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The nexus between data management tools, transparency and procurement policy

Federal News Network

Transparency, data integrity, and compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) all are foundational considerations in the use of AI and/or algorithms to support procurement operations. The next logical step is to provide industry partners with direct access to the algorithm and pricing database.

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The Nexus Between Data Management Tools, Transparency and Procurement Policy

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Transparency, data integrity, and compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) all are foundational considerations in the use of AI and/or algorithms to support procurement operations. The next logical step is to provide industry partners with direct access to the algorithm and pricing database.

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Friday Flash 10/11/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

GSA Seeks Input on Ways to Increase Federal Transparency GSA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input on how to improve transparency through the sixth U.S. Identify unmet needs, broken processes, and problems around transparency, participation, and accountability.” NW, Washington, D.C.

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Top Rules for Government Contractors: Essential Knowledge for Compliance

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Key Takeaways Federal contractors must adhere to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which ensures fair, transparent, and efficient procurement processes. Governed by a comprehensive set of laws and regulations, this process ensures fairness, transparency, and accountability.

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Friday Flash 02/23/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Today’s launch of the FPI will further increase government transparency and accessibility and fulfills Congressional mandates to create and publicly post an inventory,” the White House said in a statement, referencing a requirement in the 2010 Government Performance and Results Modernization Act.

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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

Procurement Notes

63] In that case, the Army awarded a supply contract for transparent armor pieces, and afterwards the Army found the contractor’s recipe for transparent armor to be non-conforming. [64] The subsequent price negotiations are a major administrative headache for the contracting office and the contractor. Now, the downside.

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Government Procurement Efficiency List: Reducing Regulatory Burden

Federal News Network

Yet, this guidance has not been subject to the transparent rulemaking process. GSAs Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is not a regulation and was not subject to public review and comment. It imposes significant potential data submission requirements on contractors.