hart’s insights strongly resonated with participants from the LAC region, where traditional contracts are often strained by rigid rules. Three Opportunities to Advance Smart Procurement Practices During the event, participants discussed three opportunities to spearhead the transformation towards smart public procurement.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

To that end, OIG’s Office of Inspections, Intelligence Oversight, and Special Projects recently began an inspection focusing on the DOE’s compliance with requirements of DOE Order 486.1A , Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities.

Management 130

Management Data Quantity Evaluation 130

FedScoop

MAY 1, 2024

OPM was given a pre-designation as the HR QSMO in March 2022 and received a positive vote from OMB’s Shared Services Governance Board, after it presented its implementation plan, the spokesperson said. They also noted that there isn’t a “practical distinction” between pre-designation and designation in the QSMO’s ability to operate.

Budget 112

Budget Management Finance Quality 112

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JULY 18, 2017

City of Bellingham Position: Purchasing Manager Location: Bellingham, Washington Closing Date: Friday, August 11, 2017 at 4:30 pm Pacific Time Interview Schedule: The most qualified candidates will be asked to participate in a panel interview on August 31, 2017. Directs work of purchasing staff in carrying out and executing contracts.

Purchasing 100

Purchasing Management Warehouse E-procurement 100

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

FedInsider

JANUARY 24, 2024

Participants can earn up to 3 CPE credits in Information Technology.* Additional Information: Prerequisites & Advance Preparation : None required. Program Level : Basic Delivery Method : Group Live Fee: There is no fee associated with this event, and no penalty for cancellation or no-show.

Media 145

Media Leadership Evaluation Management 145

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 4, 2024

The Congress, taking place from 5 to 8 May 2024, consists of today’s opening ceremony, followed by three full days of engaging sessions for participants and speakers. Through a series of discussions and presentations, attendees will gain insight into the human elements that are often overshadowed by the technical aspects of arbitration.

Ethics 52

Ethics Influencing Participation Quality 52

GovSpend

DECEMBER 18, 2023

We have conviction that our solutions are game-changers for companies participating in the public sector marketplace, but it’s a challenge to get in front of them. If you participate in the public sector marketplace and haven’t looked at GovSpend recently, it’s worth you taking a moment to talk with us about your challenges.

Data 105

Data Quality Purchasing Transparency 105

SmallGovCon

JANUARY 31, 2024

Even though this rule only says that SBA will assume there are control violations in such case, it is no easy feat to convince SBA of Qualifying Veteran control where the Qualifying Veteran is rarely physically present. ” Note my emphasis on the “and” here. And I am not saying it is impossible to run a VSB company from afar.

Influencing 105

Influencing Participation Management Demand 105

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Reducing burden on public health with single-stream electronic reporting Public health jurisdictions conducting syndromic surveillance—public health surveillance of symptoms designed for early detection of disease clusters or outbreaks—support data exchange connections with each participating clinical organization.

Data 132

Data Quality Electronics Innovation 132

SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 17, 2024

If contractors go to [link] , there are more resources, and even a preview of the new website, that quietly presents some changes to certification applications, especially the 8(a) Program’s application. Time will tell what kind of effect it will have on SBA socioeconomic program participation. Questions about this post?

Utilities 111

Utilities Government Contracts Efficiency Contract 111