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A look inside the latest White House artificial intelligence memo

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For analysis, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with the Executive Vice President for Policy at the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro. I mean, in their summary, it says the [National Security Memorandum] directs actions to improve the security and diversity of chip supply chains. Tom Temin Yes.

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State Department’s R & D approach has industry puzzled

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That’s according to the Federal Drive with Tom Temin ‘s guest, the Executive Vice President for Policy at the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro. I guess they were due yesterday, on a FAR Council gambit to establish a FAR Part 40 dealing with supply chain. We affectionately call it CODSIA.

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The SBA doubles down on the Rule of Two

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And SBA has in mind here that agencies might establish a process to address supply chain or national security risks so that they wouldn’t be bound to set aside orders for small businesses if there’s some bigger purpose for not doing so. Finally, agencies are also going to be able to establish their own specific exemptions.

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See You in Two Weeks at the Spring Training Conference!

The Coalition for Government Procurement

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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Pentagon plan calls for ‘generational’ changes to defense industrial base

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industrial capacity and describes four main priorities for shoring them up: building more resilient supply chains, increasing the industrial workforce, using more flexible acquisition policies, and economic deterrence. Broadly, the strategy lays out what Defense officials see as the current weaknesses in U.S.

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Ivalua and Axbility Consulting partner to help companies create value through successful procurement transformation

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Axbility Consulting, a subsidiary of Ivalua European partner Axys Consultants, reinforces Ivalua’s capabilities to empower today’s Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders. We are excited to extend our effective partnership into North America, increasing the depth of our professional services ecosystem.”. —

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Friday Flash 11/01/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

What’s next for GSA’s IT and Professional Services Categories, including the Schedules and GWACs? What’s next for GSA’s General Supplies and Services, including e-commerce platforms? What’s next for artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and cloud? What’s next for GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program?